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 your own …

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.

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 radio to be …

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.

Next is an example of a QSO in FT8. I initiated a response to a CQ by double clicking the CQ on the Left side of the screen where the incoming decoded messages come in.

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 "8 …

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 ("ham radio") …

Nov 5, 2025 · What is FT8? FT8 (Franke-Taylor design, 8-Frequency Shift Keying) is a digital mode developed by Joe Taylor (K1JT) and his team. It’s part of the WSJT suite of digital modes, designed …

Oct 7, 2019 · FT8 “Franke-Taylor design, 8-FSK modulation” is an Amateur Radio Digital Mode that belongs to the family of weak-signals communication protocols, developed and promoted by K1JT …

Dec 9, 2025 · FT8 is a digital communication mode that lets radio operators make contacts even when signals are too weak to hear. It relies on precise timing, efficient encoding, and minimal exchanges to …