ALL JA CQ ROOM is dedicated to making CQ calls. You may make not only CQ calls but also directed calls to specific stations. While many Japanese stations use this room, stations from all around the world are welcome. You can access this room through a nearby WiRES-X node station located anywhere in the world. When connected to Room #20510 or #20610, please limit each QSO to approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Since a large number of nodes (typically 60 to 170) may be connected at any given time, we ask all users to be considerate of others. If you would like to have a longer QSO, please move to another room or node after making contact. Our vacant room search system is active. Please check the following site:
WIRES node and room search site.

Before making a CQ call, please listen for at least 3 minutes to ensure that you will not cause interference. You may make a CQ call up to three times. Please give your callsign clearly and briefly. Long CQ calls and continuous “CQ running” are discouraged.

Example of a good CQ call:
“CQ This is (your callsign, up to three times) via WIRES-X from (node number or QTH). Go ahead!”

This room often operates like a wide-area repeater system. Because many nodes frequently join and leave the room, good timing is important. Several operators in this room are comfortable communicating in English. Please feel free to try making a CQ call in English on Room 20510 and 20610. If there is no response, you may repeat your CQ call up to three times within a 3-minute period.

• CTCSS or DCS squelch
• DTMF audio mute

This is to prevent interference (QRM) to other users. If a node causes interference (QRM) or noise (QRN) within the room, it may be disconnected, muted, or denied access to Room 20510 by the management team. Cross-linking to other linking systems such as EchoLink, IRLP, Refrector other WiRES-X/WIRES-II rooms is strictly prohibited. If your node is capable of cross-linking, please disable that function before connecting to this room.

In Room 20510 or 20610, repeater ID transmissions, controller announcements, and local QSOs are not permitted. This requirement is very important. If your node is linked to a repeater that automatically transmits IDs, controller messages, or local traffic into the room, it should not be connected to Room 20510 or 20610. However, repeater nodes that are directly wired to a repeater system and do not introduce such traffic are generally acceptable.