- To utilize the Personal Data Node (PDN) function of your FT2DR, FT3DR, or FT5DR you must have the Wires-X software installed on your computer, an internet connection, and have received a personal node number from Yaesu’s Wires-X Registration site.
- Ensure you have the latest firmware and proper cable for your radio. See table below. Complete instructions for Yaesu WiresX Portable Digital Node Function Instruction Manual (June 2022).
- Connect the HT to your computer with the SCU-19 or SCU-55 cable. The appropriate drivers for the cable can be downloaded from the Yaesu website.
- Activate Wires-X PDN: See table below.
- Open the Wires-X software on your computer. Once in the Wires-X software, press the “X” on your hand-held and it will connect you automatically to a room (most likely your last Wires-X room you connected to when you were using a repeater).
- Go to the top of the Wires-X page on your computer and press on the “Connect(C)” label. It will drop down a selection of “Connect To(T)”. Select the “Connect To(T)” and a window will pop up where you will enter the JARA Room number. Type in the number 46775 and hit “ok” and it will connect you to the JARA Room and the Leavenworth (WØROO) repeater. Your hand-held should show that you are connected to Leavenworth repeater. (NOTE: The PDN will disconnect you after 10 minutes as a default setting in your Wires-X software. The user must go up to (File, Settings, General Settings) to change the Time Out Timer (TOT) to a longer time.)
- While connected to WiresX, you can toggle between Direct Operation and Access Point modes. See bottom charts for instructions. Access Point allows you to use the WiresX station as a hotspot for other radios in the area.
