# \#yaesu-ft-891 **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-891/5.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Digirig DR-891 with FT-891 and iPad](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr-891-with-ft-891-and-ipad/10738)
**Author:** [@oe5htl](https://forum.digirig.net/u/oe5htl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-dr-891-with-ft-891-and-ipad/10738 "2026-10-02T06:07:09Z")
Hello everyone! I bought the Digirig DR-891 for my Yeasu FT-981 and want to use it for portable activities. I’m using an iPad for this. My question is, which app is best for FT8 or PSK31? Does anyone have experience w… --- ## [Digirig mobile and FT-891. What cable to order?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-ft-891-what-cable-to-order/10701)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Ford](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Alan_Ford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-ft-891-what-cable-to-order/10701 "2026-09-14T17:24:59Z")
Hi. I had G90, Digirig mobile and appropriate cables for G90. Now I have FT-891 and old Digirig mobile. Which cable I need, please? --- ## [iFTX, Lightning iPhone, FT-891, and DR-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/iftx-lightning-iphone-ft-891-and-dr-891/10358)
**Author:** [@VA3FYB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VA3FYB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/iftx-lightning-iphone-ft-891-and-dr-891/10358 "2026-07-23T14:44:54Z")
As the title says, I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max (Lightning), and an FT-891 rig hooked up to the DR-891. I want to know if anyone has had success with this specific combination (not necessarily the phone model, but an iPh… --- ## [Vara AC always waiting for frequency to clear when looks/sounds clear](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-always-waiting-for-frequency-to-clear-when-looks-sounds-clear/10602)
**Author:** [@Hrogers532](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Hrogers532)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-always-waiting-for-frequency-to-clear-when-looks-sounds-clear/10602 "2026-07-08T07:47:14Z")
Can hardly beacon/CQ/connect. Always stating waiting for frequency to clear. I adjust the audio input on the modem up and down but keeping it in the green 98% of the time. I’m sure it’s a easy fix but I don’t know what… --- ## [Vara AC/HF waterfall only half but js8 waterfall fine](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-hf-waterfall-only-half-but-js8-waterfall-fine/10599)
**Author:** [@Hrogers532](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Hrogers532)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/vara-ac-hf-waterfall-only-half-but-js8-waterfall-fine/10599 "2026-07-01T10:04:46Z")
Trying to trouble shoot some issues when it comes to connecting with other folks on VARA HF, a lot of times the connection is spotty then just dies all together. It’s happening enough to believe that maybe it’s an issue … --- ## [FT-891 with Digirig DR891 and VARA HF](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-with-digirig-dr891-and-vara-hf/10536)
**Author:** [@KE9CQP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KE9CQP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-with-digirig-dr891-and-vara-hf/10536 "2026-05-27T02:19:48Z")
I’m trying to configure VARA HF with my Digirig DR891 and the FT-891. In Vara HF version 4.9.0, there are a couple settings that I’m not sure how to set with the DR891. Should I select “USB” or “USB Digital” ? Sho… --- ## [WSJT-X FT8 \*Frequency Drift\* Isssue w/ FT-891 & DR-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-ft8-frequency-drift-isssue-w-ft-891-dr-891/10481)
**Author:** [@VA3FYB](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VA3FYB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-ft8-frequency-drift-isssue-w-ft-891-dr-891/10481 "2026-05-17T19:51:06Z")
Issue: Either in Split or Fake-It mode, doesnt matter, the frequency will shift up or down accordingly during Tx, but intermittently will not shift back up/down to the Rx/Dial frequency. This will cause the dial frequenc… --- ## [Digirig mobile and FT-891 issues](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-ft-891-issues/10437)
**Author:** [@KJ4BCF](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KJ4BCF)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-mobile-and-ft-891-issues/10437 "2026-04-12T19:16:07Z")
I’m using the Digirig mobile with FT-891 running FT8 and having a couple issues. First, when if goes into tx, it only transmits momentarily, and then sometimes it transmits normally. Second, when I close out wsjt-x or wi… --- ## [Digirig 891 for use as a simplex repeater with a Raspberry pi](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-for-use-as-a-simplex-repeater-with-a-raspberry-pi/10298)
**Author:** [@Gremlin](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gremlin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-for-use-as-a-simplex-repeater-with-a-raspberry-pi/10298 "2026-02-12T03:10:15Z")
Well here we go… I have a simplex 6 meter repeater and am using a Yaesu 891 connected to a ringo antenna. The idea is to connect the Yaesu 891 to a Raspberry pi and connect to allstar. I purchased the DR891 kit and conn… --- ## [MMSSTV, FT-891 and Digirig. No TX](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mmsstv-ft-891-and-digirig-no-tx/10154)
**Author:** [@KG4LAC](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KG4LAC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/mmsstv-ft-891-and-digirig-no-tx/10154 "2025-12-28T02:56:00Z")
Attempting to get SSTV up and running. Using MMSSTV Ver 1.13A. Receiving SSTV images without problems. CAT mode is working. Frequency and mode changes as expected. Do TX. Unfortunately, for a second, or so, I get the … --- ## [DR-891 no sound from computer](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-no-sound-from-computer/9975)
**Author:** [@acid](https://forum.digirig.net/u/acid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-no-sound-from-computer/9975 "2025-11-10T05:57:58Z")
Hi, I am using the DR-891 to connect my Yaesu FT-891 to my laptop. I am using the usb cable and cat cable from digirig. I can receive signals no problem and decode them, however currently I am unable to transmit throug… --- ## [FT-891 with Digirig, Peaking out](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-with-digirig-peaking-out/1742)
**Author:** [@todd81172](https://forum.digirig.net/u/todd81172)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-with-digirig-peaking-out/1742 "2025-11-04T23:25:38Z")
I have tried lowering the mic settings to zero. Still the meter is WTSJ is peaking in the red at all times. Is there a way to lower it in the radio? --- ## [FT8 audio not decoded with recommended FT-891 settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-audio-not-decoded-with-recommended-ft-891-settings/9933)
**Author:** [@marcbyron](https://forum.digirig.net/u/marcbyron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft8-audio-not-decoded-with-recommended-ft-891-settings/9933 "2025-10-28T00:14:53Z")
I just installed my DR-891. It took me a little back and forth before I was able to get the radio to actually transmit power. Now transmit works perfectly, but my FT-891 switches tog D-U mode and in that mode I only hea… --- ## [FT891 with DR891 - WSJX - On 20 mtrs RX ok Then TX ok then locked Data to just white Noise](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-with-dr891-wsjx-on-20-mtrs-rx-ok-then-tx-ok-then-locked-data-to-just-white-noise/9861)
**Author:** [@GM4EMX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/GM4EMX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-with-dr891-wsjx-on-20-mtrs-rx-ok-then-tx-ok-then-locked-data-to-just-white-noise/9861 "2025-10-13T17:15:45Z")
Set up all the com port as on line instructions - WSJT-X V2.70 b4f9a4 Rx was OK - could see traffic Tx Nil tried various set ups (could hear replays in Ft891 WSJX big list of fault codes tried Vox - TX light on rig w… --- ## [Setting Up DigiRig with Linux Mint](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setting-up-digirig-with-linux-mint/2099)
**Author:** [@KQ4DAA](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KQ4DAA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setting-up-digirig-with-linux-mint/2099 "2025-10-05T05:27:04Z")
Currently using Linux Mint running 73Linux by KM4ACK. I am a complete newbie when it comes to this stuff. Does anyone have any pointers for using DigiRig with Linux operating a FT891. I have Direwolf on my computer along… --- ## [DR-891, FT-891, wsjt-x and Microphone causing output](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-ft-891-wsjt-x-and-microphone-causing-output/9702)
**Author:** [@mikeporterinmd](https://forum.digirig.net/u/mikeporterinmd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-ft-891-wsjt-x-and-microphone-causing-output/9702 "2025-09-28T22:23:04Z")
For the Yaesu FT-891, we all know that the DATA IN SELECT (08-09) needs to be set to REAR. If set to Mic, you get the classic mistake of seeing output power when speaking into the mic, not when transmitting via wsjt-x. … --- ## [WSJT-X cat controls FT891 via DR891, but no Band activity is shown](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-cat-controls-ft891-via-dr891-but-no-band-activity-is-shown/9638)
**Author:** [@wb8wbn](https://forum.digirig.net/u/wb8wbn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/wsjt-x-cat-controls-ft891-via-dr891-but-no-band-activity-is-shown/9638 "2025-09-22T16:48:00Z")
WSJT-X cat controls FT891 via DR891, but no Band activity is shown. It was working initially. Upon first install, band activity was working, but no cat control. Port is com3 and mode is USB. --- ## [Transmit fails on FT-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transmit-fails-on-ft-891/4012)
**Author:** [@KB1MSR](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KB1MSR)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/transmit-fails-on-ft-891/4012 "2025-08-16T04:48:09Z")
My results are similar to many comments found online. When I first brought out my newly purchased FT-891 and DigiRig FT-8xx to the beach to “play radio”, I was only able to make one successful FT8 QSO (for which I recei… --- ## [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… --- ## [USB B to USB B for remotely mounted FT-857D](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946)
**Author:** [@RonGilbert](https://forum.digirig.net/u/RonGilbert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946 "2025-07-13T13:23:42Z")
Looking to run FT8 on my 857D that’s remotely mounted behind the back seat in my truck. Anyone have success with a 6’ (or so) USB cable to connect the Digirig to a laptop? Of course for stationary use, no driving and F… --- ## [Using Yaesu FT-891 and Digirig for RTTY](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-yaesu-ft-891-and-digirig-for-rtty/6808)
**Author:** [@AD4GG](https://forum.digirig.net/u/AD4GG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/using-yaesu-ft-891-and-digirig-for-rtty/6808 "2025-06-18T13:07:07Z")
I have a Yaesu FT-891 as well as the Digirig device (NOT the newer DR-891) with proper cables. I have successfully used this set up with WSJT-x for FT8 and FT4, however my goal now is to try out RTTY. I have installed … --- ## [Strange audio/power issue with DR-891 on Windows 10 Laptop](https://forum.digirig.net/t/strange-audio-power-issue-with-dr-891-on-windows-10-laptop/6836)
**Author:** [@TB12](https://forum.digirig.net/u/TB12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/strange-audio-power-issue-with-dr-891-on-windows-10-laptop/6836 "2025-06-17T17:34:41Z")
So I just received my new DR-891 and having such a strange issue with my Windows 10 Surface laptop. I have 3 user accounts on this laptop, on 2 of the user accounts I’m getting full power (40 watts) when tuning in WSJTX… --- ## [FT891 Digirig Android Cellphone](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-digirig-android-cellphone/4833)
**Author:** [@DO1EDK](https://forum.digirig.net/u/DO1EDK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft891-digirig-android-cellphone/4833 "2025-06-05T17:30:29Z")
Hi guys. I am thinking about to buy the digirig. But before I buy it I would like to ask a question: I am planning to use this digirig for POTA activities. Therefore I use the the Yaesu FT-891 and would like to work in… --- ## [My FT 891 always switches from data mode back to usb when sending!](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-ft-891-always-switches-from-data-mode-back-to-usb-when-sending/6727)
**Author:** [@Uwe](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Uwe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-ft-891-always-switches-from-data-mode-back-to-usb-when-sending/6727 "2025-06-02T16:36:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using the digirig for my Yaesu ft 891 and it works quite well. It just seems strange to me that the 891 always switches back to USB when transmitting! Please, can someone help me! --- ## [Digirig and radio transmitting on digital without command](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-radio-transmitting-on-digital-without-command/6720)
**Author:** [@Hrogers532](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Hrogers532)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-and-radio-transmitting-on-digital-without-command/6720 "2025-06-02T05:18:27Z")
Got an 891 with the older digirig (2 cables) Windows laptop Was running JS8 and Vara for the longest time without issue. I can only assume I did something wrong but one day the radio starts transmitting digitally with… --- ## [Digirig 891 setup with WSJT-X issue](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-setup-with-wsjt-x-issue/6127)
**Author:** [@digidutch](https://forum.digirig.net/u/digidutch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-891-setup-with-wsjt-x-issue/6127 "2025-05-01T23:40:14Z")
I followed all recommendations on the 891 reference page and run into the following issue. When I enable data/packet I can transmit, but the incoming messages almost stop. When I enable USB incoming messages flow in no… --- ## [DR-891 USB connection vs CAT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-usb-connection-vs-cat/5919)
**Author:** [@jburge](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jburge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-usb-connection-vs-cat/5919 "2025-04-15T15:18:46Z")
I have a Yaesu FT-891 and just purchased the dr-891. I went through the driver installation steps and using a usb printer cable, I can see the 2 UART bridge ports in Device Manager. (Windows 10) So it looks like I have … --- ## [Yaesu FC-50 with Digi Rig 891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-fc-50-with-digi-rig-891/5848)
**Author:** [@WV1DAD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/WV1DAD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/yaesu-fc-50-with-digi-rig-891/5848 "2025-04-03T18:33:22Z")
Anything special needed to know to use the FC-50 tuner with the Yaesu 891 and Digirig DR-891? Thanks --- ## [DR-891 w/FT-891 WSJT-X using a Mac M1 w/Sequoia will not work](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-ft-891-wsjt-x-using-a-mac-m1-w-sequoia-will-not-work/5764)
**Author:** [@DuaneD](https://forum.digirig.net/u/DuaneD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/dr-891-w-ft-891-wsjt-x-using-a-mac-m1-w-sequoia-will-not-work/5764 "2025-03-25T01:39:28Z")
Background: WSJT-X using an IC-7300 works fine on the Mac (Sequoia) WSJT-X see the correct com port, Silicon Labs. CAT and Audio WSJT-X w/DR-891 using the FT- 891 on a windows 10 computer works fine. WSJT-X see the c… --- ## [FLRig setup with digirig logic levels and ft-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/flrig-setup-with-digirig-logic-levels-and-ft-891/3186)
**Author:** [@wf5w](https://forum.digirig.net/u/wf5w)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/flrig-setup-with-digirig-logic-levels-and-ft-891/3186 "2024-02-21T05:13:16Z")
I can get wsjtx working within wsjtx (without using FLRig), but I am not sure how to get it to work with FLRig. I understand only the audio cable is used for the digirig, and that a separate USB printer cable needs to b… [Next page](https://forum.digirig.net/tag/yaesu-ft-891/5.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=yaesu-ft-891)