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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Russell, Well I’m sorry to have picked up on “…Yaesu Fusion…” in your email, it might well be a bridge to far to start 2 meters with. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Folks who suggested local repeaters have good advice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>This afternoon at 4:00 P local, I’m printed global use on Yaesu Fusion repeaters in descending order, thanks to EchoLink software. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>The US leads the world on usage, at 2419, China has 6, and these a lot of countries with count of 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Fusion might be in your future when interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=176 height=254 style='width:1.8333in;height:2.6458in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.png@01D9CBA3.B3CE74A0"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=167 height=125 style='width:1.7395in;height:1.302in' id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image002.png@01D9CBA4.21241C30"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=172 height=136 style='width:1.7916in;height:1.4166in' id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image003.png@01D9CBA4.6DFB2170"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=161 height=124 style='width:1.677in;height:1.2916in' id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image006.png@01D9CBA4.6DFB2170"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=172 height=123 style='width:1.7916in;height:1.2812in' id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image007.png@01D9CBA4.6DFB2170"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=175 height=135 style='width:1.8229in;height:1.4062in' id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image008.png@01D9CBA4.6DFB2170"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img width=166 height=129 style='width:1.7291in;height:1.3437in' id="Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image009.png@01D9CBA5.116E1650"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>73, Henry WA1VAB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> bars <bars-bounces@w1hh.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Andy Wallace<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:54 PM<br><b>To:</b> Christopher Lennon <kwaj.speedo@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> bars@w1hh.org; bentr49@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [bars] Fwd: New Member<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#DFDFE1;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#DFDFE1'><tr><td style='padding:6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in'><div style='margin-left:12.0pt;margin-right:12.0pt;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://rptr.amateur-radio.net/cgi-bin/exec.cgi"><span style='color:#A2A2A9;text-decoration:none'>rptr.amateur-radio.net</span></a></span></b><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></td><td width=36 style='width:27.0pt;padding:4.5pt 9.0pt 4.5pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://rptr.amateur-radio.net/cgi-bin/exec.cgi"><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=36 height=36 style='width:.375in;height:.375in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image004.png@01D9CBA3.B3CE74A0" alt=favicon.ico></span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Not sure if the above link will go directly to the results. I searched on 25 mi centered on Tewksbury, and YSF (Yaesu System Fusion/C4FM) in the search box. Pic below. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Henry was trying to describe using Wires-X to link thru the Internet. Yes I think we need to find out what model you have, first, Russell. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I hear tFusion activity fairly often on the Pepperell repeater (and it links to the Wolf Den for their Friday night net). <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>As Russell is a beginner we should help him with the basics, local FM repeaters too.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Andy<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>KA1GTT<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=1280 height=1262 style='width:13.3333in;height:13.1458in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D9CBA3.B3CE74A0"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 10, 2023, at 11:09 AM, Christopher Lennon <<a href="mailto:kwaj.speedo@gmail.com">kwaj.speedo@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Russell,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Can you describe the model of the radio you have? I suspect you just want to get going with a hand held, and the reply from Henry seems more about setting up a repeater.<o:p></o:p></p><p>73, Chris W2BPL<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 8/10/2023 9:57 AM, <a href="mailto:hgcsenior@gmail.com">hgcsenior@gmail.com</a> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Russell </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>The words “Fusion” and “Yaesu”, caught my eye Russell, perhaps my experience will be of use.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>I used Fusion from Littleton, on Verizon fiber internet worked well, now I’m NH, with Starlink router, which does not support UDP, and waiting for UDP router ASUS to provide speed and UDP. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Requirements:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> W10 or 11, IPv6, Router with UDP, 2 each wires-s transceivers, USB connecting device to PC, SCU20 adaptor or base like Yaesu FTM400, Registration to access Yaesu wires-x server – it’s free, EchoLink software – free, Yaesu wires-x software – free to operate Fusion. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Operation:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> Connect dummy load to 2 meter base transceiver, when booted to wires-x mode, prevent RF on TX from you base station radiate. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> Your TX goes to the internet to other Fusion devices on the internet. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> There are more US wires-x operators than the rest of the world combined, total about 4,000 on air at one time.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> The quality is excellent. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Resources:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> Yaesu wires-x manual are a must.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> YouTube used with caution. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>For emergency communications 2m 70cm is great for local use, Fusion requires the internet, which in an emergency will be “managed.”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Please contact me directly if you have any questions: at <a href="mailto:hgcsenior@gmail.com">hgcsenior@gmail.com</a>, or phone 978-501-4705.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'>73, Henry – WA1VAB</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> bars <a href="mailto:bars-bounces@w1hh.org"><bars-bounces@w1hh.org></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bruce Anderson<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:36 AM<br><b>To:</b> BARS Reflector <a href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org"><bars@w1hh.org></a><br><b>Subject:</b> [bars] Fwd: New Member<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Can anyone help Russell with his Fusion radio?<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Russell Bent <<a href="mailto:bentr49@gmail.com">bentr49@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> August 6, 2023 at 9:27:12 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:w1lus@hotmail.com">w1lus@hotmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>New Member</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Bruce,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> My name is Russell Bent (KC1RLM), and I recently received my Technician’s license. I’m interested in joining the Billerica club. Also, I purchases a Yeasu Fusion radio, and I’m looking for an Elmer to help me get on the air. I would appreciate any suggestions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Russell<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>bars mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org">bars@w1hh.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org">http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>bars mailing list<br><a href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org">bars@w1hh.org</a><br><a href="http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org">http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>