Yaesu USA: Podcast

On this weeks episode of the Yaesu USA podcast we discuss what is a repeater and some of the things the DR-2X can do. We also discuss the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty.

On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he talks about the different (current) Yaesu microphone options and some accessories for them for multi-radio operation.

On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he talks about why firmware updates are important and the notice on the FTX-1 firmware updated released this past week.

On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he answers some questions that the Yaesu crew was asked at the Huntsville Hamfest last weekend.

On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he answers the questions sent in by a lot of listeners: 'John, what accessories should I get or consider for my Yaesu radio(s).'

On this episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he describes how to put your WiRES-X capable radios into WiRES-X mode or crossband repeat mode (for the models capable of it). This covers the FT5DR (WiRES-X mode), FTM-310DR & FTM-510DR (WiRES-X and Crossband repeat), and the FTM-150R (Crossband Repeat mode).

In this episode join John as he covers using the FTX-1 and using it with WiRES-X. John also covers some great deals currently going on with Yaesu products through our authorized Yaesu dealers.

On this weeks podcast we discuss APRS and Yaesu radios, some quick settings, and clarification on Beacon vs SmartBeacon.

In this episode join John as he covers when you do or do not need to register devices on the WiRES-X network. John also covers some great deals currently going on with Yaesu products through our authorized Yaesu dealers.

We are back from SeaPAC 2026 with questions and topics from SeaPAC 2026. ***Please note this episode failed to post for last week and was recorded last week

On this episode of the Yaesu USA - PODCAST John discusses WiRES-X version 2.01, why you should upgrade, advantages to using v2.01, and room compatibility between versions. You can watch the video version of this PODCAST on our YouTube Channel - Yaesu USA Official.

In this episode of the Yaesu USA: PODCAST we discuss the events from Hamvention 2026. This included the Yaesu System Fusion (Hands On) Customer Class, WiRES-X Seminar, and DR-3X announcement.

On this special broadcast join John as he announces and highlights some of the features of the DR-3X which is part of the Yaesu System Fusion 3 generation. Please visit our YouTube Channel - Yaesu USA Official for the video version of the PODCAST.

On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the upcoming Yaesu system Fusion Customer Class and Fusion Forum topics at Hamvention.

On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the FTX-1 and WiRES-X functionality. Also, check out the Yaesu website about the Instant Savings now through May 30th, 2026, on the FTX-1 series https://yaesu.com/promotions.aspx

On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the origins of the FTX-1 series and the difference between the FIELD and OPTIMA. Also, check out the Yaesu website about the Instant Savings now through May 30th, 2026, on the FTX-1 series https://yaesu.com/promotions.aspx

On this episode of the podcast join John as he answers some questions about WiRES-X v2.0.

On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST we discuss and clear up information on WiRES-X version 2.0

On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST join John as he talks about the routing/ISP and port forwarding needed for Yaesu items (i.e. WiRES-X, IMRS, SCU LAN10).

On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST join John as he talks about the data interfaces on current Yaesu models.