Digital Modes
Introduction to Digital Modes
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FT8
FT8 (short for Franke-Taylor design, 8-FSK modulation) is a frequency shift keying digital mode of radio communication used by amateur radio operators worldwide. Following release on June 29, 2017, by its creators Joe Taylor, K1JT, and Steve Franke, K9AN, along with the software package WSJT, FT8 was adopted rapidly, becoming the most popular digital mode recorded by automatic spotting networks such as PSK Reporter within 2 years.
FT8 Software Options
There are several software options for FT8 operations
- WSJTX
- Mobile/Tablet Options
Install & Configure WSJTX
- Download WSJTX from the website
- Install WSJTX
- Configure your station details
- Configure your radio (see below for radio specific instructions)
Setup WXJTX with Icom IC-705
WARNING
Ensure you download the correct driver package for the IC-705 from the Icom website and install them before plugging in the USB cable to the radio.
Setup WSJTX with Icom IC-7300
WARNING
Ensure you download the correct driver package for the IC-7300 from the Icom website and install them before plugging in the USB cable to the radio.
JS8Call
Setup JS8Call with Icom IC-705
WARNING
Ensure you download the correct driver package for the IC-705 from the Icom website and install them before plugging in the USB cable to the radio.
Setup JS8Call with Icom IC-7300
WARNING
Ensure you download the correct driver package for the IC-7300 from the Icom website and install them before plugging in the USB cable to the radio.
Slow Scan TV
Amateur Televion (ATV)
APRS
Winlink
Winlink is an email system allowing sending of emails between winlink stations and the greater internet.