Yaesu SCU-40 Wires-X Portable Station Connection Cables
After updating the transceiver firmware to the latest version that supports the Portable Digital Node Function, the SCU-40 cable kit will allow the user to easily establish and operate a WiRES-X Portable Station by directly connecting the FTM-400XD or FTM-100DR to a PC's USB and audio ports.
In this configuration, the conventional HRI-200 Internet interface kit is not required for the portable digital node function, and no fixed or dynamic global IP address is needed.
Since users do not need to open an Ethernet port, WiRES-X communication is possible from anywhere, such as hotel rooms, airports, in-car Wi-Fi, or even Wi-Fi hotspots.
By using this new Portable Digital Node Function, users can directly access the WiRES-X network using the transceiver's PTT and microphone.
The need for an additional radio to talk to a radio node is no longer necessary to enjoy the WiRES-X network. Using the SCU-40 cable kit, the transceiver can also function as an access point for RF communication, identical to any previous WiRES-X node.
