Supported Modes
Vexillum is a multi-protocol amateur radio reflector runtime.
A Vexillum-powered reflector may support several radio voice modes from one system. The exact modes available depend on what the reflector operator has enabled.
Mode overview
Section titled “Mode overview”| Mode | Description | Typical user equipment |
|---|---|---|
| D-Star | DExtra reflector access | D-Star radios, hotspots, gateways |
| DMR | DMR reflector-style connectivity | DMR radios, hotspots, gateways |
| M17 | Open digital voice mode | M17 clients, radios, hotspots, gateways |
| NXDN | NXDN reflector-style connectivity | NXDN-capable clients or gateways |
| P25 | P25 reflector-style connectivity | P25-capable clients or gateways |
| YSF | Yaesu System Fusion reflector-style connectivity | YSF radios, hotspots, gateways |
| VAFM | Analog FM linking through Vexillum clients | Software clients, audio interfaces, repeater/link nodes |
Not every reflector provides every mode. Use whatever the operator publishes, a status page, dashboard, or documentation - to confirm what is available.
D-Star
Section titled “D-Star”D-Star support includes DExtra reflector behavior.
To connect, users typically need:
- D-Star radio, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- Reflector type or protocol
- Module
- Proper callsign routing settings
Common default ports:
| D-Star type | Default port |
|---|---|
| DExtra | 30001 |
D-Star clients can be particular about naming, modules, and routing fields. Tiny fields, big consequences, because naturally.
DMR reflector-style connectivity may be available on a Vexillum reflector.
To connect, users typically need:
- DMR radio, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- DMR port
- Any ID, talkgroup, or routing settings required by the operator
Common default port:
Default DMR reflector behavior in Vexillum is as follows:
- TG 7 for speaking on a module
- TG 64001-64026 for switching modules (e.g. TG 64001 for module A, TG 64002 for module B, etc.)
- TG 64000 to unlink from a module
These defaults may not be the same as other Vexillum deployments. Always follow the reflector operator’s published DMR instructions.
M17 is an open digital voice mode.
To connect to an M17 service, users typically need:
- M17-capable client, radio, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- M17 port
- Module, if required
- Correct callsign configuration
Common default port:
Use the port published by the reflector operator.
NXDN reflector-style connectivity may be available when enabled by the operator.
To connect, users typically need:
- NXDN-capable client, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- NXDN port
- Any talkgroup or routing details required by the operator
Common default port:
P25 reflector-style connectivity may be available when enabled by the operator.
To connect, users typically need:
- P25-capable client, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- P25 port
- Any talkgroup, NAC, or routing behavior required by the operator or client
Common default port:
YSF, or Yaesu System Fusion, is commonly used with Fusion radios, hotspots, and gateways.
To connect, users typically need:
- YSF-capable radio, hotspot, or gateway
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- YSF port
- Correct reflector selection in the client or hotspot software
Common default port:
VAFM is Vexillum’s analog FM linking mode.
Unlike the digital voice modes, VAFM is intended for analog audio clients, link radios, repeater interfaces, and software clients that encode audio using Opus and connect to the Vexillum reflector.
To connect, users typically need:
- VAFM-compatible client
- Reflector hostname or IP address
- UDP or TCP transport
- VAFM port
- Callsign
- Microphone or radio audio input
- Speaker or radio audio output
- Optional shared passphrase, if required
Common default ports:
| Transport | Default port |
|---|---|
| VAFM UDP | 43000 |
| VAFM TCP | 43000 |
| VAFM TLS | 43443 |
| VAFM DTLS | 43443 |
| VAFM WS | 80 |
| VAFM WSS | 443 |
VAFM uses Opus audio internally. Most users should not need to configure codec details unless they are developing or debugging a client.
Published settings win
Section titled “Published settings win”The default ports listed here are common defaults for Vexillum, not universal law.
The reflector operator may use different ports, hostnames, modules, rooms, or access rules. Always use the settings published for the specific reflector you are connecting to.
When the documentation and the operator disagree, assume the operator’s live configuration wins. Documentation ages like milk unless someone remembers to update it.