The BARS Fusion Net is held Monday nights at 7:30 CST (0130 UTC Tuesday, 0030 UTC Summer time) in WiRES-X Room #21493 and on the MNWIS repeaters. The net is also available via YSF “US MNW RDNT” (#21493). The net is open to anyone interested.
Net logs
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| Date / Audio Link | Discussion |
|---|---|
| 9-Aug-2021 | New IMRS firmware for the DR2X: See KG5AWL. FTM-300 or FTM-100 for node radio. How to easily disable WiRES-X linking during a local emergency. |
| 2-aug-2021 | WiRES-X repeater setup. DR-1X questions. Zeros showing up on the FTM-300 when using APRS. |
| 26-Jul-2021 | FT3DR charging and using automotive accessory supply. Power supply questions for mobile radios. FTM-400 digital on A side only. |
| 12-Jul-2021 | How to set up a reflector. Compass in WiRES-X disappears. FTM-300 connection problems. |
| 28-Jun-2021 | What is the double beep at then end of transmission on an FT-2? (Hint: It can happen when the radio gets hot.) IMRS beta firmware update (to address dropping links). WiRES-X activation on an FT3. |
| 21-Jun-2021 | Update on Yaesu inventory. (Good luck getting an FTM-300/400, but HTs are available.) Replacement of finals. How to hang feedline. Probles with FT3 using direct PC connect. |
| 14-Jun-2021 | Suggestions for FTM-300 turnning off when engine idle starts. What feedline should a repeater use? |
| 07-Jun-2021 | IMRS polling problems possibly fixed by DR-2X test software. |
| 31-May-2021 | Trouble connecting to hotspot reflectors. What am I talking on? How is it linked? |
| 24-May-2021 | Challenges for sightless operators. (Try using a Fusion radio with your eyes closed!) Can we get Yaesu to help? Availability of equipment from Japan. |
| 10-May-2021 | Frequencies to run nodes on. Best HT antennas. |
| 10-May-2021 | FTM-300 vs FTM-400. Availability of Amateur products (parts shortage in electronics industry). Replacing PA transistors. How to tell power output. |
| 3-May-2021 | Best HT antenna. Stereo headphones with FT3? How to display time on FT3 (you can’t). When to use VW mode. |
| 19-Apr-2021 | Mic gain of the FT-70. Yaesu service delays. DR2X on two antennas. 7250s have really been discontinued (but are still available). |
| 12-Apr-2021 | YCS Reflectors. AD0MI broke his FTM-400! New old stock of FTM-7250s available. Virtual CW and global YSF dashboard. |
| 5-Apr-2021 | Using hotspots on Fusion and DMR. Which hotspot is best. FTM-100 not transmitting digital. Simulcasting digital on FM. |
| 29-Mar-2021 | 24 hour clock on FT3? Setting FTM-300 to beacon on APRS. Showing distance on GM. FT3 switching rooms. |
| 22-Mar-2021 | FTM-300 display ghosting? Upgrading radios using a virtual machine (Mac) |
| 15-Mar-2021 | IMRS stops working after net dropout, Bluetooth headsets, battery pack, Dx button behavior |
| 1-Mar-2021 | Disable IMRS beeps (you can’t), shorter antennas for HTs, FT70 issues |
| 11-Mar-2019 | Special on Hotspots |
| 21-May-2018 | Hamvention Special |
| 16-Nov-2016 | Panel discussion: Introducing Fusion to your Ham Radio club |
Older logs without audio
20-Mar-2017 Paynesville Photos
14-Nov-2016 Panel discussion: Introducing Fusion to your Ham Radio club.
– Audio – WB7OEV’s QSO (Starts at 32’ 42” of net above)
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