The yaesu vx8dr is a lot of radio in a small package first some background on dualband, or even triband and quadband mean. The software will not be able to access aprs on the vx8 at all. Once the data is in the software, organizing it is a breeze. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. 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. Admsvx8g software program memories and other settings of the vx8g radio. Adms8g works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8gr and vx 8ge. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. This is the same cable that kenwood aprs radios use for the gps connection, and almost the same as the icom opc1529 type data cable, except that a null modem adapter must be used to switch the tx and rx pins. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. The vx 2r is known as the vx 2e in european markets.
The only thing you probably will be able to do with the vx8gr is display stations location on the map. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. For repair items, pls mark related details as below 1 problem of defect item. With this software you can reconfigure your vx1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1. Once youve gotten your programming cable plugged into the right port and connected to your radio the software can automatically scan for your cable, loading your radio data into vx 6 commander is extremely simple click the big, blue downarrow button and follow the instructions. Rtsystems admsvx8gr software programming, admsvx8gr. For repair items, pls mark related details as below. Kc8unj radio programming software resource detail the.
In case you are thinking that i need professional help over my addiction to hand held radios you may be right however a week or so ago i received an email from someone who has a collection of 150. Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. The yaesu vx1r was superseded by the vx2r and is the model that preceded the yaesu vx3r feature overview. 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. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx 8dr i bought v4.
A recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx8g hand held transceiver. When you have finished the time setup, press the ptt switch to save the new setting and return to normal 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. Ftbvx8g and ftbvx8gj for the vx 8gr ge nonjapanese version. Admsvx8 programming software radio option setting screens common here is the rest of your radio.
The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu vx6 and yaesu vx6e. Yaesu vx 8gr with marscap mod and original box yaesu nc86b charger yaesu fnb101li battery wbelt clip yaesu original antenna included original warranty card and manual included yaesu csc95 soft case yaesu edc5b car charger rt systems programming software and usb cable yaesu fba39 battery case. The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. I can open the software, mess with it, but i cannot get the computer and the radio to talk to each other. How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10.
Yaesu vx 5 commander download yaesu vx 5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. The vx8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx8dr. Buy the programming software and cable for your computer. 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. There are many instructions to widen the vx1rs coverage. Vertex vx500 manual programming via keypad russian language vertex vx160 software.
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 363 times. The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. 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. This item only works on the vx 8dr, this will not work on the vx 8gr. 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. Mar 03, 2012 im having a lot of difficulty using rt systems software on my panasonic toughbook cf28. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies. The vx8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the. The 8 series vx8dr, vx8gr and vx8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx 1r will always have full coverage. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. The receiver doesnt extend down to the broadcast radio bands, and there is no 222 band transmit, although you can receive it. The vx8gr supports aprs 12009600 bps data communication on the b sub band band only.
Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx8dr i bought v4. 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. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. You and others will be able to see your aprs movement on the web. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects. The vx 8gr has built in gps and aprs programming, which can be very handy if you use it. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx8. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. About vx5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. In order for a radio to receive or transmit aprs traffic via the software, the software must have access to the tnc to be able to read or send the messages. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. 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 363 times. Ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8r or vx8dr ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8grge.
Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8r or vx8dr ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8grge ftbvx8gj is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx8gr. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. Over and over i keep getting the same make sure rt systems cable is. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx1r will always have full coverage. It is however aprs capable b band only with smart beaconing. The vx8gr has a rechargeable liion battery cell used just for the clock. The one you need is adms1g available at rt systems.
The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new. Im having a lot of difficulty using rt systems software on my panasonic toughbook cf28. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. Vx 3 programmer the admsvx3 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. The vx8gr has a 24hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from january 1, 2000 through december 31, 2099 accuracy. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download. Ftbvx8g is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8grge. Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. There are 3 meanings for dualband radio in amateur radio specifications, and it isnt usually clear from the brochure which definition is used for a radio. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx 8.
Listed under the software radio programming category that is about programming radio software. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment. 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. 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 the vx8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. This download was checked by our builtin antivirus and was rated as safe. Programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not. You can try the program for 2 weeks to check that it works on your equipment. Anyone using rt systems software for yaesu vx8 radios. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. The yaesu vx 8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities.
The vx2r was an ultracompact amateur radio transceiver produced by yaesu between 2003 and 2007 the vx2r is known as the vx2e in european markets. The yaesu vx 1r was superseded by the vx 2r and is the model that preceded the yaesu vx 3r. The vx 8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx 8dr, plus a built in gps and new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. The yaesu vx6r is a multiband heavy duty submersible transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability the vx6rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town and its operating flexibility. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. 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. Ftbvx8g and ftbvx8gj for the vx8grge nonjapanese version. This software and programming cable is radio specific and is easy and intuitive. Yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr service manual and specs yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr service manual and specs yaesu ft252 ft 252 ft252 service manual and specs yaesu ft257 ft 257 ft257 service manual and specs yaesu ft250r ft 250 r ft250r service manual and specs yaesu vhfuhf mobile transceivers. Longtime followers of my blog may recall that less than a year ago i bought a yaesu vx8e aprs transceiver. Once youve gotten your programming cable plugged into the right port and connected to your radio the software can automatically scan for your cable, loading your radio data into vx6 commander is extremely simple click the big, blue downarrow button and follow the instructions. The vx8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx8dr, plus a built in gps and new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in.
This item only works on the vx8dr, this will not work on the vx8gr. The vx 2r was an ultracompact amateur radio transceiver produced by yaesu between 2003 and 2007. Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. This software is an intellectual property of rt systems, inc. There are many instructions to widen the vx 1rs coverage. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx 8r vx 8dr not for vx 8gr. Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Listed under the softwareradio programming category that is about programming radio software.
The vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. Also you can have a backup of all the frequencies on your pc if you have to do a reset or anything. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Yaesu vx8gr with marscap mod and original box yaesu nc86b charger yaesu fnb101li battery wbelt clip yaesu original antenna included original warranty card and manual included yaesu csc95 soft case yaesu edc5b car charger rt systems programming software and usb cable yaesu fba39. Admsvx1 programming software for the yaesu vx 1 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. The vx 8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx 8dr. 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. The vx8gr has built in gps and aprs programming, which can be very handy if you use it. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. The adms8g software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
About vx 5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Jan 02, 2015 recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. View and download yaesu vx8ge operating manual online. 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. Get the software i have the ft60 myself and i can tell you one thing to make things easy for you.
Vx8gr a devoted aprs user dual band version of the vx8r series of handheld. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. The yaesu vx8gr is the newest member of the proud vx8 family. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. Yaesu vx8gr, yaesu vx8gr amateur ht universal radio. You may communicate your location to other aprs stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your radio.
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