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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 <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 words “Fusion” and “Yaesu”, caught my eye Russell, perhaps my experience will be of use.<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'>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. <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'>Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></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. <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'>Operation:<o:p></o:p></span></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. <o:p></o:p></span></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. <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'> There are more US wires-x operators than the rest of the world combined, total about 4,000 on air at one time.<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 quality is excellent. <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'>Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> Yaesu wires-x manual are a must.<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'> YouTube used with caution. <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'>For emergency communications 2m 70cm is great for local use, Fusion requires the internet, which in an emergency will be “managed.”<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'>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.<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><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'><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>Bruce Anderson<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:36 AM<br><b>To:</b> BARS Reflector <bars@w1hh.org><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></div></body></html>