# \#troubleshoot-usb **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/troubleshoot-usb/121.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [FT817nd suddenly stuck in transmit](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft817nd-suddenly-stuck-in-transmit/10693)
**Author:** [@wd4elg](https://forum.digirig.net/u/wd4elg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft817nd-suddenly-stuck-in-transmit/10693 "2026-09-08T00:07:07Z")
Installed new digirig 6 weeks ago. Everything working EXACTLY as advertised…flawless on a 3 month old Windows 11 machine. Yesterday we had a power outage. I rebooted the PC and reset the rigs. Left the shack to take … --- ## [Multiple questions](https://forum.digirig.net/t/multiple-questions/10661)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Pratt](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Mark_Pratt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/multiple-questions/10661 "2026-08-16T15:21:48Z")
So, I am a total geek. I have many radios and also use windows and linux and android. I have come across several questions while troubleshooting all these with the DIgirig and Digirig lite. I have a Pixel 9 pro. I ca… --- ## [I guess it's dead?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/i-guess-its-dead/10636)
**Author:** [@kj5dgx](https://forum.digirig.net/u/kj5dgx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/i-guess-its-dead/10636 "2026-07-28T00:03:18Z")
After some months, I got out my tr(u)sdk and digirig lite, only to find out it isn’t working any longer. To troubleshoot, I checked if the host could see the USB device. I tried Linux, Windows, and Android. None sees … --- ## ["Digirig Silicon Labs CP210x" Disabled in Device Manager](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-silicon-labs-cp210x-disabled-in-device-manager/10637)
**Author:** [@KD3BCT](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KD3BCT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-silicon-labs-cp210x-disabled-in-device-manager/10637 "2026-07-27T21:08:37Z")
My “Digirig Silicon Labs CP210x” is disabled in Device Manager. I have reinstalled the drivers and have rebooted the computer, but I just can’t Windows to enable it. Windows 10 Pro Version 22H2 OS Build 19045.7548 D… --- ## [Drivers Download Issues](https://forum.digirig.net/t/drivers-download-issues/10628)
**Author:** [@Trig\_Morley](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Trig_Morley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/drivers-download-issues/10628 "2026-07-20T21:32:27Z")
New Windows 11 computer and trying to install drivers for the dr-891. The page at Silicon Labs is not longer available. Were do I find the drivers to download?? https://www.silabs.com/dam/siliconlabs/documents/public/… --- ## [Digirig 891 Com Port not showing up](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-com-port-not-showing-up/10609)
**Author:** [@doctornotadoctor](https://forum.digirig.net/u/doctornotadoctor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-com-port-not-showing-up/10609 "2026-07-08T13:58:21Z")
I just received my Digirig 891 and plugged it into my laptop. Only the audio IDs are showing up but nothing for Com port. Nothing showing up under other devices, either. Tried 5 different USB data cables and 2 different … --- ## [DR-891 driver vs standard Digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-driver-vs-standard-digirig/10564)
**Author:** [@KB1OPD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KB1OPD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-driver-vs-standard-digirig/10564 "2026-06-11T18:23:55Z")
I’ve been using a Digirig with my KX3 for over a year. WSJTx and FLDIGI. Just got a FT-891 and a DR-891 from a ham on QRZ. I know I need Yaesu drivers for the CAT but will I need to update the audio drivers? 73 Bria… --- ## [Digirig lite not recognized on Raspberry Pi & is on my Linux laptop](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-not-recognized-on-raspberry-pi-is-on-my-linux-laptop/10557)
**Author:** [@kd4e](https://forum.digirig.net/u/kd4e)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-not-recognized-on-raspberry-pi-is-on-my-linux-laptop/10557 "2026-06-09T19:53:47Z")
My Raspberry Pi 4b doesn’t recognize my digirig lite at all, using lsusb or the detection system in the Graywolf APRS app. I have the stock 64-bit Linux OS freshly loaded and updated on the Raspberry Pi. When plugged i… --- ## [Digirig Mobile drops out from USB](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-drops-out-from-usb/10549)
**Author:** [@hightowe](https://forum.digirig.net/u/hightowe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-drops-out-from-usb/10549 "2026-06-05T12:35:08Z")
I have the Digirig Mobile devices now but am struggling to make them work. For starters, I am connecting to this radio: Amazon.com: Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Ba… --- ## [Digirig not showing up on any computer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-not-showing-up-on-any-computer/10519)
**Author:** [@Mike3](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Mike3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-not-showing-up-on-any-computer/10519 "2026-05-20T18:37:18Z")
Hey guys! Just received my Digi rig mobile and pretty excited about it. Here’s the issue I have run into. I have tried plugging the digirig into two different windows 10 computers, and a MacBook Pro running macOS 26.5. … --- ## [iPad (7th gen) not recognizing digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ipad-7th-gen-not-recognizing-digirig/10521)
**Author:** [@jengel](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jengel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ipad-7th-gen-not-recognizing-digirig/10521 "2026-05-20T16:23:57Z")
I have a 7th gen iPad, ios 18.7.8 and it does not recognize the digirig. --- ## [Cp210x won't install on Parallels on MacOS](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cp210x-wont-install-on-parallels-on-macos/1945)
**Author:** [@KK4VA](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK4VA)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cp210x-wont-install-on-parallels-on-macos/1945 "2026-04-09T09:06:57Z")
My digirig works fine on my old PC laptop. I am trying to get it to work with my new Macbook air with M2 chip. I am running parallels software. When I try to install the driver I get a “FAILED TO INSTALL”. When i go to … --- ## [Digirig Branded USB Cable Question](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-branded-usb-cable-question/10345)
**Author:** [@HarleySoltes](https://forum.digirig.net/u/HarleySoltes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-branded-usb-cable-question/10345 "2026-02-27T13:37:15Z")
I have been using the USB A to USB C Cable from Digirig to connect my laptop to my radio. It has worked great. However, I find I need a much longer cable for my installation. Is there anything special other than quality … --- ## [How to test Digirig Lite](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-test-digirig-lite/10308)
**Author:** [@Alarms50](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Alarms50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/how-to-test-digirig-lite/10308 "2026-02-14T02:08:27Z")
Is there a method to test the functionality of the Digirig Lite? When I plug the Digirig Lite into my laptop PC, a popup message “USB device not rcognized The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned… --- ## [In Device Manager, Sound, PnP Sound Device not showing](https://forum.digirig.net/t/in-device-manager-sound-pnp-sound-device-not-showing/10209)
**Author:** [@elliot](https://forum.digirig.net/u/elliot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/in-device-manager-sound-pnp-sound-device-not-showing/10209 "2026-01-13T16:30:28Z")
I have been operating DigiRig successfully for about a month. I have a DigiRig Mobile operating VaraFM Winlink to an Anytone 578 and Windows 11 laptop. My last contact was last Thursday. I was helping a fellow ham tod… --- ## [DR-891 no cp210x](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-no-cp210x/10067)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Rogers](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gary_Rogers)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-no-cp210x/10067 "2025-11-30T00:44:18Z")
I’m trying to get a DR-891 going. I have downloaded and installed CP210x universal windows driver with confirmation it installed. When I connect the dr and turn Yaesu FT-891 on and check for ports the ports tab is not th… --- ## [USB audio crashes mouse](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-audio-crashes-mouse/10022)
**Author:** [@DrMike](https://forum.digirig.net/u/DrMike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-audio-crashes-mouse/10022 "2025-11-20T23:42:04Z")
I have been attempting to use my DigRrig with both a windows home 11 edition and my work laptop running windows 10 enterprise. The DigiRig is connected to a BaoFeng with the cables from DigiRig. What I’m seeing with both… --- ## [Digirig Mobile warm to touch?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-warm-to-touch/10008)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Stroub](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Brian_Stroub)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-warm-to-touch/10008 "2025-11-19T04:12:37Z")
Not sure if this is part of the problem I’m having lately but my Digirig mobile is running like warm to hot to the touch and it’s not being recognized as a soundcard anymore on the digipi. Any ideas on this thanks 73 KC9… --- ## [Windows 11 - DigiRig COM port not showing up](https://forum.digirig.net/t/windows-11-digirig-com-port-not-showing-up/964)
**Author:** [@Neil](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Neil)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/windows-11-digirig-com-port-not-showing-up/964 "2025-10-31T20:14:33Z")
My new DigiRig 1.9 (for a TX-500) arrived today. When connected to Windows 11, only the two sound devices show up in device manager. No COM port. I have all the latest drivers installed (CP210x\_Universal\_Windows\_Driver)… --- ## [Getting digirig mini to COM port](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-digirig-mini-to-com-port/9938)
**Author:** [@rockymtprep](https://forum.digirig.net/u/rockymtprep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/getting-digirig-mini-to-com-port/9938 "2025-10-28T13:26:31Z")
I just got my digirig mini plugged into my PC (Windows 10 x64) and I am trying to get it from “audio inputs and outputs” to "ports (COM and LPT) to make pinpoint APRS recognize it. Any ideas or tips? (digirig is under M… --- ## [Looking for a list of Samsung Galaxy phones working FB with digirigs](https://forum.digirig.net/t/looking-for-a-list-of-samsung-galaxy-phones-working-fb-with-digirigs/9680)
**Author:** [@webmonkey](https://forum.digirig.net/u/webmonkey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/looking-for-a-list-of-samsung-galaxy-phones-working-fb-with-digirigs/9680 "2025-10-04T22:06:38Z")
So as the title states: who here is running a Samsung Galaxy S phone with a digrig mobile/891/lite ? I use several dr mobiles but my Galaxy s7 has never worked with ANY usb soundcard device. link to my stupid phone is… --- ## [Digirig DR891 Mac doesn't see serial port](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr891-mac-doesnt-see-serial-port/9722)
**Author:** [@ik0rnr](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ik0rnr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr891-mac-doesnt-see-serial-port/9722 "2025-10-03T15:23:18Z")
Hello, I received the Digirig DR-891 today. I connected it to both my Mac and PC, but only the sound card is recognised; the COM ports are not visible. If I connect the FT-891’s USB port directly to the PC or Mac, it wor… --- ## [Digirig Mobile and Kenwood TM-710G](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-kenwood-tm-710g/5176)
**Author:** [@MikeH1](https://forum.digirig.net/u/MikeH1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-kenwood-tm-710g/5176 "2025-10-03T01:47:56Z")
I am attempting to use the Digirig mobile device to get Winlink/Vara FM working through my mobile radio, the Kenwood TM-710GA. I’ve had no luck. VARA FM is both deaf and dumb - it won’t receive or trigger PTT. I’ve tr… --- ## [Com port not seeing digirig mobile anymore](https://forum.digirig.net/t/com-port-not-seeing-digirig-mobile-anymore/9666)
**Author:** [@K1RDD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K1RDD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/com-port-not-seeing-digirig-mobile-anymore/9666 "2025-09-23T18:48:53Z")
I have been using my digirig mobile with my IC706MKIIG and my laptop. To date I had only been using it for CWGet as I have been trying to figure out other apps with it, but it was working fine. I took it off the computer… --- ## [Digirig not working on tablet](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-not-working-on-tablet/9602)
**Author:** [@N0NGW](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N0NGW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-not-working-on-tablet/9602 "2025-09-04T04:06:05Z")
Android tablet says “This headset does not support calls” when trying to connect to digirig. How do I get it work? Tablet has OTG. Thank you --- ## [DigiRig Lite USB-A to USB-C Adapter](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-usb-a-to-usb-c-adapter/9471)
**Author:** [@ke8rhg](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ke8rhg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-usb-a-to-usb-c-adapter/9471 "2025-08-26T19:30:28Z")
I’m using the DigiRig Lite to connect a Dell laptop running EmComm Tools (Ubuntu 22) to my Alinco HT. The laptop ONLY has USB-A ports. When I use the included/official USB-A to USB-C adapter from DigiRig, it will show u… --- ## [Digirig arrived last week, im excited](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-arrived-last-week-im-excited/2973)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_V\_KI7LIK](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Douglas_V_KI7LIK)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-arrived-last-week-im-excited/2973 "2025-08-15T23:16:32Z")
My digirig came in last week, it’s smaller than i thought it would be. I will be setting it up this afternoon. Last night when I tried to start setting up on my years old windows laptop computer and under the sound set… --- ## [Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Won't Assign Port](https://forum.digirig.net/t/microsoft-surface-pro-7-wont-assign-port/9356)
**Author:** [@Maxheadspace](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Maxheadspace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/microsoft-surface-pro-7-wont-assign-port/9356 "2025-07-31T03:00:42Z")
My Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with Windows 11 will not assign a port for my DigiRig. When I plug it in and turn on radio (tried UV-5R and a TH-D75), nothing new shows up under the Com Port section. I do have an item show … --- ## [DigiRig Lite not recognized on a powered USB hub](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-not-recognized-on-a-powered-usb-hub/9342)
**Author:** [@AG7GN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AG7GN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-not-recognized-on-a-powered-usb-hub/9342 "2025-07-30T00:58:10Z")
Documenting a discovery I made today: I have a mini-PC that is short on USB ports, so I attached a Rosewill RHB-210 powered USB hub to the PC running Windows 11 with the latest OS updates. Unlike some other powered USB … --- ## [Laptop and DigiRig Not Getting Along](https://forum.digirig.net/t/laptop-and-digirig-not-getting-along/6951)
**Author:** [@Rga2012](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Rga2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/laptop-and-digirig-not-getting-along/6951 "2025-07-08T15:29:27Z")
I bought the DigiRig about a year ago to use with my old FT817 and a laptop but for some reason the laptop doesn’t recognize the interface. I’m going to try it with a second laptop to see if I get the same response. [Next page](https://forum.digirig.net/tag/troubleshoot-usb/121.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=troubleshoot-usb)