Yaesu VX-8R Operating Manual Download

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VX-8R O

PERATING

ANUAL

The Ultra Compact

VX-8R

(2.4”W x 3.7”H x 0.9”D) is thinner than the previous advanced

model - It is packed with advanced technology and features, designed for outdoor operation. It
is submersible and shockproof! The compact case combines a rugged die-cast chassis with the
clean, tough polycarbonate resin front panel. Its shockproof versatility will allow you to oper-
ate the radio in the toughest environments.

The large High-resolution Dot Matrix LCD display provides clear, easy-to-read indication of
both “A” (Main band) and “B” (Sub band) frequencies, the operating mode, and S-meters for
both bands. When you engage the Spectrum Scope function, the high-resolution display will
indicate relative signal strengths of up to ±50 adjacent channels!

The

Bluetooth

capabilities, already known and utilized among users and enthusiasts of the

FTM-10R/SR

, are also available with the

VX-8R

. The optional

Bluetooth

Unit

BU-1

makes

it possible to operate Hands-free with the optional waterproof

Bluetooth

headsets

BH-1

(Stereo) or

BH-2

(monaural).

The built-in worldwide standard AX.25 Data TNC Modem permits uncomplicated APRS

operation. (Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System: APRS

is a registered trademark of

the APRS Software and Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.) The

VX-8R

supports APRS

1200/9600

bps data communication on the B band only. You may communicate your location to other
APRS

stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your radio! You and

others will be able to see your APRS

movement on the web! The

VX-8R

displays the re-

ceived station’s positions, heading directions, messages, distances, icons (43 kinds), weather
information, object, etc. With the list function you may automatically store and recall up to 20
messages and the APRS

data from up to 40 stations. The optional GPS Antenna Unit

FGPS-

can provide you with your real time APRS

data. You may also send the information without

the

FGPS-2

if you manually input your data in advance.

An Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS) allows you to page a particular station and
only receive calls from that station. A security Password may be set, which will allow you to
turn on and operate the transceiver only after you enter the Password. A convenient key pro-
vides access to Vertex Standard's WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement
System). The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function can automatically cause your

VX-8R

to transmit your callsign and engage your rig’s microphone, even if you are disabled and un-
able to press the PTT switch. Additional features include: transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT),
Automatic Power-Off (APO), and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS). Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS™
(Auto-Range Transponder System) which “beeps” the user when you move out of communica-
tions range with another ARTS™ equipped station. There is provision to reduce the TX devia-
tion for use in areas of high channel congestion. The squelch circuit allows adjusting the squelch
to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the
squelch threshold. Provides a completely independent FM/AM broadcast receiver and an inter-
nal bar antenna for better AM broadcast reception. Listen to FM broadcasts in stereo with your
stereo headset/earphone!

We appreciate your purchase of the

VX-8R

, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly,

and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand-held transceiver!

NTRODUCTION