This page has a few pictures and links to my youtube videos that try to articulate this project and the progress made thus far. The yaesu dr1x is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. We decided to research the dr1x interface port and use a software based repeater controller for linking the repeaters. Dear dr1x operators thank you for your patronage of yaesu products. At hamvention last year the new dr2x was announced and on display in the yaesu booth. Ive recently had the pleasure of updating the firmware dsp code on two of our clubs dr1x repeaters. The dr1x includes several hardware and software changes that improve reliability and. Dr1x repeater support will be available at early 2015 with dr1x firmware update. Radio has latest current firmware and wirex software. There are already several on the air in the san diego area and more are coming. Interface 7330 to yaesu system fusion repeater scom, llc. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I will add more verbiage to this page some time soon. This exclusive interview coincides with the shows 9th birthday.
Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr1x will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its. It can also be loaded on your smartphone from the iphone or android stores. This configuration allows a vxrvu to be a directly connected link radio for the dr1x repeater for site linking or interconnects via rf without adding an external controller or placing the dr1x into remote mode. Three versions of the update firmware are available. Refer to the operating manual setup mode screen and example in. View online or download yaesu dr1x technical supplement, operating manual. Yaesu dr1 repeater, yaesu dr1 fusion universal radio. The 7330 can add functionality to the dr1x and dr2x in several ways. However, with the market for dr1x compatible controllers this immature, we felt that investment in relatively expensive controller gear was not the right choice at this time. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Existing peripheral devices such as the duplexer and amplifier, etc. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. Yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. September 23, 2016 latest firmware update for the dr 1x repeater dear dr 1x operators.
Rather use the documentation available on the yaesu website for setup of the wiresx node, it is under the files section under the hri200 product. Step by step instructions on how to upgrade the firmware on the yaesu dr1x repeater. It includes an internal controller that provides basic repeat functions, remote killresurrect using a yaesu. The yaesu dr1 is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. All responsibility for the use of this software lies with the customer. Good news everyone with the release of dr1x firmware version 1. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led the ham radio market for nearly half a century. Interfacing the yaesu dr 1x masters communications. By having the ability to add an open source firmware to the radio, hams would be able to completely redesign the operation of the radio, allowing for an improved user experience, support for multiple digital modes, such as dstar, p25, system fusion, the ability to turn it into a multimode digital scanner, plus much more. Linking yaesu dr1x repeaters without expensive hardware. Yaesu will still continue to provide technical support and service of the dr1x. Check the current version number before installing the firmware and verify the model number of the repeater dr 1x or dr 1xe.
Yes, i was talking about a firmware upgrade to an existing dr1x, not a swap for a dr2x. Since then an updated dr1x repeater has been released and yaesu offered dr1 owners an upgrade to it for a nominal fee. Hey everyone, im at a stopping point and just cant figure this thing out. Update march202016 as noted in another post firmware 1. The yaesu dr1x and dr2x are multimode repeaters that support analog and digital voice. The yaesu system fusion technology features the ams. Help with updating firmware on yaesu ftm3200dr qrz forums. Take a dr1x yaesu repeater and turn it into a dmr or dstar repeater. In addition to the current features of the dr1x, dr2x has the advanced features. Dr2x w lan unit description hide we are pleased to announce yaesus system fusion repeater dr2x. We are pleased to announce yaesus system fusion repeater dr2x. This demonstration showed how an scom 7330 can provide analog linking between two dr1s as well as with other analog linking and repeater equipment. Wiresx is part of yaesus system fusion and is a closed internet linking system.
Having an it background, i am more than familiar with firmware updates so this was a nobrainer for me. First and foremost is the ctcssdcs det pin on the repeaters 15pin external io connector. Yaesu hri200 digital modems, hri200 ham radio outlet. New firmware will be released for dgid and dpid functionality in the dr1x repeaters. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr1 will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its. And unlike many other repeaters, the dr1 handles conventional fm and c4fm digital transmission. Dr 1x xe installation instructions for the dr 1x xe rxunit v1. Icq amateurham radio podcasts martin butler m1mrbw9icq interviewing paul bigwood g3wyw of yaesu regarding the dr2 repeater a full interview with yaesu will appear in the next episode of the icq amateurham radio podcast episode 242 to be released on sunday 23rd july 2017. Luckily, as a 7330 owner, you have a controller flexible enough to apply the necessary. Dual receive operation allows the repeater manager to control the repeater operation while other members are using. The dr2x comes with new exciting features, such as dual receive operation, digital group id feature, and imrs feature internetlinked multisite repeater system.
Ams automatic mode select function automatically recognizes the signal as c4fm digital or. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by ke8ccd, may 21, 2018. My club just got notification that our has been shipped and we should have it. A free apple ios or android app, search the application store. It cannot, in its current state, be used to detect an analog call vs a digital call, as is the case with almost all mixedmode repeaters on the market. Yaesu dr1 144430 dual band c4fmfm digital repeater. The yaesu dr1x fusion is a full featured c4fmfm dual band repeaterbase station. This exciting leading edge transceiver is designed with ease of use in mind now packing an oversized backlit touch panel display. I was under the impression the yaesu dr1x could talk to any radio in any mode. The yaesu fusion dr1 repeater was released in the spring of 2014 and was offered to amateur radio clubs and organizations for free. I have been trying to update the the firmware and cpu on the yaesu ftm3200dr.
Purchasing the ios version includes a 1 year subscription. I start out on what i think is a well charted course in mid2016 t upgrade my. Having opened up learas dr1x and upgraded the firmware, one radio looks. The original ft1dr offered a new level of technology that you can hold in your hand. Download ios firmware for iphone, ipad, ipod touch, apple. Goes out to analog and digital radio digital radio in digital mode talking to dr1x. This new ht optimizes the merit of digital communications with 12.
In all honesty, i feel that most issues with the dr1x were due to owners lack of understanding andor studying the manual. This new generation had a few fixes and later firmware that overcame some earlier limitations. Download current and previous versions of apples ios, ipados, watchos, tvos and audioos firmware and receive notifications when new firmwares are released. At dayton, some of you may have noticed an scom 7330 mounted in a rack in the yaesu booth between two yaesu dr1 system fusion repeaters. View and download yaesu dr1 operating manual online.
This repeater is a yaesu dr1x operating in the auto mode selection so it. But, i think the youtube videos and these pictures below perhaps do well in explaining the project. Yaesu dr2x 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. Now, onto the major shortcomings on the dr1x that have yet to be corrected in several firmware releases. It also maintains a separate audio path to the other site. You are about to report the project dstar or dmr on a system fusion repeater. The yaesu dr1x repeater and arcom rc210 controller work beautifully together once you get the initial connections and modifications completed. I am currently modifying the first of several yaesu dr1x repeaters to allow control via an arcom rc210 controller. Yaesu dr1x 144430 dual band c4fmfm digital repeater. Please be informed that we released the latest firmware updates for.
I wont detail that here since ken at arcom controllers already has an excellent article on how to do that here on his site. I had recently put up my yaesu fusion dr1x repeater onair. I love wiresx, unfortunately my dr1x repeater committed suicide. Stage one involves splicing into the data cable which connects the tx and rx radios together. Much like the wiresx upgrade, it is very likely the repeater will need to be sent back to yaesu for this firmware upgrade. And, ss long as you have the right cable its really easy and does not take very long.
Before i could apply for the repeater, i had to obtain a frequency pair from the local frequency manager. Unfortunately the controller needs to know which mode its in and that cant be done by using firmware for. This 2 meter440 ht provides both analog and digital communications on both bands with up to 5 watts. Print email details written by asa jay laughton asa jay laughton category. Yaesu dr2xdr2xe is a c4fm digital conventional fm dual mode and.
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