Wires-X is Yaesu’s system for using VOIP to link repeaters and transceivers via the internet. The W2XRX repeater has Wires-X capability provided by K2AS (node #11704), using an FTM-100DR that is set up as a Wires-X node at his QTH. The node is digital only. It is not on full-time. It is usually on 7:30 AM until 11PM, but times can vary.

The repeater is not normally linked. In most cases, one will have to use the Wires-X button on your radio to control the node.

Wires-X Use and Etiquette on the Repeater

If the repeater is connected to another room or node, DO NOT CHANGE TO ANOTHER ROOM. It is where it is for a reason. Somebody is using it.
If connecting to another room, make contacts as desired, and DISCONNECT from the room when done.
Do not tie up the repeater so you can just listen to other rooms/repeaters in other areas. If you just want to listen, use/get a radio that supports PDN mode. Or, most popular rooms and repeaters have broadcastify support, you can listen all you want there.
The Wires-X node is usually on a timeout timer, so don’t be surprised if it disconnects after some preset time.
If you are connected to another room, but not involved in a QSO, and local FM users start using the repeater, disconnect from any rooms so as to not create a mode conflict on the repeater.

Guidelines for Wires-X Use

Listen or watch S-Meter for any current FM activity before using Wires-X.
Press the Wires-X button on your radio to connect to the node.
Use the search features of your radio to find a room or node to connect to.
Due to latency on the internet, is is good practice to wait a second or two after pressing the PTT button before speaking, and to hold the PTT for a second or two after finished speaking.
Also not a bad idea to say “over” or similar when done speaking.
When done with QSO – disconnect from the node or room. Varies by radio, but press the * button on an FTM-400DR to disconnect the node.