Also note that “DNR”, “DNF”, “DBF”, “SPL”, “NB”, and “CLAR” should be off. So here are my FT8 menu settings on the 857D, Important ones are bolded. It took a combination of these instructions to get FT-8 to work. I found this youtube video and this website and this wonderful document very helpful in setting up the FT-857D for FT-8. RT Systems USB-62C Programming (cat control) cable.Signalink 6-pin mini DIN Data / Accessory Port Connector (Part #SLCAB6PM) Note: This comes with the SLUSB6PM purchase.Note: Consider getting the special “plug & play” jumper to make life a bit easier. SignaLink USB interface (Part #SLUSB6PM).LDG Z100 Plus Autotuner with Y-ACC interface cable.Power supply (Bioenno 15AH Lifepo battery) and power cable.I was ready for this moment! I had all of the hardware needed to get on the air, including: And a homemade stack of butter and honey waffles segued quite nicely into figuring out how to operate the FT-8 digimode on my Yaesu FT-857D battlehorse. Few things scream lazy brunch more than a rainy Saturday of a long holiday weekend.
