Yaesu: Yaesu FTM400 Firmware Update

[N2AL]

Yesterday I updated my Yaesu FTM400 to firmware version 4.15 and noticed at the top of the screen, an icon says ID: TX00/RX00. Does anyone have an idea as to what this use, and it’s purpose?

 

[SCPD]

For doing simplex you can communicate in a "Group" say Im on group 01 and you are on group 02 you wont hear me,but if you switch to group 01 yu will hear me.Like a CTCSS for Fusion.

 

[chief21]

Here are some excerpts from a Yaesu FAQ that discuss these codes...

8.) Q – DG-ID has been mentioned a lot so what is it and why is it being used?

A – DG-ID replaces the existing DSQ function. Some of the things that will be noticeable with DG-ID, is that you have a separate Rx and Tx selection. In addition, DG-ID will no longer have a ‘BREAK’ function, but DG-ID 00 is considered “off”. DG-ID codes range from 00 – 99.



9.) Q – Does this mean that DG-ID will be assigned on a per-channel basis?

A - DG-ID will still be a global setting because of the way that it can be used on a system. As an example, the local repeater might use DG-ID 71 to access it locally. But, if you want to access the two repeaters using IMRS the end user might use DG-ID 90. If it is part of a multi-repeater network and the user wishes to access them ALL then they might select DG-ID 99. For these reasons, it is set-up to be on a global basis and not a per-channel basis.



10.) Q – I now understand DG-ID, but what is DP-ID and what will it be used for in System Fusion II?

A – One of the features of the DR-2x will be a priority override or remote control of the repeater. To help keep these features secure, DP-ID will be used. It works as a unique identifier, that must be synchronized with the DR-2x, in order to allow that radio to be able to control the DR-2x remotely.


Hope this sheds some light.

- John

 

[N2AL]

For doing simplex you can communicate in a "Group" say Im on group 01 and you are on group 02 you wont hear me,but if you switch to group 01 yu will hear me.Like a CTCSS for Fusion.

Thanks! That makes perfect sense to me. I suppose it uses the Group Monitor function, and from there you can setup groups as needed?

Here are some excerpts from a Yaesu FAQ that discuss these codes...

8.) Q – DG-ID has been mentioned a lot so what is it and why is it being used?

A – DG-ID replaces the existing DSQ function. Some of the things that will be noticeable with DG-ID, is that you have a separate Rx and Tx selection. In addition, DG-ID will no longer have a ‘BREAK’ function, but DG-ID 00 is considered “off”. DG-ID codes range from 00 – 99.



9.) Q – Does this mean that DG-ID will be assigned on a per-channel basis?

A - DG-ID will still be a global setting because of the way that it can be used on a system. As an example, the local repeater might use DG-ID 71 to access it locally. But, if you want to access the two repeaters using IMRS the end user might use DG-ID 90. If it is part of a multi-repeater network and the user wishes to access them ALL then they might select DG-ID 99. For these reasons, it is set-up to be on a global basis and not a per-channel basis.



10.) Q – I now understand DG-ID, but what is DP-ID and what will it be used for in System Fusion II?

A – One of the features of the DR-2x will be a priority override or remote control of the repeater. To help keep these features secure, DP-ID will be used. It works as a unique identifier, that must be synchronized with the DR-2x, in order to allow that radio to be able to control the DR-2x remotely.


Hope this sheds some light.

Thanks John, that does shed some light. I overheard a fellow ham a few months ago speaking about the ID function so that makes sense to its purpose. Now I just need to figure out how to set the function. I suppose that some Fusion repeaters in my area will come online with this function in the coming months. This is a new feature I am looking forward to!

Thanks to both of you for your help!

Side note: I noticed the touch screen and menu functions are much more responsive to touch screen inputs since the firmware upgrade.

 

[KE5MC]

you made me look

I saw 400 and firmware update so I had to check mine. Updated to 4.15 the previous month(9-11-17) as well as main3.0 and panel1.2. Is the radio already at main3.1? Looks like main3.0 needed a tweak which I missed until today. I asked about main3.1 as the update documents said once updated to 3.1 you must use 4.15. Nothing about the reverse.

Only thing I can add is there is a 5 page PDF about the DG-ID feature, but its a couple folders down in the zip file from Yaesu.

Thanks for the reminder.

Mike

 

[vagrant]

Thank you to those who pointed out what the firmware update does. Here is mostly why:

Please note that due to the new advanced features on DR-2X, all portables and mobiles require the firmware update to access DR-2X. Please see the Yaesu website for the further information about the feature set and firmware updates.

System Fusion Repeater Installation and Upgrade Program - YAESU USA