Yaesu VX-8R VHF/UHF Handheld Transceiver Information
Find manuals, reviews, technical specifications, and user-created modifications for the Yaesu VX-8R ham radio.
The Yaesu VX-8R is a popular tri-band handheld transceiver, known for its rugged design and advanced features, including APRS capability and dual-receive on different bands. Many operators use this radio for portable operations, hiking, and general VHF/UHF activity, often connecting to local repeaters or making direct QSOs. Its robust construction and water resistance make it a reliable choice for outdoor amateur radio use.
Hams interested in the VX-8R can find detailed specifications, user reviews, and technical information, including discussions on audio levels and battery life. There are also resources for building DIY GPS modules using Arduino for the VX-8DR/DE models, enhancing its APRS functionality. Operators can also locate cheat sheets and quick reference cards, like the VX-8GR Trail Reference Card, to quickly access key functions and settings for their Yaesu VX-8R.
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The RadioReference.com Forum topic about VX-8R and audio setting -
GPS module for Yaesu VX-8DR/DE handheld transceivers with ublox NEO-6M chip and Arduino Nano. -
Yaesu VX-8R specifications and picture -
A web page dedicated to the Yaesu Handheld transceiver VX8-R with technical specifications pictures and links to relevant VX8-R information. -
Yaesu VX-8DR/DE received APRS beacons map based on Google Maps. The application parses Chirp's .img files and shows the QTH of the incoming APRS messages. -
Info about Yaesu VX-8R by APRS Wiki -
Yaesu vx-8r prototype quad-bander on display at the 2008 dayton hamvention. Youtube video -
Big DUtch blog post about yaesu VX-8R include pictures and link to VX-8R manual -
Mods.dk pictures of the Yaesu VX-8R -
Yaesu VX-8R eham users reviews -
This is the right place if you are interested in the Yaesu VX-8R hand-held transceiver. -
Specifiation at rigreference.com about Yaesu VX-8R/E -
Package contain 1x yaesu vx-8r 1x sma dual section antenna 1x hf antenna lithium ion battery pack fnb-101li 1x battery charger nc-86c 1x connector unit -
Arduino code for buidling Yaesu VX8r Handheld Transmitter-compatible GPS. A compatbile GPS unit, made with open-source and generally available components, that can be used to proivde the position and velocity information for the Yaesu HT -
Download the Yaesu VX-8R Cheat Sheet PDF File