FT8 on the Go  Android Phone Ap FT8CN from BG7YOZ

FT8 on the Go is Now Possible with a Android Phone Ap FT8CN from BG7YOZ 

FT8 on the Go is Now Possible with a Android Phone Ap FT8CN from BG7YOZ

AA2SD/R Rover May 01 2024 -  This new AP is available for free called  FT8CN. Developed by BG7YOZ and hosted by N0BOY. Run FT8 natively on Android phone.  Using FT8 in the field for Parks on the Air, or Roving for a VHF contest can be challenging, as you have to bring along a PC, cables, and a sound card to make the connection.  This new AP is Free today for download and still in the testing stages.

I recently discovered and tested a new AP called FT8CN that works natively on any Android Phone and allows you to hook up FT8CN to your radio with a simple connection. Your Android Phone must be OTG compatible and your radio is required to have a built- in sound card like the FT-991A , or you can use an audio adapter like Digi Rig.

Once connected this AP performed flawlessly and I was able to make FT8 connections on 15 and 20 Mts during my short test period. This AP also includes a logging program, which allows you to download your contacts as an ADI file. I plan to test this AP in the field during my next Rove on 6 Mtrs, in anticipation of the upcoming VHF Contest. 

• Check Releases to download the latest apk file.  https://github.com/N0BOY/FT8CN  

• Video of this Pocket Portable Ap from LY2H    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmM8Kv1uOOw

• FT8CN download page:   https://github.com/N0BOY/FT8CN