Yaesu WIRES-X TM-400XDE User Manual

Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System
WIRES-X Portable Digital Node Function
Instruction Manual
The C4FM digital transceivers that support the Portable Digital Node Function are
FT5D, FT3D, FT2D, FTM-400XD/D, FTM-300D, FTM-200D and FTM-100D. (As of
Feb 2022)
Other C4FM digital transceivers do not require WIRES-X user registration and may
immediately enjoy Internet communications by connecting to a WIRES-X local node
that is within radio range.

Yaesu WIRES-X TM-400XDE Specifications

General

Brand	Yaesu
Model	WIRES-X TM-400XDE
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to WIRES-X

What is WIRES-X?

Explains the WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System).

WIRES-X Portable Digital Node Function

Details the function of operating a WIRES-X digital node station by connecting a C4FM transceiver to a PC.

Preparation Procedure

User Registration

Steps to register on the WIRES-X website to obtain an ID number.

Install WIRES-X Software

Guide to download and install the necessary WIRES-X software onto a personal computer.

Install USB Driver

Instructions for installing the USB device driver for the PC connection cable.

Update Transceiver Firmware

Procedure to update the transceiver's firmware to the latest version.

Connect Transceiver and PC

Steps to physically connect the transceiver to the personal computer using cables.

Basic Operation

Using Portable Digital Node Mode

Guide to operating the transceiver in Portable Digital Node Mode for C4FM digital communications.

Using Portable HRI Mode

Guide to operating the transceiver in Portable HRI Mode for digital and analog FM communications.

WIRES-X Software Interface

Status Indicators

Explains the various icons and indicators on the WIRES-X software main screen.

Room Pop-up Window

Details the function and display of the room pop-up window for operational status.

Essential Functions

PC Audio Volume Adjustment (HRI Mode)

Adjusts PC audio levels for microphone input and speaker output in Portable HRI Mode.