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Yaesu USA: Podcast

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Welcome to the Yaesu USA Podcast channel where you can hear about all tings Yaesu. From news, information, education, interviews, and everything in between this is your source for Yaesu.

Episodes
101
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
33 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

101 episodes, newest first

  1. S5E27 - Yaesu antenna tuners

    Season 5, Episode 27

    Show notes

    On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses HF antenna tuners - FC-40, FC-50, FC-80, and FC-90.

    Remember the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty is going till Dec 2026. Also, make sure to check your favorite authorized Yaesu dealer for some AMAZING Instant Coupons.

    34 min
  2. S5E26 - What is S-DX and ASP?

    Season 5, Episode 26

    Show notes

    On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses what is S-DX, what is ASP, and what is the difference in the models.

    Remember the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty is going till Dec 2026. Also, make sure to check your favorite authorized Yaesu dealer for some AMAZING Instant Coupons.

    32 min
  3. S5E25 - Great Yaesu Deals

    Season 5, Episode 25

    Show notes

    On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses some of the great Yaesu deals that started on Oct 1st, 2026, running through Nov. 30th, 2026.

    Remember the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty is going till Dec 2026.

    48 min
  4. S5E24 - Crossband repeating

    Season 5, Episode 24

    Show notes

    On this week's episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he discusses crossband repeating and some things to consider when using it.

    Remember the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty is going till Dec 2026.

    39 min
  5. S5E23 - What is a repeater and the DR-2X

    Season 5, Episode 23

    Show notes

    On this weeks episode of the Yaesu USA podcast we discuss what is a repeater and some of the things the DR-2X can do.

    We also discuss the DR-2X special for the North America market for the price of $750 or $950 for a BRAND NEW DR-2X repeater with 3 year warranty.

    36 min
  6. S5E22 - Yaesu microphone discussion

    Season 5, Episode 22

    Show notes

    On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he talks about the different (current) Yaesu microphone options and some accessories for them for multi-radio operation.

    35 min
  7. S5E21 - Firmware - Firmware - Firmware - Why is it important

    Season 5, Episode 21

    Show notes

    On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he talks about why firmware updates are important and the notice on the FTX-1 firmware updated released this past week.

    30 min
  8. S5E20 - Questions from Huntsville Hamfest

    Season 5, Episode 20

    Show notes

    On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he answers some questions that the Yaesu crew was asked at the Huntsville Hamfest last weekend.

    30 min
  9. S5E19 - Accessories to consider for your radio

    Season 5, Episode 19

    Show notes

    On todays episode of the Yaesu USA podcast join John as he answers the questions sent in by a lot of listeners: 'John, what accessories should I get or consider for my Yaesu radio(s).'

    37 min
  10. S5E18 - Putting your radio into WiRES-X or Crossband Repeat mode

    Season 5, Episode 18

    Show notes

    On this episode of the Yaesu USA Podcast join John as he describes how to put your WiRES-X capable radios into WiRES-X mode or crossband repeat mode (for the models capable of it).

    This covers the FT5DR (WiRES-X mode), FTM-310DR & FTM-510DR (WiRES-X and Crossband repeat), and the FTM-150R (Crossband Repeat mode).

    38 min
  11. S5E17 - WiRES-X on the FTX-1

    Season 5, Episode 17

    Show notes

    In this episode join John as he covers using the FTX-1 and using it with WiRES-X. John also covers some great deals currently going on with Yaesu products through our authorized Yaesu dealers.

    26 min
  12. S5E16 - APRS on Yaesu radios

    Season 5, Episode 16

    Show notes

    On this weeks podcast we discuss APRS and Yaesu radios, some quick settings, and clarification on Beacon vs SmartBeacon.

    34 min
  13. S5E15 - Registration on the WiRES-X Network

    Season 5, Episode 15

    Show notes

    In this episode join John as he covers when you do or do not need to register devices on the WiRES-X network. John also covers some great deals currently going on with Yaesu products through our authorized Yaesu dealers.

    33 min
  14. S5E14 - Back from SeaPAC 2026

    Season 5, Episode 14

    Show notes

    We are back from SeaPAC 2026 with questions and topics from SeaPAC 2026.

    ***Please note this episode failed to post for last week and was recorded last week

    30 min
  15. S5E13 - WiRES-X v2.01 vs v1.57 and why you should upgrade

    Season 5, Episode 13

    Show notes

    On this episode of the Yaesu USA - PODCAST John discusses WiRES-X version 2.01, why you should upgrade, advantages to using v2.01, and room compatibility between versions.

    You can watch the video version of this PODCAST on our YouTube Channel - Yaesu USA Official.

    32 min
  16. S5E12 - Hamvention recap

    Season 5, Episode 12

    Show notes

    In this episode of the Yaesu USA: PODCAST we discuss the events from Hamvention 2026. This included the Yaesu System Fusion (Hands On) Customer Class, WiRES-X Seminar, and DR-3X announcement.

    31 min
  17. Special Episode - Yaesu System Fusion 3 & DR-3X series

    Season 1

    Show notes

    On this special broadcast join John as he announces and highlights some of the features of the DR-3X which is part of the Yaesu System Fusion 3 generation.

    Please visit our YouTube Channel - Yaesu USA Official for the video version of the PODCAST.

    18 min
  18. S5E11 - Yaesu System Fusion Customer Class & Fusion Forum

    Season 5, Episode 11

    Show notes

    On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the upcoming Yaesu system Fusion Customer Class and Fusion Forum topics at Hamvention.

    26 min
  19. S5E10 - FTX-1 and WiRES-X

    Season 5, Episode 10

    Show notes

    On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the FTX-1 and WiRES-X functionality. Also, check out the Yaesu website about the Instant Savings now through May 30th, 2026, on the FTX-1 series https://yaesu.com/promotions.aspx

    29 min
  20. S5E9 - The FTX-1 an All In One Radio

    Season 5, Episode 9

    Show notes

    On this episode of the podcast join John the discusses the origins of the FTX-1 series and the difference between the FIELD and OPTIMA. Also, check out the Yaesu website about the Instant Savings now through May 30th, 2026, on the FTX-1 series https://yaesu.com/promotions.aspx

    34 min