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WSJT-X and FT8 on the Yaesu FT-857D

by DisasterArticles, Radio Guides August 15, 2024October 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

This article covers setting up the DigiRig Mobile and WSJT-X for the Yaesu FT-857D, but if you’re completely new to FT8 you might want to check out my Introduction to FT8 article first, before digging into the configuration steps here. The Yaesu FT-857D does not have support for digital modes like FT8 out of the …

An Introduction to WSJT-X and FT8

by DisasterArticles, Radio Guides August 11, 2024October 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

What is FT8? FT8 is a digital mode of operation for radio systems. One of the major benefits of FT8 is its ability to work with very weak signals. FT8 allows for 13 characters to be exchanged per message. This mode is most frequently used as part of a simple exchange of locations followed by …