Setup WSJT-X #FT8 On The Xiegu X6100 WSJT-X

The X6100 is working with digital modes like #FT8. However there are a few tricks. Let me show you how.

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[markusberg]

Once again, you present yourself with the finesse of an trial attorney or news anchor—very easily understood. Clear, concise, and to the point.

[paulbeckett]

Great video but a point to remember on the Xiegu X6100 is that the ALC level is the other way round on this radio so your ALC needs to be closer to 100 for a clean signal and not the other way round

[peterfarmer]

Very many thanks for this video. I have been struggling with FT 8 on my X6100 but your suggestion of using the X108G setting has really helped. Still can’t get on reliably using the X6100 rig setting. Thank you again.

[junyangxx]

Thanks for the video. One mistake though: from 5'40", WSJT-X lower left corner audio volume bar is for Receiving from WSJT-X point of view, i.e. the output from X6100 to input of the computer, not the other way around as you mentioned in the video. That's why it's for "decode" as you mentioned. Thanks and 73.

[backcountryamateurradio]

Excellent Setup Josh. Once I made those settings, the Test Cat instantly turned green. Now to get started!

[TechBytesRN]

I am getting back into digital modes. Can you show setup for PSK31 & RTTY ? Do I not need to have an interface box setting between x6100 and computer ? Thanks for creating the video.

[RobertMacCready]

Well done video. Thinking about an X6100 and FT8.

[santasl]

Wonderful video. Just got my X6100 in the mail. I hope the weather will be somewhat decent to do some radio.

[mickgatz]

Very interesting, Josh. I'm going to watch this again tomorrow (too tired).
Was very disappointed with the BT/WIFI config. stuff. (just would not connect)
Temporary Offline Ham did an awesome (yet very complex) workaround on that issue in some sort of script file.

[thomasmartin]

A very Big Thank You for the video got me over the hump. If I used the manual I would still be trying to open it.

[Dusty_Ham]

Thank you Josh, looks like a decent little radio for the price!

[chiadude]

Got my X6100 in and updated to firmware!! Great videos! Now of course I'm the guy that needs the USB driver for some reason Windows (10) doesn't recognize my X6100 when plugged in. I haven't had any luck locating the driver. Thanks ahead of time!

[NathanMazanec]

Thank you for including the idea to walk away when testing CAT control! Reminds me of old Dial-up days! When I was very young. 😜

[bubbajeph]

Good video. I am a Mac user with MacLogger DX with an Icom 7300

[HamRadio]

On the device manager screen, your COM ports showed as 5 and 6, but you chose COM11 on WSJT-x. I thought this was odd. Other than that, this seems pretty straight-forward. I got my X6100 today so I will be tinkering with this soon

[mikerichart]

Thanks for this video. I have been trying to use the X6100 for FT8. I'm new to HF, and it's been a headache. Your step=by-step worked! BTW, you can select the X6100 in WSJT now.

[TXLorenzo]

Josh, have you got the x6100 to work with WINLINK? If so, what were your radio settings? Thanks.

[shaunruscoe]

worth mentioning putting a ferrite on the usb cable, CAT was extreamely glitchy until i put a ferrite on the usb cable

[j.d.-alawyerexplains]

Okay, Josh, you have to help me out here. I am looking to get an amplifier. I really don't want something the size of a refrigerator that requires a PhD from MIT to operate. I don't need 1500 watts. I wouldn't mind having 600 or so. I'd like to have plug and play, automatic band switching, integration with the tuner in my 7300, plus a cost approaching reasonable. I have not seen anywhere anyone do a video on how to integrate an amplifier with your 7300. How about it?

[alfredkwok]

Tks a lot for your information and I will try it by next week.