[WT-support] WinTest and Yaesu FT-891

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

The Win-Test code for the FT-891 does not work at all.  F6FVY would like a
volunteer to lend him an FT-891 so that he can work on fixing it.
Apparently this radio uses a much different command set than other Yaesu
radios.

The best way to get the FT-891 working immediately with Win-Test is to
control it via OmniRig, using radio type to FT-991 (in OmniRig).

Download two files:

http://dxatlas.com/OmniRig/Files/OmniRig.zip
http://dxatlas.com/OmniRig/Files/RigIni.zip

Unzip the first and run OmniRigSetup.exe .

Unzip the second to a very specific folder named:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Afreet\OmniRig\Rigs\


which should have been created by OmniRigSetup.  Extraction will require
Administrator privileges.  You will also need to chose "Replace All" when
prompted.

In Win-Test, change radio type of Radio 1 to OmniRig, and uncheck the COM
port that you were previously trying to use (OmniRig will now own the
radio's COM port).

Configure OmniRig to use FT-*991* on the COM port as Radio 1 (FT-891 is not
listed), 38400, N, 8, 2, RTS and DTR always LOW.

In the FT-891 menu, be sure to set CAT RTS to DISABLE.

Win-Test should now be able to track your FT-891.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 5:34 AM, G0SBN <G0SBN at talktalk.net> wrote:

> Hi All
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>
>
> I’ve been using WinTest for a number of years with various radios
> (Kenwood/Icom/Flex) without issue, but this is not the case with my newest
> purchase a Yaesu FT-891. I’m using the radio with Yaesu’s SCU-17 interface
> for digital modes i.e. CW keyer, PSK and RTTY (FSK) and everything works
> fine with AirlinkExpress and N1MM+ for all modes. I’m using the 891 as the
> named radio in the WinTest config, 38400 baud, RTS and DTR off, 8 data and
> 2 stop bits which is the same config in other software which as I said
> earlier works fine. I’d like to use WinTest across our network during our
> activations and contests rather than be the odd one out using something
> else
>
>
>
> Has anyone else had this issue?
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Glen (G0SBN)
>
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