50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY SUBMERSIBLE TRANSCEIVER VX-8DR/DE OPERATING MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................. 1 Controls &Connections ............................................................... 2 Display Icons & Indicators ......................................................... 3 Keypad Functions ....................................................................... 4 Accessories & Option .................................................................. 6 Accessories Supplied with the VX-8DR/DE ..........
INTRODUCTION The Ultra Compact VX-8DR/DE (2.4” W x 3.7” H x 0.9” D (60 W x 95 H x 24.2 D)) is thinner than the previous advanced model - It is packed with advanced technology and features, designed for outdoor operation. It is submersible and shockproof! The compact case combines a rugged die-cast chassis with the clean, tough polycarbonate resin front panel. Its shockproof versatility will allow you to operate the radio in the toughest environments.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ANTENNA Jack Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-Ohm impedance) here. MIC/SP Jack This 7-pin miniature jack connects an optional MH74A7A Speaker Microphone or CT136 GPS Antenna Adapter. DIAL Knob The main tuning Dial is used to set the operating frequency, and is also used for audio volume level, menu selections, and other adjustments.
DISPLAY ICONS & INDICATORS “A” Band Display “B” Band Display Icon FREQUENCY CONTROL VFO: VFO Mode MR: Memory Mode MT: Memory Tune Mode HOM: Home Channel Memory PMS: Programmable Memory Scan Mode VDW: Dual Watch Active (VFO-Memory Channel) MDW:Dual Watch Active (Memory Channel-Memory Channel) SQUELCH TYPE & RADIO MODE TN: TSQ: DCS: RTN: PR: PAG: MSG: DC: T-D: D-T: A12: A96: VOLUME LEVEL TX POWER LEVEL HI: L3: L2: L1: High Power (5 W) LOW3 Power (2.
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS PRIMARY FUNCTION (PRESS KEY) Switches the “Upper” frequency to be the “Operating” (TX) Band. Switches the “Lower” frequency to be the “Operating” (TX) Band. Increases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-highest channel. SECONDARY FUNCTION (PRESS + ) No Action No Action Tunes the VFO frequency upward in 1 MHz steps. THIRD FUNCTION (PRESS AND HOLD KEY) Activates the Dual Receive Feature. Activates the Dual Receive Feature.
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Decreases the VFO frequency by one step or Activate the APRS (Automatic moves the memory channel Position Reporting System) function. to the next-lowest channel. PRIMARY FUNCTION (PRESS KEY) USA Version: Disables the Noise and Tone Squelch System. EXP/EU Versions: Activates the T.CALL for repeater access. No Action SECONDARY FUNCTION (PRESS + ) Adjusts the Squelch threshold level. Activates the Scanner Downward (toward a lower frequency or a lower channel number). Enter the Set Mode.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VX-8DR/DE Antenna Li-Ion Battery Pack Battery Charger 6 Connector Unit Belt Clip Screws Plastic Cap Sheet Operating Manual Warranty Card YHA-65 (for USA version: Q3000185) or YHA-64 (for EXP/EU version: Q3000183) 1 pc FNB-101LI (7.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR VX-8DR/DE/DE FGPS-2 CT-136 MH-74A7A CT-131 CT-134 CT-M11 CN-3 CSC-93 BU-1 FBA-39 FNB-101LI FNB-102LI CD-41 NC-86B/C/U E-DC-5B E-DC-6 BH-2A BH-1A FEP-4 CD-40 NC-85B/C/U GPS Antenna Unit GPS Antenna Adapter Waterproof Speaker/Microphone Microphone Adapter Clone Cable MIC/SP Connection Cable BNC-to-SMA Adapter Soft Case Bluetooth® Unit 3 x “AA” Cell Battery Case (batteries not supplied) Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V/1,100 mAh) Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES ANTENNA INSTALLATION The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the transceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and shortwave reception, you may wish to connect an external (outside) antenna. The supplied antenna consists of two sections: the “Base Antenna” (used for operation above 50 MHz), and the “Extender Element” (used for monitoring of frequencies below 50 MHz).
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF FNB-101LI BATTERY PACK The FNB-101LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in a very compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-101LI may be used for approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. An old battery pack, which is displaying diminished capacity should be replaced with a new one.
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF FNB-101LI BATTERY PACK While the battery is being charged, the display will indicate “CHARGING” and the key will glow red. The S-meter will deflect according to the charging status. When charging is finished, the display will change to indicate “COMPLETE” and the key will glow green. 1) Turn the radio off while charging the battery. 2) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +95 °F (+5 °C to +35 °C).
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF FBA-39 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE (OPTION) The optional FBA-39 Battery Case allows receive monitoring using three “AA” size Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries can also be used for low power transmission in an emergency. The power output will only be selectable 1 W/50 mW (for 50/144/430 MHz FM) or 500 mW/50 mW (for 222 MHz FM: USA version), or 1 W fixed (for 50 MHz AM). TO INSTALL ALKALINE BATTERIES INTO THE FBA-39 1.
INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCS The VX-8DR/DE may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-M11 MIC/SP Connection Cable (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-available connectors wired to your TNC. The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by rotating the DIAL knob while pressing and holding the key, as with voice operation.
OPERATION Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the VX-8DR/DE. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating! SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF 1. Be sure the battery pack is installed, and that it is fully charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack.
OPERATION SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT The VX-8DR/DE’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleasant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption. The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broadcast) modes. key, then press the key on the left 1. Press the side of the radio. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 92: SQL LEVEL. 2.
OPERATION SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND In the factory default configuration, the VX-8DR/DE operates in the “Dual Receive” mode. During Dual Receive operation, the “A-Band” frequency will be displayed on the upper part of the LCD, and the “B-Band” frequency will be displayed on the lower part. The “Operating” band (the band on which transmission and band/frequency changes are possible) is shown in large characters, and “Receive only” band is shown in small characters.
OPERATION SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND The VX-8DR/DE covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX-8DR/DE’s frequency coverage has been divided into different OPERATING BAND FREQUENCY RANGE [BAND NUMBER] “VFO-A” “VFO-B” operating bands. Each SW Band [1] 1.
OPERATION FREQUENCY NAVIGATION The VX-8DR/DE will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a frequency step system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-8DR/DE: 1) TUNING DIAL Rotation of the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current operating band.
OPERATION FREQUENCY NAVIGATION 3) SCANNING From the VFO mode, press and hold in the key for one second, and while still holding in the key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. Release the key to begin scanning toward a higher frequency. The scanner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The VX-8DR/DE will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Menu Item 83: SCAN RESUME).
OPERATION TRANSMISSION Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three (or four) Amateur bands on which the VX-8DR/DE can transmit (50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz, plus 222 MHz on the USA version), you’re ready to transmit. These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later. 1.
OPERATION TRANSMISSION ) 1 The VX-8DR/DE is smart! You can set up Low power on one band (like UHF), while leaving VHF on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on each band.
OPERATION TRANSMISSION Adjust the VOX “Hang-Time” (the transmit-receive delay after the cessation of speech) from the Set Mode Item 109: VOX DELAY. The default delay is 0.5 second. To set a different delay time: 1. Press and hold in the key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item 109: VOX DELAY. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired delay time (“0.5sec”, “1.0sec”, “1.5sec”, “2.
OPERATION AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION The VX-8DR/DE includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcast reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excellent fidelity. The AM and FM Broadcast reception is only possible on “VFO-A”. key briefly to engage the “VFO-A” as the “Operating” band. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Broadcast Reception mode. The “ ” icon will appear on the display while in the Broadcast Reception mode.
OPERATION AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION ANTENNA SELECTION To select the antenna for the AM Broadcast Reception: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 1: ANTENNA AM. 3. Press the key briefly to enable the antenna selection. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the AM antenna to be used: “BAR ANTENNA” (Uses the internal Bar Antenna) or “BAR & EXT” (Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna). 5.
OPERATION AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION AF-DUAL OPERATION The AF-Dual Operation allows you to monitor two desired amateur band frequencies while also receiving an AM or FM broadcast station (Triple Watch functions!). When a signal is received in the amateur band, the amateur band audio is output instead of the AM or FM Broadcast station audio. When the amateur band signal drops, the AF-Dual Operation is resumed as determined by the user settings in the below procedures.
OPERATION AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION SETTING THE AF-DUAL RESUME MODE The VX-8DR/DE allows you to select the resume mode of the AF-Dual Operation when a signal is received in the amateur band. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 77: RX AF DUAL. 3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Menu Item. 4.
ADVANCED OPERATION Now that you mastered the basics of VX-8DR/DE operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. KEYBOARD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various keys and switches may be locked out.
ADVANCED OPERATION ADJUSTING THE KEYPAD BEEPER VOLUME LEVEL A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a key button is pressed. The keypad beeper level changes according to the receiver audio volume level setting. However, you may adjust the volume balance between the receiving audio and keypad beeper using Set Mode Item 11: BEEP LEVEL. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 11: BEEP LEVEL. 3.
ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO MUTING The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce the audio level of the “Receive Only” band (Small character display) whenever you receive a signal on the “Main” band (Large character display) during Dual Receive operation. To activate the Audio Mute feature: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 62: MUTE. 3.
ADVANCED OPERATION CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS The VX-8DR/DE’s frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100, and 200 kHz per step. The VX-8DR/DE is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy. key, then press the key on the left side of the radio.
ADVANCED OPERATION SQL S-METER A special SQL (Squelch) S-meter feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the S-meter squelch feature for operation, use the following procedure: key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 93: SQL SMETER. 3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode Item. 4.
REPEATER OPERATION GENERAL Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dramatic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile transceivers. The VX-8DR/DE includes a number of features, which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. REPEATER SHIFTS Your VX-8DR/DE has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country.
REPEATER OPERATION MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: key, then press the key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode 1. Press the Item 75: RPT SHIFT. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among “–RPT,” “+RPT,” and “SIMPLEX.” 3.
REPEATER OPERATION TONE CALLING (1750 HZ) If your transceiver is VX-8DE (European version), press and hold in the key (just below the PTT switch) to generates a 1750-Hz burst tone to access the European repeater. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the key, and use the PTT switch for activating the transmitter thereafter.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION CTCSS OPERATION Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your VX-8DR/DE, and is very easy to activate. CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Frequency and then setting the Tone Mode.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION CTCSS OPERATION 4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. Press the key, then press the key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 99: TONE FREQUENCY. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob until the display indicates the frequency of the CTCSS tone that you need to send on your transmission (ask the repeater owner/operator if you don’t know the tone frequency). 7.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION DCS OPERATION Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-8DR/DE, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION DCS OPERATION DCS CODE INVERSION The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) service, where it is now in widespread use. DCS is sometime referred to by its different proprietary names, such as DPL® (Digital Private Line®, a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23-bit frame, transmitted (sub audible) at a data rate of 134.4 bps (bit/sec).
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION DCS OPERATION RX-INVERT, TX-INVERT: Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. RX-BOTH, TX-INVERT: Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch, to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different from the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies. Remember to restore the default setting “R-N.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION TONE SEARCH SCANNING In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by another station, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS).
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) The VX-8DR/DE includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch). The paging and code squelch systems use two pairs of (alternately switched) CTCSS tones which are stored in the pager memories.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) ACTIVATING THE ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH SYSTEM 1. Press the key, then press the key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 95: SQL TYPE. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob until “PAGER” appears on the display; this activates the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and activate the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATION During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-8DR/DE so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1. Set the operating frequency to the desired channel. 2. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS operation, as described previously. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 3. Press and hold the 4.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATION PROGRAMMING THE USER MELODY Three User Beep Memories are provided, allowing you to create unique original beep tone melodies. Each User Beep Memory can store up to 64 steps with three octaves (“C1” through “B3”). 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: BEEP MELODY. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATION 12. When you wish to add a beep tone into the beep melody strings, move the cursor to the place where you wish to enter the beep tone using the / key, then press the key repeatedly until the “SELECT” notation in the “Operation Mode” slot turns into “INSERT”. Now, press and hold in the key for one second to add the new beep tone (Tone: “C2”, Tone Length: “500mS”). 13.
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MEMORY MODE The VX-8DR/DE provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: “Regular” Memory Channels, which include: 900 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “1” through “900.” 99 “Frequency Skip Memories,” numbered “901” through “999.” 11 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band. 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan” channels, labeled “L01/U01” through “L50/U50.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY STORAGE 1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. key for 1/2 second. 2. Press and hold in the 3. Within five seconds of releasing the key, you need to make a decision regarding channel storage.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY STORAGE STORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCIES (“ODD SPLITS”) All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do this: 1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesn’t matter if a repeater offset is active). 2. Tune to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the key for 1/2 second.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) HOME CHANNEL MEMORY A special one-touch “HOME” channel is available for each operating band, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band. HOME CHANNEL RECALL 1. Press the key, then press the key to recall the Home Channel on the band group where you are currently operating. 2. Press the key, then press the key again to return to the previously-used frequency (either a VFO or a memory channel).
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) LABELING MEMORIES You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set Mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. key for one second to enter the Set 2. Press and hold the Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 53: MEMORY NAME. 4.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY OFFSET TUNING Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the VX-8DR/DE in the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode, select the desired memory channel. key, then press key. The “MR” in2. Now press the dicator will be replaced by one which says “TUN” (“Memory Tuning”). 3. Rotate the DIAL, as desired, to tune to a new frequency.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MASKING MEMORIES There may be situations where you want to “Mask” memories so they are not visible during memory selection or scanning. For example, several memories used only in a city you visit infrequently may be stored, then “Masked” until you visit that city, at which time you can “Unmask” them for normal use (except for Memory Channel “1”). key, if needed, to enter the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode. 1. Press the 2.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY BANK OPERATION The large number of memories available in the VX-8DR/DE could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-8DR/DE includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as 24 Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you. You may enter and exit the “Memory Bank” key, as we shall see below. mode by a single press of the ASSIGNING MEMORIES TO A MEMORY BANK 1.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY BANK OPERATION 5. To change to another Memory Bank, press the key, then press the key. Now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank, then press the key again. 6. To exit from Memory Bank operation, just press the key. The Memory Bank number will be replaced by the “MR”, and you are now in the “regular” Memory Recall mode, without utilization of the Memory Banks. The memories stored in the various Banks will remain in those banks.
MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) MEMORY BANK OPERATION 10. If you make a mistake, press the key to backspace the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol. 11. When you have completed the changes of the label, press the PTT switch to save the label and exit. MOVING MEMORY DATA TO THE VFO Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to VFO, if you like. key, if needed, to enter the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode. 1. Press the 2.
MEMORY MODE (SPECIAL MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) The VX-8DR/DE provides Special Memory Channels, which are made up of: 10 Weather Broadcast Channels. 57 VHF Marine Channels 89 popular Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels. 1) The Special Memory Channels are only recalled on the “A-Band” 2) You may assign the Special Memory Channels to a Memory Bank. See page 53 regarding Memory Bank Operation for details.
MEMORY MODE (SPECIAL MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) VHF MARINE MEMORY CHANNELS The VHF Marine Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection. key briefly to set the “A-Band” to the “Operating” band. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, then press the key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. key, repeatedly if necessary to select the 3. Press the “INTVHF” (thus recalling the VHF Marine Channel Bank). 4. Rotate the DIAL to select any of the 57 available VHF Marine Channels. 5.
MEMORY MODE (SPECIAL MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION) SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST STATION MEMORY CHANNELS The Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection of Short-wave broadcast stations. key briefly to set the “A-Band” to the “Operating” band. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, then press the key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. key, repeatedly if necessary to select the “RA3.
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SCANNING GENERAL The VX-8DR/DE allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal.
SCANNING GENERAL To set the Scan-Restart Delay Time: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 82: SCAN RE-START. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Scan-Restart Delay Time. Available selections are 0.1sec - 0.9sec (0.1sec/step) and 1.0sec - 10.0sec (0.5sec/step). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
SCANNING VFO SCANNING This mode allows you to scan on the VFO mode. key, if necessary. 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the 2. Press and hold in the key, then rotate the DIAL knob while holding in the key (the current bandwidth for the VFO scanner will appear on the display) to select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. Available selections are ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz, BAND, ALL, and PMS-X. ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the selected bandwidth.
SCANNING VFO SCANNING HOW TO SKIP (OMIT) A FREQUENCY DURING VFO SCAN If the VFO scan stops on a frequency or frequencies that you do not need (such as a spurious radiation from a television), such frequencies can be “skipped” during VFO scanning. A special “Frequency Skip Memory” bank is reserved to store these frequencies. To skip a frequency during VFO scanning: 1.
SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING Memory scanning is also easy to initiate: key, if neces1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode by pressing the sary. key, then rotate the DIAL knob while holding in the 2. Press and hold in the key (the current Memory Scan mode will appear on the frequency display) to select the desired Memory Scan mode. Available selections are ALL CHANNEL, TAG1, TAG2, BAND, and PMS-X. ALL CHANNEL: The scanner sweeps all Memory channels.
SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING HOW TO SKIP (OMIT) A CHANNEL DURING MEMORY SCAN As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast station will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the “Carrier Drop” ScanResume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning. Such channels may be “Skipped” during scanning, if you like: 1. Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. 2.
SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING PREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCAN The VX-8DR/DE also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “ ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When you initiate memory scanning on a channel with the blinking “ ” icon appended, only those channels bearing the blinking “ ” icon will be scanned.
SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING MEMORY BANK SCAN When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in the current Memory Bank. However, if the Memory Bank Link Scan feature is enabled, you may sweep the memory channels in several Memory Banks which you have selected. To enable the Memory Bank Link Scan feature: 1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode by pressing the key, if necessary. 2. Press the key to activate the “Memory Bank” mode.
SCANNING PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS) This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO operation. For example, you might wish to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to 148.000 MHz to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW “Weak Signal” portion of the band below 144.300 MHz. Here’s how to do this: key, if necessary. 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the 2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above concept) 144.
SCANNING “PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH) The VX-8DR/DE’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a userdefined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu Item 83: SCAN RESUME. See page 60.
SCANNING “PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH) PRIORITY REVERT MODE During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority Channel. When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press the microphone’s PTT switch. Operation will instantly revert to the Priority Channel. To enable Priority Revert operation: 1.
SCANNING AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOP The VX-8DR/DE will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of course, increase battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the day (the default condition for this feature is “ON”). The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is: key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2.
Bluetooth® OPERATION Installation of the optional BU-1 Bluetooth® Adapter Unit will enable, the VX-8DR/DE to send/receive voice messages with the optional BH-1A or BH-2A Bluetooth® Headset via wireless links. PAIRING When using the Bluetooth® Headset for the first time, the Bluetooth® Headset and the VX-8DR must be paired. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 72 Make sure that the VX-8DR/DE and BH-1A (or BH-2A) are both off. (PWR) switch for 2 seconds to turn the VX-8DR/DE on.
Bluetooth® OPERATION ACTIVATION 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17: BLUETOOTH SET. 3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the TX/RX switching circuit of the Bluetooth® function: VOX: OFF: Disable the TX/RX switching circuit of the Bluetooth® function (RX only). VOX: PTT: Activates the Bluetooth® function for use with the PTT circuit.
Bluetooth® OPERATION when you are not operating the Bluetooth® function, perform the following procedures, otherwise, skip to next step. Press the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the “POWR” parameter to “OFF”. 8. Press the PTT switch of the VX-8DR/DE to save the new setting and return to normal operation. OPERATION 1. When the BH-1A (or BH-2A) is correctly recognized by the VX-8DR, “ ” icon will appear on the display of the VX-8DR/DE and the LED indicator of the BH-1A (or BH-2A) will blink blue.
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GPS OPERATION The VX-8DR/DE allows the display of your position (Longitude/Latitude) when using the optional FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit. 1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. 2. Connect the optional FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit to the MIC/SP jack of the transceiver via the optional MH-74A7A Waterproof Speaker Microphone or CT-136 GPS Antenna Adapter (see next page). (PWR) switch for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver on. 3. Press and hold in the 4. Press the key until the GPS screen appears. 5.
GPS OPERATION 3) You may memorize your current position as plotted by the GPS (up to ten points can be saved) via the APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 21: MY POSITION. See page 165 for details. FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit Installation Using the MH-74A7A Waterproof Speaker/Microphone 1. Remove the small screw affixing the Dummy Cap, then remove the Dummy Cap from the MH-74A7A. 2. Install the FGPS-2 to the MH-74A7A as shown in illustration, then affix the FGPS-2 using the small screw that was removed from the dummy cap.
GPS OPERATION You may customize the Time Zone (Time Offset), Display Unit of the GPS screen, and GPS Datum for your own operating requirements via the APRS/GPS Set Mode. SETTING THE TIME ZONE (TIME OFFSET) Sets the time offset between your local time and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT: Greenwich Mean Time) shown on the display. 1. Press the key several times until the GPS screen appears on the display. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 3.
GPS OPERATION SELECTING THE DISPLAY UNITS OF THE GPS SCREEN 1. Press the key until the GPS screen appears. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18: GPS UNIT. 4. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit for “Position” (.MMM’ or ’SS”). 6.
APRS® OPERATION The VX-8DR/DE is equipped with a 1200/9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) operation. The Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS®) is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR. PREPARATIONS any APRS® Before performing operations, set your callsign, symbol, and position (Longitude/Latitude) into the VX-8DR/DE, and activate the AX.25 Data Modem via the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 1.
APRS® OPERATION PREPARATIONS 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. preset icons. To choose another icon, press the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired symbol after having selected the preset icon. When you have completed selecting the icon, press the key again. You may choose 1 of 46 different symbols. Press the key briefly to save the new setting. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 23: POSITION COMMENT. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
APRS® OPERATION PREPARATIONS 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 3) Use the and keys to navigation to each column and then use the DIAL knob to select the desired numbers in each column. Repeat for each column to complete your latitude entry. 4) Move the cursor to “Lat” using the / key and then rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise to select “Lon”. Enter your longitude using the same procedure as described above, then advance to the next step. Press the key briefly to save the new setting.
APRS® OPERATION RECEIVING AN APRS BEACON 1. Set the “B-Band” to the APRS frequency. 144.390 MHz is generally used in North America. If you don’t know the APRS frequency of your country, ask your dealer. The AX.25 modem cannot be activated in the “A-Band”. 2. Disable the Receiver Battery Saver via the Set Mode Item 79: SAVE RX. When the Receiver Battery Saver is turned on, the VX-8DR/DE can not reliably receive an APRS Beacon. key several times until the “STATION LIST” 3.
APRS® OPERATION RECEIVING AN APRS BEACON Deleting a Received Beacon from the “STATION LIST” 1. Press the key several times until the STATION LIST screen appears on the display. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob (or press the / keys) to select the beacon station to be deleted. 3. Press the key. The confirmation message (DELETE?) will appear on the display. Press the key once more, the selected beacon station will be deleted from the STATION LIST.
APRS® OPERATION TRANSMIT AN APRS BEACON To transmit your APRS Beacon, just press the key. The VX-8DR/DE allows you to transmit your APRS Beacon automatically and repeatedly via the APRS/GPS Set Mode. key several times until the STATION 1. Press the LIST screen appears on the display. key for one second to enter 2. Press and hold the the APRS/GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 14: BEACON TX. 4. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5.
APRS® OPERATION TRANSMIT AN APRS BEACON You may store five Status Text Messages (up to the 60 characters for each memory), and you may transmit one of these Status Text Messages with the APRS Beacon. 1. Press the key several times until the STATION LIST screen appears on the display. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 13: BEACON STATS TXT. key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set 4. Press the Mode Item. 5.
APRS® OPERATION TRANSMIT AN APRS BEACON DIGIPEATER PATH SETTING The VX-8DR/DE allows you to set up to eight digipeaters for the APRS Packet Path. The VX-8DR/DE is preset to “WIDE1-1” and “WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1” digi-path to insure that your transmitted APRS Beacon is repeated by the new-N paradigm digipeaters. We recommend that you use this setting by default (P3: WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1). 1. Press the key several times until the STATION LIST screen appears on the display. key for one second to enter the APRS/ 2.
APRS® OPERATION RECEIVING AN APRS MESSAGE 1. Set the “B-Band” to the APRS frequency. 144.390 MHz is generally used in North America. If you don’t know the APRS frequency for your country, ask your dealer. The AX.25 modem is not activated in the “A-Band”. 2. Disable the Receiver Battery Saver from Set Mode Item 79: SAVE RX. When the Receiver Battery Saver is turned on, the VX-8DR cannot reliably receive APRS Messages. key several times until the APRS MESSAGE 3. Press the screen appears on the display.
APRS® OPERATION RECEIVING AN APRS MESSAGE MESSAGE GROUP SETTING The Message Group option allows you to choose to receive only specific types of message information. key several times until the APRS MESSAGE 1. Press the screen appears on the display. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 19: MSG GROUP. key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set 4. Press the Mode Item. 5.
APRS® OPERATION TRANSMIT AN APRS MESSAGE 1. Press the key several times until the APRS MESSAGE screen appears on the display. key to enter the “EDIT” mode. 2. Press the 3. Any previously stored message may be cleared using the following procedures. 1) Press the key 2) Press the / key to select the “ALL CLEAR”. 3) Press the key. 4. Enter the callsign (with SSID) of the station you wish to / key pad (select the cursor) or contact using the turn the DIAL knob (select the number/letter). 5.
APRS® OPERATION TRANSMIT AN APRS MESSAGE the display, instead of the remaining number of transmissions. You may select the numbers and letters for the callsign and message with the key buttons ( same way as labeling memories. through , and ) in the STORE THE FIXED FORM MESSAGE The VX-8DR/DE allows you to store five fixed form messages (up to 16 characters for each message). 1. Press the key several times until the APRS MESSAGE screen appears on the display. key for one second to enter the APRS/ 2.
ARTSTM (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) The ARTSTM feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTSTM-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly useful during Search-and Rescue situations, where it is important to stay in contact with other members of your group. Both stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then activate their ARTSTM feature using the command appropriate for their radio.
ARTSTM (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) BASIC ARTSTM SETUP AND OPERATION 1. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussion on page 36. 2. Press the key, then press the key. You will observe the “OUT RANGE” display on the LCD below the operating frequency. ARTSTM operation has now commenced. 3. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station.
ARTSTM (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) ARTSTM ALERT BEEP OPTIONS The ARTSTM feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning them off), to alert you to the current status of ARTSTM operation. Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs.
ARTSTM (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) CW IDENTIFIER SETUP The ARTSTM feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTSTM operation, the radio can be instructed to send “DE (your callsign) K” if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Here is how to program the CW Identifier: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 21: CW ID.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER OPERATION The Spectrum Analyzer allows viewing operating activity on channels above or below the current operating channel in the VFO mode. The display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency. The Spectrum Analyzer feature can be activated only on the “A-Band” while the VX8DR/DE is in the “Mono” band operation.
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CHANNEL COUNTER OPERATION The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, without knowing that frequency in advance. The frequency can be measured by bringing the VX8DR/DE close to the transceiver which is transmitting. The VX-8DR/DE performs a high-speed search within a ±5 MHz range from the frequency displayed on the LCD.
CHANNEL COUNTER OPERATION SETTING THE CHANNEL COUNTER SWEEP WIDTH You may change the bandwidth of the Channel Counter. Available selections are ±5, ±10, ±50, and ±100 MHz (default: ±5 MHz). Here is the procedure for setting the Channel Counter Bandwidth: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 19: CH COUNTER. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
SMART SEARCH OPERATION The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio.
SMART SEARCH OPERATION 6. 7. vert to Smart Search Memory Channel “C.” To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL to choose from among the Smart Search memories. To return to normal operation, press the key. Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time.
MESSAGE FEATURE GENERAL The VX-8DR/DE provides a message feature, which sends a message (up to 16 characters) instead of sending a voice. 20 different messages can be programmed, any one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID. Note The Message Feature requires that all members (1) use the Yaesu VX-8DR/ DE, VX-8R/E, VX-3R/E, or FTM-10R/SR/E/SE transceiver, (2) store the same messages into the message slots, (3) store the same member list into the member box, and (4) set the same frequency.
MESSAGE FEATURE PROGRAMMING A MESSAGE 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 above to complete the message (up to 16 characters). If you make a mistake, press the key to move back to the incorrect character, then re-enter the correct character. 10. Press and hold in the key for one second to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previously stored. 11. When the Message entry is complete, press the key briefly to save the new setting. 12. If you wish to store another message, repeat steps 3 through 11 above.
MESSAGE FEATURE PROGRAMMING A MEMBER LIST 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. character of the message you wish to store. Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 61 available characters. Example 2: Press the key repeatedly to toggle among the nine available characters associated with that key: p q r s P Q R S 7 p ..... Press the key to move on to the next character, if needed. Repeat steps 7 and 8 above to complete the personal ID (up to 8 characters).
MESSAGE FEATURE SENDING A MESSAGE The registered message can be sent to the members who are receiving on the coordination frequency. When a message is sent, the transmitter’s ID will be sent also, and the receiver can identify who sent the message. The “Personal ID” setting (described in the previous paragraph) is required for the transmitter’s ID to be shown with the received message. 1. Set the radio to the coordination frequency. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press and hold the 3.
MESSAGE FEATURE RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Set the radio to the coordination frequency. key, then press the key. This provides a 2. Press the “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 95: SQL TYPE. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob until “MESSAGE” appears on the display; this activates the Message feature. 4. Press the PTT switch to exit from the Set Mode and activate the Message feature. When the Message feature is activated, the “MSG” notation will appear on the display. 5.
EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION The VX-8DR/DE includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel. See page 49 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the second.
EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature can be used to aid in searching for persons who are incapacitated in disasters like earthquakes, especially search-and-rescue personnel who may have become injured in a debris field. When using the EAI feature, a searcher transmits a unique command (CTCSS tone pair), which will automatically cause the injured party’s radio to transmit, so others may perform direction-finding and effect a rescue.
EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE SELECTING THE EAI MODE AND ITS TRANSMIT TIME 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 33: EAI TIME. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired EAI mode (Interval EAI “INT” or Continuous EAI “CON”) and transmit time (1-10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes). 5.
EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE TO LOCATE AN UNRESPONSIVE OPERATOR USING THE EAI FEATURE 1. Recall the Memory Channel “EAI” (must be the same as the searched person’s radio), which is found at the end of the “regular” memory channels. 2. Set the Transmitting Pager Code Memory tone pair to the same CTCSS tone pair stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory of the missing person’s radio. 1) Press the key, then press the key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 68: PAGE CODETX.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE GENERAL The VX-8DR/DE can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as described below. SRG (“SISTER RADIO GROUP”) MODE 1.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE FRG (“FRIENDLY RADIO GROUP”) MODE You may access other Internet Link Systems (including WIRES™ in the FRG mode) that use a DTMF string for access. PROGRAMMING THE FRG CODE Load the DTMF tones which you wish to use for Internet-link access into an Internet Memory Register. For purposes of this example, we will use “#1101D” as the access code of the W6DXC node. 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE FRG (“FRIENDLY RADIO GROUP”) MODE 16. When you have stored an access code that is less than 8 digits, press the key twice to confirm the code and enable storing the access code; otherwise, just enter the 8 digits and press the key one time. 17. Repeat steps 4 through 16 to store other access codes, if so desired. 18. Press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation. OPERATION (ACCESSING AN FRG NODE) 1.
DTMF OPERATION The VX-8DR/DE’s keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [0] through [9], the keypad includes the [ ] and [#] digits, plus the [A], [B], [C], and [D] tones often used for repeater control. MANUAL DTMF TONE GENERATION You can generate DTMF tones during transmission manually. 1. Press the PTT switch to begin transmission. 2. While transmitting, press the desired numbers on the keypad. 3.
DTMF OPERATION You may check your work by monitoring the entered DTMF string. To do this, repeat steps 1 - 4 above, then press the key. To send a telephone number: key, then press the key. This provides a 1. Press the “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 29: DTMF MANUAL/AUTO. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “AUTO” (to activate the DTMF Autodialer function). 3. Press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation and activate the DTMF Autodialer function (the “ ” icon will appear). 4.
CW LEARNING FEATURE The VX-8DR/DE provides a CW learning feature, which sends the designated Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker) to help your CW learning. 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 22: CW LEARNING. key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set 3. Press the Mode Item. 4.
CW LEARNING FEATURE The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, which stipulates five characters per word.
CW TRAINING FEATURE The VX-8DR provides another CW learning feature; call it a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency. 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: CW TRAINING. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
SENSOR MODE The VX-8DR/DE always displays the “Battery Voltage” and “Current Time” while the VX-8DR/DE is operating in the “Mono” band mode with the Large characters, the VX8DR/DE can display various information provided by internal sensors. Available selections are “Battery Voltage”, “Temperature”, “Audio Wave-form”, “Current Barometric Pressure”, “Current Altitude”, and “off”.
SENSOR MODE SENSOR MODE OPTIONS CLOCK SET The VX-8DR/DE has a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2099 (accuracy: ±30 sec/month). To set the clock: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 98: TIME SET. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Menu Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “year” setting. 5.
SENSOR MODE SENSOR MODE OPTIONS SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS OF THE SENSOR UNIT 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 104: UNIT SELECT. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit (°C or °F). 5. Press the key to change the cursor to “BARO”, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit (hPa, mb, mmHg, or inch). 6.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING PASSWORD The VX-8DR/DE provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your transceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on. You must enter the four digit password from the keypad. If the wrong password is entered, the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING PROGRAMMING THE KEY The Internet Key is the factory default (“primary” press key) function of the However, you may change the “primary” (press key) function of the function via the Menu mode. key. key to another 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 43: INTERNET KEY. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING ATT (FRONT END ATTENUATOR) The attenuator will reduce all signals (and noise) by 10 dB, and it may be used to make reception more pleasant under extremely noisy conditions. 1. Set a band (“A-Band” or “B-Band”) on which you wish to activate the “attenuator” to the “Operating” Band (indicated in large character). key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press and hold the 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 3: ANTENNA ATT. 4.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER SETUP An important feature of the VX-8DR/DE is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VX-8DR/DE will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING DISABLING THE BUSY INDICATOR Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the BUSY indicator (the and key) while receiving a signal. Use the following green LED inside the procedure: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18: BUSY LED. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF” (thus disabling the BUSY lamp). 5.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission to a pre-programmed value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make excessively long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as well as battery depletion.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING ON/OFF PRESET TIMER The VX-8DR/DE includes the capability to turn itself on/off at preset time. If you use these features, you must first set the VX-8DR/DE’s clock, as described previously (page 120). ON TIMER 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 64: ON TIMER. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the “hour” at which you want the radio to switch on.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO) The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone Decoder).
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING CHANGING THE MICROPHONE GAIN At the factory, a microphone gain has been programmed that should be satisfactory for the internal microphone. If you use the radio under the noisy environment, you may wish to set a different microphone gain level. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 60: MIC GAIN. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING DISPLAY CONTRAST The LCD’s contrast may be adjusted for best viewing in sunlight or darkness allowing for best readability using the Set Mode Item. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 48: LCD CONTRAST. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the contrast. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING MY BANDS OPERATION The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several operating bands, and make only key. For example, if you do not need the those bands available for selection via the reception of the SW and Air bands, you may skip (omit) these bands from the band selection loop. My Bands Setup 1. Set the VX-8DR/DE to the VFO mode. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 106: VFO SKIP.
CHANGING THE STATUS OF THE KEY By factory default, the key keeps the status while pressing and holding the key key to keep the status for approximately down. You may change the status of the three seconds after pressing the key, after which time it reverts back to its previous status. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 107: VOLUME MODE. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
RESET PROCEDURES In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below. MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults: 1. Turn the radio off. 2.
CLONING The VX-8DR/DE includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-8DR/DE. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another: 1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the optional CT-134 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks of the two radios. 3. Press and hold in the key while turning the radios on.
SET MODE GENERAL The VX-8DR/DE Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: key for one second to enter the Set 1. Press and hold the Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item. 4.
SET MODE GENERAL CHANGING THE SET MODE CURSOR The VX-8DR/DE has nine types of cursor symbol formats for the Set Mode operation. You may change the default setting to any of the available symbols. 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 86: SET MODE CSR. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired cursor symbol type. , , , , , , , , or 5.
SET MODE FUNCTION A VAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT: BOLD ITALIC) 1: ANTENNA AM 2: ANTENNA FM 3: ANTENNA ATT 4: APO 5: ARTS BEEP 6: ARTS INTERVAL 7: BANK LINK 8: BANK NAME 9: BCLO 10: BEEP EDGE 11: BEEP LEVEL 12: BEEP MELODY 13: BEEP SELECT 14: BELL RINGER 15: BELL SELECT Select the antenna to be used in the AM Broadcast listening. Select the antenna to be used in the FM Broadcast listening. Enables/Disables the receiver Front-end Attenuator. Setting of the Automatic Power-Off time.
SET MODE SET MODE ITEM FUNCTION 55: MEMORY SKIP 56: MEMORY WRITE 57: MESSAGE LIST 58: MESSAGE REGISTER 59: MESSAGE SELECT 60: MIC GAIN 61: MONI/T-CALL 62: MUTE Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. Determines the method of selecting channels for Memory Storage. Programming a Member List for the Message feature. Selects your Personal ID for the Message feature. Programming a Message for the Message feature. Adjusts the microphone gain level.
SET MODE REPEATER SETTING Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. CTCSS/DCS/EPCS SETTING Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions. Enables/Disables the Bell ringer function and its sound selection. SET MODE ITEM 74: RPT ARS 75: RPT SHIFT 76: RPT SHIFT FREQ SET MODE ITEM 14: BELL RINGER 15: BELL SELECT AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT: BOLD ITALIC) ON / OFF SIMPLEX / -RPT / +RPT 0.000MHz ~ 150.
SET MODE DTMF S ETTING Selects the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time. Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodial feature. Programming the DTMF Autodialer. Selects the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. SWITCH/KNOB SETTING SET MODE ITEM 28: DTMF DELAY 29: DTMF MANUAL/AUTO 30: DTMF SELECT 31: DTMF SPEED SET MODE ITEM Set the duration that a secondary function of the [F/W] key (press and holding the [ F/W] key) is held 36: FW KEY HOLD TIME determines the function they activate.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 1: ANTENNA AM Function: Select the antenna to be used for the AM Broadcast listening. Available Values: BAR & EXT / BAR ANTENNA Default: BAR & EXT BAR & EXT: Use both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna. BAR ANTENNA: Use the internal Bar Antenna only. Note: The Bar Antenna is directional; rotate the VX-8DR/DE for best reception. SET MODE ITEM 2: ANTENNA FM Function: Select the antenna to be used for the FM Broadcast listening.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 6: ARTS INTERVAL Function: Select the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. Available Values: 15sec / 25sec Default: 25sec This setting determines how often the other station will be polled during ARTS operation. SET MODE ITEM 7: BANK LINK Function: Enables/Disables the Memory Bank Link Scan. See page 67 for details. SET MODE ITEM 8: BANK NAME Function: Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tag” for the Memory Bank. See page 50 for details.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 14: BELL RINGER Function: Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: 1Time ~ 20Times / CONTINUOUS Default: 1Time SET MODE ITEM 15: BELL SELECT Function: Enables/Disables the Bell ringer function and its sound selection. Available Values: OFF / BELL / USER BP1 / USER BP2 / USER BP3 Default: OFF SET MODE ITEM 16: BLUETOOTH P-CODE Function: Pairing the Bluetooth® unit and setting the Pin Code.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SAVE: OFF: POWR: ON: POWR: OFF: Disable the Battery Save function of the BH-1A/BH-2A Bluetooth® Headset. Enable the BU-1 Bluetooth® Unit. Disable the BU-1 Bluetooth® Unit. SET MODE ITEM 18: BUSY LED Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the squelch is open. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON SET MODE ITEM 19: CH COUNTER Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 26: DCS CODE Function: Setting of the DCS code. Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes. Default: DCS 023 DCS CODE 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 SET MODE ITEM 27: DCS INVERSION 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 Function: Enables/Disables the “Inverted” 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 DCS tone.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 32: EAI Function: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF SET MODE ITEM 33: EAI TIME Function: Sets the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) operating mode and its transmit time.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS 3. Rotate the DIAL knob, or press one of the keyboard keys, to select the first letter/ number of the message. Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 39 available characters. Example 2: Press the key repeatedly to toggle among the four available characters associated with that key: A B C 2 4. Press the key to move to the next character, if needed. 5. Repeat previous steps 3 and 4 to complete the message (up to 16 characters).
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 39: HOME/REVERSE Function: Selects the function of the key. Available Values: HOME / REV Default: REV HOME: Pressing the key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” channel. REV: Pressing the key reverses transmit and receive frequencies during repeater operation. SET MODE ITEM 40: INT MANUAL/AUTO Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodialer feature while using the Internet Connection feature (WIRESTM).
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 44: INTERNET MODE Function: Selects the operating mode of the Internet Connection feature (WIRESTM). Available Values: FRG / SRG Default: SRG SET MODE ITEM 45: INTERNET SELECT Function: Programming of the Access Number (DTMF code) for the FRG station of the WIRESTM (or non WIRESTM Internet Link System) access. See page 112 for details. SET MODE ITEM 46: LAMP Function: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 51: LOCK Function: Selects the combination of key buttons that are locked out by the LOCK function. Available Values: KEY / DIAL / KEY&DIAL / PTT / KEY&PTT / DIAL&PTT / ALL Default: KEY&DIAL SET MODE ITEM 52: MEMORY FAST STEP Function: Selects the channel step for the fast channel selection mode while in the Memory Recall mode.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 58: MESSAGE REGISTER Function: Selects your Personal ID for the Message feature. See page 104 for details. SET MODE ITEM 59: MESSAGE SELECT Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page 102 for details. SET MODE ITEM 60: MIC GAIN Function: Adjusts the microphone gain level. Available Values: LEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 9 Default: LEVEL 5 SET MODE ITEM 61: MONI/T-CALL Function: Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 65: OPENING MESSAGE Function: Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on. Available Values: NORMAL / OFF / DC / MESSAGE Default: NORMAL NORMAL: Appears the Vertex Standard Logo. OFF: No Opening Message. DC: Appears the Vertex Standard Logo with the current time and the power supply voltage. MESSAGE: The Vertex Standard Logo appears along with your message. See the following procedure for creating a message.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 69: PASSWORD Function: Programming and activating the Password feature. See page 122 for details. SET MODE ITEM 70: PR FREQUENCY Function: Program the CTCSS Tone Frequency for the User Programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder. Available Values: 300 Hz ~ 3000 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default: 1600 Hz SET MODE ITEM 71: PRI REVERT Function: Enables/Disables the Priority Revert feature.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 77: RX AF DUAL Function: Select the resume mode of the AF-Dual Operation. Available Values: TRX 1sec ~ TRX 10sec / HOLD / TX 1sec ~ TX 10sec Default: TRX 2sec SET MODE ITEM 78: RX MODE Function: Sets the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO / NFM / AM / WFM Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency). SET MODE ITEM 79: SAVE RX Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio). Available Values: 0.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 83: SCAN RESUME Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: 2.0sec ~ 10.0sec (0.5sec/step) /BUSY / HOLD Default: 5.0sec 2.0sec - 10.0sec: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for the selected resume time. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner will resume even if the station is still active. BUSY: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 88: SMART SEARCH Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE / CONTINUOUS Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present (up to 15 in each direction) are loaded into the Smart Search memories. Whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search stops after one sweep in each direction.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 92: SQL LEVEL Function: Sets the Squelch threshold level. Available Values: LEVEL 0 ~ LEVEL 15 (AM and Narrow FM), LEVEL 0 ~ LEVEL 15 (Wide FM and AM Broadcast) Default: LEVEL 1 (AM and Narrow FM), LEVEL 2 (Wide FM and AM Broadcast) SET MODE ITEM 93: SQL S-METER Function: Adjusts the Squelch threshold level to the S-meter level.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 95: SQL TYPE Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Available Values: OFF / TONE / TONE SQL / DCS / REV TONE / PR FREQ / PAGER / MESSAGE Default: OFF TONE: Activates the CTCSS Encoder TONE SQL: Activates the CTCSS Encoder/Decoder DCS: Activates the Digital Coded Squelch Encoder/Decoder REV TONE: Activates the Reverse CTCSS Encoder/Decoder (Mutes the receiver when the matching tone is received).
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 99: TONE FREQUENCY Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz SET MODE ITEM 100: TONE-SRCH MUTE Function: Enables/Disables the receiver audio output while the Tone Search Scanner is activated. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON SET MODE ITEM 101: TONE-SRCH SPEED Function: Selects the Tone Search Scanner speed. Available Values: FAST (2.5 tone/sec) / SLOW (1.25 tone/sec) Default: FAST (2.
SET MODE SET MODE SELECTION DETAILS SET MODE ITEM 106: VFO SKIP Function: Set the My Band. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF The “My Band” feature allows you to select several operating bands, and make only those bands available for selection via the key. ON: Only the bands that are turned on will be shown when pushing the key. OFF: When the key is pressed, the bands that are turned “OFF” will not be shown. See page 100 for details. SET MODE ITEM 107: VOLUME MODE Function: Select the key function.
APRS/GPS SET MODE SET MODE ITEM 1: APRS AF DUAL 2: APRS DESTINATION 3: APRS FILTER 4: APRS MODEM 5: APRS MSG FLASH 6: APRS MSG TXT 7: APRS MUTE 8: APRS RINGER MSG 9: APRS RINGER BCON 10: APRS UNIT 11: APRS TX DELAY 12: BEACON INTERVAL 13: BEACON STATS TXT 14: BEACON TX 15: DIGI PATH 16: GPS DATUM 17: GPS TIME SET 18: GPS UNIT 19: MSG GROUP 20: MY CALLSIGN 21: MY POSITION 22: MY SYMBOL 23: POSITION COMMENT 24: SmartBeaconing 25: TIME ZONE 162 A VAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT: BOLD ITALIC) FUNCTION Enables/D
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 1: APRS AF DUAL Function: Enables/Disables the AF DUAL function when the APRS signal is received. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 2: APRS DESTINATION Function: Indicates the model code of this transceiver. Default: APY008 This model code can not be changed. APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 3: APRS FILTER Function: Selects the filter type option allowing you to receive only the specified types of APRS Beacon data.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 5: APRS MSG FLASH Function: Enables/Disables the white LED light when the APRS message is received.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 10: APRS UNIT Function: Selects the unit for the APRS Beacon information. Available Values: Position: MM.MM’/MM’SS”, Distance: km/mile, Speed: km/h/knot/mph, Altitude: m/ft, Temp: °C/°F, Rain: mm/inch, Wind: m/s/mph Default: Depends on the transceiver version. APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 11: APRS TX DELAY Function: Select the transmission delay time between transmitting the APRS data and transmitting a preamble (flag code) prior to the APRS data.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 15: DIGI PATH Function: Sets the APRS packet path you wish to path through. Available Values: P1: OFF P2: WIDE1-1 (fixed value) P3: WIDE1-1, WIDE2 -1 (fixed value) P4 ~ P7: non (up to 2 digipeater address) P8: non (up to 8 digipeater address) Default: P3: WIDE1-1, WIDE2 -1 Note: The default setting (WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1) is the value assumed for the popular New-N Paradigm system that is most often used.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 19: MSG GROUP Function: Selects the filter type option allowing you to receive only the specified types of APRS Message information. Available Values: G1: ALL G2: CQ G3: QST G4: YAESU G5: B1: BLN B2: BLN B3: BLN Default: G1: ALL G2: CQ G3: QST G4: YAESU G5: B1: BLN B2: BLN B3: BLN Note: “ ” is a wild card indicating any received character will be accepted in that slot.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 21: MY POSITION Function: Determine and memorize your location (Lat/Lon). Available Values: GPS/Lat/Lon/P1 ~ P10 Default: GPS GPS: Your location is determined by the optional FGPS-2 GPS Unit. When the FGPS-2 is connected to the transceiver, select this item. Lat/Lon: Your location can be entered manually (See page 81 for details). P1 ~ P10: Memory Slot for your location (Lat/Lon) as measured with the GPS. To memorize the location: 1.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 23: POSITION COMMENT Function: Selects position comment depending on your situation. Available Values: Off Duty, En Route, In Service, Returning, Committed, Special, Priority, Custom 0 ~ Custom 6, EMERGENCY! Default: Off Duty Note: The Custom 0 ~ Custom 6 positions may be utilized to designate additional Position Comments, however the character strings “Custom 0” ~ “Custom 6” cannot be changed.
APRS/GPS SET MODE APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILS the selected speed. The transmission interval time of the APRS beacon is set in “SLOW RATE” item. The speed unit is determined from the APRS/ GPS Set Mode Item 10: APRS UNIT. HIGH SPD: This item designates the higher speed threshold. The VX-8DR/DE transmits an APRS beacon when your movement speed becomes higher than the selected speed. The transmission interval time of the APRS beacon is set in “FAST RATE” item.
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL A (Main) Band RX: 0.5-1.8 MHz (AM Radio) 1.8-30 MHz (SW Band) 30-76 MHz (50 MHz HAM: USA/EXP version) 30-88 MHz (50 MHz HAM: EU version) 76-108 MHz (FM Radio) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM) 174-222 MHz (VHF-TV) 222-420 MHz (General 1) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-774 MHz (UHF-TV) 774-999.
SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMITTER 1.0 W (@4.5 V: AA x 3) 5.0 W (@7.4 V or EXT DC) 50 MHz AM 1.0 W (Fixed) 222 MHz (USA only) 0.5 W (@4.5 V: AA x 3) 1.5 W (@7.4 V or EXT DC) L3: 2.5 W, L2: 1 W, L1: 0.05 W (@7.4 V, 50/144/430 MHz) L3: 1 W, L2: 0.5 W, L1: 0.05 W (@7.
INSTALLATION OF THE BU-1 (OPTION) 1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Locate the connector for the BU-1 under the Caution Seal in the battery compartment on the back of the transceiver, just peel off the Caution Seal (Figure 1). Cleanly remove the old Caution Seal and adhesive to preserve the submersible performance. 4.
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FCC NOTICE 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3.
Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: Type of Equipment: Brand Name: Model Number: Manufacturer: Address of Manufacturer: Triple Band Transceiver YAESU VX-8DE Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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