[WT-support] WinTest and Yaesu FT-891

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Once you get the FT-891 working, for additional control of this and other
modern Yaesu rigs from Win-Test, go to https://bit.ly/wtscripts and
download YaesuScripts.zip.

Installation instructions are included as a Readme file inside the Zip.

Functions supported include:  Clear RIT, Swap VFO, A=B, play voice
messages, set internal keyer speed, etc.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 10:06 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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