Yaesu USA: Podcast

S5E28 - WiRES-X feeds into a repeater

On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses ways to feed WiRES-X into a repeater.   Remember the DR-2X special for the North America marke

S5E27 - Yaesu antenna tuners

On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses HF antenna tuners - FC-40, FC-50, FC-80, and FC-90.   Remember the DR-2X special for the North

S5E26 - What is S-DX and ASP?

On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses what is S-DX, what is ASP, and what is the difference in the models.   Remember the DR-2X spec

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.  

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 fo

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 Ame

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 oper

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

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 Ya

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 capab

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 aut

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 Ya

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

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, an

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 vis

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 30