Yaesu USA: Podcast
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S5E25 - Great Yaesu Deals
On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses some of the great Yaesu deals that started on Oct 1st, 2026, running through Nov. 30th, 2026.
Remember 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 is going till Dec 2026.
S5E24 - Crossband repeating
On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses crossband repeating and some things to consider when using it.
Remember 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 is going till Dec 2026.
S5E23 - What is a repeater and the DR-2X
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.
S5E22 - Yaesu microphone discussion
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.
S5E21 - Firmware - Firmware - Firmware - Why is it important
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.
S5E20 - Questions from Huntsville Hamfest
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.
S5E19 - Accessories to consider for your radio
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).'
S5E18 - Putting your radio into WiRES-X or Crossband Repeat mode
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).
S5E17 - WiRES-X on the FTX-1
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.
S5E16 - APRS on Yaesu radios
On this weeks podcast we discuss APRS and Yaesu radios, some quick settings, and clarification on Beacon vs SmartBeacon.
S5E15 - Registration on the WiRES-X Network
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.
S5E14 - Back from SeaPAC 2026
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
S5E13 - WiRES-X v2.01 vs v1.57 and why you should upgrade
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.
S5E12 - Hamvention recap
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.
Special Episode - Yaesu System Fusion 3 & DR-3X series
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.
S5E11 - Yaesu System Fusion Customer Class & Fusion Forum
On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the upcoming Yaesu system Fusion Customer Class and Fusion Forum topics at Hamvention.
S5E10 - FTX-1 and WiRES-X
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
S5E9 - The FTX-1 an All In One Radio
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
S5E8 - WiRES-X v2.0 & FTX-1
On this episode of the podcast join John as he answers some questions about WiRES-X v2.0.
S5E7 - WiRES-X v2.0 discussion
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST we discuss and clear up information on WiRES-X version 2.0
S5E6 - Routing Requirements/Ports needed
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).
S5E5 - Data Interfaces on Yaesu radios
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST join John as he talks about the data interfaces on current Yaesu models.
S5E4 - Yaesu social media questions
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show the social media asks to provide some answers to questions and discuss some common things about our social media avenues.
As a recap for contacting Yaesu USA - Contact Us page on Yaesu.com; Parts Department: yaesuparts@yaesu-us.com ; Customer Service for Repairs:
customerservice@yaesu-us.com ; Technical Support for Amateur products:
amateurtech@yaesu-us.com ; Sales Support - j.kruk@yaesu-us.com
S5E3 - Hamcation 2026 Recap
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST John recaps Hamcation 2026 and the Yaesu system Fusion (Hands On) Class held the day before.
S5E2 - Why Digital Voice (Yaesu System Fusion)
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio Show - PODCAST John talks about why to use Digital Voice (in particular Yaesu System Fusion).
Join the Yaesu USA staff at Hamcation 2026 next week in Orlando, FL.
S5E1 - Yaesu System Fusion Hands on class
Welcome to the new season of the Yaesu podcast and for our first podcast we discuss the upcoming Yaesu System Fusion (Hands On) Class at Hamcation.
Thank you for Hamcation for being a sponsor of this class allowing the class to be offered in conjunction with the event. Visit the Hamcation website at - https://www.hamcation.com/
S4E30 - Manuals, Manuals, Manuals
On this weeks episode John talks about the different manuals for radios and where to start to learn a radio with the manual.
S4E29 - What is DP-ID?
On this weeks episode John discusses what DP-ID is and what is it used for with Yaesu System Fusion.
S4E28 - DG-ID Questions from Episode 27
On this weeks episode John discusses some questions that came up from Episode 27 with DG-ID.
S4E27 - DG-ID What is it good for?
On this weeks episode John discusses what DG-ID is and what is it used for with Yaesu System Fusion.
S4E26 - WiRES-X Down? Nope
On this weeks episode John discusses was WiRES-X down last Monday with the DNS error and other errors that make people think it might be down.
S4E25 - Handheld Battery questions
On this weeks episode John discusses some of the common questions Yaesu receives dealing with battery charging, displays, and more.
S4E24 - DR-2X The D-Sub 15 or 10 pin mini din
On this weeks episode John discusses the difference and which interface you should use on the DR-2X - The D-Sub 15 or the 10 pin mini din.
S4E23 - FTM-510D/ASP vs FTM-310D/ASP
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses the differences and similarities of the FTM-510D /ASP vs FTM-310D /ASP to help in your purchasing decision.
S4E22 - Why C4FM/FDMA for Yaesu System Fusion
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses why C4FM/FDMA was chosen as the technology for Yaesu System Fusion.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel - Yaesu USA Official
S4E21 - The New FTM-310D Part 2
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses some of the additional features of the FTM-310D and is Part 2 of a two part series.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel - Yaesu USA Official
S4E20 - The New FTM-310D Part 1
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses some of the features of the FTM-310D and is Part 1 of a two part series.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel - Yaesu USA Official
S4E19 - Handheld radio questions
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses some of the questions that customers have about the handhelds that were asked at the Huntsville Hamfest.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel - Yaesu USA Official
S4E18 - The FTM-510D vs FTM-150, ASP (with an example), and the SCU67
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses the difference between the FTM-510D and FTM-150 with which one you should choose, also ASP operation (along with recorded demo) and the SCU-67 accessory you need for base operation with VHF/UHF mobiles.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel - Yaesu USA Official
S4E17 - WiRES-X PDN cables, no audio device message, and drivers
On this episode of the Yaesu The Radio: Show - PODCAST, John discusses in which cases you need one or all the cables for PDn usage, what the issue is for No Audio Device found error message, and driver issues for DTMF ID Entry.
If you are looking for the video version please go to our YouTube channel Yaesu USA Official.
