You can see more information at his projects github page incompatible, proprietary, and nonstandard. I skipped the ft2dr as the nocontrast screen was a showstopper. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. Of course the manual is a must read with this bad boy. So, the vx8dr with aprs was a possible supplement or replacement for aprs. Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. 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 capabilities. The combo includes a full featured 24 page spiralbound minimanual, plus a trifolded reference card for your wallet. Requires nc86b or nc72b ac adapter or the optional edc5b 12v dc adapter.
The ft3dr is more like a downsized version of the ftm400 rather than an upgraded version of the ft1dr. G103li x 2,battery for yaesu vx8r8dr8gr,ft1dr ft3dr. Load with 3 alkaline aa batteries for instant power sold separately. Yaesu ft 1xdrde vs the older vx8drde i currently have a yaesu ft270, but im looking to upgrade for 70cm and aprs functionality. Dvanced peration the vx8drs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Usb cable charger for yaesu vx8r vx8dr vx8gr ft1dr ft2dr ft1xdr. Yaesu vx8r dr gr comparison chart worldwidedx radio. The vx 8dr has, as you noted, 6m capability, and also a reducedoutput capability on 1. Diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de handheld transceiver. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc. Minimanual and trifolded wallet card combination for the vx8dr. Update 201404 david fannin built on this work and came up with some arduino code that interfaces between the vx8dr and a ublox gps module.
Charger for yaesu vx8r vx8e vx8dr vx8de vx 8gr ft1dr ft1dr ft2dr radio cd41 desktop charger for yaesu verterx radio vx8r vx8e vx8dr vx8de vx8gr vx8ge. There are many instructions to widen the vx1rs coverage. 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. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz and 1. The vx8r has been replaced by the discontinued vx8dr.
Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with. Admsvx1 programming software for the yaesu vx1 the admsvx1 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. How to send an aprs message with the yaesu vx8r youtube. There is the vx8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. The yaesu brand has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for almost half a century. Now carefully open the case from the side where you removed the 3 screws. The main differences im picking up on are the ft60 is dual band, while the vx8dr is triband, and also submersible in water for a certain amount of time. To do that, remove the battery, then remove 3 small screws. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories the yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. 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. Aftermarket ftdi usb radio programming cable for yaesu vx8r and vx8dr. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver.
Tri band ht, 144440220 amfm bcb wideband receive 504 khz998. The yaesu vx1r was superseded by the vx2r and is the model that. Its also submersible ipx7, where the ft 1dr is only sprayrated ipx5. Yaesu vx2 r vx 2 r vx2r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx2 r vx 2 r vx2r.
Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. The yaesu vx8r ht provides 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz and 1. Diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de resource detail. Ive spent some time looking at the vx 8 series of radios and i think ive decided to go with the vx 8dr. Discussion in survival communications started by stg58, mar 17, 2016. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led the ham radio market for nearly half a century. Yaesu brand alkaline battery case for yaesuvertex vx8r, vx8dr, vx8gr, ft1d, ft1dr, ft1xd, ft1xdr, ft2r, ft2dr, ftdr radios etc. Chicom knock off yaesu vx8dr survival monkey forums. The slow charger should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit.
Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. This is a fact of life, and we should just accept it. I definitely want to use it for aprs when traveling, and while the gr has the integral gps, which would in some ways be ideal, i just dont want to give up all of these features. 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 vx8dr doesnt employ stacked knobs, and in my experience it is downright annoying to adjust the volume on it requires the use of two hands. Aprs is a registered trademark of aprs software and bob bruninga, wb4apr. The yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. About diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx8dr i bought v4. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. On the right is the best closeup i could get of a veasu uv8dr that i stole from a youtube video from, a shady twoway dealer in hong kong.
The gps logger records the location and track information of your moving station, which may be shown later by using map software on your personal computer, by. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Yaesu fnb102li hi capacity battery for vx8r, vx8dr, ft1dr, vx8gr transceivers. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an. Because the radio uses softwarebased jumpers, it is not necessary to open the. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. Is the yaesu vx8dr worth the extra money over the ft60. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. Yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. Find great deals on ebay for vx8dr and yaesu vx8dr. 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. Yaesu vx2 commander download pdf user manual for yaesu vx2 r vx 2 r vx2r.
The vx 8r, vx 8gr and current vx 8dr come with the sma antenna, fnb101li lithium ion battery pack 7. The micsp jack on the top of the radio is covered by a threaded cap and is pretty easy to access. Communicating through radio waves with people all over the world is. International postage of items may be subject to customs processing and. The 8 series vx8dr, vx8gr and vx8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30. On the left is a picture of the yaesu vx8dr directly from the yaesu website. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj.
Gps module for yaesu vx8drde handheld transceivers with ublox neo6m chip and arduino nano by dmitry melnichansky 4z7dtf 4x5dm since june 2016 4x1md since july 24, 2017. I forgot to mention that the vx8dr would probably be a better transceiver if youre wanting to interface with a. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld. 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. Aside from playing a bit with aprs, i dont use the digital modes much. Also, i have not been able to import any frequencies from either of the two webbased sources for repeater information into chirp. 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. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx1r will always have full coverage. Ae6lx from shows how to send an aprs message with the yaesu vx8 handheld amateur radio. It is the same radio with an improved gps receiver and includes the sbr14li battery instead of the fnb102li and sad18b ac adapter instead of sad11b.
The cable not working with rt systems software wasnt a big deal for. The software, as on almost every other japanese radio in existence, is terrible. If i had to choose just one, i would probably choose the vx8dr unless i was really interested in dstar. The vx8dr is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfac tory for most operation. Usb programming program cable for yaesuvertex vx1r, vx2r, vx3r, vx 5r.
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. The later yaesu ft1xdr shown above replaced the ft1dr. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday jan 18 2016, and till today diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de has been followed for a total of 888. I do consider it a shame that one cant update the vx8r to the vx8dr without sending it in. Usb cable charger for yaesu vx8r vx8dr vx8gr ft1dr. Hey guys, im looking to buy my first handheld and people have suggested the ft60 and its bigger, better equipped brother, the vx8dr. Yaesu radio programming software yaesu radio software. When i was buying my yaesu vx8de, i knew that i wasnt going to buy the original yaesu fgps2 module. With this software you can reconfigure your vx1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1 is set inside the unit.
If scanning is or a wide frequency rx range is important to you, the vx8dr is also the best of the three at that. The only problem is that the vx8dr doesnt come with a gps receiver and the gps option has a hefty price tag. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. Higrade uv8dr triple band walkie talkie 6260400520mhz two way radio brand of radio higrade. Amazing construction, water proof i take it canoe camping, works well with slim jim, small, good battery life. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx8dr. I found the following vx 8 comparison chart at universal radio and that was helpful. 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 mhztriple. Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the.