As was eluded to in the prior posts, there is indeed a new and improved vx8r out, the vx8dr and vx8gr. Yaesu vx 8dr beyond mars modification february 26, 2015 amateur ham radio admin after using my radio for a while and making sure everything worked i decide to go beyond mars mars\cap. I cannot get the vx8dr upgrade because it was offered for a very limited time only, and for the most part the service dept consists of techs who test for a problem. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in.
Yaesu vx8gr, yaesu vx8gr amateur ht universal radio. The yaesu vx8dr is a lot of radio in a small package first some background on dualband, or even triband and quadband mean. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. The vx8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx 8. How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10. The vx 8dr 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. Kenmax desk rapid charger for yaesu handheld radios vx 8dr vx 8gr cd41. Im asking about the capability of the radio itself.
The vx 8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx 8dr, plus a built in gps and new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Yaesu vx8dr operating manual 180 pages 50144430 mhz tripleband heavy duty submersible transceiver. Vx8grge operating manual 1 the ultra compact vx8grge 2. Programming software for yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr. I forgot to mention that the vx8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a. Yaesu vx8gr nifty quick reference guide vx8g vx8gr for sale.
The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. Yaesu vx8gr nifty quick reference guide, vx8g vx8gr. The vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. I see tutorials all over youtube for the mars out of band mod for the vx8dr, but cant find a single note about the. Cd41 desktop charger for yaesu verterx radio vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr vx 8de vx 8gr vx 8ge ft1dr ft2dr fnb101li fnb102li sbr14li 3. The vx 8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx 8dr. It supports bluetooth handsfree operation with the optional bu1 and bh1 or bh2 accessories. About yaesu vx8r modification the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. Rtsystems admsvx8gr software programming, admsvx8gr. The vx8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx8dr, plus a built in gps and new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday aug 27 2009, and till today yaesu vx8r modification has been followed for a total of 5215 times.
Im asking the question because these yaesu hts are great multipurpose radios that are relatively lightweight and can use to get noaa weather updates, need to research the gps functionality and also a backup form of communication. The yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. R eset p rocedures in some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. I bought a yaesu vx8ge to replace my old yaesu vx7r. The slow charger should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit.
There are 3 meanings for dualband radio in amateur radio specifications, and it isnt usually clear from the brochure which definition is used for a radio. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8r or vx8dr ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8grge ftbvx8gj is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8gr. Yaesu vx8gr with marscap mod and original box yaesu nc86b charger yaesu fnb101li battery wbelt clip yaesu original antenna included original warranty card and manual included yaesu csc95 soft case yaesu edc5b car charger rt systems programming software and usb cable yaesu fba39 battery case. The vx8r, vx8gr and current vx8dr come with the sma antenna, fnb101li lithium ion battery pack 7. Admsvx8g software program memories and other settings of the vx 8g radio. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. Admsvx8g software program memories and other settings of the vx8g radio. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx8. Adms8g works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8gr and vx8ge. This afternoon i was making some measurements to try to determine the current consumption of the vx8g and hence estimate the battery life and i stumbled across a rather serious flaw. Vx8gr a lower cost vu aprs handheld by the builtin worldwide standard ax.
Yaesu vx8gr nifty quick reference guide vx8g vx8gr for. See more info, price, link and ftm350r bug fixed below the yaesu vx8dr and vx8gr are an aprs enhanced versions of the vx8r series. Yesu vx8dr triband and vx8gr dual band gpsaprs enhanced. Vx 8dr vx 8gr vx8r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models.
I forgot to mention that the vx 8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a. They are an evolution of the vx8r series that includes not only the solid features and specifications of the vx8r but also new expanded aprs. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. 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. They put radios out of production very regularly and refuse to service them after a while. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Most of my gripe is a fact that a lot of yaesu owners know, yaesus repair policy sucks. There is the vx8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. Nc86b, battery slow charger for vx8r8dr8gr 58 hours. 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. 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. The adms8g software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. The vx8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free.
Longtime followers of my blog may recall that less than a year ago i bought a yaesu vx 8e aprs transceiver with gps. Most of my gripe is a fact that a lot of yaesu owners know, yaesu s repair policy sucks. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx 8dr. The vx8dr 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. There are 3 meanings for dualband radio in amateur radio specifications, and it isnt usually.
Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. Jun 08, 2019 free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Enabling the gps causes the current consumption to increase by about. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Every attempt to do much more than reassign frequency coverage and channel assignments leads to a bricked radio, and why the donor radio, we can recover from any fault as there is direct access to the cpu. The vx8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx8dr.
Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx 8r vx 8dr not for vx 8gr. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led. Kenmax desk rapid charger for yaesu handheld radios vx 8dr vx.
Whatever you call them, for the ham radio operator the nifty. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday aug 27 2009, and till today yaesu vx 8r modification has been followed for a total of 5215 times. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. Vx8gr operating manual 1 the ultra compact vx8gr 2. Cd41 desktop charger for yaesu verterx radio vx8r vx8e vx8dr vx8de vx8gr vx8ge ft1dr ft2dr fnb101li fnb102li sbr14li 3. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming.
When the internal gps is enabled it remains powered all the time, even when the radio is switched off. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for over half a century. Yaesu radio programming software yaesu radio software. As one of my main interests is aprs and packet radio, i opted for the vx8ge with the gps built in.
Jan 25, 2015 the vx8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx8dr. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. The 8 series vx8dr, vx8gr and vx8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. They are an evolution of the vx8r series that includes not only the solid features and specifications of the vx8r but also new expanded aprs capabilities. This item only works on the vx 8dr, this will not work on the vx 8gr. Page 31 the vx8drs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Sep 08, 2018 the yaesu vx8dr is a lot of radio in a small package first some background on dualband, or even triband and quadband mean. 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. The yaesu vx8gr is the newest member of the proud vx8 family. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. Yaesu vx 8gr radio transceiver for sale online ebay. The vx 8r, vx 8gr and current vx 8dr come with the sma antenna, fnb101li lithium ion battery pack 7.
As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. If the vx8g is not moddable, then i need to buy the vx8d. Longtime followers of my blog may recall that less than a year ago i bought a yaesu vx. Yaesu vx 8dr operating manual 180 pages 50144430 mhz tripleband heavy duty submersible transceiver. A recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx8g hand held transceiver. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. The main category is yaesu vx7r resources that is about yaesu vx8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Admsvx 8g, programing software cd with usb82 computer cable usb to 2. It is however aprs capable b band only with smart beaconing. The vx8dr is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfac tory for most operation.
The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. Yaesu vx8dr beyond mars modification february 26, 2015 amateur ham radio admin after using my radio for a while and making sure everything worked i. Ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8r or vx8dr ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8grge. Jun 23, 2010 a recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx 8g hand held transceiver.
The resource is currently listed in in a single category. 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. Yaesu vx8gr handheld vhfuhf amateur radio with builtin gps and aprs functionality for everything amateur radio, computers, and. This item only works on the vx8dr, this will not work on the vx8gr. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but.
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