You would never get it into aprs operation even if you had a million years, without reading the manual. The 8 series vx8dr, vx8gr and vx8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. 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. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Vx7r vx7 commander software mods worldwidedx radio forum. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The yaesu vertex motorola vx8r engineering vs marketing. Like the vx7r, the vx8r is submersible and meets ipx57 specifications 3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes. 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. Key additonal aprs features of the vx 8dr compared to our vx 8r include.
Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. The yaesu vx1r was superseded by the vx2r and is the model that preceded the yaesu vx3r feature overview. View and download yaesu vx 7r operating manual online. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. When using aprs for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to match your position and movement on a map. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. In order to get the best from jims programs you need to follow, precisely, the sequence of rig button pushing instructions jim recommends. Wide frequency coverage from 500khz to 900mhz the vx 7r is ideal for monitoring a variety of broadcasts. Like the vx7r, the vx8r is submersible and meets ipx57 specifications 3. Vx8gr a devoted aprs user dual band version of the vx8r series of handheld. Vx 8r vs thf6a i am really torn between the 2 radios.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. Sixteen highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions. Because the radio uses softwarebased jumpers, it is not necessary to open. I use vx7 commander to first perform a software mars mod, and then read the vx 7r into rtsystems software, program the radio with the rtsystems software, and the software mars mod still works. The vx6r can only receive one band at a time, so the vx7r is a better comparison to the thf6a, although it has even lower power on 220 300 mw than the vx6r. Hey guys, im looking to buy my first handheld and people have suggested the ft60 and its bigger, better equipped brother, the vx8dr. Vx7r minimanual and trifolded reference card combo. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. Apr 27, 2020 yaesu vx8r 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 yaesu ft257 ft 257 ft257 service manual and specs yaesu ft250r ft 250 r ft250r service manual and specs. After much long awaited arrival of the much anticipated yaesu vx8r, it turns out in our opinion to be the biggest blunder of any radio yet that contains the yaesu label.
Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. The number of digipath route settings is increased from 1 to 7. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld. Vx8 i know nothing about the vx7 as i have never owned one but have read online plenty about its features compared to the vx8r.
Just got the radio and the software does not want to read a. The vx7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Both modifications obtain the same result, except that the software modification will be disabled if the radio is hardreset. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The optional bluetooth unit bu1 makes it possible to operate handsfree with the optional water bluetooth headset bh1 stereo or bh2 monaural. 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. I am beginning to wonder if that applies to yaesuvertexmotorola or whoever is producing this gear these days.
The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r service manual and specs yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr. There arent any aprs functions on either of these you need the vx8r for that. Close up photo of the vx 7r s modification solder jumper area notice the 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 printed on the circuit board. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Hey guys, im looking to buy my first handheld and people have suggested the ft60 and its bigger, better equipped brother, the vx 8dr. Vx8r vs thf6a i am really torn between the 2 radios. The yaesu vx 7r black is the best outdoor handy ever. The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. The main category is yaesu vx7r resources that is about yaesu vx8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Page 31 the vx8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6.
Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx8dr i bought v4. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 88dr radios. The bluetooth capabilities widely know and utilized among users and enthusiasts of the ftm10rsr, are also available with the vx8r. Yaesu vx7 4 pin plug programming software for yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Admsvx8 software program memories and other settings of the vx8 and vx8d radios. The main differences im picking up on are the ft60 is dual band, while the vx8dr is triband, and also submersible in water for a certain amount of time. It receives the am and fm broadcast bands, shortwave am, vhf and uhf tv audio, vhf air and public service frequencies.
Flat pancake design takes a little getting used to. A comparison of two ham radios that were my top picks for emergency preparedness. Expensive, even used, supersuper bad belt clip, gets really hot, too hard to adjust settings, poor quality rxtx audio. Everything is very well thought out, and the great thing is, even if 75% of users dont use most of the features, nothing feels in the way. The yaesu vx6r is a multiband heavy duty submersible transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability the vx6rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town and its operating flexibility.
About yaesu vx8r modification the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The combo includes a full featured 16 page spiralbound minimanual, plus a trifolded reference card for your wallet. The vx7r is the better radio, but the vx8gr meets my. The us version is a quad band radio as it includes 220 1. Yaesu vx7r links category is a curation of 12 web resources on, yaesu vx7 r reference card, vx7 commander, yaesu vx7r transceivers mods. The vx 7 has a lot more memories, including built in weather, marine, and swl. I just got one at dayton, it replaced a vx7r and is much easier to use. Iss aprs contact with a yaesu vx8r wb5bsa duration. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. About yaesu vx 8r modification the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking.
The vx7r is available in both silver vx7r and black vx7rb versions. The software, as on almost every other japanese radio in existence, is terrible. The case, keypad, speaker and connectors are all sealed against water damage. The vx2r was an ultracompact amateur radio transceiver produced by yaesu between 2003 and 2007 the vx2r is known as the vx2e in european markets. Everywhere else the receiver is very sensitive, transmit audio is great, lots and lots of memories, sexy looks. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx 8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
The vx 7r is the better radio, but the vx 8gr meets my radio needs and has more functionality. I use my ht a lot and i had a vx 7r for a couple of years. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. 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. The yaesu vx7r black is the best outdoor handy ever. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories the yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software.
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. Programing software cd with usb59 computer cable usb to 7pin mini plug. Ive owned both, although i dont have either any longer. Close up photo of the vx7rs modification solder jumper area notice the 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 printed on the circuit board. Vx 8 i know nothing about the vx 7 as i have never owned one but have read online plenty about its features compared to the vx 8r. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. Its an excellent tried and tested triband hand held. Power output on 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 mhz is 52. Unfollow yaesu vx7r radio to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. Quick reference card for yaesu vx 7r, courtesy w5jck.
As with every model in yaesus vx series, the vx6r is quite packed with features, almost ad nauseum. The vx7 has 5 watts on 6m220440, 1 watt carrier am on 6m and 330mw on 220mhz. Yaesu vx7r minimanual and card combo nifty accessories. Is the yaesu vx 8dr worth the extra money over the ft60. Key additonal aprs features of the vx8dr compared to our vx8r include.
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. There is the vx8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. Is the yaesu vx8dr worth the extra money over the ft60. View and download yaesu vx7r operating manual online. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The built in gps and tnc modem allow for aprs beaconing and messaging, which is extremely important. Quick reference card for yaesu vx7r, courtesy w5jck yaesu vx7r. The yaesu vx 6r is a multiband heavy duty submersible transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. The software modification can be made with the vx commander software through a data interface cable. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for. Memory storage press vm for vfo mode, tune the receive frequency.
For example, on my vx7r, i cant receive the 900 mhz amateur band, but i can. I will say that others have hit it on the head by saying that if you dont want need aprs, bluetooth etc. Unfollow yaesu vx 8r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unfollow yaesu vx8r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yaesu vx7 r operating manual download mods for yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Nobody tells you this, and of course the software doesnt do this, but you will almost certainly need to install a special usb driver that you must download from rt systemss website to resolve the communications errors with the radio that the dialogs dont tell you are actually a failure to fully recognize the. There arent any aprs functions on either of these you need the vx 8r for that.
May 01, 2008 the vx 6r can only receive one band at a time, so the vx 7r is a better comparison to the thf6a, although it has even lower power on 220 300 mw than the vx 6r. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the. Yaesu vx7 r commander download pdf user manual for yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Yaesu vx8r, yaesu vx8dr amateur ht vx8r universal radio. Check the approximate power levels on all bands after modification. Yaesu vx8r 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 yaesu ft257 ft 257 ft257 service manual and specs yaesu ft250r ft 250 r ft250r service manual and specs. The american version even transceivers with 300 mw on the 220 band. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details.
Of course the manual is a must read with this bad boy. Seems to work very well except its very numb in the 250300mhz uhf mil air range. I would like to do the vx7 commander software mods. Wide frequency coverage from 500khz to 900mhz the vx7r is ideal for monitoring a variety of broadcasts. Software jim mitchell has provided us with two great programs for the vx5r and vx7r. The vx8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation.
There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. 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. When using aprs for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to match your. The number of digipath route settings is increased to 7. Also, i have not been able to import any frequencies from either of the two webbased sources for repeater information into chirp. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. The stock battery is too small and this is a very expensive rig. 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. I have checked the box in vx7 commander that allows mods and i have uploaded the.
To successfully program a vx6 or vx7r with computer if the radio abort your transfer 20 mar 2011. May 22, 2009 i just got one at dayton, it replaced a vx 7r and is much easier to use. When using aprs for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to. The vx 7 has 5 watts on 6m220440, 1 watt carrier am on 6m and 330mw on 220mhz. The vx 7r is available in both silver vx 7r and black vx 7rb versions. This is a fact of life, and we should just accept it. The 8r is an updated radio, solid built, large keys, intuitive menu, all the regular features plus aprs and gps optional.
Soon after the release of the vx 7r a design flaw was discovered related to the radios waterproof housing. Setting the odd split repeater shift for yaesu vx6r. Does anyone know if i can use my vx7 csv file with a new vx8dr. 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.