Yaesu FT-DX10 and WSTJ-X Configuration FT8 - Brief Settings Walkthrough

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WARNING: This video is well over 2 years old now. That means, since then, there have been firmware updates and updates to the manual to include FT8 settings. This may not be the most optimal way to do things anymore
These are the settings I used to get up and running with the FTDX-10 in WSJTX. You may need to adjust RPORT Gain and your Volume levels in windows to get NO ALC!.
Keep in mind, at the time of making this video, this radio has been out for about 2-3 days. This means I've documented my steps to the best of my ability and if things need to be changed, I will update the comments section accordingly.
I've received a flood of comments about how FT8 isn't ham radio.. .Really, I don't care, my goal of this channel is to help people, not try to limit what they do.
Thanks for checking this out!

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@redflummoxed6981 4 месяца назад

You do realize that there is a cable chase at the top of that mic boom, right? They do that so you don't have to use Ty-Wraps to manage the mic cable. Also, if you're having RFI problems WITH A BALANCED AUDIO DEVICE and you need a ferrite core on it, check your audio devices. This ain't anything new, they have microphones next to 25KW radio stations. I guess that's why they call it "amateur" radio.

@HAMRADIODUDE 4 месяца назад

Oh, massive thanks for your 'help'-really soaked in respect, wasn't it? Your comment, oozing with that 'I'm-better-than-you' vibe, was truly a masterpiece. And let's not forget the grand finale: the way you've 'helped' amateur radio enthusiasts and knowledge seekers everywhere. Bravo for your unparalleled contribution

@chipmack7 4 месяца назад

Your response was exactly my thoughts. And what is his contribution to ham radio this week?

@kb7ys 3 года назад

Thank you for working out all the details of getting ft8 working with the DX10 and sharing. Some other thoughts on the windows sound and wsjtx settings. Regarding the audio out slider in the Windows sound settings, where you were adjusting to keep the ALC low (just barely triggering) - the fine line where you are getting max power out without any degradation of signal. This is an associated function with the Pwr slider in wsjtx. To see this in action you (hrd) can set that Windows settings master volume to say 30 or 35 and close. Then in wsjtx click tune. You will likely be pushing some level of ALC on the radio. Now slide the Pwr down and you will see it adjust the audio feeding into the radio, and the ALC should back down. Set your Windows setting so when the Pwr slider is maxed you are triggering some ALC (maybe half way) then back down using the Pwr slider to no or just barely triggering. The advantage of this is you will likely find that near the edges of the 2400 Hz (or so) ft8 range you may have to play with this setting to get that max power out without ALC, or back it down a little in the middle if over-driving. This is usually a function of the audio passband of the radio during transmit. Using the Pwr slider you have flexibility to adjust and compensate. I have my settings adjusted for the verge of ALC on the first mark down of the Pwr slider when transmitting at 1500 Hz. This has given me all the range of adjustment I have needed. Those with SignalLink can of course adjust using the control on the front of that device, but can also set (and forget) and use the slider also. Hope that helps.

@HamRadio2 2 года назад

I used these settings for FD just now. I don't think most of those radio settings are needed but your WSJT-x setup was perfect. Thanks

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Excellent. I agree, since the firmware with the presets was released, radio settings probably aren't needed. Good luck!

@amateursandairwaves Год назад

Just bought this radio today, and I knew right where to come for the details on setting it up. Great video Sean very helpful.

@chipmack7 4 месяца назад

Thanks for producing this video. Ive had problems getting my rig to transmit audio on FT8. After much searching, I watched your video for a second time, and caught the mode setting for DATA-U. Another pictorial also shows that. The Yaesu manual and most videos and pictorials show setting to UPPER (Upper sideband). Even though I download it and installed the USB drivers from the Yaesu site I had problems. Im using a Lenovo desktop, and suspect its related to the platform. I appreciate your videos as they are quick and concise, and communicated clearly.

@n5pa 3 года назад

Dude: I drove over to a ham’s house today, which was 100 miles each way. He has a new FTDX-10 and had already gotten another ham to try and set it up, to no avail. This was the fist time I had seen one of these transceivers and after learning how to move around it, it quickly made sense. I had seen multiple articles on how to setup the FTDX-10 with WSJT-X, but they were all different and conflicted with each other. I remember watching your video on this transceiver and how you set it up for WSJT-X. The previous guy had not loaded any drivers and most of the settings were wrong. I used you video to set the rig up. It worked and we worked a good number of state-side contacts and a lot of DX. The only issue I have with it pertains to the ALC. Adjusting the sound settings in Windows 10 had no effect. Even though we made a lot of contacts, we still had some ALC showing.

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Hey there. Glad things are sort of up and running. In wsjtx, there is an adjustment bar on the right hand side of the screen. Can bring that down and see if the ALC adjusts? I use that like a fan adjustment between bands. If you did try that already, let me get to my computer and get a few more ideas for you. 73

@miltongarb8591 Год назад

Thank you for the FTDX-10 series! The FTDX-10 will be my dedicated Field Day radio and other uses. I have an FTDX101MP, the FTDX-10 and an FT-710. For it’s size and receiver quality, the FTDX-10 is a super radio! de Milton, N6MG

@FragFodder 7 месяцев назад

Trying to get FT8 running on my new FTDX-10. A couple things in this video I'd not seen so far elsewhere: IPO set to IPO, R.FIL to 3kHz, AGC OFF, SHIFT to +700Hz, WIDTH to 3kHZ. While I still don't have any audio out--yup, Windows 11 USB drivers from Yaesu set up seemingly correctly and picked in WSJT-X's "Audio" panel and the Win11 audio levels set per this video--so continuing my RU-vid exploration for that last "secret". ;-) Thanks for a great video.

@bomacisaac7666 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! Helped my set up my FTDX10 and make my first FT8 contact ever. Maine to England with 20 watts. :D

@theroguetomato5362 2 года назад

Thanks! Most of this info was great for my system. I just had to tweak a few things like the sound levels in and out.

@tonytravlos8248 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! Regarding your comment that "everybody hates ft8", I don't! I dabbled with psk31 and other digital modes, then life took over and I didn't touch my radio for a few years. Got back into it about a month ago when I heard some chatter on a repeater about the Pony Express Re-Ride through El Dorado County in California. Then...discovered ft8! I've been glued to my radio every since. The thing is, I can see ft8 being an entry point for bringing back ham radio. It's technical, it's "easy", it allows DX with some practice, and it's fun! Let them hate it, I like ft8! 73

@TheSmokinApe 3 года назад

Nice work HRD!

@craigandbecvalosin4637 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. running the FTDX101, but this helped me figure out why my rcvd signals on the waterfall were so narrow.73 VK2KDP

@Andre-xu3pq 2 года назад

Tnx , i got it now working on my Yaesu FT101D, thank you for you settings walktrough , PD3AB

@dkk4751 2 года назад

Very informative video and I am ready to order the FTdx10. Could you please help me with what type of quality cable I need to connect FTdx10 to computer usb port so I can run WSJTX. What else you recommend to get started? Very complex radio..... for me Congrats on great videos and thank you

@wayneheyniger8098 2 года назад

Related subject; the video out port requires a DVI-D (Not DVI-I) cable and port on the TV/Monitor or it blows an internal fuse in the radio! Some converters, HDMI to DVI, will blow the fuse. I called Yaesu customer support and they told me this! Its worth a call to be safe.

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Thanks for the info. I just spoke to John about this today on coffee and ham radios. It's good get this information out! I'm going to pin this comment so others may see it. Have a good one!

@jaym1301 7 месяцев назад

Adapters don't blow fuses (unless they put a dead short on the 5VDC pin.) Drawing current greater than what the fuse is rated for is what blows fuses. Some HDMI monitors draw a brief surge greater than 0.68A when coming out of sleep mode. Yaesu should have used a time-delay fuse rather than a normal fast-blowing one, then this problem wouldn't exist.

@JSambrook 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I’m looking to give FT8 a shot; hopefully this will save me some time fiddling with settings. But then again, isn’t fiddling with things kind of the point of amateur radio? 🤔✌️

@MacGyverGTP 3 года назад

Dude, Thank you! Not much info out there on this for the FTDX10 yet! You nailed it... Turns out I was way overdriving the signal into the radio. Should the COMP needle be at zero also?

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

The COMP meter deflection should not exceed 10dB on the audio peaks. However, The way I am set up with FT8, I don't have COMP movement. How much do you see?

@larrykuehn7796 3 года назад

Excellent video. Worked perfectly. I would like to see how to get the FTdx10 to play nice with Ham Radio Deluxe next.

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Thanks. I do have HRD working. Maybe I can make a video soon regarding that. I appreciate it!

@MW6PNW 2 года назад

I had to set my 101mp to hrd using the 991 settings. All works as it should but I’m sure there’s a 101 setting out there somewhere. Good luck

@temporarilyoffline 3 года назад

We'll see if you can beat me now... Glad I could help you with the settings ;-)

@SMShannon55 2 года назад

Thanks very much for this video. I’ve watched it numerous times and I still keep coming back to it. One question I have is about SPLIT. In the radio settings for wsjt-x is a setting for split. You said “none”. You posted a copy of someone else’s settings where they said “fake it”. The FTDX10 has the ability to do split. Why not set this setting to “Rig”? WSPR seems to be working using that setting. I’m working on ft8 next, but I’d like to understand. Thanks again!

@TMack409 2 года назад

ok, I persisted with AGC off. It requires constant "riding" of the RF gain control. I'm not sure there's much to be gained over using AGC fast, with RF gain at max. Thoughts?

@dpsflyboy 2 года назад

Thank you for your video. I would like to see the radio and computer setup for Winlink VARA HF. Mine is working except for the rig control doesn't track the frequency input when you select a station to go through.

@johndrees830 2 года назад

Dude great as always 3 questions . What is with the shift? Why is that needed?. On my 7300 I use my RF gain to adjust the receive signals so I’m close to but not in red, you adjust the mic line in. This seams a pain for when strong signals come in , I guess I can hit the attenuator on the ftdx10. Thoughts? Also on the 7300 they have mode presets so I gave one for FT-8 and one for SSB. Makes it easy to switch. I had to adjust the Ftdx10 on every band and then use band stacking is there an easier way?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

John, great questions and I'll do my best to answer. I have since set the shift to Rig, allowing the radio to do any shifting when transmitting. I have done this in WSJTX because it seems to reduce an issue I was having with a weird harmonic which would transmit with WSJTX. If I recall correctly (it's been a while), others were having the same issue and this is what they did to correct the shift. This behavior can be observed by enabling the "multi" button on the touch screen, as I recall. Additionally, the radio settings I display in this video may not be needed anymore because of Yaesu's firmware with the FT8 presets. As far as your band stacking question, that is what I do as well. I have hit the band I am operating on, until the one of three band stacks show my data U mode. Then I know I am in my ft8 presets. It becomes a pain, but the way you described is the same way I am doing it for now. Hopefully this is a bit helpful and clears up a little confusion. Thanks, Sean

@n5pa 3 года назад

Like I said, he is 100 miles away. Next time I am over there I will take a look and see if there is any change in the ALC…Thanks for you assistance.

@wa1ngh 3 года назад

Thanks for the quick walk thru, it got me up and running! Need to increase the receive band with on the WSJTX scope and I haven't been able to do so yet. Hopefully you may have an answer for that. One more issue I am faced with is not being able to transmit on 60 meters 5.357 channel, must be a work around or do you have to have the so called MARS Mod? wa1ngh

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Hello, this was posted by since individual on a ftdx10 forum. I believe it will resolve the first issue with the recieve band: I'll give it a shot:- 1. Install drivers for the CP2105 USB-serial chipset (can be obtained from the Yaesu page) 2. In the radio, select FUNC->Radio Settings (bottom left) - select MODE PSK/DATA - leave Data Shift at 1500 (with DSP shift set to 0) - DATA MOD SOURCE = REAR - REAR SELECT = USB - RPTT = DAKY (only use RTS if your PTT Method in JTDX is RTS) - RPORT GAIN = 6 (or less - depends on the Windows playback level. Adjust later for low or zero ALC) - set low and high filter limits to OFF 3. In the radio, select FUNC->Operation Setting - select GENERAL - CAT RATE = 38400 - CAT RTS = ON 4. In JTDX, select Settings->Radio - Rig = Yaesu FTDX101D - select the appropriate COM port (from Device Manager->COM ports) - Baud Rate = 38400 (should be set in the radio CAT RATE as well) - Data Bits = Eight - Stop Bits = One - Handshake = None - DTR = High - RTS = High - PTT Method = CAT (RTS works but will TX during reboot) - Mode = Data/Pkt - Split Operation = Fake It 5. In JTDX, Select Settings->Audio Input = USB AUDIO CODEC (FT-DX10 from radio) Output = USB AUDIO CODEC (FT-DX10 to radio) 6. In the radio - make sure mode is DATA-U or DATA-L as appropriate (usually DATA-U) - from screen, set RF Filter width to 3kHz - from the right side knob, set SDR filter width to 3kHz - from the right side knob, set SDR filter shift to 0 7. AGC = FAST (AGC OFF will easily result in overloading and clipping) - R.FIL (receive filter) = 3kHz - NB = OFF - NR = OFF 8. From Windows Sound Control Panel, select the playback device for the FT-DX10 and adjust level so that the JTDX registers an audio level around 50-60dB on the bottom right bar. - also adjust the Recording device for the FT-DX10 for a level that gets you low or 0 ALC movement. This works in conjunction with the Pwr level setting in JTDX (top right) It seems to take quite a while before all these changes register in JTDX so just give it a long while. Maybe reboot the PC and power down the radio and turn it on again. It might help if you renamed your input and output devices in Sound Control Panel in Windows. That makes them easier to identify if you have multiple devices Additionally, I have the same issue with 60m ft8, and I don't believe there is a work around yet, which is unfortunate

@wa1ngh 3 года назад

Tnx for your reply, really appreciate it. I believe I have everything running satisfactory now. I think we will be doing a little tweaking and peeking for a while. Thanks so much for your help! 73, Jack, Wa1ngh

@lanedavis1094 Год назад

I'm just getting started in HF Digital. I've got my FTDX10 up and running with my Windows laptop. What is your hardware interface setup between your computer and FTDX10 for digital work? What are the basic steps to getting everything set up - Set up hardware, download WSJT-X, configure windows and FTDX10, etc? Thanks for your help!

@Team-fabulous 3 месяца назад

Hi.. An extremely helpful channel... Do you use your Rode podmic on the FTDX10?. Iv just got one and Im having difficulty getting it to sound anything near as good as the standard mic.. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.. Martin. 2I0GIQ

@inferno7654 3 года назад

you can adjust ALC with the RPORT GAIN in the "MODE PSK/DATA" menù, without touch any slider or system component

@bobbysmart4192 2 года назад

Awesome video. Very helpful. Why did you set the radio as FTDX101D vs FTDX10 in the WSTJ-X menu?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Hey thanks! And great question. When the radio originally came out, wsjtx didn't support the ftdx10. However, the cat control was the same as the 101.

@Mxcreeker Год назад

Good Afternoon Great video on FT8 do you have one on FTdx10 and winlink

@Aimsport-video 2 года назад

A deep dive into tuning with the Yaesu codec USB as input would be great.

@BoboAthanassion 2 года назад

Great video. Question: at your time stamp at 8:20, when I adjust my output levels and key my radio, I don't see my pwr level going to 20, 10, 5, or nothing at all. But I do see the transmitted signal on my radio. Also, why did you change the radio settings in the app to the 101d instead of the dx10?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Hi John. When I created this video, wsjtx did not yet have support for the ftdx10, I believe. As far as the power level, it typically could be one of a few things, speaker output in Windows sound settings, confirming you have the correct output device in wsjtx and confirm that the slider bar in wsjtx is adjusted correctly. Sometimes I lose output power when I adjust my windows sound settings with wsjtx open. Typically I restart wsjtx and the power output works. Hopefully some of this helps

@BoboAthanassion 2 года назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I love your show. I did some tweaking and found that I didn't synch my COM ports Data Bits, Stop Bits and Handshake with the software. That made a big difference. Though my radio does split, I turned it off on my radio and in the software. I'm still running the default baud at 38400 but I shut off the Force Control Lines. The dx10 has options to run either DTR or RTS. I just left it on RTS on my radio. All is working now with no force control lines on. I don't know if I should force the RTS or not. Anyway, thanks for your help. Been trying all night and day in getting Alaska on 80m and 30m. 73's from N3NQP!

@stephenw8dbc882 3 года назад

Just a quick fyi, I had to set the mode to USB in WSJT-X to be able to puckup a POTA station I had just worked using CW on 40 meters. Took me a little while to figure out why but I knew I should be able to pick him up using weak signal FT8.

@JohnMDiLiberto 2 года назад

Thanks for posting. Avoiding ALC deflection is correct, as is a target Tx power of 20W. However, the best way to achieve those is to set the Tx power level to the maximum (100W typically, of course), and then to rely solely on audio drive to achieve the target Tx power level. 73 de AB3ZI

@wayneheyniger8098 2 года назад

That works great! then i dont have to up the power level for voice on ssb!

@JohnMDiLiberto 2 года назад

@@wayneheyniger8098 You bet, brother! Nice QRZ page!

@ViewFromTheSkies 2 года назад

Hi have you noticed, on coming out of DATA-U with the FT8 PRESET active in BLUE, if you go to cw or ssb the FT8 Preset is still on. I have just e-mailed Yaesu to see if this could be deactivated when leaving DATA-U. I have been on CW using the ft8 preset setting.

@RobertMacCready 2 года назад

Do you have to have your radio connected to your computer to be able to see audio input and output? Thought I'd set up my computer "before" I hooked it up to the FTDX10 but in settings/audio, the input and output are greyed out, except for headphones. And there are no other selections.

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Yes sir, if it's not plugged in, it won't see the sound card and will be grayed out. You won't be able to dial in the settings. Take care!

@tglenn3121 2 года назад

I thought I had heard or read something to indicate using usb rather than usb-data on this radio for wsjt-x. When I try to do this, when I transmit, the radio automatically switches over to usb-data and stays on that even after transmitting stops. Do you know anything about this?

@HamRadioLiveShow 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Would like to get this working on my FTDX 10 as well. This video helped me a lot... thank you. Thought I would send you an idea that could help you with your podcast… You can stream directly to OBS (it looks like that’s the production software you’re using here) straight onto your stream through the back of the FTDX 10 without using a camera. Try the Mirabox Capture Card 3.0 ($80 on Amazon) you can direct stream straight to an input on OBS from the DVI out on the FTDX 10. Works like a charm. You’ll probably need to lower the screen size for the external display settings on the FTDX 10, for your streams, but it will give you direct video from the back of the rig onto your stream my friend. Works great. Paying it forward my friend. Keep up the great work helping hams. Larry de K7HN

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Thank You! I use the CamLink 4k (it was laying around) with the FTDX and DVI to HDMI converter. It is a great tool to show people what I am talking about. Works EXCELLENT. Thank You for your suggestions and comments! 73!

@chrestme 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I just got the FTDX10 and have set it up like you've shown. Everything seems to work fine when I do Test CAT and Test PTT, but when I try to operate, I get intermittent issues while trying to transmit. The errors seem to be coming from hamlib, and reference CAT issues like getting/setting VFO frequencies or engaging/disengaging PTT. Any idea what could be causing this issue?

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

I have yet to get any errors as you described. however, today there was a gentleman on the ftdx10 group on Facebook who posted these settings: I'll give it a shot:- 1. Install drivers for the CP2105 USB-serial chipset (can be obtained from the Yaesu page) 2. In the radio, select FUNC->Radio Settings (bottom left) - select MODE PSK/DATA - leave Data Shift at 1500 (with DSP shift set to 0) - DATA MOD SOURCE = REAR - REAR SELECT = USB - RPTT = DAKY (only use RTS if your PTT Method in JTDX is RTS) - RPORT GAIN = 6 (or less - depends on the Windows playback level. Adjust later for low or zero ALC) - set low and high filter limits to OFF 3. In the radio, select FUNC->Operation Setting - select GENERAL - CAT RATE = 38400 - CAT RTS = ON 4. In JTDX, select Settings->Radio - Rig = Yaesu FTDX101D - select the appropriate COM port (from Device Manager->COM ports) - Baud Rate = 38400 (should be set in the radio CAT RATE as well) - Data Bits = Eight - Stop Bits = One - Handshake = None - DTR = High - RTS = High - PTT Method = CAT (RTS works but will TX during reboot) - Mode = Data/Pkt - Split Operation = Fake It 5. In JTDX, Select Settings->Audio Input = USB AUDIO CODEC (FT-DX10 from radio) Output = USB AUDIO CODEC (FT-DX10 to radio) 6. In the radio - make sure mode is DATA-U or DATA-L as appropriate (usually DATA-U) - from screen, set RF Filter width to 3kHz - from the right side knob, set SDR filter width to 3kHz - from the right side knob, set SDR filter shift to 0 7. AGC = FAST (AGC OFF will easily result in overloading and clipping) - R.FIL (receive filter) = 3kHz - NB = OFF - NR = OFF 8. From Windows Sound Control Panel, select the playback device for the FT-DX10 and adjust level so that the JTDX registers an audio level around 50-60dB on the bottom right bar. - also adjust the Recording device for the FT-DX10 for a level that gets you low or 0 ALC movement. This works in conjunction with the Pwr level setting in JTDX (top right) It seems to take quite a while before all these changes register in JTDX so just give it a long while. Maybe reboot the PC and power down the radio and turn it on again. It might help if you renamed your input and output devices in Sound Control Panel in Windows. That makes them easier to identify if you have multiple devices. I don't wonder if these settings (especially related to RTS) would correct you're issue. I've tried these settings and they seem to be fine. He also mentioned setting data shift at 1500 prevents splatter or too wide of a transmit. Let me know if that does help, additionally, the name of the Facebook group of FTDX10 , if you want to check out things. Best wishes

@chrestme 3 года назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize you were using JTDX. I was using WSJT-X on a raspberry pi. I'll try to get JTDX installed and see if that solves the issue.

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Sorry, I am using WSJTX but using those settings in the radio, if that makes sense.

@chrestme 3 года назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE So I think I got it working with JTDX. It actually had a rig option for the FTDX10, though I'm not sure if that's because I *also* installed hamlib 4.1, which has an alpha test version for the FTDX10. Anyway, I've done a couple QSOs and no errors so far. Thanks for your help!

@christianknight2905 20 дней назад

Blast from the past but i just got the dx10. Is there a way to save this as a digital setup that i can load vs. changing all settings every time i want to use digital

@ViewFromTheSkies 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I have just swapped over from my ic-7300 to the FTDX10. I am not 1005 happy with my setup. I have no ALC so thats fine, but if I look on the scope monitor you can seen an extra or extra tx in the 3k, all depending how I set up the Split mode in WSJTX, None, Rig or Fake it. Whats your thoughts ?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

I just replicated what you are seeing. Can you try this walkthrough - forum.tsebi.com/viewtopic.php?t=459 . It works for me. If it works for you, i'll make an updated video. Thanks!

@ViewFromTheSkies 2 года назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for looking into it. It's now clean No harmonics detected. I tried all hf bands all are now clean thanks for the new settings. By the way I use HRD to control my radio with WSJTX but it made no difference before if I connected direct to FTDX10 the harmonics were still there. Could well be this one setting TX BPF SEL = 400-2600Hz. Once again thanks for your hardwork in the RU-vid channel I appreciate it. Steve G4YTK

@ViewFromTheSkies 2 года назад

Sorry to report, it all depends where your TX freq is. If you deviate much from the center of the FT8 freq the harmonics re appear. Spent hours on this tonight.

@ViewFromTheSkies 2 года назад

Dude cured the harmonic problem. I have now set the TX BPF SEL to (300-2700) There are no harmmonics anywhere. Tried all hf bands and dont matter where I call in the FT8/4 sections no harmonic.

@TheNoCodeTech 3 года назад

Dude, stop showing me stuff I want. My wallet can't take it anymore. Jokes aside, great video man, thanks.

@tomasvesely765 3 года назад

Hi Dude, Made all the settings and configuration according your video. Monitoring and decoding of received signal works fine, but TX is not working :-( Also when try to TX with tune function, no any audio hearable with MONI function on TRX. Any idea or hint please?

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Did you confirm the soundcard settings in WSJTX? Additionally, check in windows settings to see if the volume is down. The TX would be "Speakers (USB AUDIO CODEC)" In windows Audio settings. Mine is set to around 25. If yours isn't set or muted, that may cause an issue?

@KB2AT 2 года назад

Are these settings still good to use? I’ve heard just use preset? I’m a new Ftdx10 owner so sorry if sounds off. Thanks

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Yeah, you could just use preset

@PF6096 2 года назад

I just got my FTDX10 and want to use it with WSTJ-X, But what cable do I use to connect the FTDX10 to my Computer? I know this is a basic type of question, but I have never done this. Thanks. Phil WB2QWU

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Hi Phil! The cable to connect to your computer is a USB Cable (A to B) like this - amzn.to/3riUE70 . I recommend a cable like the Tripp lite due to the built in Ferrite Chokes. I hope that helps!

@paulhastings3109 2 года назад

nice radio Dude, like mind a whole lot,

@RA4FOC 3 года назад

Thanks!

@serge839 2 года назад

Have you done an updated version of this video using the ft8 “preset” on the dx10 .?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

I have not. I suppose I could, but probably couldn't be until next week.

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures 3 года назад

Yea not sure but that beating you took the other day from TO was pretty bad. Joking thanks for the video!

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

HAHAHA... Dominion told me the polls are even!

@Mark300win 2 года назад

Does ftdx10 need a rigblaster or sound interface to work ft8 or other data modes like other older radios?

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

It does not. It has a built in sound interface

@forgetyourlife 3 года назад

Can the hyperactive signals jumping around on the screen be slowed down or "averaged" like the 7300?

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

I am sorry for the delay. I have not found anywhere to do this yet. I'll continue to look and hopefully have an answer for you sometime!

@gerfmon1 3 года назад

I don't think there is actually a way. Many are hoping Yaesu will fix this and a few other "feetures" in a firmware update.

@forgetyourlife 3 года назад

@@gerfmon1 seems that way. I’ve read that this is the #1 asked for update since the first one. There has been 4 updates now and none have done addressed it.

@KidsFarmin946 3 года назад

Ham Radio Dude for Pres!!

@stevesmith2969 3 года назад

I'm told you have a video somewhere explaining how to get Ham Radio Deluxe Software working with the FTdx10. I haven't found it. Can you point me to it?

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

I don't think I do. I can probably make one start to finish if you'd like. But, in short, I selected the Yaesu FTDX-101D/MP as my radio, my Com Port (in my case Com 10), speed 38400, enable RTS but not DTR, and it connected without ease. Let me know if you should have any issues.

@stevesmith2969 3 года назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE THanks. All working now. I may have installed th4 wrong USB drivers...

@USBP29 Год назад

What connection are you using for wsjt? Db9 or a USB cable?

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

Hello. USB.

@patrickhooper1757 6 месяцев назад

The settings you have for FT8. Will that work for WSPR? I can't seem to be heard on WSPR - but I can receive.

@HAMRADIODUDE 6 месяцев назад

Hi Patrick. Thanks for asking. I don't know exactly . I do recall before I got rid of the FTDX10 (I went with a flex) that the FTDX-10 now has FT8 Settings / presets on the radio. That should work with wspr as well, as I recall. When you switch over to wspr, I assume (for some odd reason), you just show no output power? Cheers.

@patrickhooper1757 6 месяцев назад

@HAMRADIODUDE Yes I can receive fine, just not being heard. I know my antenna functions well. So it is just a question of the settings. I need to update the firmware and I will give it another try.

@TMack409 2 года назад

Using the setting of AGC "off" yields terribly over driven FT8 sounds (to my ears). I went back to AGC "fast" as I had used this setting successfully for about 3 months on my FT-991a. (Perhaps my antenna is providing too much gain? Or perhaps there are too many FT8 stations on top of me here in ATL.) Also, a shift of only +200 leaves most of the useful part of the FT8 frequencies available. But OTOH if you use a shift of +700, that eliminates a usable portion of the FT8 spectrum.

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Good point. There is not really a one setting works for all. At the time this video was made, I had a compromised antenna system and I would assume I didn't have the gain to have to utilize ACG as fast. That said, I still tend to use ACG set to auto on my new antenna. But also probably because that's what is in the FT8 DataU presets in the new updated firmware version. I suppose WSJTX could bae a good tool to visually show what the different ACG settings do. 73

@davidbinkowski4825 Год назад

Can you explain what the 700 shift is doing?

@WallDiver7 3 месяца назад

What's the reason for setting the Data Shift to 0 (zero)?

@user-nj6os3vv5d Месяц назад

Having a problem with no audio output codec. I have tried to install but still showing the speakers with the sound card. It had been working then I was adjusting the audio and it stopped.. I am using the ftdx-10 and windows 11 do you have any ideas on this? How do I get the audio codec back to the output? KA0UAY

@HAMRADIODUDE Месяц назад

It may have been done, but have you tried rebooting the computer or restarting WSJTX after this was done? I find WSJTX doesn't like "on the fly" changes.

@kingc63ck Год назад

I’m using JTDX What radio settings do I need for this radio on ham radio deluxe

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

I'm sorry, I'm unsure. I no have this radio

@RobBird-cy5wd Год назад

hello Thank you for the video. It has helped me to get started but I wanted to make a few comments: 1) I noticed that you did not reference the use of the PRESET soft key ( MODE > PRESET ) as suggested in the manual on page 65. The manual states that by using the PRESET soft key, use can temporarily change the PSK/DATA settings. Of course, pressing this soft key again will return the radio settings to that listed under PSK/DATA. This is just a comment, so no big deal if you did not know! 2) The second comment that I would like to make is that it is possible to use Upper Side Band mode instead of DATA-U. I do realize that FT8 does work with Upper Side Band in all frequencies. I may have missed something but I do not remember you explaining why you choose DATA-U over Upper Side Band mode. 3) Regarding the rear-port USB serial port parameters, I am using 8 data bits, no-parity, & 1 stop-bit (8-NONE-1) and have not encountered any issues. Perhaps the radio is able to auto-detect and compensate. 4) Would you mind confirming that FT8 (as well as FT4) is AFSK? That is all. I hope that these comments will help you as they are just suggestions. If your settings work for you then it is all good.

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

Hello. I appreciate all the input and concerns, thanks! Slowly I'll get to answer all the questions. First, when I made this video, Yaesu didn't have preset modes. They only initialized it after icom innovated it. (More to come)

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

I think I just choose data u as maybe the filtering was set wider in that mode vs USB. Although I'm sure it could be changed. I no longer have the radio to test but can confirm USB will work with other radios for me ft8. I have a small homemade kit that runs off USB. More to come (sorry I have to break them up so I can see the questions from my phone, otherwise I lose what I wrote)

@gamergrandpa8529 3 года назад

Looking for extend tx mars mod for tdx10 Im licesened but like to go on 27 also

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

I responded to you in another post

@howardmiller7170 3 года назад

Have you done any thing on digital yet. Thanks

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

I was trying to figure out some digital modes over the weekend. Looked like there was a nice RTTY contest. I was unsuccessful though, unfortunately.

@wayneheyniger8098 2 года назад

On 60m we are restricted to 1500hz shift with a with of 300-2700, i think. i could be wrong.

@tglenn3121 2 года назад

Hmmm. Strange. I cannot get my HCUT FREQ to go below 700 Hz. It stops there and won't let me set it to 'OFF"

@hamster3026 Год назад

Go all the way up.

@Kibwunga 8 месяцев назад

Help my OCD and please set the scope level in the negative until the noise goes away and only signals remain

@HAMRADIODUDE 8 месяцев назад

At first I was going to suggest it was rude to say you had OCD if you didn't. However, after reading again, you are attempting to control me to crave your compulsive desires. Unfortunately, the scope is the way I like it and I can't change the video anyway. but if you don't like it, please feel free to change it on your own radio. I wish you the best of luck with your disorder. Very brave to mention it, and not typically someone with OCD does!

@Kibwunga 8 месяцев назад

I do have a touch of it, but on a serious note, the level control allows you to improve the signal to noise ratio and see a lot more detail on the band scope. Give it a try. @@HAMRADIODUDE

@stevedel7215 2 года назад

Check out Page 65 of the manual.... One button press to set FT8 up

@HAMRADIODUDE 2 года назад

Thanks. This video was created when the ftdx10 came out at first and I don't believe it had the ft8 preset until after the first or second firmware upgrade. This is possible now though. Maybe I should do an update so people know there's an easier way, thanks again. 73

@michaelmullins9874 Год назад

So I did these settings word for word. Mine was working before, did this video, and now nothing. I cannot figure out how to go back and fix it back to working order.

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

Well when you say it's not working, what's not working, do you get any errors... Is it WSJTX it's giving you an error? there are now Yaesu presets for the FTDX-10 and FT8, did you try those? More information will help. Thanks.

@michaelmullins9874 Год назад

@@HAMRADIODUDE Well I got it back working, it's not pretty but it is working. I went back to factory settings and it took right off.

@mdblack98 Год назад

You do NOT need to use anything on the WSJT-X Rig panel except the "Default" settings. It's very rare that any rig needs any special settings there.

@user-ub8nv7wv3m 6 месяцев назад

Spent 2 days trying to install FT8 with no success. No receive or transmit power out per my MFJ dual needle SWR/power meter. Triple checked settings but have following comments/questions: 1. Unable to find baud rate setting window for W10 Device Manager. 2. Receive power level bar indicator lower left is red 0-5 dB. 3. Xmt only shows short spike on 3DSS display, no reading on MFJ meter. 4. Six may be totally dead but I've yet to hear any signals, which is unusual in my area. 5. Unable to locate WIDTH & SHIFT controls to change/check settings. Power: Had 45W/0 back earlier. Antenna is excellent halo. Radio transmits just fine on 50.313 DATA-U when I PTT. Last time I used it for QSO a week ago on 52.525 FM with neighbor worked OK. Both the received signal level meter & transmitter have worked fine while changing these setting. Everything OK except no FT8. Jack/W2INF

@TimothyKingRealtor 2 года назад

Actually, I love FT8. It allows me to make contacts without disrupting the sleeping wife. :)

@thomasmaughan4798 3 года назад

The radio typically has input and output audio levels and it seems to be ideal to balance the gain in the computer and in the radio for less audio noise and better resolution. So if you are down around 15 in the computer's input and output a good idea is to adjust the radio to accept a stronger audio drive from the computer (reduce the radio's audio sensitivity) and to output a stronger audio. Balancing the levels will improve overall performance in my opinion. My reasoning is that the ADC (analog to digital converter) doesn't actually adjust the signal level, it simply encodes the stream and THEN adjust the level digitally and you could lose quite a lot of resolution. For instance, a setting of 16 is 4 bits less than 100 percent. You want that resolution so I run WSTJ at 80 percent; less than that and your signal is going to disappear in the quantization error. Clipping (too strong) is much worse so better to be too low than too high.

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

This is very great information, thank you. I'm going to try this out. Thanks again for the input, in certain it will help others

@johnpeterson7264 10 месяцев назад

I’m sorry I’m confused - which level are you suggesting to change ? In the radio or in the computer ?

@thomasmaughan4798 10 месяцев назад

@@johnpeterson7264 "which level are you suggesting to change ? In the radio or in the computer ?" The computer OUTPUT is adjusted to about 80 percent so as to get maximum benefit, cleanest waveform and least quantizing error. What that means is for extreme example, a sine wave with only 4 bits has only 16 levels and is going to be "staircased" really bad and nearly impossible to provide, or detect, delicate phase changes in digital signals. More bits is better, and you get more bits by raising signal level but not to the point of clipping.

@johnpeterson7264 10 месяцев назад

@@thomasmaughan4798 thanks much . If I understand you correctly you are saying to adjust the volume settings on my PC under System>Sound to 80 % - ie down from 100 % ?

@thomasmaughan4798 10 месяцев назад

@@johnpeterson7264 Yes. That's a good starting point. Another item that impacts success in a big way is ensuring the computer's clock is spot on, not more than about 2 seconds difference. You'll see a column on WSTJ, "DT" that's Delta Time or the apparent difference between what your computer thinks is the start of a frame and when the radio signal actually starts. Keeping your DT down as close to zero as possible is important. Windows has a feature to adjust to internet time; it is not all that easy to find. I installed an "app" in my laptop computer to pluck time from the Icom IC-705 GPS receiver and that sets it exactly but using the internet time is easy enough.

@DK5EW 11 месяцев назад

Why did you not mark FAKE IT? You avoid gost signals you may have seen often.

@HAMRADIODUDE 11 месяцев назад

I don't know, that was like two or three years ago so it's hard to remember.. I came out with a video that the things worked. Since then, there's preset settings and there's probably a better way to do things. Thanks for the advice about the fake it, certainly it will help somebody

@hankstamperdude Год назад

Why not Split? I think operating without it is very a poor practice. I use fake it and never try to TX on the other station's exact frequency. At very least if you aren't using split, refrain from calling a station that is in the middle of another QSO. They might also not be using split and you are just clogging up the frequency. It really annoys me when I'm working some faint DX and a, ah, unenlightened person with a strong local signal starts calling me wiping out the DX. Don't people understand that I can't answer them if I can't finish the current QSO? All this can be avoided by using split. Otherwise great video, thanks.

@HAMRADIODUDE Год назад

Thanks for that information. I'll do my best to get better information out next time

@gerfmon1 3 года назад

How is FT8 any worse than working a DX contact or working a contest? All are exchanging a callsign and signal report. Let the haters hate.

@qutips33 9 месяцев назад

i have 10089 contacts on ft8

@RobBird-cy5wd Год назад

hello.

@RobBird-cy5wd Год назад

hello

@tony2wheelz408 10 месяцев назад

almost helpful.

@HAMRADIODUDE 10 месяцев назад

Almost as helpful as this comment. You know this video is multiple years old and literally the first thing in the description is a warning? "Warning this video is well over 2 years old now. That means since then, there have been firmware updates and updates to the manual to include FT8 settings. This may not be the most optimal way to do things anymore.". So thanks for the useful comment letting me know that it was almost helpful and giving no substance behind what didn't work for you, that really helps us out it is a community

@tony2wheelz408 10 месяцев назад

You cover great stuff. Thank you. I apologize for my computer and radio frustrations. It seems that there is a lot of trouble shooting that needs more info on my part. @@HAMRADIODUDE

@CryptoDefender 3 года назад

After 35 years of CW I discovered FT8 and the like and I really enjoy these modes. Thank you so much for your videos on the FTDX10. Vy 73 de LU5DX.

@HAMRADIODUDE 3 года назад

Glad you enjoy it! FT8 is a great time. I personally do not have the greatest antenna at home, so I find FT8 is an ample solution to make contacts when I can't go to a field somewhere and setup. If you have any interest, on Thursday evenings: Myself and Temporarily Offline have a livestream called "FT8OFF". Basically we get a bunch of people on stream and in the chat to have a mini contest for points. It's a lot of fun!