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We are pleased to announce more detailed information about the FTDX101 series HF+6m transceivers – the FTDX101MP for 200W output power and the FTDX101D with 100W output power. Both transceivers share the same core features utilizing the latest SDR Technology.

Yaesu is excited to announce that a firmware update for the FT2DR/E along with the latest WiRES-X PC Software (V1.50) has been released on our official website (www.yaesu.com). This update will enable the FT2DR/E to work as a WiRES-X Portable Node Station with the following firmware and the WiRES-X software: FT2D MAIN FW V3.10, FT2D DSP FW V4.31, WiRES-X PC Software V1.50

To a large extent, the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries depends on the quality of the chargers. Battery chargers are commonly given low priority, especially on consumer products. Choosing a quality charger makes sense. This is especially true when considering the high cost of battery replacements and the frustration that poorly performing batteries create. In most cases, the extra money invested is returned because the batteries last longer and perform more efficiently.

YAESU will ship the DR-2X repeaters in the beginning of October. Considering shipping by sea, we expect the first pieces in the first part of December. Please pay attention that the existing radios should be compatible with the System Fusion II, and capable of the new features of Digital Group ID and Digital Personal ID. All software should be updated, these are downloadable from the YAESU website. YAESU will ship the new radios with the new software, and they will carry the SYSTEM FUSION II COMPATIBLE sticker.

We are very pleased to introduce two new Yaesu SP-10 & SP-20 External Sound Speakers; appealing additions for any ham shack with Yaesu FT-991/FT-99 lA, FTDX 1200 and/or Yaesu FTDX 3000D in the operating position. 

In 2016 it was 60 years of Sako Hasegawa JA1MP founding the company called Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd. The name YAESU is still one of the districts of Tokyo. The name is related to the Dutch adventurer Jan Joosten, who in the 17th century donated a house to the community of Edo (part of Tokyo today), which was named after him by the locals to Yayosu Quay, and it changed over time to YAESU. This is where Sako founded the company, and named it after. The word Musen means radio in Japanese. At the beginning they produced car radios built on valves, but later they repositioned to amateur radio.

The Motorola Solutions owned Japanese company is aiming to capitalise on increasing sales of its digital,analogue and PMR 446 products in Europe, as James Atkinson reports. Vertex Standard, the Japanese PMR manufacturer owned by Motorola Solutions,is looking to increase its presence in the EMEA region by creating a dedicated sales team and overhauling its reseller base.

We are pleased to introduce the M-1 YAESU Reference Microphone. The M-1 Reference Microphone is the ultimate, high-quality, innovative desktop microphone, dedicated to the most discriminating Ham Radio Operators. It features combined Condenser and Dynamic microphone elements.