All about the radios you can use for WIRES-X
Although any radio (& make) could be used for FM and repeater access
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FT-991 A
The FT-991A is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) Digital capability. The FT-991A includes multi-mode operation on CW, AM, FM, SSB, and Digital Modes (Packet, PSK31, RTTY and C4FM), with 100 Watts of HF/50mhz Capability (50 Watts VHF/UHF).
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(DFP – Detachable Front Panel)
Discontinued
HRI-200 compatible
VHF/UHF single receiver dual mode analogue and C4FM; has dual watch with GPS & APRS with WIRES-X capable features
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HRI-200 compatible
Yaesu FTM-300DR 50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual-Band Digital
The FTM-300D provides stable and reliable 50W RF power output.
Real Dual Band Operation is available with two independent receivers and the FTM-300DR supports simultaneous C4FM digital monitoring for both the A and B bands.
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HRI-200 compatible
VHF/UHF dual receiver; dual mode analogue and C4FM with GPS & APRS
Top VFO (A) is digital & analogue & has WIRES-X capable features……
Bottom VFO is analogue only except for APRS but has no WIRES-X
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The FTM-6000R a 50W VHF/UHF Dual Band FM Mobile Transceiver.
The FTM-6000R is a basic feature packed mobile transceiver employing a new User Operating Interface – E2O-III (Easy to Operate – III). The FTM-6000R delivers reliable and stable 50W transmit performance.
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The Yaesu FT-8900R quad bander gives you incredible power and flexibility on the road.
Operate 10 meters, 6 meters, 2 meters and 70 cm.
High power output is featured with 50 watts on 10, 6 and 2 meters and 35 watts on 430 MHz.
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VHF only…. Digital & Analogue 55W; no GPS or APRS OR WIRES-X navigation but will connect via a WIRES-X enabled repeater or gateway to anywhere they are connected
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Discontinued
VHF only…. Digital & Analogue 65W; no GPS or APRS OR WIRES-X navigation but will connect via a WIRES-X enabled repeater or gateway to anywhere they are connected
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C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual-Band Digital Mobile 50W C4FM/FM Dual-Band Digital
System Fusion-II Compatible
Operates Advanced C4FM Digital and Conventional FM modes
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Easy Access to YAESU’s WIRES-X
A front panel key provides instant access to WIRES-II nodes.
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80 Watt Heavy-Duty 144 MHz FM Transceiver
The improved FT-2980 now with 80 Watts of High power output! No Cooling Fan Needed, a huge, easy-to-read display, and one-touch WIRES™ Internet Linking Access capability are yours with the rugged new FT-2980R
WIRES Internet Linking Access Feature
https://wires-x.uk/FT2980R
The FT-2980R includes a conveniently-located “Internet” key, for quick access to Internet-linked repeater systems. Internet repeater linking allows you to use your FT-2980R to talk to other Amateurs throughout the world, with outstanding voice signal quality. The “Internet” key may be configured to send either a single DTMF digit, or a DTMF string, for operation on a WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) repeater, or on other Internet-linked repeaters using DTMF tone access. For more information on WIRES™, please visit our Web site (www.yaesu.com)
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2 Meter / 70 cm Dual Band FM Transceiver
The FT-7900R’s DTMF signalling capability includes provision for easy access to Yaesu’s WiRES™ (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) Internet linking nodes, as well as other linking systems that require a DTMF string for access.
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HANDHELDs
FT5DR, 5W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Transceiver
Even in a compact body (W6.19cm x D3.4cm x H10cm), the FT5DR provides reliable 5W RF power output and achieves loud 1W audio power that has been tuned for quality audio. Real Dual Band Operations (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) are available with two independent receivers. Large individual LED indicators for A band and B band present the status and communication modes (C4FM or Analogue) of each band instantly.
The FT5DR supports simultaneous C4FM digital (C4FM/C4FM standby).
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2 m/70 cm Dual-Band Handheld – 5 W C4FM/FM Dual Band Digital Transceiver – 320×240 full colour TFT LCD display – 1200/9600bps APRS Data Communication
The Yaesu FT3DE is a 144/430 MHz dual-band walkie-talkie, analogue FM and digital C4FM for Fusion system from Yaesu and Wires-X compatible. The FT3DE is equipped with a broadband receiver, a large colour touch screen, GPS and Bluetooth.
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FT2DR C4FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver with 1.7″ Touch Screen Display
The advanced FT2DR is loaded with various new features including: 700 mW of clear loud audio, Built-in High Sensitivity 66 ch GPS with antenna, 1200 bps / 9600 bps APRS® function, Dual watch (V/V, U/U/, V/U), Dual Monitor (C4FM Digital/C4FM Digital), GPS Logging/Recording capabilities, microSD Card Slot, 2200mAh high capacity Li-Ion battery and Battery charger included as a standard supplied accessory.
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FT1DR C4FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver
The introduction of the FT1DR 12.5 kHz C4FM/FDMA 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver. Yaesu has introduced the DR-1 Digital Repeater and FTM-400DR Mobile Transceiver products to work with the FT1DR to provide efficient and large data handling capabilities not currently available on the Amateur Radio bands.
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FT-70DR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band 5W Handheld Transceiver
The FT-70DR is a compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analogue FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode.
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(the WIRES-X BOX)
The Yaesu WIRES-X HRI-200 enables internet to RF communications that expands the range of amateur radio using internet enabled Voice-over-IP technology. With WIRES-X, an amateur node station connected to the internet and interfaced to the WIRES-X HRI-200 unit can communicate using VoIP over long distances reliably with ease.
DR-2X
2M/70CMS Dual Band 50W Digital/Analogue Repeater
The repeater controller, receiver and transmitter are all packaged into a 19” standard cabinet rack mount panel unit for simple replacement of an existing repeater.
Existing peripheral devices such as the duplexer and amplifier etc; can continue to be used as it is…
DR-1X
Discontinued
2M/70CMS Dual Band 50W Digital Repeater
The YAESU DR-1XE is a digital and conventional FM dual mode repeater that covers the VHF and UHF amateur radio band. It was developed for use with System Fusion and conventional FM in mind.
Replacing your existing analogue FM repeater with a Yaesu DR-1XE provides continuing use of analogue FM whilst integrating the use of digital communications functions through its unique AMS capabilities.
Accessories
SCU-19
SCU-20
The optional Yaesu SCU-19 USB computer cable permits the connection of the FT-2DE or FT-1DE to a PC computer.
Compatible Radios;
FTM-100d & FTM-400D
SCU-39 kit
Users can easily establish and operate a WIRES-X Portable Node Station by directly connecting the FT2DR/E to the PC with the SCU-39. The conventional HRI-200 internet interface kit is not required for the Portable Digital Node function, and no fixed global IP address is necessary. Since users do not need to open an Ethernet port, the WIRES-X communication from any location is possible – such as hotel rooms, airports,
vehicle wi-fi, or even wi-fi Access Points
*Latest firmware required on radio
SCU-40 for FTM-300
WIRES-X connection Cable kit (inc SCU-20)
SSM-BT10
Yaesu SSM-BT10 Bluetooth Headset for FT-3DE
SCU-41
SCU-174
USB DATA CABLE (10 PIN MINI DIN X 2) (for HRI-200)
USB charger cable for Bluetooth headset – FTM-300
(SSM-BT10 – Bluetooth Headset)
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