Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you how to use your Yaesu FTX field radio for digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, PSK31, and more—using FLRIG as the radio control interface. This tutorial is ideal for ham radio operators, field communication enthusiasts, and anyone interested in emergency communication (EmComm) or portable digital operations.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to connect your Yaesu FTX radio to a computer
✅ Configuring FLRIG for radio control
✅ Integrating with popular digital mode software (WSJT-X, JS8Call, etc.)
Whether you're operating QRP in the field or setting up a portable digital station, this guide will help you get on the air fast using FLRIG with your Yaesu radio.
🔧 Required Equipment/Software:
• Yaesu FTX radio
• FLRIG
• Optional: WSJT-X, JS8Call, FLDIGI
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Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you how to use your Yaesu FTX field radio for digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, PSK31, and more—using FLRIG as the radio control interface. This tutorial is ideal for ham radio operators, field communication enthusiasts, and anyone interested in emergency communication (EmComm) or portable digital operations.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to connect your Yaesu FTX radio to a computer
✅ Configuring FLRIG for radio control
✅ Integrating with popular digital mode software (WSJT-X, JS8Call, etc.)
Whether you're operating QRP in the field or setting up a portable digital station, this guide will help you get on the air fast using FLRIG with your Yaesu radio.
🔧 Required Equipment/Software:
• Yaesu FTX radio
• FLRIG
• Optional: WSJT-X, JS8Call, FLDIGI
🔹My Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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