Yaesu FTX-1 Quick Reference: WIRES-X, YSF, and US Hemet Hangout

Updated: July 18, 2026

This quick reference is for using the Yaesu FTX-1 with LDARC digital resources. It separates native Yaesu WIRES-X from YSF reflector operation through Pi-Star or WPSD.

Quick links: Before You Start | Native WIRES-X | YSF Hotspot | DG-ID | LDARC Settings | Troubleshooting | References

Before You Start

• For US Hemet Hangout on a hotspot, use YSF-59073 – US HEMET HANGOUT.
• For the XLX side, use XLX618 Module H.
• For ordinary open C4FM use, set DG-ID TX/RX to 00.
• The FTX-1 is newer and menu wording can vary by firmware release. Use the latest Yaesu manual for exact screen labels.

Path A: Native Yaesu WIRES-X

Use this path with a true Yaesu WIRES-X node or a repeater that supports native WIRES-X control.

1. Select the VHF/UHF C4FM path used by the WIRES-X node or repeater.
2. Set the modulation mode to C4FM.
3. Set normal DG-ID TX/RX to the local node requirement, normally 00.
4. Set WIRES-X DG-ID to AUTO unless the node requires a specific 01-99 value.
5. Open the WIRES-X function from the radio menu/control screen.
6. Use the displayed search, direct, history, or category options to select a room/node.
7. Disconnect from the room/node before leaving the WIRES-X path.

Path B: YSF Reflector Through Pi-Star or WPSD

Use this path for a personal hotspot. The hotspot is selecting a YSF reflector; it is not connecting the radio directly to the Yaesu WIRES-X network.

1. Open the Pi-Star or WPSD dashboard.
2. Enable YSF/C4FM service.
3. Select YSF-59073 – US HEMET HANGOUT.
4. Program the FTX-1 to the hotspot simplex frequency.
5. Use C4FM DN or AMS, depending on how your radio names the mode.
6. Keep DG-ID TX/RX at 00 unless the hotspot is intentionally configured otherwise.
7. If the radio can steer the hotspot, open the WIRES-X function from the radio menu/control screen; search for YSF59073 or US HEMET HANGOUT. If that does not work, use the hotspot dashboard.

DG-ID Quick Reference

• Normal DG-ID TX/RX 00: open C4FM operation and the safest default.
• Normal DG-ID 01-99: use only when the repeater, node, event, or hotspot requires a matching value.
• WIRES-X DG-ID AUTO: normal native WIRES-X setting for open DG-ID 00 nodes.
• Radio Setting > WIRES-X > WIRES-X DG-ID on current FTX-1 documentation: use this only for the WIRES-X node access setting, not as a substitute for the normal voice DG-ID.

LDARC Repeater, Hotspot, and Room Information

Use these LDARC-specific settings when programming the radio or setting up a hotspot for the club digital system.

Program the LDARC Club Repeater

• For analog FM, program 145.420 MHz, negative offset, and PL 88.5 Hz.
• For C4FM, use the same repeater frequency pair and use DN or AMS. Do not use VW when you expect traffic to pass through linked systems.
• From another native WIRES-X repeater or node, search for or direct-connect to LDARC / room 62917 to reach the club repeater room when it is available.

Access Through a Hotspot

• YSF / C4FM hotspot path: select YSF-59073 – US HEMET HANGOUT. In many Pi-Star/WPSD lists this may appear as YSF59073 – US-HEMET HANGOUT or simply 59073.
• XLX path: select XLX618 Module H. Module H is the Hemet Hangout module. In WPSD this is selected directly as XLX618 and Module H.
• Bridge note: LDARC WIRES-X room 62917, YSF-59073 US Hemet Hangout, and XLX618 Module H are part of the Hemet-area linked digital system when the bridge is active.

Using Another WIRES-X Repeater

1. Connect your radio to the local WIRES-X-capable repeater or node.
2. Open the radio’s WIRES-X function.
3. Use search/direct entry, history, or category list to find LDARC or room 62917.
4. Connect to the room, listen first, then identify normally.
5. Disconnect when finished so the local repeater is not left tied to the room unexpectedly.

Directories

• Yaesu WIRES-X active room directory
• Pi-Star YSF reflector directory
• LDARC repeater access information
• LDARC WIRES-X, YSF, and XLX reflector access information

Troubleshooting

• The WIRES-X control does not work with my hotspot: use the Pi-Star or WPSD dashboard. Hotspots use YSF reflector control, not full native WIRES-X.
• I cannot reach US Hemet Hangout: confirm YSF/C4FM is enabled and the reflector is YSF-59073 – US HEMET HANGOUT.
• The repeater ignores WIRES-X commands: confirm the repeater supports native WIRES-X and confirm its DG-ID requirement.

References

• Yaesu FTX-1 product page and manuals
• Yaesu WIRES-X user information
• Yaesu WIRES-X active room directory
• Pi-Star YSF reflector directory
• LDARC Pi-Star Hotspot: US Hemet Hangout Setup Guide
• LDARC WPSD XLX618 and US Hemet Hangout Setup Guide