Digirig setup for VaraFM with HT

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Setup steps for configuring VaraFM on Windows using Digirig and Baofeng UV-5R. Similar steps are for other HTs and mobile transceivers without the the support for CAT control.
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USB Cable: digirig.net/product/short-usb...
Getting Started Guide: digirig.net/getting-started-w...
Troubleshooting Guide: digirig.net/troubleshooting-d...
Digirig Community Forum: forum.digirig.net/
Vara Modem group: forum.digirig.net/

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@user-jc6bu3om1x Ай бұрын

Well done!!! Going to try this myself as soon as I can. Thank you.

@dennisjoiner3717 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I was trying my 2nd Digirig unit for a second attempt at VHF digital, but this time on a Baofeng instead of building cables for an old Radio Shack HTX-202. I was again struggling, but stumbled across this video and followed it step by step. I was able to work a local Ham on WinLink VARA FM P2P on the first attempt. Thanks again for this video Dennis!! de N9XFX Dennis

@hicksdp Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. I would love to see a similar video for VHF packet for Winlink.

@pnowikow 4 ай бұрын

My digi rig is on its way. Hope to try this soon.

@glp2000 Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful information. Helped me understand setting up VARAFM for any radio. George VY1GP

@AI5HV 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was definitely helpful.

@JAlbertoDJ Жыл бұрын

You should use VARA FM Narrow. Baofeng does not support Wide mode

@chrissewell1608 11 ай бұрын

Good video! Can you use a Digirig to work with the Echolink program, to run in Sysop mode?

@digirig 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use Digirig with any sound-card-based digital modes software.

@surplusdriller1 9 ай бұрын

hi i got the digirig from you for my baofeng, but just got an yaesu ft-897 with autotuner that is using the CAT port, do you have av cable that is compatible with my settup?

@digirig 9 ай бұрын

You'll need this cable: digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cords-for-digirig-mobile/ If you tuner has a pass-through serial port then you connect radio's 8 pin MiniDin to the tuner and tuner's 8 pin MiniDin labeled "computer" to Digirig. Audio cable goes directly between Digirig and radio.

@cwo8771 9 ай бұрын

Will the Digirig allow VARA FM and Winlink connection with a Yeasu FT5D? If so, are the necessary cables available? If you can point me towards a tutorial with that set up, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

@digirig 9 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use your Yaesu HT for VARA FM with this cable: digirig.net/product/yaesu-ht-cable-for-digirig-mobile/ The setup instructions are pretty much the same as in this video. General instructions can be found here: digirig.net/getting-started-with-digirig-mobile/

@cwo8771 9 ай бұрын

@@digirig Thank you for the reply! I’ll be buying one soon.

@sanjithnair3266 Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with Digirig whe I am using with Yaesu FT891 and windows11. FT8 receiving is okay but wen transmitting radio will changing transmitting mode but no RF power coming up. I check audio signal on digirig with a headset it is working fine. How can I fix it?

@digirig Жыл бұрын

For FT-891 related information please visit forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-yaesu-ft-891/16 The post covers the cable connections and suggested transceiver settings.

@audentesfortunailuvat Жыл бұрын

Ensure you set the system audio input outputs to "default". Ensure you set the digirig audio input outputs to "default communication device".

@markmerriwether2139 Жыл бұрын

What was the purpose of resetting the UV-5R at the beginning?

@digirig Жыл бұрын

This is to confirm that there are no required setting changes that were made off the camera. You don't have to reset yours, but if you are having difficulties I would recommend it.

@markmerriwether2139 Жыл бұрын

@@digirig thanks, that makes sense

@mikekd9bku333 Жыл бұрын

Good information Denis, very helpful, Mike KD9BKU

@arielswings 11 ай бұрын

Hello.. Thanks for the great tutorial. Unfortunately, your version of Vara FM is outdated and has a different interface, starting with the PTT item in the Settings menu and items therein. I am using APRSIS32 and can not get the radio to PTT. So far, no joy... Suggestions? Thnx. Cole VA7APZ

@digirig 11 ай бұрын

You must be looking at some other software. I've just fresh installed VARA FM v4.2.9 (VARA for FM transceivers) and it uses the same settings as shown in the video.

@kd5you1 9 ай бұрын

You might be looking at VARA HF instead of VARA FM. If your third menu selection under Settings is Waterfall then that is VARA HF. In VARA HF, the PTT is actually in the Winlink Express VARA HF window under Settings -> Radio Setup.