FT8 (short for Franke–Taylor design, 8-FSK modulation) is a frequency shift keying digital mode of radio communication used by amateur radio operators worldwide.

WSJT-X implements communication protocols or "modes" called FST4, FST4W, FT4, FT8, JT4, JT9, JT65, Q65, MSK144, and WSPR, as well as one called Echo for detecting and measuring …

Oct 11, 2019 · First, what is it? FT8 is one of the many digital modes often referred to as sound card modes (SCM) because they utilize a computer’s sound card to bring in audio from your …

FT8 is a popular digital mode used by ham radio operators to make long-distance radio contact. It stands for “Franke-Taylor design, 8-FSK modulation” and uses a transmission method called …

Dec 30, 2025 · FT8 ("Franke-Taylor design, 8- FSK modulation") is an extremely-weak-signal, digital, narrow bandwidth (50 Hz), QSO -only communication protocol used by amateur radio …

Dec 18, 2023 · FT8 is a popular and efficient mode for making contacts, even under challenging band conditions. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential software and hardware …

This isn’t a full “how to” guide on setting up FT8, as there are plenty of those online already. This is just a summary of the basics, plus a few tips I’ve picked up along the way.

Nov 3, 2022 · To understand the basics of FT8, the guide provides an overview of what FT8 is, how it works, and what equipment is needed to use it. It also covers basic operating …

The mode is known as FT8, and it is provided by a free software application called WSJT-X that’s available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. WSJT-X allows amateurs to operate not only FT8, …

FT8 is a ham radio mode used in the WSJT-X software In this how-to guide I show how to setup the software for making contacts on the air! ...more