Guide to using FT4 on satellites

AMSAT-SM have published a guide to using the popular digital mode FT4 via the amateur radio satellites using SDR-Console software, a SDR receiver and the Icom IC-705 as the transmitter.

The guide covers:

• Step 1 – Setup SDR-Console and IC-705 with correct frequency

• Step 2 – Config WSJT-X

• Step 3 – Start Satellite External Radio in SDR-Console

• Step 4 – Select correct RX frequency in SDR-Console

• Step 5 – Find yourself on the satellite transponder

• Step 6 – Start calling CQ

• How to use a 2nd instance of WSJT-X for RX of your own FT4 signal

Read the guide at https://www.amsat.se/2021/08/15/ft4-via-satellite-with-sdr-console-and-ic-705/

Watch FT4 via AO-73 with SDR-Console and Icom IC-705

Get The Details…

m5aka

AMSAT-UK