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. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Another of the great features is the 8 has independent volume control of both bands in dual listen mode. Current list of vertexstandard radio programming files available for download in the members area. The vx 8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx 8r 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. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data. About vx5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to.
Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. The vx 8r retains the sturdiness of its predecessor and justifiably bears the label of submersible. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications.
Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The vx8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Oct 11, 2017 yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting.
Aftermarket ftdi usb radio programming cable for yaesu vx8r and vx8dr. It hasnt given me anything but pleasure since i purchased it in february of 2009. 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. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. I have collected a few downloadable programs i personally use for my radios. Vx 7 commander, vx 2 commander, vx 5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. The vx7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download.
Of course you can open it completely, so the vx1r will always have full coverage. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. 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. The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. 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 optional fgps2 unit is required automatically display your station information.
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Maybe you could try to get a commission from yaesu. Page 31 the vx8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. There are many instructions to widen the vx1rs coverage. Users who liked the display of the vx 7r will feel at home when looking at the output screen of the new model.
Describe your experience with the yaesu vx 8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. It is an easytouse little brother to the vx7r, and is both rugged and submersible to jis7 standard of submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes. Its an excellent tried and tested triband hand held. This item only works on the vx8dr, this will not work on the vx8gr. See also the site of walter, hb9zs for ft950 and ft2000 software. 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. Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. First off lastnight i programmed the radio from the front of the radio without the use of software not too hard at all. Both radios are great, im partial to the vx 8 because i do a lot with aprs, other than that the gps isnt good for much more.
Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. One note with all rt software read the radio first. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable. Yaesu admsvx3 programming software with usb cable for vx 3r. The vx 8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. With this software you can reconfigure your vx1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1. I just bought a vx3r and plan to buy his vx3r software as well. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc.
Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. Regardless, i think people will be very happy with this software and programming cable. Table of contents normanby business park, unit 1445 normanby road notting hill 3168, victoria, australia eh029m90f this manual provides the technical information necessary for servicing the vx8re and vx8dre 50144430 mhztripleband heavy duty submersible transceiver. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. It is extremely easy to use, and i have had no problems whatsoever. The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. The vx8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. Yaesu adms1e advanced data management software yaesu ft2900 rss programming software. This software and programming cable is radio specific and is easy and intuitive read more. It is an easytouse little brother to the vx 7r, and is both rugged and submersible to jis7 standard of submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes.
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If you have a yaesu radio the yaesu vx8dr in my case and have purchased the yaesu cable the adms vx8 in my case to program your radio you may find some difficulties when it comes to using it with your mac. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx1r and was later updated with the vx2r and vx3r. I got the softwarecable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. I currently have 937 frequencies programmed in my radio, and other than it being very time consuming, it couldnt have been easier. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday sep 22 2015, and till today vx5 commander has been followed for a total of 351 times. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. I do not have the rt systems cd software yet and would like to use chirp. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. The yaesu vx 8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Usb programming cable for yaesu radio vx8 r vx8e vx8dr. Setting initial impressions aside, the vx8r is a whole new animal, with several welcome changes.