54WIRES-X functionWIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet commu-nication system which expands the range of amateur radio communication.By connecting with a local WIRES-X Node station, the FT3DR/DE can communicate andexchange data via the internet with WIRES-X nodes worldwide.Use the News Station function to write (upload) and read (download) digital data (text,images and audio).When connected to a WIRES-X node station or room, the node name, room name, callsign of the other station, distance, and direction, are all displayed on this screen.SEARCH & DIRECTJQ1YBG-ND1 Shinagawa-JA1YOE-ROOM12345 255Example of display whenconnected to a roomFor details, refer to the separate WIRES-X Instruction Manual which is available on the Yae-su website.APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) functionThe FT3DR/DE uses a GPS receiver to acquire and display its position location informa-tion. The APRS feature uses the location information to transmit the position information,data and messages, using the format developed by Bob Bruninga WB4APR.Upon receiving an APRS report from a remote station, the direction and distance to theremote station from your station, the speed of the remote station, and other data sent bythe remote station may be displayed on the LCD of your transceiver.Example of display whenan APRS signal is receivedSetting several station parameters, such as the call sign and symbol is required beforeusing the APRS function (initial settings).For details, refer to the APRS Function Instruction Manual which is available on the Yaesuwebsite.
