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Introduction
What is WIRES-X?
WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet communication system which expands the range of
amateur radio communication.
WIRES-X uses local nodes (stations connected to the Internet via PCs) as access points to relay communications of conventional
amateur radio stations. Mobile stations using WIRES-X can communicate with amateur stations all over the world by using a local
node operating within an amateur band.
WIRES-X supports the new C4FM digital communications mode, enabling C4FM digital signals to be repeated without deterioration
of the communication quality. In addition, several new functions making use of digital formats are also made available.
Local node
Local node
Station
Station
Internet
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Features
• Supports C4FM digital communications
• Adopted the user ID system using alphanumeric characters
• Supports user ID search and connection functions using the digital communication system
• Stores and reads digital data such as text, images and audio data (News function)
• Allows establishing a dedicated channel to search a local node (Preset-search-channel function)
• Repeats signals from stations operating in the GM (Group Monitoring) function
• Supports FM analog communications similar to WIRES-II (access with a DTMF command)
• Allows communications between C4FM digital stations and FM analog stations via WIERS-X
• More useful and additional functions when compared to WIRES-II:
The connection kit (HRI-200) and your PC can be connected with a USB cable. Power the device from the PC through the USB
connection. Installation is completed in a few simple steps.
The connection kit (HRI-200) has a built-in USB audio device that optimizes the analog audio level and sound quality.
The kit is equipped with the port check function to verify the Internet connection status, i.e. port opening status.
Caution
Since the WIRES-X and the WIRES-II are different network systems, connections or communications are not possible between these two systems.
