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. Ftb1050 memory management for the vx 110 and vx 150. Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. My yeasu vx8r has developed an issues with its speaker where the sound output is muffled or as some would describe crunchy. That and radios that are built for the amateur service are rarely acceptable for use anywhere outside the amateur service. I got the software cable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now.
The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. Access the worldwide standard aprs system to exchange your positions and messages. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. I have the vx 8dr with the gps which is an awsome radio. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up.
The yaesu vx8r is a discontinued handheld transceiver for use on the. For me, with the regular vx 8r, i am just a casual users of aprs. The software, as on almost every other japanese radio in existence, is terrible. This software provides memory management for the yaesu vx 8 handheld transceiver. Sw14yae is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx 8, and sw14yaj is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx 8. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Note that page can take a while to load, if there are many modifications.
As some are aware, the vx 8r is indeed a firmware software based radio. You would never get it into aprs operation even if you had a million years, without reading the manual. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Of course the manual is a must read with this bad boy. Limit memories limit memories are used by the radio for program scan. Admsvx8 programming software memory types skip memories these frequencies are skipped during vfo scanning. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers.
The vx8r includes a convenient clone feature, which allows the memory and con figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another vx8r. 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. Click here to view all the above modifications for ft1500 in one page. Describe your experience with the g4hfq radio programming software for yaesu and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. If done incorrectly it will brick the radio, just one glitch will do it as the software must be running for a transfer to take place.
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. View and download yaesu vx 8r e service manual online. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the. Besides 50, 144, 225mhz and 430 mhz transceive operation, the vx8r provides receive coverage of the am mf and fm broadcast bands, hf shortwave bands. The vx 6r provides wide receiver coverage at 504 khz 998. The only way to get firmware out of the radio is from the contact points provided, serial data. The radio is designed to meet commercial grade standards in every aspect, including its battery terminals, external microphone jack etc. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx8 8dr radios. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service opera tion. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. This is a fact of life, and we should just accept it.
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. With this software you can reconfigure your vx 1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1 is set inside the unit. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. The standard memory has 900 channels with 6digit alpha numeric tag, and 24 memory banks for channel allocation. 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. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 88dr radios. Oct 11, 2017 yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Jan 02, 2015 this is the driver that worked for my cable, and works for other generic cables.
Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. 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 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. View and download yaesu vx8re service manual online. 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 operating enjoyment. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. It supports bluetooth handsfree operation with the optional bu1 and bh1 or bh2 accessories. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. I also needed python runtime for the chirp software to work that was. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. The vx 8r has been replaced by the discontinued vx 8dr.
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. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx 1r will always have full coverage. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. We appreciate your purchase of the vx8drde, and encourage you to read this manual thor oughly, and. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers.
Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Program the same details for limit memories as for regular memory. The vx8dr supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. The same license works with both versions just buy the one license. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Rt systems radio programming software or g4hfq ftbvx8. The optional fgps2 unit is required automatically display your station information.
As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. The yaesu vx 8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. 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. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx 8r vx 8dr not for vx 8gr. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx 8drde. The vx8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx 8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. These channels can be used for additional regular memory storage if you dont use vfo scanning. There are many instructions to widen the vx 1rs coverage. Vx 7 commander, vx 2 commander, vx 5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander.
Apr 12, 2018 this software is very easy to install and use but only works on a pc, sorry mac owners, i own both, its a must have to program the yaesu vx 8dr radio btw, the yaesu vx 8dr is not as hard to learn to use as some may have you believe if you read the manual. The firmware, in my opinion still needs additional enhancements. Yaesu vx8r memory management program radioarena renowned. Also, i have not been able to import any frequencies from either of the two webbased sources for repeater information into chirp. Vx8drde operating manual 1 the ultra compact vx8drde 2. The number of station list memories has increased from 40 to 50. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld.
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