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 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 radio connects to the software in clone mode and i know once you remove the resistor for the mod that the clone feature no longer works. The cable is wellmade and it arrived with a note see photo mentioning to download the ftdi vcp usb software driver from the valley enterprises website. Its been a nice little radio except for an annoying issue with the audio. Yaesu vx8r, yaesu vx8dr amateur ht vx8r universal radio. Luckily i had a similar cable from rt systems which worked immediately. I just last night gave chirp a try with a coworkers radio that i had no software for.
Yaesu vx8r memory management program radioarena renowned. 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. I got the softwarecable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. 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. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series.
The problem is that it apparently has no com port assigned to it, and the software. Overall i think the casing coordinates well with the vx6rs profile as a rugged ht. We are working every day to make sure our community is the best radio hobbyists site. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional. The only scruple i have with the radio body is its baseit has a tendency to tip over while standing on a flat surface because of the way it was designed. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx 8drde. Although billed as a tripleband radio, the enhanced 222 mhz capability is useful and welcome, and essentially makes the vx8r a quadband radio for north americans. The main category is yaesu vx7r resources that is about yaesu vx8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx8dr.
When pushing buttons, the audio sounded weaker and scratchy. The vx 8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. See also the site of walter, hb9zs for ft950 and ft2000 software. 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. Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx8dr aftermarket programming cableftdi usb chipsettx and rx led indicatorscable length. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The entire radio comes in at 268 grams, so its not particularly heavy for its class.
Jul 04, 2015 i just last night gave chirp a try with a coworkers radio that i had no software for. 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. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it. Describe your experience with the g4hfq radio programming software for yaesu and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to. I have the rt systems programming cable for the yaesu vx8r. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface.
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. Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The vx8r8dr is so tiny to begin with, i could absolutely deal with a slightly larger unit due to a larger battery. All required activation keys will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Its an excellent tried and tested triband hand held. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file.
Most everything this radio does is done in software. The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new. Aprs allows you to communicate your location to other aprs stations with your location, speed, and heading displayed on your radio. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx. The vx 7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. This is a small utility i wrote to test the interface cables used to program yaesu and icom radios it will not work with cables for other radios. The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking. I got the software cable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. The yaesu vx 8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. When i plug the cable into the computers usb port, it shows up in device manager under universal serial bus controllers as usb59 radio cable.
Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data. I do consider it a shame that one cant update the vx8r to the vx8dr without sending it in. The radio is designed to meet commercial grade standards in every aspect. The vx8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. It supports bluetooth handsfree operation with the optional bu1 and bh1 or bh2 accessories.
The radio is designed to meet commercial grade standards in every aspect, including its battery terminals, external microphone jack etc. Sep 20, 2018 i have the rt systems programming cable for the yaesu vx 8r. Ftbvx8 license and download the versions you want to use. The usb programming cable for vx 8e vx 8r radio is available from us. Windows programming software cd and cable usb connection for yaesu vx8r and vx8dr. Amateur radio with scanning receiver operating manual details for fcc id k6620295x20 made by yaesu musen co. Page 31 the vx8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Programming radio software category is a curation of 64 web resources on, yaesu ft817 ft857 ft897 eeprom analyzer, tk92, kguv8d programming software. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx8r and tell us. Vx 3r software admsvx3 advanced data management system for the vx 3. View and download yaesu vx 8re service manual online. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details.
Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. About vx8r cheat sheet the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. With the vx8r, yaesu has significantly and credibly updated their topoftheline handheld. If one already has the vx8r programming cable and software from rt systems i would think an upgrade installer could be developed that would update the radio. Access the worldwide standard aprs system to exchange your positions and messages. 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. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. 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.
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. It receives the am and fm broadcast bands, shortwave am to 16 mhz, vhf and uhf tv audio, vhf air and public service frequencies. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. Programming the yaesu vx 8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it.
I noticed that pushing down on the speaker improved the quality. The quadband yaesu vx 8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. Admsvx8 programming software radio option setting screens common here is the rest of your radio. Programming software for the vx8r worldwidedx radio forum. The usb programming cable for vx8e vx8r radio is available from us. Also, as a add on note to the vx8r upgrade, the programming software from rt systems now supports the vx8rd upgraded version, so it appears that the upgrade is forthcoming. Ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx 8r 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.
Ive had my yaesu vx8r ht for about a year and a half now. Nov 29, 2009 also, as a add on note to the vx 8r upgrade, the programming software from rt systems now supports the vx 8rd upgraded version, so it appears that the upgrade is forthcoming. We pride ourselves on welcoming radio hobby enthusiasts of all types, while offering unbiased, informative, and friendly discussion among the members. A yellow triangle may not always appear in device manager as described below, however, when you insert the cable into your radio, the transmitter will turn on. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. Usb driver that you must download from rt systemss website to resolve the communications. I havent had a chance to try it on my vx8r that has the mod done yet so i will wait and see when i get home. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy.
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. Yaesu vx5r handitalkie, yaesu vx5r universal radio. 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. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. Resources listed under radio programming software category belongs to software main collection, and. The vx8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation.
Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. 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. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but. About vx 8r cheat sheet the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. I havent had a chance to try it on my vx 8r that has the mod done yet so i will wait and see when i get home. The worldwidedx radio forum was originally established in 2001. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx.
Vx3r software admsvx3 advanced data management system for the vx3. Yaesu admsvx8 windows based programming soft radioworld. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde. The vx7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact. Using the yaesu vx8 cable on mac os x fat of the lan. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods.