# \#yaesu-ft-65 **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-65/152.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Does the FT-65 Cable work with Digirig Lite](https://forum.digirig.net/t/does-the-ft-65-cable-work-with-digirig-lite/10398)
**Author:** [@va3mzd](https://forum.digirig.net/u/va3mzd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/does-the-ft-65-cable-work-with-digirig-lite/10398 "2026-03-20T19:05:51Z")
Does the FT-65 cable for Digirig Mobile also work with Digirig Lite? Could not find any specifics on this in the Store pages. --- ## [FT-65 PTT cable issue](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-65-ptt-cable-issue/10361)
**Author:** [@frrobert](https://forum.digirig.net/u/frrobert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-65-ptt-cable-issue/10361 "2026-03-07T13:40:23Z")
I am trying to get PTT to work with a FT-65 using the digirig cable for the FT-65. The cable is from 2022. After reading the forums it seems there is an issue with Japanese made FT-65 and older cables. Should I purchase … --- ## [Digirig use with Echolink and Yaesu FT-65 HT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-use-with-echolink-and-yaesu-ft-65-ht/10082)
**Author:** [@Dan\_KC1YDR](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Dan_KC1YDR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-use-with-echolink-and-yaesu-ft-65-ht/10082 "2025-11-29T02:14:50Z")
Thought I would share my experience getting my Yaesu FT-65 working correctly with the Digirig to use as an RF connection for the neighborhood while I am on Echolink. I am using the Digirig Mobile RS232 unit, paired with… --- ## [Configuring PTT in Direwolf with a Yaesu FT-65 radio](https://forum.digirig.net/t/configuring-ptt-in-direwolf-with-a-yaesu-ft-65-radio/9679)
**Author:** [@Abador](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Abador)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/configuring-ptt-in-direwolf-with-a-yaesu-ft-65-radio/9679 "2025-09-24T15:51:32Z")
I am having trouble finding how to configure PTT for my Yaesu. I uncommented PTT COM1 RTS and changed it to PTT COM1 CM108 as per recommendations from Chat GPT but when sending a message through SMSGTE it never sends, it… --- ## [Yaesu FT-65R Cable work with CHIRP](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-65r-cable-work-with-chirp/1299)
**Author:** [@KK7EWU](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KK7EWU)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft-65r-cable-work-with-chirp/1299 "2025-08-10T06:14:29Z")
Does the Yaesu FT-65R Cable for Digirig Mobile cable work with CHIRP or is it audio only? I noticed in the advanced manual for the FT-65R that a cloning cable from one FT-65 to another only utilizes just the 2.5mm jack … --- ## [PTT not working for Yaesu FT-65 or FT-4X - not a DigiRig problem or DigiRig cable problem](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ptt-not-working-for-yaesu-ft-65-or-ft-4x-not-a-digirig-problem-or-digirig-cable-problem/2389)
**Author:** [@smshannon55](https://forum.digirig.net/u/smshannon55)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ptt-not-working-for-yaesu-ft-65-or-ft-4x-not-a-digirig-problem-or-digirig-cable-problem/2389 "2025-04-07T02:10:17Z")
First, I don’t believe there’s a problem with either the Digirig or the genuine Digirig FT-65 cable. When I push “TEST PTT” in WSJT-X, the impedance between the tip and sleeve of the 2.5mm plug drops from 11 k-ohms to 1… --- ## [Yaesu FT65 Not Working with Winlink or VARA FM CHat](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft65-not-working-with-winlink-or-vara-fm-chat/5395)
**Author:** [@AI7OZ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AI7OZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-ft65-not-working-with-winlink-or-vara-fm-chat/5395 "2025-02-18T16:53:24Z")
I’ve trying today to get my FT65 HT to connect with Winlink and VARA FM chat on 2M. In both cases, when I attempt to connect, the transmitter is definitely being keyed up. For Winlink it simply disconnects the session af… --- ## [Setting Up VARA FM on FT-65R](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setting-up-vara-fm-on-ft-65r/1452)
**Author:** [@AI7OZ](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AI7OZ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setting-up-vara-fm-on-ft-65r/1452 "2024-04-15T23:03:50Z")
I’m having trouble using VARA FM on my Yaesu FT-65R. No matter whether I try a radio 4 km or 20 km away it fails to connect. Is it a problem with my settings? VARA Setup: TCP Ports Command 8300, Data 8301, FM Narrow (or… --- ## [Touchy HT Volume Knob Winlink & VARA FM - How to Fix?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/touchy-ht-volume-knob-winlink-vara-fm-how-to-fix/751)
**Author:** [@MaverickNH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/MaverickNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/touchy-ht-volume-knob-winlink-vara-fm-how-to-fix/751 "2023-01-06T03:40:31Z")
Using a Yaesu FT-65 with Digirig, I find adjustment of the volume knob to be very touchy - a very small turn up/down has major impact on Winlink success/failure. Is it the Win10 Playback level that can broaden that adjus… --- ## [Digirig on Yaesu FT-65](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-on-yaesu-ft-65/509)
**Author:** [@jorge.forero](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jorge.forero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-on-yaesu-ft-65/509 "2022-11-06T05:54:08Z")
Hi All! I need a little help connecting my FT-65 to the Digirig with the original cable. I have my Digirig connected to the USB. (Report Com 5) I connect the original cable to the Digirig top port(Audio) As soon I con…