MNWis Net

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. If you cannot connect via radio, listen to the livestream (below). You can communicate with the net control stations by using the MNWis Chat Window.

Net Livestream



Recently Recorded Shows (Podcasts)

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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

11-Mar-2019 

17-Sep-2018

16-Jul-2018

09-Jul-2018

02-Jul-2018

25-Jun-2018

18-Jun-2018

11-Jun-2018

04-Jun-2018

28-May-2018

14-May-2018

07-May-2018

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16-Apr-2018

09-Apr-2018

02-Apr-2018

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12-Mar-2018

05-Mar-2018

26-Feb-2018

19-Feb-2018

12-Feb-2018

05-Feb-2018

29-Jan-2018

22-Jan-2018

15-Jan-2018

01-Jan-2018

18-Dec-2017

11-Dec-2017

04-Dec-2017

27-Nov-2017

20-Nov-2017

13-Nov-2017

06-Nov-2017

30-Oct-2017

23-Oct-2017

16-Oct-2017

09-Oct-2017

12-Jun-2017

05-Jun-2017

22-May-2017

15-May-2017

08-May-2017

01-May-2017

24-Apr-2017

17-Apr-2017

10-Apr-2017

03-Apr-2017

27-Mar-2017

20-Mar-2017     Paynesville Photos

13-Mar-2017

06-Mar-2017

27-Feb-2017

20-Feb-2017

13-Feb-2017

06-Feb-2017

30-Jan-2017

23-Jan-2017

16-Jan-2017

09-Jan-2017

02-Jan-2017

26-Dec-2016

19-Dec-2016

12-Dec-2016

05-Dec-2016

28-Nov-2016

21-Nov-2016

14-Nov-2016 Panel discussion: Introducing Fusion to your Ham Radio club.

– Audio – Entire net 

– Audio – WB7OEV’s QSO  (Starts at 32’ 42” of net above)

 Dewey’s Obituary

07-Nov-2016

31-Oct-2016

24-Oct-2016

17-Oct-2016

10-Oct-2016

03-Oct-2016

26-Sep-2016

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