![]() ![]() You can play with these values later if you wish. If Use xcvr data is checked flrig will start up with the same settings as the rig currently is using.Īnd click the Set All buttons for the initial polling options. ![]() Setup how transceiver / flrig will intialize various operating controlsĪnd choose whether you want flrig to save and restore all the radio’s parameters on startup and exit or whether you want it to open with the same settings as the rig is currently using. (You will have to press the INIT button after adjusting the controls). Select the PTT tab and configure the items as shown. Now choose the Serial Port to use and then press the INIT button Setup the push to talk, PTT If it does not go to black lettering then verify all of the above again, especially baud rate and echo. It should go from red to black lettering. It's better to choose a fixed baud rate than Auto. Verify that the Baud rate in flrig matches the baud rate selected in the rig. Open the device manager and determine to which com port the serial driver from Silcon Labs is assigned and choose that from the drop down list. There will be a message on the General page if it has been blocked. If you're using MacOS High Sierra or a later version of MacOS you may need to authorize the driver install in Security & Privacy setup in System Preferences after runing the install program. It if still isn't in the list then the driver is not loading for some reason like the radio is not on or connected or the driver has not been installed properly so that needs to be rectified before going on. If it isn't in the list then click the SerPort button to repopulate the list. Select the SilconLabs driver from the dropdown list. Note: The RTS +12v and DTR +12v boxes do not normally need to be checked. That will select the default settings which will work on. It will come up with just a basic display.Ĭhoose the FT991A from the Rig dropdown list. With the radio on and the USB cable connected and no other communications program running, Start flrig. For Mac and Linux install them as you would any other application.For those choosing to use flrig continue below, otherwise scroll down to the RigCat setup: flrig control optionįirst, we get flrig going then it’s easy to configure fldigi to use flrig for xcvr control. Putting them in other folders can causes permissions issues sometimes on Windows 10. ![]() On Windows the programs install to their own folders and should be installed in the normal application directory where other apps are installed. You should have already installed the driver for the built-in sound card in the FT-991A.Ĭonnect the rig to the computer with a USB A-Male to B-Male cable and turn on the radio. Then change these menu items as shown: Menu # Once it’s running there are so many features to use that are not always obvious that reading it or at least a detailed scan through it should be a goal. When you get to installing fldigi it will be a big help to you and should guide you in the setting of the necessary and optional parameters. Fldigi's help is hundreds of pages long and has a great deal of helpful info. It is highly recommend that you also download the flrig and fidigi help pdf files from the W1HKJ web site website. I basically only touch the radio to turn it on or off when running digital modes, and even that can be automated. Flrig is written as a companion to fldigi and adds much greater rig control than is possible with just fldigi. I also highly recommend downloading flrigįor transceiver control. Download the latest version of Fldigi.Settings and in the General tab allow the driver to be accessed. Note: For MacOS High Sierra and later be sure to go to Security & Privacy in the System Configuration Note: Some versions of Linux have a driver If using Linux or MacOS then get the drivers direct from Silcon Labs.If you’re using Windows get the driver from Icom or use the one on the CD that comes with the radio. ![]() NOTE: be sure the USB cable is UNPLUGGED from theĬomputer when you install the driver regardless of the OS your are using. Download and install the USB driver for the radio.Some initial things to verify are in place: The default radio settings on the FT-991A are not likely to work “out of the box”. CAT control involves both software and settings on the radio itself. ![]()
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