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.

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 …

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.

Oct 11, 2019 · 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 …

Dec 18, 2023 · Are you interested in exploring the world of digital modes in amateur radio? FT8 is a popular and efficient mode for making contacts, even under challenging band conditions. In …

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.

Dec 9, 2025 · FT8 lets amateur radio operators make reliable contacts even if signals are too weak to hear. It uses efficient encoding and precise timing to send tiny bits of data over long …

Nov 23, 2025 · FT8 stands for Franke-Taylor 8-tone, named after its creators Joe Taylor (K1JT) and Steve Franke (K9AN). It’s a digital communication mode designed for weak signal …

Nov 3, 2022 · FT8 mode is an increasingly popular digital dialogue mode for radio amateurs. It is a part of the WSJT-X suite of communication technologies and protocols developed by Joe …