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. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Over the past 20 years i have written numerous programs that are of interest to radio hams. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. 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. This alignment maximizes the strengths of both names to best serve the marketplace. 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. There is a seal on the cd that says not returnable if opened. Out of the box, the radio we tested had a defective battery which could not be charged. The same license works with all versions just buy the one ftbvx8 license and download the versions you want to use. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp.
We can supply you with all the necessary high quality interfaces and cables. The vx 8r has a completely independant amfm broadcast receiver and an internal bar antenna for better am broadcast broadcast reception. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Yidato new usb programming cable for yaesu vx 8dr vx. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The yaesu vertex motorola vx8r engineering vs marketing.
Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8d. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series 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. This software provides memory management for the yaesu vx 8 handheld transceiver. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx. English cestina dansk deutsch english australia espanol francais italiano magyar nederlands norsk polski portugues brasil portugues portugal romana slovencina slovenscina suomi svenska turkce. Motorola solutions will combine the best of vertex standards portfolio with our industryleading twoway radio lineup on jan. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday aug 27 2009, and till today yaesu vx 8r manual and pictures has been followed for a total of 1849 times. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. There is also a line of 5w triband transceivers that started with the vx5r and was later updated with the vx6r, vx7r and vx8r. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio.
I dont have to buy a cable and software because the software is free from kenwood. I am bob freeth, a retired radio ham g4hfq and in my 70s. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Firmware is basically a type of software, therefore making comparisons as if they are distinctly different would be wrong. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. 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. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. 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. 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.
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. View and download yaesu vx 8dr operating manual online. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Listen to fm broadcast in stereo with your stereo headsetearphone. 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. For software and drivers, select your product from the list below. Below, a few comments while waiting for the first battery charge completion. The bluetooth capabilities widely know and utilized among users and enthusiasts of the ftm10rsr, are also available with the vx8r. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Ordered the software for my yeasu vx 6r it installed flawlessly on my pc. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. 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.
About vx 5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. The optional bluetooth unit bu1 makes it possible to operate handsfree with the optional water bluetooth headset bh1 stereo or bh2 monaural. A few seconds almost completely submersed in water, with the display in the deepest waters. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 88dr radios. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. A wonderful yaesu vx 8 tripleband submersible handheld transceiver. Sorry i did since i did not get to test the radios side by side and i find myself missing some of the f6 features. You just need to choose the one that offers the functionality you want. All required activation keys will be emailed to you within 24 hours. I found out the cable was wrong after installing the software.
Builtin barometric pressure and temperature sensor. Realize that the release of the firmware in your copy of the radio has most likely been updated. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Although software is an umbrella term that refers to anything data stored in hardware, in general practice, it usually refers to programs that. 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. 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 343 times. Most of the programs are for managing the memories and settings of yaesu radios and are chargeable whilst other programs are free. I am looking at the vx8dr and was wondering if anyone has any feed back on it.
Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. There were many other ham operators who reported similar problems regarding the vx 8r on a yahoo forum specific to the vx 8r radio. Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. Please contact us if you require a programming set for the yaesu vx 3re handheld transceiver. Bluetooth handsfree operation with gpsaprs and real rfdual wideband receive the next generation amateur handheld transceiver from yaesu, who. Vx series software release notes speco technologies. Yaesu vx8r memory management program radioarena renowned. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 8r vhf uhf handheld transceiver. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Vertex standard radio programming matrix north america. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. 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. There are many instructions to widen the vx 1rs coverage.
However, you might actually want to consider a mobile as your first radio. The resource is currently listed in in a single category. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Current list of vertexstandard radio programming files available for download in the members area. Tried to hook it to my radio, found that the programming cable shipped with it was the wrong cable after the software was installed. It supports bluetooth handsfree operation with the optional bu1 and bh1 or bh2 accessories. Instead of doing so, lets focus on how firmware differs from other software. The yaesu vx8dr is an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. Admsvx8 software program memories and other settings of the vx8 and vx8d radios. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx 1r will always have full coverage. Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the.
Vx 8r vs thf6a i sold my thf6a before receiving my vx 8r. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The firmware, in my opinion still needs additional enhancements. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features.
For instance, the f6 receives sideband and cw, a full 5 watts on 220, the display is brighter and easier to see than the 8r s display. Yaesu vx3r memory management program radioarena renowned. 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. If one already has the vx8r programming cable and software from rt systems i would think an. Admsvx8 programming software radio option setting screens common here is the rest of your radio. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx 8dr i bought v4.
The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr. Lifecam vx5000 device downloads microsoft accessories. Yaesu vx8r manual and pictures resource detail the. The upgrade went well, and now i dont have to deal with the programming software with the issues of two differing vx 8 radios. Apr 11, 20 mail attender is the most comprehensive tool that offers total email management for ibm domino and microsoft windows environments. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many. Mail attender rules can help seamlessly manage content stored in network pst files, mailboxes, desktop pst files, public folders, and online archives. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series.
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