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.

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

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