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Yaesu FTM-500DR Instruction Manual

C4fm/fm 144/430 mhz dual band digital transceiver
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C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-500DR
FTM-500DE
Instruction Manual
(WIRES-X Edition)

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  • Page 1 C4FM/FM 144/430MHz DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER FTM-500DR FTM-500DE Instruction Manual (WIRES-X Edition)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the item order on the node & room lists ................29 Editing category names ......................29 Deleting the registered nodes and rooms .................30 The DG-ID feature to access the WIRES-X node station ............30 Using the FTM-500DR/DE transceiver as a node station ............31...

  • Page 3: What Is Wires-X

    What is WIRES-X? WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet communication system which expands the range of amateur radio communication. By relaying radio signals via the Internet, stations can be connected where radio waves cannot reach each other. WIRES uses local nodes (stations connected to the Internet via PCs) as access points which repeat communications of conventional amateur radio stations.

  • Page 4: Terminology

    Terminology „ Node Radio repeater connected to the Internet via a PC, creating an internet WIRES access point which repeats signals of conventional amateur radio stations. z Local node Node within the radio contact range of a conventional amateur radio station. z Analog node An analog node is a transceiver or repeater using the conventional FM format, that can only repeat DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) codes, and analog audio transmissions.
  • Page 5 Nodes and rooms which are currently operating WIRES are listed and published on the Yaesu website. Information such as the IDs, the call signs and the operating frequencies is provided (some nodes may not be published due to the wishes of the owners).
  • Page 6 Owners of a node or room can import/export data from/to their own station via a PC. The owner can also delete data and change information such as its name and attribution. The WIRES-X server also has its own news station (INT NEWS) where you can read information and data supplied by YAESU. Internet connection JF7XXX...

  • Page 7: Connecting To A Distant Station Using Wires-X

    WIRES-X nodes are stations users voluntarily registered with Yaesu. Their information such as locations and operation styles are listed on the Yaesu website: https://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wires-x/index.php First use this list to search for a nearby local WIRES-X node, and then find nodes on the Internet used by people you want to communicate with;...

  • Page 8: Connecting In Digital Mode

    Connecting to a WIRES-X digital node 1. Set the transmit/receive DG-ID to the same ID number as the node station. For details, refer to the FTM-500DR/DE Operating Manual. The DG-ID number set by this connection method is the normal DG-ID number set by pressing and holding the [GM] key.
  • Page 9 6. When a local node is found, “X” is lit solid, and the node name and city name appear on the bottom part of the screen. Depending on the connection status, the screen will show one of four display pat- terns.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Node Or Room On The Internet

    Connecting to a node or room on the Internet Connect to the chosen node or room in one of the following ways: • Select an accessible node or room from the list • Specify the node name or room name •...
  • Page 11 z Searching by node or room name 1. While displaying the local node, rotate the FUNC knob to select [SEARCH & DIRECT], then press the FUNC knob. The category list is displayed. JQ1YBG-ND Shinagawa- SEARCH & DIRECT 2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [SEARCH & DIRECT], CATEGORY then press the FUNC knob.

  • Page 12: Communicating With Others

    z Connecting to the most recently connected node or room The previously Internet connected node or room, appears and flashes at the bottom of the screen. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the flashing node or room, then press the FUNC knob or the PTT switch to start the connection, when established, the menu list of the connected node (room) will appear.

  • Page 13: Release The Wires-X Connection

    Release the WIRES-X connection Press and hold the [D X] key to disconnect and switch to the frequency display screen, the “X” on the left side of the frequency display disappears. If the disconnect operation is not performed, the local node and the node or room remain connected.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Registered Nodes Or Rooms

    3. When a local node is found, “X” lights up, and the node name and city name appear on the bottom part of the screen. When a local node cannot be found, the flashing “P” JQ1YBG-ND Shinagawa- and “X” disappear in 20 seconds. SEARCH &...
  • Page 15 4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select one of [C1] to [C5], JA1YOE-ROOM12345 then press the FUNC knob. C1:TOKYO The name of the currently connected node or room is C2:FISHING added to the registered node and room lists. 5. Press the [BACK] key. The screen returns to the list.

  • Page 16: Confirming The Location Of The Local Node And The Partner Station

    Confirming the location of the local node and the partner station When the signal from the connected local node contains GPS location data, the information can be displayed on the screen. 1. Press the [DISP] key on WIRES-X screen. If the signal of the partner station operating in C4FM digital DN (V/D) mode includes GPS position information, the distance and direction of the received station from your own station are displayed.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Analog Nodes

    Connecting to analog nodes When the node to connect is an analog station, use the DTMF function on the transceiver. For details on using the DTMF function, refer to “DTMF Operation” in the Advance Manual. Connecting to nodes or rooms on the Internet 1.

  • Page 18: Using Wires-X Digital Node News Function

    Using WIRES-X Digital Node News Function In WIRES-X digital mode, you can transmit/receive messages (text data) and images; you can also record/play audio messages. Before using the News function, insert a microSD memory card into the transceiver. For details, refer to “Using a micro SD Memory Card” in the basic operating manual. Viewing messages Text messages and data that are transmitted/received by either a local node, or a node or room on the Internet, can be read on the transceiver.

  • Page 19: Viewing Text Data On The Wires-X Server (Int News)

    • On each screen, press the [BACK] key to return to the previous screen. Viewing text data on the WIRES-X server (INT NEWS) Text information provided by Yaesu on the WIRES-X server can be read from the transceiver. 1. Rotate the FUNC knob to select local node, then press the FUNC knob.
  • Page 20 2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the local node name LOCAL NEWS displayed in [LOCAL NEWS], then press the FUNC JQ1YBG-ND1 Shinagawa knob. If data reception is successful, the menu list of the lo- cal node appears. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [INT NEWS], then JQ1YBG-ND1 Shinagawa press the FUNC knob.

  • Page 21: Viewing Text Data In Nodes Or Rooms On The Internet

    Returns the screen to the data list. Importing images from the WIRES-X server (INT NEWS) Images provided by Yaesu on the WIRES-X server can be imported onto the transceiver. 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Viewing text data on the WIRES-X server (INT NEWS)” (page 19) to display the data type select screen.

  • Page 22: Importing Data From Nodes Or Rooms On The Internet

    Importing data from nodes or rooms on the Internet 1. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the node or room to connect, then press the FUNC knob. Displays the menu list of the Internet node or room. JQ1YBG-ND Shinagawa- SEARCH & DIRECT JA1YOE-ROOM12345 2.

  • Page 23: Deleting Imported Data

    Deleting imported data Deleting a file 1. Follow steps 1 to 5 “Viewing imported data later” on page 22 to display the content of the message or image data. 2. Press the SUB DIAL knob, then rotate the SUB DIAL To:JQ1YBG-ND knob to select [DEL], then press the SUB DIAL knob.

  • Page 24: Listening To Routine Messages In Local Nodes

    Listening to routine messages in local nodes 1. Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Viewing text data in local nodes” on page 18 to display the data type select screen. 2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [VOICE], then press the FUNC knob. •...

  • Page 25: Listening To Routine Messages In Nodes Or Rooms On The Internet

    Listening to routine messages in nodes or rooms on the Internet 1. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the Internet node or room to connect, then press the FUNC knob. Displays the menu list of the node or room on the In- ternet.

  • Page 26: Transmitting Saved Messages Or Images To Local Nodes

    5. Press the SUB DIAL knob, then rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [EDIT], then press the SUB DIAL knob. 6. Use the FUNC knob to enter a message of up to 80 characters. 7. Press and hold the FUNC knob. Displays the entered message confirmation screen.

  • Page 27: Transmitting Saved Messages Or Images To Nodes Or Rooms On The Internet

    Transmitting saved messages or images to nodes or rooms on the Internet 1. Follow the above steps 1 to 3 in “Creating and transmitting messages to nodes or rooms on the Internet” on page 26, to display the data type select screen. 2.

  • Page 28: Transmitting Routine Voice Messages To Local Nodes

    3. Press the PTT switch, a beep sounds and a confirmation screen “EMERGENCY Upload?” Appears. When sending emergency information, press and hold the PTT switch, after three beeps, the screen display will change to “EMERGENCY UPLOADING” for about 5 seconds, and then the countdown will be started. While pressing the PTT switch, speak into MIC.

  • Page 29: Wires-X Setup Menus

    WIRES-X Setup Menus WIRES-X setting mode list Selectable options Description Setup Menu no. / item (Options in bold are the default settings) Setting the operating MANUAL / PRESET frequencies for repeaters/ 64 RPT/WIRES FREQ WIRES-X Setting preset frequencies Depends on the transceiver version. Setting the item order on the 65 SEARCH SETUP HISTORY / ACTIVITY...

  • Page 30: Deleting The Registered Nodes And Rooms

    Deleting the registered nodes and rooms Nodes and rooms registered in the 5 categories can be deleted. 1. Press and hold the FUNC knob  [67 DELETE ROOM/NODE]  Press the FUNC knob. 2. Rotate the FUNC to select the desired category, then WIRES-X press the FUNC knob.

  • Page 31: Using The Ftm-500Dr/De Transceiver As A Node Station

    2. While pressing [GM] and [D X] simultaneously, press and hold the Power (lock) switch to turn the power ON. The FTM-500DR/DE will be set to node station mode; “WIRES-X” will appear on the display. Follow step 2 again to cancel node station mode.
  • Page 32 Copyright 2023 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Omori Bellport Building D-3F 6-26-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 140-0013, Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

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