Hello Ingo @DH5ST.
I had also done FT8 in one or the other SOTA activation. But that was a while ago.
For FT8 I used my netbook (Lenovo Touch), Yaesu FT817 and a microHAM II interface and WSJT-X software. W-LAN was provided by the smartphone (hotspot) and for time synchronisation the programm Dimension 4. Is a lot of baggage for portable actions in this constellation. But it worked well.
73 Marcel DM3FAM
Hi Ingo
I’ve experimented with FT8 also hooking up my KX3 to a Raspberry Pi 3b attached to an 8" screen, which eliminates the need for an additional tablet or laptop. There is a picture of my setup on my QRZ.com page.
73, Fritz HB9CYX
Hello Ingo,
For the GPS dongle I am using a U-Blox7 device that I bought several years ago for another project. I got it on the usual on-line market for about can$12. The case is white and marked GPS/Glonass. There are similar looking devices still being offered. The case is a little wide, so it is difficult to plug in any other USB device into the adjacent port. For software I use NMEATime2 (https://www.visualgps.net/) as I had some difficulty initially getting Windows 10 to recognize the device.
This was discussed previously on this reflector.
Ian
VE6IXD
Good hint. Was my first thought. But couldn’t find something that I can connect to the computer (maybe I missed something).
Using a solution like this for setting the time manually as DG7ACF suggested.
73s
Ingo
Tried same setup, which is working well… only a bit heavy for SOTA… so the intention is
to replace
FT817+microHAM+ Laptop + LF time synchro (about 5-6kg)
with
QDX+Raspberry Pi with interactive Screen (hopefully less than 1,5 kg)
73s
Ingo
Thank you Ian. Will look for something similar!
73s
Ingo
My set-up is:
FT-817 + G4ZLP MiniProSC + Fusion 5 10" Windows 10 tablet running WSJT-Z
It’s probably the optimum set-up that combines lightweight/portable with ease-of-use/simplicity.
My equipment for FT8
73 Roger
Hello Bruno,
what type of windows tablet are you using? I have sound problems with my HP Elitepad and WIN10. Therefore i still use an old msi u100 mini notepad.
73 de DH8IAT (Thomas)
Tks for the FT8 QSO yesterday Thomas 
A pity no more activator on 60m FT8 the band is very quiet in daytime !
73, Éric
Which summit was this Éric? I remember operating ft8 twice from a summit this year, once was freezing cold and the other was roasting hot!
Hi thomas,
With an IC705 you don’t have to use an interface and Bruno use a Surface tablet with only an USB cable.
73, Éric
Fraser
Was on GM/WS-106 
That was a very hot day! I forgot my android tablet but managed ft-8 on my phone with no problems!
Remember reading somewhere that Raspberry Pi 3’s have not enough computing power for the FT8 deep decoding mode. The Rasp . Pi 4’s seem to be ok…
73s
Ingo
Hello great friend, I have used FT8 in FT4 activations, one of them with a Yaesu FT891 and the next 2 with the Yaesu FT817, laptop PC and XGGComms-4 sound card, very practical and easy to install, this my antenna is a QRPGUYS of 17m and 20m and KM4ACK EFHW, my experience is that this FT8 and FT4 is quite practical I think now for the following year I change my laptop PC for a Windows 10 Tablet since I have to simplify weight and make it easier I hope it will be a great experience for you 73
Does somebody have some experience with these Raspb. PI Touchscreens ?
