Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. Vx 7r vs vx 8gr a comparison of two ham radios that were my top picks for emergency. Desktop charger for yaesu vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr vx 8de vx 8gr ft1dr radio.
Specially designed for radios such as vx 8r, vx8dr, vx8g. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. I think that we can agree that ham radio is the best hobby in the world. The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. Yaesu vx8gr handheld vhfuhf amateur radio with builtin gps and aprs functionality for everything amateur radio, computers, and. The vx 8gr has built in gps and aprs programming, which can be very handy if you use it.
Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. About yaesu vx 8r modification the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Yaesu fnb102li hi capacity battery for vx 8r, vx8dr, ft1dr, vx8gr. The vx8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. Hro catalog winter 2011 dl free download as pdf file. If the audio on your vx 8r or vx 8dr sounds scratchy, muffled, or messes up at all, simply take the radio apart, and bend the two speaker contacts outwards so t. I got the softwarecable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. View and download yaesu vx8de operating manual online. Check out the best allarounder in yaesus vx series. Table of contents normanby business park, unit 1445 normanby road notting hill 3168, victoria, australia eh029m90f this manual provides the technical information necessary for servicing the vx 8r e and vx 8dr e 50144430 mhztripleband heavy duty submersible transceiver. The vx 8dr is like the swiss army knife of hts it has a ton of features not found in other radios.
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It receives the am and fm broadcast bands, shortwave am, vhf and uhf tv audio, vhf air and public service frequencies. Page 31 the vx 8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. The yaesu vertex motorola vx8r engineering vs marketing. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Desktop charger for yaesu vx8r vx8e vx8dr vx8de vx8gr ft. Download file pdf vertex vx 500 user guide vertex vx 500 user guide yaesu vx 8dr spectrum analyzer tutorial guide yaesu vx 8dr tutorial on using the spectrum analyzer feature. Yidato new usb programming cable for yaesu vx8dr vx 8r vx8. Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications. Jul 24, 2015 the whole thing works fine, although the battery inside the box must be switched off when not in use. Operating manual general description the vx8r is a dual receive fourthband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leadingedge features for vhf and uhf twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
Yaesu vx 8dr mini manual and card combo by nifty accessories. Plus, it comes with software and has a microsd slot. I forgot to mention that the vx8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a. The yaesu vx8gr is the newest member of the proud vx8 family. Battery eliminator for yaesu vx 8r vx 8dr vx 8gr radios battery model is fnb101li, fnb102li enables the radios to be used from a 12. Retail price list october 2015 mail order information the following will speed your order or enquiry giving you the security you expect when dealing with a.
If scanning is or a wide frequency rx range is important to you, the vx 8dr is also the best of the three at that. Jun 23, 2010 a recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx 8g hand held transceiver. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Buy yaesu ft60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur radio transceiver. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. The yaesu vx 6r is a tank in the realm of htswaterproof, magnesium casing, and three tx bands. Longtime followers of my blog may recall that less than a year ago i bought a yaesu vx 8e aprs transceiver with gps. I forgot to mention that the vx 8dr would probably be a. I forgot to mention that the vx8dr would probably be a.
This exciting leading edge transceiver is designed with ease of use in mind, now packing an oversized backlit touch panel display. You will be able to receive air band traffic out of the box. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. The next step is to power the box from the vx 8dr 3. Yaesu vx8dr 5w quadband aprs handheld amateur transceiver.
Feb 28, 2010 the vx 8r 8dr is so tiny to begin with, i could absolutely deal with a slightly larger unit due to a larger battery. In case you are thinking that i need professional help over my addiction to hand held radios you may be right however a week or so ago i received an email from someone who has a collection of 150. The vx8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. Reverse engineering the yaesu vx8dr gps interface lingnik.
Update 201404 david fannin built on this work and came up with some arduino code that interfaces between the vx 8dr and a ublox gps module. Car battery eliminator for yaesu vx8r vx8e vx8dr vx. Builtin protective noise filter circuitry low heat dissipation over current protection over temperature protection led input voltage indication. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. Correct me if im wrong, but aircraft radio systems are all still am, and the vx 8dr only transmits fm outside of the 6 meter band. Yaesu ft2dr transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft2dr. Reverse engineering the yaesu vx 8dr gps interface. I think that i am finally ready to purchase my first ham radio, and i would like your advice on which one to get. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. Yaesu vx 8r vx 8 r vx8r service manual and specs yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr service manual and specs yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr service manual and specs yaesu ft252 ft 252 ft252 service manual and specs.
Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series the vx 8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx 8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Page 31 the vx8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. The receiver doesnt extend down to the broadcast radio bands, and there is no 222 band transmit, although you can receive it. Yaesu vx8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 16 web. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx 1r and was later updated with the vx 2r and vx 3r. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. Feb 28, 2010 im a new ham with a vx 8dr i got my call sign a few months back, purchased a vx8dr, and am trying to learn the ropes. Police scanner antenna get the best deals now top 100. The ptt issue is as the first comment states, unplug the adapter before transmitting, it doesnt have the power to drive the radio, its only meant to charge the battery. This item will sent from our usa warehouse directly for usa buyer by fast shipping. Yaesu vx8gr trail reference card the yaesu vx8 quick reference card, in pdf. Yaesu comparison chart vx8 amateur ham radios charts. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. A recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx8g hand held transceiver.
Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. In fact it is so jam packed with features that i often need to reread the manual. Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. The vx 8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx1r and was later updated with the vx2r and vx3r. Power output on 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 mhz is 52. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx 8r and vx8dr. Key additonal aprs features of the vx8dr compared to our vx8r include. The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking. Three year yaesu factory authorised australianz warranty then two year andrews communications warranty for all our new yaesu transceivers. Yaesu bu2 8 channel improved bluetooth for vx8dr ftm400dr ftm100dr ftm350ar ftm10r. Yaesu fnb102li hi capacity battery for vx 8r, vx 8dr, ft1dr, vx 8gr transceivers. Unfollow yaesu vx 8r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I forgot to mention that the vx 8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 8 8dr radios. That and radios that are built for the amateur service are rarely acceptable for use anywhere outside the amateur service. You just save the config to the sd, load it in the software in your computer, modify as needed, save, and reload into the ht. The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of. Yaesu vx8r, yaesu vx8dr amateur ht vx8r universal radio. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Yaesu vx 8r vx 8 r vx8r service manual and specs yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr service manual and specs yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr service manual and specs yaesu. How do you dial up a node on echolink or irlp on the vx 8dr any feedback or guideance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Vertex vx8r vx8dr sm service manual download, schematics. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series the vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Just an fyi, i am aware of getting your ham license, but that is for another. Longtime followers of my blog may recall that less than a year ago i bought a yaesu vx8e aprs transceiver. It can transmit on all amateur radio bands between 160 meters and 70 centimeters, with the exception of the 1. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld.
The vx 8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking. Vx 8dr service manual the vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. Operating manual general description the vx 8r is a dual receive fourthband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leadingedge features for vhf and uhf twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Looking at picking up a yaesu vx8gr worldwidedx radio forum. Yaesu vertex standard horizon ultimate repair service. Milwaukee, wi 53223 4143580333 18005580411 fax 4143583337 email protected 28940 euclid ave. Police scanner antenna find the best deals on scanners, ham, amateur radio antennas and walkie talkies, twoway radios. Download yaesu brochures, owner manuals, service manuals, in pdf format. West mountain radio rigrunner 4005i specifications manualzz. The vx8dr and vx 8r look the same and use the same accessories. West mountain radio rigrunner 4005i specifications. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de.
Icom is currently providing a 2gb microsd right now with the id31s. Yaesu fba39 aa battery case for vx 8r, ft1dr and ft2dr usa yaesu dealer. Key additional aprs features of the vx8dr compared to the vx 8r include. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx8dr i bought v4. Access the worldwide standard aprs system to exchange your positions and messages. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. They are an evolution of the vx 8r series that includes not only the solid features and specifications of the vx 8r but also new expanded aprs capabilities.
The vx8r, vx8gr and current vx8dr come with the sma antenna, fnb 101li. The vx 8dr is one of the latest yaesu hand helds and has aprs functionality built in, although you need to purchase the fgps2 unit for it to actually receive the gps signal. The vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional.
Vx 8dr service manual the vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. Aprs allows you to communicate your location to other aprs stations with your location, speed, and heading displayed on your radio. If i had to choose just one, i would probably choose the vx 8dr unless i was really interested in dstar. Yaesu radio parts and accessories for sale in stock ebay. Butternut antenna i comtek i cycle 24 i transworld antenna 2 cq dx. The vx8r, vx8gr and current vx8dr come with the sma antenna, fnb101li. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. I have narrowed the selection to the kenwood tmd710a and the yaesu ftm 350r, as i my one main requirement is integrated tnc for optimized aprs. Allows use of compatible optional bluetooth headsets. The vx 8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only.
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