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Tip for using the Yaesu FTM-100D with WIRES-X... you can start the radio up in "WIRES-X Node" mode by holding down the Dx button and GM button simultaneously and then powering on the rig. The result? You can now QSO with not only digital rooms on the WIRES-X server, but also Digital/Analog rooms -- WITHOUT HAVING TO BUY EXTRA CABLES !

Basic setup steps to get on the air using the Yaesu FTM-100DR in portable digital node (PDN) mode using the WIRES-X system. Recent Yaesu video links on WIRES-X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcuwRiSsWAE&t=12s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DogOJR1Kcl8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogq_49XeozY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiyUZsG0cSQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2aRzI2nbQ&t=1608s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh53gaC28hw Hoshnasi's FT2D setup video (Ham Radio Crash Course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlJ7ESPuOlY&t=27s

Decoding Morse Code (CW) With the Yaesu FTDX3000 - Works Great !!

Testing out the Yaesu FT-891 and the digital noise reduction (DNR) function - listening to a contact on the 40m amateur band. The DNR is incredible!

Portable antenna mast made from 4 ft long sections of aluminum military surplus components.

Cummins RS20A generator (20 kW) installation at my house for permanent backup power solution. Generator may be run from either natural gas or liquid propane.

Attic dipole antenna constructed of 12ga braided wire, a DX Engineering 1:1 balun, DX Engineering dipole mounting kit. Part 1 shows the antenna placement in the attic and basic construction. I connected the ground wire to a cast iron gas pipe after this video was made to maintain an independent ground from the house electrical system.

Short video of my first amateur radio contact with the International Space Station (NA1SS) !! Needless to say, I was blessed to be able to capture this on video...I just happened to pick them up on scan on the 2m downlink frequency of 145.800 MHz. I believe the astronaut was Serena Auñón-Chancellor (KG5TMT). My station setup: Radio: Yaesu FTM-100D Power: 50W Antenna: Comet GP-9 (omnidirectional) @ 40ft ht.