# \#software-soundmodem **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/software-soundmodem/101.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Packet Radio - Terminal Program Win 10?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/packet-radio-terminal-program-win-10/10639)
**Author:** [@N9CJT](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N9CJT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/packet-radio-terminal-program-win-10/10639 "2026-07-28T22:46:09Z")
I ran packet back in the 1980s and 1990s using an IC-2AT and an MFJ TNC, but the packet system here in Indiana collapsed by Y2K and I lost interest. In June a VHF packet digipeater and Winlink gateway went live within e… --- ## [(tr)uSDX with Digirig (rev 1.9) and Soundmodem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tr-usdx-with-digirig-rev-1-9-and-soundmodem/3138)
**Author:** [@K7DMJ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K7DMJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/tr-usdx-with-digirig-rev-1-9-and-soundmodem/3138 "2025-11-24T17:36:19Z")
I cannot figure out what PTT setting to use in Soundmodem when using a Digirig. I’ve got two audio cables from the Audio and Mic/Key sockets of the (tr)uSDX going into the Audio socket of the Digirig (rev 1.9). The Mic/K… --- ## [BF-F8HP-PRO, Digirig, Soundmodem, Winlink](https://forum.digirig.net/t/bf-f8hp-pro-digirig-soundmodem-winlink/9870)
**Author:** [@emmettward](https://forum.digirig.net/u/emmettward)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/bf-f8hp-pro-digirig-soundmodem-winlink/9870 "2025-10-16T21:58:42Z")
Looking for help setting up the BF-F8HP-PRO, Winlink Express, Soundmodem Packet, Digirig Mobile and Windows 10. I have the Digirig Mobile Cables Kit and the Digirig USB A to USB C cable. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Digirig, PinPoint, UZ7HO, Data port on IC-746Pro](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-pinpoint-uz7ho-data-port-on-ic-746pro/9749)
**Author:** [@NN8B](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NN8B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-pinpoint-uz7ho-data-port-on-ic-746pro/9749 "2025-10-07T20:38:53Z")
This is a new setup using the UZ7HO packet engine. I bought the 6 pin mini din cable that K0TX recommended to be used on VHF for APRS. I could not get Direwolf to work so I changed to UZ7HO. I still can’t get the rig… --- ## [Yaesu FT-1500 will not transmit](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-1500-will-not-transmit/6850)
**Author:** [@N3YDN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N3YDN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-1500-will-not-transmit/6850 "2025-06-24T04:37:28Z")
I’m running a HP laptop with Windows 11 and trying to run Winlink. I was able to set up the Digirig and I am receiving packets using UZ7HO sound modem program. That being said the radio , Yaesu FT-1500 will not transmit.… --- ## [Digirig Mobile with Winlink using Vara and Packet](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-with-winlink-using-vara-and-packet/6304)
**Author:** [@JC-KM4PJZ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/JC-KM4PJZ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-with-winlink-using-vara-and-packet/6304 "2025-05-19T20:35:22Z")
can digirig-mobile be used to run winlink via Vara and Packet on the same station? @JC-KM4PJZ --- ## [Using DigiRig Lite with Winlink/SoundModem, FTM-2980](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-digirig-lite-with-winlink-soundmodem-ftm-2980/6211)
**Author:** [@rivierablt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rivierablt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-digirig-lite-with-winlink-soundmodem-ftm-2980/6211 "2025-05-06T15:47:10Z")
I am using a Yaesu FTM-2980 with a DigiRig Lite & cable to connect to a Win11 computer to run Winlink/SoundModem. The Digi shows up in SoundModem/Devices as “DigiRig (USB Audio Device)” for Output and Input devices. How… --- ## [Digirig and Winlink Express Packet](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-winlink-express-packet/5860)
**Author:** [@raplotkin](https://forum.digirig.net/u/raplotkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-winlink-express-packet/5860 "2025-04-22T19:50:46Z")
On Winlink Express, the vara FM through the Digirig to my dual band UHF VHF Anytone Radio works great. However, I still have trouble truying to get Packet working. I have the serial port set to TCP as recommended. I ca… --- ## [My working settings for Packet Winlink with Yaesu FTM-300D, digirig mobile, and Windows 11](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-working-settings-for-packet-winlink-with-yaesu-ftm-300d-digirig-mobile-and-windows-11/4965)
**Author:** [@redwing57](https://forum.digirig.net/u/redwing57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-working-settings-for-packet-winlink-with-yaesu-ftm-300d-digirig-mobile-and-windows-11/4965 "2024-12-13T18:40:58Z")
I’m putting this here for reference. I couldn’t find a succinct summary of these settings as I was setting up my first digirig with my new Yaesu FTM-300DR. These images are the settings I eventually found to make the … --- ## [DigiRig Lite, UZ7HO Sound Modem and VARA-FM issues](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-uz7ho-sound-modem-and-vara-fm-issues/4883)
**Author:** [@KB6HOH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KB6HOH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-uz7ho-sound-modem-and-vara-fm-issues/4883 "2024-11-28T18:24:53Z")
Here’s my problem: Testing on a Dell i5 Laptop running Wind10 pro. Sound Modem recognizes the DigiRig Lite Interface. PTT.DLL is in the same folder as Sound Modem. PTT Port is set to “EXT” Click on Advance PTT setti… --- ## [Digirig and Yaesu-FT5DR from scratch](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-yaesu-ft5dr-from-scratch/4240)
**Author:** [@john19501](https://forum.digirig.net/u/john19501)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-yaesu-ft5dr-from-scratch/4240 "2024-08-22T22:19:53Z")
Hi everyone, my apologies in advance for reviving this topic but I am essentially starting from scratch. My question is, can someone provide me guidance to setup my FT5DR, laoptop and Soundmodem for Winlink operation. … --- ## [UZ7HO Soundmodem and EXT PTT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/uz7ho-soundmodem-and-ext-ptt/2941)
**Author:** [@KF7R](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KF7R)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/uz7ho-soundmodem-and-ext-ptt/2941 "2024-07-24T18:11:08Z")
I have been experimenting with Digirig for satellite operations, specially IO-117 Greencube, a Medium-Earth-Orbit cubesat orbiting at almost 6000km with a huge footprint. My setup is a Yaesu FT-817ND paired to an UHF am… --- ## [Soundmodem and PinPoint APRS with DigiRig - will not TX APRS packets](https://forum.digirig.net/t/soundmodem-and-pinpoint-aprs-with-digirig-will-not-tx-aprs-packets/2340)
**Author:** [@boyet401](https://forum.digirig.net/u/boyet401)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/soundmodem-and-pinpoint-aprs-with-digirig-will-not-tx-aprs-packets/2340 "2024-04-17T02:23:00Z")
Hi, I have been trying to make UZ7HO soundmodem to work with PinPoint, but it just would not transmit APRS packet. My setup: Yaesu FT8800R \<\> Yaesu FT-8xx cords for Digirig Mobile \<\> Digirig Mobile - Logic Levels \<\> Wi… --- ## [Digirig with Winlink and UZ7HO soundmodem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-with-winlink-and-uz7ho-soundmodem/624)
**Author:** [@ke7tjk](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ke7tjk)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-with-winlink-and-uz7ho-soundmodem/624 "2024-04-13T00:08:43Z")
I’m not able to get this to TX. It RX no issues. I cannot locate anywhere to set the TX RTS in the soundmodem software. Anyone have this setup and working with packet Winlink? Thanks --- ## [Trouble Setting up Baofeng / Digirig / SoundModem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/trouble-setting-up-baofeng-digirig-soundmodem/3016)
**Author:** [@KK7MZP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK7MZP)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/trouble-setting-up-baofeng-digirig-soundmodem/3016 "2024-03-16T22:41:12Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m trying to get set up for Winlink using my Baofeng-f8hp, the Digirig and the Digirig cable. I have studied the “Getting Started” section of this site and have watched numerous Youtube videos including… --- ## [Digirig + Soundmodem+ Outpost Buffer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-soundmodem-outpost-buffer/687)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kraus](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Joe_Kraus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-soundmodem-outpost-buffer/687 "2023-12-23T19:40:30Z")
I am using Digirig with Soundmodem to log onto a BBS and retrieve emails (ARES BBS using Outpost). If the email is very short, no problem. However, if it is more than a few lines long, it seems to time out. I can see … --- ## [Powerwerx DB-750 trouble shooting](https://forum.digirig.net/t/powerwerx-db-750-trouble-shooting/2711)
**Author:** [@Gunrunner99](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gunrunner99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/powerwerx-db-750-trouble-shooting/2711 "2023-11-28T19:41:30Z")
I am trying to utilize a Powerwerx DB-750 I had laying around. From Denis’ recommendation I ordered the cable for the Anytone 778 AnyTone AT-778UV Cable for Digirig Mobile – digirig When I try and transmit, I get a stu… --- ## [Settings for Packet / Packet p2p](https://forum.digirig.net/t/settings-for-packet-packet-p2p/2667)
**Author:** [@g.jacobse](https://forum.digirig.net/u/g.jacobse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/settings-for-packet-packet-p2p/2667 "2023-11-27T00:37:16Z")
Technical Details: Yaesu FT-817, DigiRig (COM3) WinLink Packet P2P using Soundmodem Having a tough time getting WinLink configured to use the DigiRig and the FT817. I can get the setup to receive, but it will not tran… --- ## [Digirig RJ45 and Winlink 2nd try](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-rj45-and-winlink-2nd-try/2381)
**Author:** [@N9KO](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N9KO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-rj45-and-winlink-2nd-try/2381 "2023-09-25T23:15:21Z")
Radio is an Icom 880. I have used Signalink and Soundmodem to successfully send emails to Winlink. I can’t get Winlink and Digirig / RJ45 cable with Soundmodem to work properly. I had a message in the Outbox trying the … --- ## [Yaesu VX 6R Settings for APRS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-vx-6r-settings-for-aprs/2089)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Flaherty](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Carol_Flaherty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-vx-6r-settings-for-aprs/2089 "2023-08-11T21:20:31Z")
Can not connect Com4 of PTT port: Yaesu VX-6, Digirig, Diamond X300, UZ7HO’s soundcard TNC, APRSI32, 144.390 aprs-SIMPLEX! Setting of Sound Card: AGWPE Server Port and/or KISS Server Port enabled make no change in popup… --- ## [Quick review of packet apps](https://forum.digirig.net/t/quick-review-of-packet-apps/2128)
**Author:** [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/quick-review-of-packet-apps/2128 "2023-08-10T21:29:18Z")
Came across this video demonstrating settings for some popular packet radio apps: --- ## [Winlink Packet Gateway (RMS Packet)](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-packet-gateway-rms-packet/626)
**Author:** [@acw18](https://forum.digirig.net/u/acw18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-packet-gateway-rms-packet/626 "2023-05-28T00:01:03Z")
I’m setting up a Winlink Packet Gateway for my SW Ohio area. Any suggestions for an inexpensive VHF ~ 50 Watt radio? I’m not a good enough craftsman to make my own cables, so I’d like to buy them from Digirig. Current… --- ## [Digirig Audio Settings For Packet Winlink Help](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-audio-settings-for-packet-winlink-help/168)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-audio-settings-for-packet-winlink-help/168 "2023-05-18T01:37:21Z")
I seem to be turned around a little bit with properly setting up audio settings for the Digirig while using Soundmodem, EasyTerm, and Packet Winlink. I have been able to quickly connect a few times on EasyTerm with Soun… --- ## [TS-2000 issue with ARCP-2000](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ts-2000-issue-with-arcp-2000/1444)
**Author:** [@tamh](https://forum.digirig.net/u/tamh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ts-2000-issue-with-arcp-2000/1444 "2023-04-10T02:57:33Z")
Hi all! I’m HJ4JPG, from Colombia. Got my Digirig recently, and plugged it in my Kenwood TS-2000, with all the hookups. I started setting up everything to use my laptop as a TNC for Packet Radio, so I installed and con… --- ## [FTM-300dr configuration for Winlink Express](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ftm-300dr-configuration-for-winlink-express/1198)
**Author:** [@ceci.thorn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ceci.thorn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ftm-300dr-configuration-for-winlink-express/1198 "2023-02-28T21:31:56Z")
Here is how to configure your Yaesus FTM-300dr to work with Winlink Express. Winlink-FTM-300dr\_Config.pdf (881.4 KB) Cecil W. Thorn - KM4VRZ km4vrz@gmail.com cwthorn.com --- ## [Soundmodem timing out?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/soundmodem-timing-out/923)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kraus](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Joe_Kraus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/soundmodem-timing-out/923 "2023-01-24T05:50:50Z")
Using Digirig with Soundmodem, works great. However, when retrieving messages from my ARES BBS it stalls or times out when downloading large messages. Works OK for short messages. Is there maybe a setting in the Sound… --- ## [Modem speeds with Soundmodem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/modem-speeds-with-soundmodem/663)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kraus](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Joe_Kraus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/modem-speeds-with-soundmodem/663 "2022-12-11T19:34:33Z")
Using Digirig with soundmodem and can only get it working with ASFK AX.25 1200bd. The problem is that it is slow on the BBS and also when trying to download a large email it hangs near the end. I do not know if the two… --- ## [Digirg + Winlink: need soundmodem?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirg-winlink-need-soundmodem/649)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kraus](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Joe_Kraus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirg-winlink-need-soundmodem/649 "2022-12-10T05:45:31Z")
new to Packet. Have a digirig hooked up to a Baofeng, do I need soundmodem? Not sure if that is an integral part of the software needed? or VaraFM? sorry a bit confused here, thanks for any help --- ## [Winlink with Yaesu and Digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-with-yaesu-and-digirig/638)
**Author:** [@KD9BKU](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KD9BKU)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/winlink-with-yaesu-and-digirig/638 "2022-12-08T21:45:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from Yaesu VX 6R settings for packet winlink: Not sure if it will help anyone in the future but I made a you tube video “Winlink packet using Yaesu VX6 and Digirig”. Channel is Mike KD9BKU Ne…