Click here to write a new message or comment for vx 8r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx 8r. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. The audio level of my vx 3r at level 5 blows away the vx. A thorough test of the multi branded yaesu vx8dr clone and i use. The yaesu vx8r ht provides 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz and 1. Apr 20, 2010 the expensive vx8 is too much radio for a new ham in my opinion. If you want a full tnc, then the kenwood is the only choice. Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods.
Hi everyone ive been trying with no success to program my vx8dr via usb cable. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8dr. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The radio has the six metre band, which is a bonus as sota is presently running a six metre challenge. Feb 17, 2018 a thorough test of the multi branded yaesu vx 8dr clone and i use the word very loosely, watch as i put the radio through its paces, also watch for news on how to win 2 x zastone v77 radios. The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. The audio output of my vx 3r puts this one to shame. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. Is the yaesu vx 8dr worth the extra money over the ft60.
This will save you so much time and effort in programing your radio. If your transceiver is vx8de european version, press and hold in the. The main differences im picking up on are the ft60 is dual band, while the vx 8dr is triband, and also submersible in water for a certain amount of time. When using aprs for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to. With this software you can reconfigure your vx 1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. While i like the radio it seems that i probably should have considered and should consider some of the kenwood models going forward. You may display your exact current position latitude longitude, heading direction, moving speed, altitude etc. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu vx 8r and yaesu vx 8dr. Admsvx8, programing software cd with usb59 computer cable usb to 7pin. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. In desperation i download this version and had no further trouble uploading the file to the vx5r.
Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. I told my wife it was waterproof and super for hiking, biking, motorcycling, etc. It only accommodates 3 aa batteries which means the. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 88dr radios. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. The vx 8g does output the aprs info to the pc, but you cant actually control or use the tnc in the vx 8 radios from the pc. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. The vx line of radios all have features common to most modern hand. Jul 24, 2015 the whole thing works fine, although the battery inside the box must be switched off when not in use. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. If i could put the vx 3r speaker in this radio, i would. There are many instructions to widen the vx 1rs coverage. View and download yaesu vx 8r operating manual online. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories.
Used by radio amateurs around the world this software is able to drive both your rotator and radio to enable you to stay on the satellite as it passes. Btw, both radios have good programming software although the vx 8 software doesnt come from yaesu. While the vx 8dr is a great product, a great product usually does come at a premium price. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. About vx 5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. Tennozu parkside building 258 higashishinagawa, shinagawaku, tokyo 1400002 japan. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx 1r will always have full coverage. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. Semoic cd41 desktop charger for yaesu verterx radio vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr vx 8de vx 8gr vx 8ge ft1dr ft2dr fnb101li fnb102li sbr14li.
The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. I forgot to mention that the vx 8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a. Yaesu vx 8drde operators manual vx 8drde operating manual. The now discontinued yaesu vx 8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx 8r. I have the rt systems cable and software and have tried. View and download yaesu vx 8dr operating manual online. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but. Key additonal aprs features of the vx 8dr compared to our vx 8r include. The vx 7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact.
Is there any good alternatives for triband or greater and aprs capabilities. There are many other cheaper hts on the market that compete heavily with the vx series from yaesu. The program makes available the same vfos as in the radio usually one per band. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
The yaesu vx 6r is a tank in the realm of htswaterproof, magnesium casing, and three tx bands. 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. Logitech k400 vs microsoft all in one is one better than the other. Diy gps module for yaesu vx 8dr vx 8de handheld transceiver. I can also program these radios for you on to pmr or frs frequencies. The vx8dr is an excellent radio that comes in a very compact package. Its an excellent tried and tested triband hand held. Yaesu vx8de aprsgpsbluetooth handheld radioradioworld uk. Tough enough to have passed the stringent shock and vibration requirements of the u.
Admsvx8g software program memories and other settings of the vx 8g radio. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30. It is a handytalky with a max power of about five watts. Yaesu vx 8dr radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Excellent yaesu vx 8dr radio unit only smartbeaconing from hamhud nichetronix is able to modify its own beacon rate in response to the motion of the vehicle that carries. The yaesu vx 8de aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx 8 that includes not only its solid feature and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. 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 vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx 8.
The admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. I understand that chirp doesnt make a program file for this radio yet but there is a program for it floating around but ive developed a good habit long ago to learn to program all of my radios on the fly for emcomm. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx 8r and vx 8dr aftermarket programming cableftdi usb chipsettx and rx led indicatorscable length. 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 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. Gps module for yaesu vx 8drde handheld transceivers with ublox neo6m chip and arduino nano by dmitry melnichansky 4z7dtf 4x5dm since june 2016. We appreciate your purchase of the vx8drde, and encourage you to read this.
The vx 3r is much smaller than this radio, yet the audio on it is much more powerful, robust and clear. You do not need to program into vfo before programming details into a memory channel. Ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx 8r or vx 8dr ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx 8grge ftbvx8gj is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx 8gr. Its a nice little radio with lots of features, especially the aprs integration. If i buy a yaesu vx 8dr, i see that the frequency coverage is adequate to cover this lowband, but can i properly program a.
The same license works with all versions just buy the one ftbvx8 license and download the versions you want to use. Either way you definately want the programming cable and software. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx8dr rpc. Check out the best allarounder in yaesu s vx series. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Sundely usb programming cable for yaesu vertex radio vx 8dr vx 8r vx 8 vx 8e vx 9u. The yaesu vx8dr is waterproof radio handheld transceiver with a well earned reputation. So in my previous post i talked about how my uncle gave me his vx 8dr. Radio programming software for the yaesu vx 8 the admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Fumei desk rapid charger liion battery rapid charger for cd41 yaesu vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr vx 8de vx 8gr ft1dr ft1dr ft2dr radio.
The next step is to power the box from the vx 8dr 3. Tripleband heavy duty submersible transceiver vx8drde yaesu. I recently obtained a yaesu vx 8dr, primarily for use on sota activations. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday sep 22 2015, and till today vx 5 commander has been followed for a total of 337 times. Aprs aside, the vx 6r is a better ht in my opinion. She said, dont they make waterproof bags and she popped my bubble. Remember these are not real memory channels since the details are lost as soon as you tune the radio manually. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu vx 8 and yaesu vx 8dr. Is the yaesu vx8dr worth the extra money over the ft60. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. This item only works on the vx 8dr, this will not work on the vx 8gr. When i was buying my yaesu vx 8de, i knew that i wasnt going to buy the original yaesu fgps2 module. Yaesu vx8dr 5w quadband aprs handheld amateur transceiver. I have 32 stations listed and it i using 454 kbs on my.
The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new files for each radio and its related program. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. Feb 11, 20 yaesu vx 8dr handheld vhfuhf amateur radio with aprs functionality buy the vx 8dr here. Id like to upgrade to the best possible antenna for the yaesu vx 8dr to maximize its performance. It is a great handheld receiver for an amateur radio user, and there are many features that make this product well worth a closer look. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8d. Owners of existing yaesu vx 8rs will be able to convert them to add the new features of the vx 8dr. Yaesu vx8r, yaesu vx8dr amateur ht vx8r universal radio. Feb 28, 2010 my yaesu vx 170 was pretty easy to program once you learned how to do it however the software is real nice.
Admsvx8, programing software cd with usb59 computer cable usb to 7 pin. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. The vx 5r is the unquestioned leader in ht technology now and into the millennium.
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