The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. Yaesu vx8r usb programming cable programming, data mode, and audio. 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. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. 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. It supports bluetooth handsfree operation with the optional bu1 and bh1 or bh2 accessories. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download.
Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. 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. 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. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr.
Jan 02, 2015 recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Maxton data rpcy800uf ftdi usb programming cable for vertex standard vx530 vx 600 vx 6000 vx 800 vx 900 vx 4000 maxton data rpcy1uf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft10r ft40r ft50r ft60r ft250 vx 110 vx 410 as ct42. New yaesu ft3dr handheld transceiver the leading glock. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. 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. 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.
The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. This item only works on the vx8dr, this will not work on the vx8gr. Using a 5vdc adapter could possibly damage the radio. I have used many different programming software for my yaesu radios for a long time. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. 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. Feb 24, 2018 unboxing test pwr zastone uv8dr portable talkie walkie 5 w 6174240260400520 mhz duration. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. Using the yaesu vx8 cable on mac os x fat of the lan. I currently own this software for my ft1dr, ft8800, ft7900, ft2900, and numerous yaesu hts. View and download yaesu vx 8dr operating manual online. 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. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector.
Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx 8dr. Yaesu adms1e advanced data management software yaesu ft2900 rss programming software. Can someone help me get this info straight, and then i will edit this post to show the ways and outcomes. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. 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.
Programming a baofeng from the front panel seems to be a nightmare unless you have the user manual handy. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. G4hfq software home repeaters download faq order links g2hcg articles ftbasicmmo ftbvr5k ftbvx3 ftbvx8 ftb1d ftb2d ftb60 ftb100d ftb177277. The vx 8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. Buy the programming software and cable for your computer. Programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx 8dr. The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by kb3qpk, mar 22, 2008.
There are many instructions to widen the vx1rs coverage. This program does not perform management of any memory that is present in the hardware of the supported. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. You can try the program for 2 weeks to check that it works on your equipment but you cannot write to the radio until it is registered. Vertex vx500 manual programming via keypad russian language vertex vx160 software. The vx8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
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 358 times. With this software you can reconfigure your vx1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx 8r vx 8dr not for vx 8gr. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. The 8 series vx8dr, vx8gr and vx8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx 8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The vx8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. 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.
How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10. That and radios that are built for the amateur service are rarely acceptable for use anywhere outside the amateur service. It is recommended that you find a thirdparty programming cable for this radio. I got the software cable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. Access the worldwide standard aprs system to exchange your positions and messages. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp.
The vx 2r was an ultracompact amateur radio transceiver produced by yaesu between 2003 and 2007. If you havent bought a cable for your yaesu yet, skip the vx8 cable and get a ftdi cable that. The yaesu vx 1r was superseded by the vx 2r and is the model that preceded the yaesu vx 3r. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and.
Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. Memory management radio programming software for yaesu transceivers and receivers. Radio programming software for the yaesu vx 8 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. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Please note that the programming software is not supplied with the cable.
The yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. Admsvx8 programming software radio option setting screens common here is the rest of your radio. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. 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. 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. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. Hi andy i had a yaesu vx7r i had a tough time getting the clock set. The vx8r has been replaced by the discontinued vx8dr. Maxton data rpcy800uf ftdi usb programming cable for vertex standard vx530 vx600 vx6000 vx800 vx900 vx4000 maxton data rpcy1uf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft10r ft40r ft50r ft60r ft250 vx110 vx410 as ct42.
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 program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but. This will save you so much time and effort in programing your radio. 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 358 times. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The yaesu vx 8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. For me, with the regular vx8r, i am just a casual users of aprs. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac.
Of course you can open it completely, so the vx1r will always have full coverage. 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. Yaesu admsvx3 programming software with usb cable for vx 3r. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series. Yaesu vx8dr 5w quadband aprs handheld amateur transceiver. There is the vx8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. For me, with the regular vx 8r, i am just a casual users of aprs.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The vx 2r is known as the vx 2e in european markets. Yaesu admsvx3 programming software with usb cable for vx3r. Oct 11, 2017 yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Vx8r, vx8dr the vx8r and vx8dr both use a moistureproof multipin screwon connector at the top of the housing. 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.
Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx. The optional fgps2 unit is required automatically display your station information. Page 31 the vx8rs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Maybe you could try to get a commission from yaesu. About vx5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. 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. 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. Programming software for the vx8r worldwidedx radio forum.
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