DR-1X repeater Yaesu upgrade cost

I've recently setup an (old) DR-1X repeater, and now we would like to use the DG-ID functionality but it's not implemented.I don't know which was it's initial firmware version, accordingly to the very good document from HamOperator below saying there is 3 lines of DR1X... (!)

The actual main version is 1.10Q but I don't know the internal FTM400's version... perhaps it haven't been updated....because touch panel doesn't looks like in the manual...

Following the HamOperator document, if we want the DG-ID func, it must be upgraded to the 1.20 version.
Is it right ?

If yes, where can I find that 1.20 version as it's not available on the Yaesu website ?
Must I upgrade both RX and TX internal transceivers ?

And when connected to the HRI-200, will it be still available ?

DR-1X/XE Software update

DR-1X/XE Software update

I have a DR-1X repeater with V 1.00w EXP A1, which is mot mentioned on any of the software instructions downloaded from yaesu.com. Since “w” is alphabetically higher than the available updates is it safe to assume (yah, I know) it has the latest build? What concerns me is there is no mention of the “w” version anywhere I can find. I’ve tried calling but not able to reach a person.

Yaesu DR-1X using the STM32-DVM Repeater Builder

The STM32-dvm board I got is the Pi-Hat version that sits on top of a Raspberry Pi2 or 3. I'm using it with a Pi 3.

It was virtually plug - configure - and - play seeing that for $40 US more, I purchased the cable and connector assembly to make easy work of connecting it to the Yaesu Fusion repeater. There is also a USB version of the board that permits it to be used with other computer systems that are not Raspberry Pi based.

Other local users of the STM32-DVM are the _ DMR repeater. The assembly of the _ DMR repeater is making use of the USB version of the DVM.

All others, I believe, are mating the STM32-DVM with a separate transmitter and receiver mobile (Motorola) radio to build up a duplex pair. The DVM must have direct mod and demod from the radio TX FM modulator and RX discriminator to permit 9600 bps data rate. The Yaesu DR-1X repeater inherently has these connectors available on a rear panel 15 pin connector.

DR-1X connect to MMDVM cable

DR-1X connect to MMDVM cable

Repeater MMDVM - Repeater Builder STM32-DVM

Repeater MMDVM - Repeater Builder STM32-DVM
http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/stm32-dvm.html

STM32_DVM_PiHat:
Special Limited Time Price - $85   This version is customized to be plug-and-play with a Raspberry PI 2/3 micro computer board. Combined with one of our custom cases, (optional) it makes for a nice, neat compact package.

STM32_DVM_PiCase:
Special Limited Time Price - $5   This case is designed to cover your Raspberry PI 2/3 with the STM32_DVM installed.

Complete Raspberry Pi3 / STM32_DVM Combo:
Special Limited Time Price - $200   This is a complete starter DVM package which includes:

• STM32_DVM_PiHat
• Raspberry Pi3 Computer (with heatsinks)
• Custom Transparent Case
• Pre-programmed 16GB micro SD card - MW0MWZ's PiStar image
• 5v@3A micro USB power supply
• Premium package support

The above comes pre-assembled and ready to connect to your repeater.
Note: The pre-loaded software is freely downloadable from - https://www.pistar.uk/
We are charging for our time to load the software on the card and assemble the package.

Modifying the Yaesu DR1 Repeater for use on Allstar

Modifying the Yaesu DR1 Repeater for use on Allstar

The Yaesu Fusion DR1 repeater was released in the spring of 2014 and was offered to amateur radio clubs and organizations for free. Since then an updated DR1X repeater has been released and Yaesu offered DR1 owners an upgrade to it for a nominal fee. The DR1 was considered a beta product and many mostly minor deficiencies were corrected in the newer product. I have no idea how many of these are out there but Yaesu was practically giving them away like candy so it is likely that you might already have one or have an opportunity to acquire one in the future.

Without getting into a long diatribe on VHF/UHF digital modes let me just say that in my opinion none of them are acceptable. Dstar is old technology and has about the worst audio, Fusion has a lot of features and somewhat better audio, and DMR has about the same audio with the ability to put two channels in the space that the other repeaters put one. But the bottom line is the audio sucks worse then using GSM on Allstar and who would do that! I am somewhat of an audio aficionado and digital audio even the audio on some of the SiriusXM channels drives me nuts. It is kind of a dumbing down of what we strive for, good clean quality audio. Also Weak signals don't have a clean cutoff but rather a conglomerate of loud and obnoxious noises coming from the speaker that no one can understand that drives me and my dog crazy. Makes you yearn for some good old "picket fencing"! I am certainly biased but I would say good analog FM repeaters linked or controlled by Allstar make a perfect match and will continue to do so into the future. Why we need all these rooms and groups contrived by some manufacturer is beyond me. The same thing can be achieved very nicely with Allstar and the way YOU want it.

Interfacing the Yaesu DR‐1X

Interfacing the Yaesu DR‐1X File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat Feb 9, 2016 ... The Yaesu DR‐1X is a 50‐watt (50% duty), dual‐band (2 meter and 70 cm bands ) FM and C4FM repeater, capable of operating in mixed‐mode configuration. It includes an internal controller that provides basic repeat functions, remote kill/ resurrect (using a Yaesu‐proprietary sub‐audible paging format) ... www.masterscommunications.com/products/.../DR1X-7330v3.pdf

Interfacing the Yaesu DR-1X with the S-Com 7330 repeater controller File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat As many of you are probably aware (and the reason for you reading this) the DR‐ 1X was designed to use its internal controller to handle all of the repeat functions. There was initially no thought put into making the repeater compatible with any repeater controller outside of simple enable/disable repeat functions that need to  ... www.repeater-builder.com/yvs/pdfs/yaesu-dr1x-7330v2.pdf

DMR | Dstar | Fusion Hotspot/Repeater setup

DMR/Dstar/Fusion Hotspot/Repeater setup

Video of a repeater build with Raspberry Pi, Arduino Mega board, MMDVM board and a repeater radio

MMDVM How two Video! DSTAR DMR Repeater Build

MMDVM How two Video! DSTAR DMR Repeater Build

DSTAR Or DMR On a System Fusion Repeater

DSTAR Or DMR On a System Fusion Repeater


I used a ZUM Radio board. From http://mmdvm.blogspot.com/ .. These guys are great. I ordered a kit board got my parts and bang, I had a DSTAR repeater!

MMDVM DR1X Multimodde

MMDVM DR1X Multimodde

MMDVM 1.0 ZUM DR-1x to DMR conversion

MMDVM 1.0 ZUM DR-1x to DMR conversion

Dr-1x to MMDVM DMR how to in detail with Zum board 1.0
A really good video on setting up the DR1X with a Rev1.0 board


Matt