Yaesu FTM-100DR Wires-X Portable Digital Node + Firmware Update

[@lholdsworth2474]

My review = Nice! My first digital radio. There will be a learning curve. Have played with electronics all my life. This is the cleanest design have ever seen. Have not powered it up but feel it will work. Well packed, fit and finish is flawless. Smaller than my last CB radio. More controls than anyone should ever need. There are buttons everywhere. Microphone feels nice in my hand. Standard connectors, Remote face plate.

[@HomeMade.atv.]

via the bluetooth function of this machine I can also use it for my hands-free phone calls

[@Estephan4ever]

I wanted to thank you for your great video. It really helped me a lot to get my FTM-100D online. A word to all Yaesu FTM-100D users struggling to connect to Wires-X network: Upgrade your firmware first, then proceed to all of the other steps (opening UDP ports,an so on). Again, excellent video, sir. Many thanks.

[@phillipzx3754]

The SCU-20 cable broke for many under Windows 11, meaning we get the privilege of buying a new USB cable (the new SCU-58 kit also comes with the audio cable and the new USB cable) so we can use the FT100 with Win 11 and Wires-X. Fortunately, Yaesu finally dropped the price of this kit to $39. It was about $90 bucks not long ago.

[@kevinarrowsmith6955]

Excellent video and much better than some of the official Yaesu videos

[@lholdsworth2474]

Yaesu FTM-100DR on you tube you are the master! possibly the only one.

[@Laboenligne]

Wow, that's a powerful statement, I don't think that I'm the master but I'm sure happy you like my videos. ;-) Thank you! 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@lholdsworth2474]

@@Laboenligne Some people take new stuff apart some scope it. I look for firmware. Thank You.

[@williambuckwalter8079]

Excellent Video! Step by step. Well done. 73 WØSUN

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks for watching William. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@da1443sta]

Great video thanks I wondered where I was going wrong. Now to try it.

[@ljavtech1479]

I have a Yaesu FTM 100D. Will this video for updating work for model as well? Thanks from your neighbor down south (and west).

[@daveycrockett9447]

Your video is awesome!!! Wish I would have never bought the HRI200 box. Its a paper weight now! lol

[@lholdsworth2474]

Thank you, just unboxed mine. Power supply by 9:PM Must do this!

[@jeffersonding5898]

How many amps does this radio suck? I just want to make sure my PSU can keep up.

[@1crazynordlander]

Okay, my panel cpu is already Ver 2.1. Do I need to do this firmware upgrade? The other two are older versions. Thanks for the video! I did the update anyway. Radio is updated and thanks for the easy instructions! Thanks for the help. I subbed!

[@andrewmacrides]

Hi My version is 2.1 where can I find the 2.4 version

[@MatthewCEBamber]

What a great video! Thankd for sharing! 73 M6CEB

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Matthew. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@lespaul886]

Great Video and well talked through thank you will be updating tomorrow :-)

[@wayneclymer9116]

I have done all the updates and wondering how I put the radio on direct node.I was wondering what buttons you push on the radio for the wires-x direct ?I saw it some where on you tube but can not find it now.I think it was with power off DX/GM and power on but that does not work any help?

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Wayne, sorry I don't remember and this radio is now installed in my car. I'm pretty sure it's in the video, please watch again. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@gertjandembele6583]

Great Video I also did it and works perfectly the update

[@hl9gykorea679]

Great video. Thanks!

[@w6pxt]

Can you do a video for updating FTM-300 and FTM-400. A lot of other people's update video are not that detailed. Thank you for helping.

[@Laboenligne]

Enventually I will, 73

[@Alex-yg3mg]

Please ask me a question, when the radio is connected in a room, and is transmitting, does it radiate something through the antenna?

[@Laboenligne]

No in direct mode and yes in hotspot mode.

[@Alex-yg3mg]

@@Laboenligne TKS Man, 73'

[@cappaculla]

Very useful, many thanks

[@robertoreyes1879]

On the DSP update, after pushing the D (Dx) button, the DSP- COM did not show up but the word "writing". How to solve this problem?

[@wc4r]

I just saw on GigaParts that the FTM-100DR has been discontinued! :(

[@christianp77]

Les vidéos ne sont plus en Français ? Dommage

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Great video and really useful especially about upgrading the firmware. Can you put the FTM100 into Direct Mode if you are connecting via the HRI-200 as cannot work out how to do this?

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Andy. No when in HRI-200 mode it's the old fashion way, you need an HT. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@dansoo1128]

Thank you for a very clear explanation of the update to this system. 73, KJ7FHE New subscriber.

[@Laboenligne]

Thank you Dan. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@boycesmith8351]

have the updates... is there a KZbin that walks you through getting connected to the internet?

[@columbiau2]

I have a FT3dr and have requested a node id for it from yeasu. How ever I have a FTM-100 dr coming that i want to set up like you did in this video. how can i request a second node id?

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Robert, I think you only need one node ID, you could ask Yaesu, personally I only have one. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@danieldrolc484]

good work Pascal, will like to know how to save favorite rooms into ft100dr Thanks Dan VE2ZC

[@epicure2002]

how can you tell if your ftm100 has the newest firmware? i received my radio june 25th, 2020

[@Laboenligne]

I don't remember, you need to download the PDF with the latest firmware update, it should tell you how. 73

[@USAFJUNKIE]

Have you upgraded to the 2.5 firmware that came out in December 2020? Curious as to if there's any highlights from that version

[@USAFJUNKIE]

Just did the update...I can't tell any differences.

[@chancha807]

Does the radio set up to your home Wi-Fi?

[@LouRoppoli]

Great Video I have subscribed. I want to get the fusion setup like you have. Is there a reason why you went with 100DR vs 400XDR, thanks for your time?

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Lou. The reason is very simple, the price ;-) 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@LouRoppoli]

@@Laboenligne thanks Pascal VA3PGS

[@TXLorenzo]

Thanks so much for the the update video. I cannot believe how convoluted Yaesu has made the update procedure. I have Chinese radios ten time easier to update than this. Come on Yaesu, a little human factors engineering please!!

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

Great video tempts to buy one for the WiresX capability. Thanks!! WD9GNG

[@W0PZD]

Mine is on order and my HRI-200 will be used on the repeater directly.

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Can you do a video of the cables you need for the different modes hri and pdn. And how they all work

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Kevin, I can't for now as my FTM-100DR is now installed in my car ;-) see the video below. 73 Pascal VA2PV kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXEh2OVhbpsnLM

[@Sam-w9des]

73 from Indiana USA W9DES

[@Laboenligne]

73 from Montreal, VA2PV

[@lholdsworth2474]

is the difference between the FTM-100D & FTM-100DR. The DR got upgraded GPS?

[@Laboenligne]

There’s is only one version of the FTM-100D, DR for North America and DE I beleive for Europe. 73

[@lholdsworth2474]

@@Laboenligne Ever spend too much time trying to find useless info. I do that!

[@Laboenligne]

​@@lholdsworth2474 Yes I know what it is, hihi. The confusion comes from the FTM-400DR that was upgraded to the FTM-400XDR in the newest edition. In the 400 new version they corrected the overheating problem blowing the finals and upgraded the GPS. In Europe the new version is FTM-400XDE. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@lholdsworth2474]

@@Laboenligne Still running a dummy load but love this radio. Now looking at that USB interface. What else can that do. Little $ but time I have. Thanks for your help.

[@TheOrangekrate]

Can I use a analog 440Mhz HT to talk into the FTM-100DR and then out Wires-X using PDN access point mode? Another words do you have use use a FUSION HT to talk to the FTM-100DR access mode or can it be a analog HT?

[@Laboenligne]

Yes you need a Fusion HT in access point mode, otherwise you will need to use the direct mode with the FTM-100DR. 73

[@vail55]

Great videos! So if I buy an FTM-100DR I can run Wires-X in PDN mode?! No need for an external antenna right or is it possible it might send RF out?

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Robert, you have 2 modes, PDN (access point) that transmit RF (you need a HT to communicate) and DIRECT with no RF using the radio MIC as an Internet transceiver (no HT needed). I would not leave the radio without an antenna, just in case, I would at least use a dummy load. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@donh5794]

@@Laboenligne That's right, never operate the radio without an antenna or a dummy load.

[@jimricker403]

Great video thank you. What is the name of the stand that you have for mounting the radio head on to. Thanks Jim

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Jim. The stand is made by Lidomounts, see the link below. I have this exact model and it work with the FTM-100DR. 73 Pascal VA2PV www.lidomounts.com/homepage/base-id5100.html

[@andrewmacrides]

Hi My version in the uk only goes up to 2.1 on the main and i can not go in to PDN mode , any ideas .

[@Laboenligne]

Sorry Andrew, I don't know, you should call Yaesu tech support. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@andrewmacrides]

@@Laboenligne Its ok i had to update firmware two times , regards M0FXB

[@pu2xbt74]

I want a radio to operate C4FM fusion am I in doubt between YAESU FTM 100D or FTM 400 DR? What is the best option ?? 73

[@Laboenligne]

If you can afford the FTM-400DR I would go with this one as it offer dual VFO (V/U, U/V, V/V and U/U), the FTM-100DR only have a dual watch fonction, but only one VFO. If dual VFO is not important for you go with the cheapest one, the FTM-100DR. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@jeangys]

Pascal du bon travail excellent video.J'ai fais la meme chose mais un message parait et me dire que :not found audio device for wires-x use...Aucune idee?

[@Laboenligne]

Avec le FTM-100 ? Assurez-vous également de mettre à jour le logiciel Wires-X. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@michaelbradley8508]

Great video - thank you. I placed my order for the radio and YA-HRI200. Do you mind if I ask what type of device you have that is holding your face plate in the video. Michael VA6XMB

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Michael. The stand is made by Lidomounts, see the link below. I have this exact model and it work with the FTM-100DR. 73 Pascal VA2PV www.lidomounts.com/homepage/base-id5100.html

[@fotomotoxxiii]

Could you tell me what program you are running on your dual monitors? I like that world map and sdr display. Great setup wow!

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks. The world clock is the Geochron 4k. The SDR display is from my Expert Electronics MB1 (HF / VHF SDR transceiver). You will find both of my reviews via the link below. 73 Pascal VA2PV The Geochron 4k kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpC5iYavl5ZreLs The Expert Electronics MB1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4eqiYmohZ2nqK8

[@fotomotoxxiii]

@@Laboenligne thank you very much! 73s

[@webmasterdnepr]

recommend car antenna for Yaesu FTM-100D! Thanks!

[@Laboenligne]

I always go with Diamond or Comet Antennas, they're the best. 73

[@webmasterdnepr]

@@Laboenligne thanks !

[@HomeMade.atv.]

He also has bluetooth functions connected to a phone I could use it for hands-free listening with my phone

[@Laboenligne]

I don't know, I do not have the Bluetooth function on mine. 73

[@DonaldChapman]

I have this working perfectly except I am not able to get out of the PDN mode. I press and hold the DX key while powering down and power back up normally and the FTM-100 seems to be stuck in this mode. Have you or any of your viewers seen this? Please comment if you know how to get out of this. Thanks in advance!

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Donald, to switch modes you need to press A/B, not DX. Another thing, I didn't mention that you need to register your radio (if not already) on the Wires-X website. Otherwise, check your port forwarding in your home router. Hope this help, 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@YaakovAltman]

Thanks for the video! Any chance you can direct me to the site I can download the updates from?

[@Laboenligne]

www.yaesu.com

[@YaakovAltman]

@@Laboenligne Thank you. I went to yaesu.com and registered my device in the owners corner. The site then offered my software and manuals related to my device. 73!

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Where did you get the stand from for the FTM-100 please?

[@vanwas]

I am wondering the same thing!

[@jdmartin2778]

Good informative video but what a pain in the ass way to upgrade the firmware, in a radio that has an SD card!

[@Laboenligne]

Jd you made me laugh, from a positive point of view, at least it's upgradable but yes it's a complicated process. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@k7rex]

Since it needs to be connected to a computer that has access to the Internet before those great features will work, it makes for a better base station than it does a mobile.

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Dan, for me it's good for both, it's one of the least expensive mobile rigs with a detachable faceplate, dual band, APRS and one digital mode. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@k7rex]

True, I sent that out so that the viewers would know that it requires a computer with an Internet connection to do what you were doing in the demo. Unless you are willing to drag along and use your computer with an Internet connection while mobile, you'll still need to use your hotspot when you are out of Fusion RF repeater range to get on digital.

[@falsedragon33]

Needing a windows pc is a deal breaker. What a mess.

[@GabDalPietro]

Hi! Nice Video! Could you make a new video with the default settings on the service menu (the hidden settings)?. Following these instructions, you can access. I probably made some mistakes and I would like to fix it!. The instructions ara available on these sites: radioaficion.com/cms/ftm-100d-alignment/ www.hamoperator.com/Fusion/FusionFiles/K9EQ-FUSION-PDF-0026_FTM-100_Power_Adj.pdf Note that previously you must set the second display into the defaul setting. Thank you! 73´s from LU1YES

[@brian.7966]

mmmm who coned who here..