It is well documented that the Yaesu DR-1X and DR-2X repeaters can lock up from time to time. When they lock up, they may: Not respond to any transmission or control function and Transmit continuously or Not transmit or Transmit for the duration of the time-out timer, go off the air, key up and start all over again. The transmission may be digital “noise” or it may be a carrier There is another form of lock-up in which an attached Read more…
Category: Troubleshooting
The other day I was working my Fusion repeater with my FT70D. Since I was “DX” I had the HT on high power. Although it looked like I was getting into the repeater just fine, I couldn’t enter the WiRES-X control mode. However when I switched to low power I WAS able to control the repeater. What gives? Why could I control the repeater (node) on high power, but not on low power? Back at the house where my repeater Read more…