HT Yaesu VX-8R

Yaesu VX-8R Features • Optional Bluetooth® • Optional GPS • APRS 1200/ 9600 bps ( B band only) • CTCSS/ DCS Encode & Decode • Weather Receiving with Weather Alert • Wideband Receive • Dual Receive • Submersible IPX57 • Dot Matrix LCD • Hi-Rez Spectrum Analyzer The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/ 144/ 430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It supports Bluetooth® hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories. There is also an optional GPS unit and antenna with loads of features. This radio supports APRS 1200/ 9600 bps data communication ( B band only) . Like the VX7R, the VX8R is submersible and meets IPX57 specifications ( 3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes) . A powerful 7.4 V 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery is included. This HT is small, intuitive to operate only 2.36 x 3.74 x 0.92 inches ( thinner than VX-7R) . It supports simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function with both V + V or U + U. It has weather band receive with Weather Alert. A barometric sensor is included. You can even operate Amateur radio while receiving FM broadcasts! The receive coverage is wider than VX-7R, with an independent AM/ FM broadcast receiver circuit. The dot matrix LCD display provides memory tag up to a maximum of 16 characters. You even get a high-resolution Spectrum Analyzer with ± 60 channels indication with wave monitoring of received/ modulated signal! And DCS and CTCSS encode and decode is standard. The VX-8R has been replaced by the VX-8DR. Please see below. The Yaesu VX-8DR is an APRS® enhanced version of the popular VX-8R. Key additional features of the VX-8DR include: - Smart Beaconing™ Function. - Station List memories has increased from 40 to 50. - The number of APRS® Message Memories has increased from 20 to 30. - DIGI-PATH route indication function. - Heads up compass display to the GPS screen. - The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable. - The number of DIGI-PATH route settings has increased from 1 to 7. ( Please also see the Yaesu VX-8GR that covers 2 meters and 440 MHz ( RX 108-999 MHz ( less cellular) ) with built-in GPS) . The VX-8R, VX-8DR and VX-8GR come with the SMA antenna, FNB-101LI Lithium Ion battery pack ( 7.4V 1100 mAh) , belt clip and slow charger. ( The slow charger should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit) .