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Yaesu VX-8GR/GE Operating Manual

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144/430 MHz
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
WITH GPS
VX-8GR/GE
O
M
PERATING
ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD U.S.A. Inc.
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 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.
Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court, East Burwood, VIC, 3151

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  • Page 1 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD U.S.A. Inc. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................. 1 Scanning ..................54 Controls &Connections ............... 2 General ................... 54 Display Icons & Indicators ............3 VFO Scanning ................ 56 Keypad Functions ............... 4 How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency during VFO Scan ..57 Accessories & Option ..............6 Memory Scanning ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GPS receiver, and outputs the location data (Lat/Lon) of the built-in GPS receiver unit and the Waypoint data of the received APRS beacons. We appreciate your purchase of the VX-8GR/GE, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand-held...

  • Page 4: Controls &Connections

    The functions of the “on” to toggle the key keys are described lockout feature “on” in detail on pages 4 or “off”. and 5. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 5: Display Icons & Indicators

    Note 1): When a bar is shown under these icons, the Vibrator function is active. 2): When a dashed bar is shown under these icons, the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Vibrator function is active. 3): When a short-dashed bar is shown under these icons, the APRS Message Vibrator function is active. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 6: Keypad Functions

    Frequency entry digit “8” Connection feature. RESS Activates the Spectrum Selects the desired transmit Activates the Audio Mute ECONDARY UNCTION Analyzer (Spectra-Scope ) power output level. Feature. RESS feature. HIRD UNCTION No Action. No Action No Action RESS AND VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 7 Enters the “Special Memory” Activates the Sub Band Disables the “Secondary” ECONDARY UNCTION mode. Operation feature. key function. RESS Activates the “Memory Write” HIRD UNCTION No Action No Action mode (for memory channel RESS AND storage). VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 8: Accessories & Option

    PA-44C (230 VAC, Type-C plug: Q9500165) or PA-44U (230 VAC, Type-BF plug: Q9500166) Belt Clip 1 pc (RA1053600) Screws 2 pcs (M3x10SUS: U24310020) Plastic Cap 1 pc (RA1054200) Sheet 1 pcs (RA1231300) Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 9: Available Options For Your Vx-8Gr

    (Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug). Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this ap- paratus.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Accessories

    If you do not need the Belt Clip, install the sup- plied Plastic Cap to the Battery Pack (Figure 2). If you install the belt clip later, push the Plas- Figure 1 tic Cap out with a small tool or screwdriver. Figure 2 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 11: Installation Of Fnb-101Li Battery Pack

    NSTALL the Battery Pack from the transceiver. ATTERY ELEASE 1) The VX-8GR/GE battery must be correctly installed, to maintain the waterproof integrity. 2) Always use the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Model FNB-101LI or FNB-102LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. 3) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

  • Page 12: Battery Life Information

    The present battery voltage can be displayed manually on the LCD, by following the instructions on page 107. Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather. Keeping the radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 13: Installation Of Fba-39 Alkaline Battery Case

    The FBA-39 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells. If you do not use the VX-8GR/GE for a long time, remove the Alkaline batteries from the FBA-39, as battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-39 and/or the trans- ceiver.

  • Page 14: Interface Of Packet Tncs

    The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by rotating the DIAL knob while pressing and holding the g key, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-8GR/GE from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input volt- age is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Battery Saver function will be- come active, unless you have disabled it (see page 112). 3. To turn the VX-8GR/GE off, press and hold in the p ( PWR ) switch again for 2 seconds. If you don’t hear the two “Beep” tones when the radio comes on, the Beeper may have been disabled via the Menu system.

  • Page 16: Squelch Adjustment

    HOUR LOCK The VX-8GR/GE has a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2099. Set the clock according to the “Clock Set” column on page 107.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Operating Band

    PERATION ELECTING THE PERATING In the factory default configuration, the VX-8GR/GE 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”...

  • Page 18: Selecting The Frequency Band

    ELECTING THE REQUENCY The VX-8GR/GE covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX-8GR/GE’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands. Each band has its own preset channel steps and operating modes.

  • Page 19: Frequency Navigation

    PERATION REQUENCY AVIGATION The VX-8GR/GE 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-8GR/GE:...

  • Page 20: Scanning

    DIAL knob one click in the counter-clockwise direction while the VX-8GR/GE is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clock- wise.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    OWER EVEL You can select between a total of four transmitter power levels on your VX-8GR/GE. The exact power output will vary somewhat, depending on the voltage supplied to the trans- ceiver. With the standard FNB-101LI Battery Pack and external DC source, the power output levels available are: “L1”, “L2”, “L3”, or “HI”...
  • Page 22 PERATION RANSMISSION 1 ) The VX-8GR/GE 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. RANSMIT OWER And when you store memories, you can store...

  • Page 23: Advanced Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Now that you mastered the basics of VX-8GR/GE operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. EYBOARD OCKING In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are:...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Keypad Beeper Volume Level

    However, this feature does not work during Dual Receive operation, as both the “Main” band and “Sub” band frequencies are shown on the display. OUBLE SIZE HARACTERS ARGE HARACTERS VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 25: Audio Muting

    EYPAD LLUMINATION Your VX-8GR/GE includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime opera- tion. The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are pro-...

  • Page 26: Changing The Channel Steps

    The VX-8GR/GE’s frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6.25, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 and 100 kHz per step. The VX-8GR/GE is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation.

  • Page 27: Sql S-Meter

    Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides the action of the S-meter Squelch. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 28: Repeater Operation

    EPEATER HIFTS Your VX-8GR/GE has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band, this usually will be 600 kHz, while the 430 MHz shift will be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).

  • Page 29: Manual Repeater Shift Activation

    5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the default repeater shift! Enter the transmit and receive frequencies separately, as shown on page 44. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

    “HM” (for instant switching to the “Home” channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of h key, use Set Mode Item 34: HOME/REVERSE. See page 135. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 31: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation

    DIAL knob in step 3 above. When the Reverse Tone Squelch system is ac- tive, the VX-8GR/GE’s receiver is muted when it receives a call from a radio sending a matching CTCSS tone. The “RTN” icon will appear on the display when the Reverse Tone Squelch system is activated.

  • Page 32: Dcs Operation

    2) During CTCSS operation, you may set up the VX-8GR/GE so a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to an incoming call. See page 37 for details. 3) You may set up the VX-8GR/GE so a vibration alerts you to an incoming call, during CTCSS operation. See page 40 for details.
  • Page 33 CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-8GR/GE, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS.

  • Page 34: Dcs Code Inversion

    Receive the Inverted DCS Tone and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. RX-BOTH, TX-NORMAL: Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. RX-NORMAL, TX-INVERT: Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 35 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 “RX-NORMAL, TX-NORMAL” (Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone) when done. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 36: Tone Search Scanning

    You can also press the e key during Tone Scanning to listen to the (muted) signal from the other station. When you release the e key, Tone Scanning will resume after about a second. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

    AGING QUELCH The VX-8GR/GE 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).

  • Page 38: Activating The Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

    AGING NSWER When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the VX-8GR/GE transmits the same CTCSS tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. If you prefer, you can have the VX-8GR/GE respond to page calls automatically (“transpond”).

  • Page 39: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Bell Operation

    PERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B PERATION During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-8GR/GE 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.

  • Page 40: Programming The User Melody

    B/M key, then press the c key repeatedly until the “SELECT” notation in the “Operation Mode” slot turns into “DELETE”. Now, press and hold in the c key for one second to delete that beep tone. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 41: Split Tone Operation

    PLIT PERATION The VX-8GR/GE can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode. 1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 87: SQL SPLIT.

  • Page 42: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Vibrator Operation

    10. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone, DCS code, or CTCSS tone pair which matches that set into your Decoder, the VX-8GR/GE will vibrate in accordance with this programming.
  • Page 43 2) When the vibrator is activated, press any key, rotate the DIAL knob, or during a transmission, the vibrator will halt temporarily. The “under line” or “dashed line” under the mode icon will blink during this pause. Five seconds after any of the above operations, the vibrator will resume. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 44: Memory Mode (Regular Memory Channel Operation)

    The VX-8GR/GE 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.” 7 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band.
  • Page 45 On rare occasions the memorized data may become corrupted by miss operation, or static electricity. When repairs are made the memory data may be lost. Please write down or record the memorized information so you will be able to restore it if needed. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 46: Memory Storage

    For example, to recall memory channel #14, press 1 4 2) You may change the step of the fast channel selection mode ( f key + DIAL knob ) via Set Mode Item 47: MEMORY FAST STEP. See page 137 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 47: Home Channel Memory

    222.000 MHz 222.000 MHz details regarding this fea- UHF HAM Band [ 5 ] 446.000 MHz 430.000 MHz ture. [ 6 ] UHF Band 470.000 MHz 470.000 MHz [ 7 ] INFO 2 860.000 MHz 860.000 MHz VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 48: Labeling Memories

    During Memory Recall (“MR”) with Mono Band operation, the alphanumeric Tag will appear below the frequency display. The alphanumeric Tag does not appear if you activate the Dual Receive Mode. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 49: Memory Offset Tuning

    Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that chan- nel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the VX-8GR/GE in the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Now press the f key, then press c key. The “MR” in- dicator will be replaced by one which says “TUN”...

  • Page 50: Masking Memories

    Watch out! You can manually store data over a “Masked” memory, deleting previous data, if you’re not careful. Use the “next available memory” stor- age technique to avoid over-writing a masked memory. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 51: Memory Bank Operation

    EMORY PERATION The large number of memories available in the VX-8GR/GE could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-8GR/GE includes provi- sion for dividing the memories into as many as 24 Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.

  • Page 52: Removing Memories From A Memory Bank

    A total of 16 charac- ters may be used in the creation of a label. 9. Press and hold the key for two seconds to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previously stored. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 53: Moving Memory Data To The Vfo

    To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn the radio off. Now press and hold in the c key while turning the radio on. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 54: Memory Mode (Special Memory Channel Operation)

    PECIAL EMORY HANNEL PERATION The VX-8GR/GE provides Special Memory Channels, which are made up of: 10 Weather Broadcast Channels. 57 VHF Marine 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 49 re- garding Memory Bank Operation for details.

  • Page 55: Vhf Marine Memory Channels

    156.450 157.200 161.800 156.425 157.175 161.775 156.500 157.250 161.850 156.475 157.225 161.825 156.550 157.300 161.900 156.525 157.275 161.875 156.600 157.350 161.950 156.575 157.325 161.925 156.650 157.400 162.000 156.625 157.375 161.975 156.700 156.675 157.425 162.025 156.750 156.725 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 56: Scanning

    CANNING ENERAL The VX-8GR/GE 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.
  • Page 57 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. The default condition for this Set Mode Item is “2.0sec”. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 58: Vfo Scanning

    2) You may change the scanner’s method of operation so the VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band when the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band (or vice versa). See page 146 regarding Set Mode Item 95: VFO MODE. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 59: How To Skip (Omit) A Frequency During Vfo Scan

    3. Press the d key. The confirmation message (DELETE?) will appear on the display. Press the d key once more to delete the channel from the Frequency Skip Memory; this will restore the frequency into the VFO scan loop. The VX-8GR/GE has 100 VFO Frequency Skip Memory Channels. ETTING THE QUELCH...

  • Page 60: Memory Scanning

    When there are no memory channels corresponding to the selected Memory Scan mode, the “MS ERR” notation will appear on the display. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or c key. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 61: How To Skip (Omit) A Channel During Memory Scan

    REFERENTIAL EMORY The VX-8GR/GE 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 “⊳”...
  • Page 62 4. Release the B key to start scanning. When there are no memory channels corresponding to the selected Memory Scan mode, the “MS ERR” notation will appear on the display. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or c key. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 63: Memory Bank Scan

    Bank scan, the Memory Bank number (“B x”) in- dication turns into “bx” (capital “B” turns into small “b”). 2) You may enable/disable the Memory Bank scan via Set Mode Item 5: BANK LINK. “D ” EMORY ISABLED VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 64: Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (Pms)

    6. 50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1/U1 through L50/U50 are available. You therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like. 7. To exit to normal operation, press the c key. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 65: Priority Channel " Scanning Dual Watch

    CANNING ATCH The VX-8GR/GE’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user defined 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 77: SCAN RESUME.

  • Page 66: Priority Revert Mode

    Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON”. 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF” in step 4 above. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 67: Automatic Lamp Illumination On Scan Stop

    EEPER The VX-8GR/GE will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may enable this feature (band edge beeper) when the frequency reaches the band edge while selecting the VFO frequency using the DIAL knob.

  • Page 68: Gps Operation

    (Longitude/Latitude) blinks on the display. 3) If the VX-8GR/GE does not receive a valid GPS signal after three minutes have passed, you may be in a poor location for satellite reception, such as inside of a house or building;...

  • Page 69: Setting The Time Zone Time Offset

    See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC. If “UTC +0:00” is assigned, the time is the same as UTC. 6. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit from the APRS/GPS Set Mode. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 70: Selecting The Display Units Of The Gps Screen

    6. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit from the APRS/GPS Set Mode. Do not change the Map Datum while the GPS/APRS (described in the next chapter) is in operation. The position indication will be incorrect. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 71 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 72: Aprs ® Operation

    APRS ® PERATION The VX-8GR/GE is equipped with a 1200/9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS ® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) operation. The Automatic Packet Reporting Sys- tem (APRS ® ) is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.
  • Page 73 Operation via Satellite Hand-held Transceiver, such as VX-8GR Maritime Mobile Mobile Transceiver, such as FTM-350R Operation via Internet APRS touch-tone User (and the Occasional Balloons) Portable Units, such as Laptops, Camp Sites etc. Not Used Trackers HF Operation VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 74 You may memorize your current location as plotted by the GPS (up to ten loca- tions can be saved). See page 157 for details. The VX-8GR/GE provides many convenient functions for APRS operation. Refer to the “APRS/GPS Set Mode” chapter beginning with page 148 for details.

  • Page 75: Receiving An Aprs Beacon

    GPS signal was lost. Object Station (Compressed Data) Item Station 2) When the APRS function is activated, the Item Station (Compressed Data) VX-8GR/GE Receiver Battery Saver is tem- Killed Station porarily disabled. Killed Station (Compressed Data) Status Station...
  • Page 76 MESSAGE REJ Received OWN BEACON ( MY POSITION ) Received : You may select your constructed user melody as the APRS Alert Beep via GPS/ APRS Set Mode Item 8: APRS RINGER MSG. See page 152 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 77 6. Repeat above steps and select “OFF” to any other filters you wish to exclude. 7. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to the STATION LIST screen. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 78: Transmit An Aprs Beacon

    EACON To transmit your APRS Beacon, just press the d key. The VX-8GR/GE allows you to transmit your APRS Beacon automatically and repeat- edly via the APRS/GPS Set Mode. 1. Press the m key several times until the STATION LIST screen appears on the display.
  • Page 79 Note: Some transceivers cannot receive the full 60-character message. We recom- mend that you make the message as short as possible. 12. When you have completed your entry, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to the STATION LIST screen. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 80 IGIPEATER ETTING The VX-8GR/GE allows you to set up to eight digipeaters for the APRS Packet Path. The VX-8GR/GE 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.

  • Page 81: Receiving An Aprs Message

    7. When you have finished reading the received message, press the B key to return to the APRS MESSAGE screen. 1) When the APRS function is activated, the VX-8GR/GE Receiver Battery Saver is temporarily disabled. 2) You may change the alert beep tone via APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 8: APRS RINGER MSG.
  • Page 82 (G1 ALL , G2 CQ , G3 , or G4 YAESU Note: “ ” is a wild card indicating any received character will be accepted in that slot. 6. If you add a new message group code and/or bulletin group code, select “G5” (for message group code) or “B1”...

  • Page 83: Transmit An Aprs Message

    9. The remaining number of transmissions of the message is shown on the display. When there is no acknowledgment packet (“ack”) after the APRS message has been transmitted five times, the “ ” (period) icon (on the APRS MESSAGE screen) or “TXOUT” notation (on the Detailed Message screen) will ap- VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 84 9, and 0) in the same way as labeling memories. TORE THE IXED ESSAGE The VX-8GR/GE allows you to store seven fixed form messages (up to 16 characters for each message). 1. Press the m key several times until the APRS MESSAGE screen appears on the display.

  • Page 85: Arts (Automatic Range Transponder System)

    ARTS in order to resume normal operation. This is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental loss of contact due to channel change, etc. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 86: Basic Arts Setup And Operation

    3. Press the m key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (25sec or 15sec). 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 87: Arts Alert Beep Options

    3. Press the m key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS Beep mode (see above). 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 88: Cw Identifier Setup

    1 - 3 above, then press the f key. 2) You may adjust the monitoring tone (CW sidetone pitch) via Set Mode Item 18: CW PITCH. Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 89: Spectrum Analyzer Operation

    The display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency. The Spectrum Analyzer feature can be activated only while the VX-8GR/GE is in the “Mono” band mode. Three basic operating modes for the Spectrum Analyzer are available: 1Time: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band once.

  • Page 90: Smart Search Operation

    One-Shot searching; if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, however, the radio will continue sweeping until they are all filled. The Smart Search feature can only be activated while the VX-8GR/GE is oper- ating in the Mono band mode.
  • Page 91 Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook…just ask your VX-8GR/GE where the action is! VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 92: Message Feature

    EATURE ENERAL The VX-8GR/GE provides a message feature, which sends a message (up to 16 charac- ters) instead of sending a voice. 20 different messages can be programmed, any one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID.

  • Page 93: Programming A Member List

    5. Press the M key briefly to enable programming of the personal ID. 6. Press and hold in the h key for two seconds to clear the previously stored personal ID, if desired. 7. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the keyboard to set the first VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 94: Set Your Personal Id

    Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the member box (1 ~ 20) where your ID is stored. 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 95: Sending A Message

    “MSG” notation will appear on the display. 10. Press the PTT switch again (without speaking into the mi- crophone) to transmit the selected message on the coordina- tion frequency. It takes approximately 6 seconds to transmit the message. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 96: Receiving A Message

    If you enable the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell feature or CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Vibrator Operation (described previously), you can tell that you are receiv- ing a message by the ringing “bell” sound alert or the vibrating of the trans- ceiver. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 97: Emergency Feature

    MERGENCY HANNEL PERATION The VX-8GR/GE 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 45 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the h key for one second.

  • Page 98: Emergency Automatic Id Eai Feature

    3) Set the operating band to “A-Band”. 4) Activate the EAI function “Set Mode Item 27: EAI” to “ON”. The VX-8GR/GE radio may now be used normally. The EIA function will monitor the EIA memory channel in the background, and it will be activated when the Pager Memory Tone Pair is received on the EIA memory channel.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Eai Mode And Its Transmit Time

    To disable the EAI feature, just repeat the above procedure, ro- tating the DIAL knob to select “OFF” in step “4” above. The VX-8GR/GE will ignore the EAI feature when (1) the operating band is set to “B-Band”, (2) the squelch is open, (3) there is an incoming signal on the operating frequency, (4) the operating frequency is the same as the fre- quency which is stored in the Memory Channel “EAI,”...

  • Page 100: To Locate An Unresponsive Operator

    3. Press and hold in the PTT switch for five seconds. If the EAI signal is received by a VX-8GR/GE transceiver programmed with matching EAI CTCSS tones, the EAI feature will activate. The lost operator’s radio will transmit a load (0.5 second) beep every 2.5 seconds until the EAI timer expires.

  • Page 101: Internet Connection Feature

    EATURE ENERAL The VX-8GR/GE can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement Sys- tem) 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/.

  • Page 102: Frg "Friendly Radio Group " Mode

    14. If you make a mistake, press the B key to backspace the cursor, and then enter the correct letter or number. 15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 until you have completed the access code (“#1101D”). VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 103 7 above, you may press the d key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to establish the link to the desired Internet-link node). 9. To return to the WIRES™ SRG mode, repeat steps 1 - 5 above, selecting “SRG” in step 4. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 104: Dtmf Operation

    DTMF O PERATION The VX-8GR/GE’s keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [ 0 ] through [ 9 ] , the keypad in- cludes the [ ] and [ ] digits, plus the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] tones often used for repeater control.
  • Page 105 Item 26: DTMF SPEED, see page 133 for details. 2) You can also set a longer delay between the time your transmitter is keyed and the first DTMF digit is sent, using Set Mode Item 23: DTMF DELAY, see page 133 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 106: Cw Learning Feature

    EARNING EATURE The VX-8GR/GE 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 m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
  • Page 107 13. To stop CW generation, press the f key again. 14. To disable CW learning feature, press the PTT switch. The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, which stipulates five characters per word. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 108: Cw Training Feature

    CW T RAINING EATURE The VX-8GR/GE 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 m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

  • Page 109: Sensor Mode

    “Temperature” using Set Mode Item 79: SENSOR INFO . LOCK The VX-8GR/GE has a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from Janu- ary 1, 2000 through December 31, 2099 (accuracy: ±30 sec/month). NOTE: Before setting the CLOCK SET, set the TIME ZONE (TIME OFFSET) for your area.
  • Page 110 9. When you have finished the time setup, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. The VX-8GR/GE has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell used just for the clock. Therefore, the VX-8GR/GE can maintain its clock data for approxi- mately two months without using the main battery pack or external DC power.

  • Page 111: Miscellaneous Setting

    2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by performing the “Microprocessor Resetting” procedure (see page 121). However, the VX-8GR/GE will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 112: Programming The Key

    5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal op- eration. Now, briefly pressing of the key will immediately recall the selected Menu Item. You must press the key again to exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 113: Att Front End Attenuator

    “OFF” in step “5” above. 1) When the attenuator is activated, the “ ” icon will appear on the display. 2) The attenuator can be set independently on each operating band of the “A-Band” and “B-Band”. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 114: Receive Battery Saver Setup

    AVER ETUP An important feature of the VX-8GR/GE 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-8GR/GE will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”...

  • Page 115: Disabling The Busy Indicator

    Just press and hold in the p ( PWR ) switch for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver back on after an APO shutdown, as usual. To disable the APO, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “OFF” in step 4 above. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 116: Transmitter Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker. 2) Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try setting up your radio’s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of 1 minute. This will sig- nificantly improve battery life, too! VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 117: On/Off Preset Timer

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING ON/OFF P RESET IMER The VX-8GR/GE includes the capability to turn itself on/off at preset time. If you use these features, you must first set the VX-8GR/GE’s clock, as described previously (page 107). ON T IMER 1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

  • Page 118: Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo)

    In such operating environments, it is often required that operators use reduced deviation levels, to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent chan- nels. The VX-8GR/GE includes a simple method of accomplishing this: 1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

  • Page 119: Changing The Microphone Gain

    ETER YMBOLS The VX-8GR/GE has four types of S- (Signal Strength) and TX Power Meter symbol formats available. You may change the default setting to any of the available symbols. 1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

  • Page 120: Display Contrast

    The available selections are LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 4 (factory default: LEVEL 4). 5. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 121: My Bands Operation

    (omit) these bands from the band selection loop. My Bands Setup 1. Set the VX-8GR/GE to the VFO mode. 2. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 96: VFO SKIP.

  • Page 122: Changing The Status Of The Key

    AUTO BACK: The g key keeps its status for approxi- mately three seconds after pressing the g key. 5. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 123: Reset Procedures

    63: PAGER CODE-TX, 70: RPT SHIFT, 71: RPT SHIFT FREQ, 88: SQL TYPE, 91: TONE FREQUENCY, APRS /GPS Set Mode 4: APRS MSG FLASH, 16: DIGI PASS, 21: MSG GROUP, 22: MY CALLSIGN, 23: MY POSITION, 24: MY SYMBOL VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 124: Cloning

    LONING The VX-8GR/GE includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-8GR/GE. 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.
  • Page 125 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 126: Set Mode

    ENERAL The VX-8GR/GE 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 pa- rameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1.
  • Page 127 HANGING THE URSOR The VX-8GR/GE 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 m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
  • Page 128 Selects the channel step for the fast channel selection mode while in the Memory Recall 10CH / 20CH / 50CH / 100CH mode. 48: MEMORY NAME Stores “Alpha-Numeric” tags for the Memory channels. 49: MEMORY PROTECT Enables/Disables the Memory Write Protector. ON / OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 129 Select the [ VOL ] key function. 99: VOLUME MODE NORMAL / AUTO BACK 100: WX ALERT Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Feature. ON / OFF 1: Depends on the transceiver version. 2: Depends on the operating band and transceiver version. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 130 (INT 5min) Select the alarms utilized when the Emergency function is engaged. EMERGENCY SELECT BEEP / STROBE / BEEP & STROBE / BEAM / BEEP & BEAM / CW / BEEP & CW / CW-ID TX VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 131 VFO MODE ALL / BAND Set My Band. VFO SKIP Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Feature 100: WX ALERT ON / OFF 1: Depends on the operating band and transceiver version. 2: Depends on the transceiver version. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 132 Function: Enables/Disables the Memory Bank Link Scan. See page 61 for details. 6: BANK NAME Function: Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tag” for the Memory Bank. See page 50 for details. 7: BCLO Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 133 Available Values: OFF / BELL / USER BP1 / USER BP2 / USER BP3 Default: OFF 14: BUSY LED Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the squelch is open. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 134 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 – – – – – – VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 135 Function: Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. See page 102 for details. 26: DTMF SPEED Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50ms / 100ms Default: 50ms 27: EAI Function: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 136 Example 2: Press the 2 key repeatedly to toggle among the four available charac- ters associated with that key: A 4. Press the M key to move to the next character, if needed. 5. Repeat previous steps 3 and 4 to complete the message (up to 16 characters). VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 137 Function: Selects the function of the h key. Available Values: HOME / REV Default: REV HOME: Pressing the h key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” channel. Pressing the h key reverses transmit and receive frequencies during repeater REV: operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 138 Available Values: FRG / SRG Default: SRG 40: INTERNET SELECT Function: Programming of the Access Number (DTMF code) for the FRG station of the WIRES (or non WIRES Internet Link System) access. See page 100 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 139 Available Values: KEY / DIAL / KEY&DIAL / PTT / KEY&PTT / DIAL&PTT / ALL Default: KEY&DIAL 47: MEMORY FAST STEP Function: Selects the channel step for the fast channel selection mode while in the Memory Recall mode. Available Values: 10CH / 20CH / 50CH / 100CH Default: 10CH VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 140 See page 91 for details. 53: MESSAGE REGISTER Function: Selects your Personal ID for the Message feature. See page 92 for details. 54: MESSAGE SELECT Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page 90 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 141 Here’s how to program the Opening Message. 1. Select this Set Mode Item to “MESSAGE”. 2. Press the M key to enable programming of the Opening Message. You will notice VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 142 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 66: PRI REVERT Function: Enables/Disables the Priority Revert feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 143 Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio). Available Values: 0.2sec ~ 0.9sec (0.1sec/step), 1.0sec ~ 9.5sec (0.5sec/step), or 10.0sec ~ 60.0sec (5sec/step) Default: 0.2sec 74: SAVE TX Function: Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 144 Disables the sensor information (Indicates the “Current Time” only). 79: SENSOR INFO Function: Indicates the information of the internal sensors. 80: SET MODE CSR Function: Selects the Set Mode Cursor. Available Values: nine patterns ( Default: VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 145 ( ) through the speaker when Spectrum Analyzer is activated. 85: SQL LEVEL Function: Sets the Squelch threshold level. Available Values: LEVEL 0 ~ LEVEL 15 Default: LEVEL 1 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 146 Set Mode Item 65: PR FRE- QUENCY is received). PAGER: Activates the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch. MESSAGE: Activates the Message feature. Note: See also Set Mode Item 87: SQL SPLIT regarding additional selections available during “Split Tone” operation. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 147 Function: Setting of the TOT time Available Values: OFF / 0.5min - 10.0min (0.5min/step) Default: 3.0min (3 minutes) The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after a continuous transmission which is equal to the programmed time. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 148 Function: Selects the vibration mode of the Vibrator function. Available Values: MODE1 / MODE2 / MODE3 Default: MODE1 MODE1: The transceiver vibrates continuously. MODE2: The transceiver vibrates for a long interval. MODE3: The transceiver vibrates for a short interval. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 149 The g key keeps the status while pressing the g key. NORMAL: AUTO BACK: The g key keeps the status for approximately three seconds after press- ing the g key. 100: WX ALERT Function: Enables/disables the Weather Alert Feature Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 150: Aprs/Gps Set Mode

    Enables/Disables the GPS clock data to be used. AUTO / MANUAL 20: GPS UNIT Selects the units for the GPS information. Position: .MMM’ / ’SS” Speed: km/h / knot / mph Altitude: m / ft : Depends on the transceiver version. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 151 (SmartBeaconing from HamHUD Nichetronix) OFF / TYPE1 / TYPE2 / TYPE3 27: TIME ZONE Set the time offset between the local time and UTC. UTC -13:00H ~ UTC +13:00H (0.5H / step) (UTC + 0:00H) VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 152 APRS beacon. APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 3: APRS MODEM Function: Enables/Disables the APRS modem (AX.25 Data modem) and its Baud Rate. Available Values: OFF / 1200bps / 9600bps Default: OFF VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 153 BLN: When receive the bulletin message, the white LED light flashes according to the setting of this item. APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 5: APRS MSG TXT Function: Programming the Fixed form APRS Message. See page 82 for details. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 154 When a personal message is received, the alert ringer sounds according to the setting of this item. GRP, BLN: When a group or bulletin message is received, the alert ringer sounds ac- cording to the setting of this item. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 155 AUTO: The VX-8GR transmits the APRS beacon automatically at the time interval which is set in Set Mode Item 12: BEACON INTERVAL.  SMART: The VX-8GR transmits the APRS beacon automatically when the events that are set in Set Mode Item 26: SmartBeaconing occur. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 156 OUTPUT item is set to “WAY.P (Waypoint)”. For example, “W6DXA-14” is “NMEA6”: DXA-14 “NMEA7”: 6DXA-14 “NMEA8”: W6DXA-14 “NMEA9”: W6DXA-14 Mic-E: When this item set to “ON”, the transceiver outputs the waypoint data including the MIC Encoder Beacon to the DATA jack. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 157 Function: Enables/Disables the built-in GPS Antenna Unit. Available Values: GPS OFF/GPS ON Default: GPS ON APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 19: GPS TIME SET Function: Enables/Disables the GPS clock data to be used. Available Values: AUTO/MANUAL Default: AUTO VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 158 Note: The “Position” item selects the coordinate system. When the “Position” item is set to “.MMM’”, the VX-8GR/GE displays the location (Lat/Lon) in “ddd° mm. mmm” (Deci- mal system). When the “Position” item is set to “’SS””, the VX-8GR/GE displays the location (Lat/Lon) in “ddd° mm ss” (Sexagesimal System). The position information used during APRS operation is used to display the location (Lat/Lon) in Sexagesimal System, regardless of this Set Mode setting.
  • Page 159 If you wish to change the ICON4 icon, press the M key twice, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Symbol Table ID (left digits in the parenthesis), then press the M key and rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Symbol Code (right digits in the parenthesis). VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 160 LOW SPD: This item designates the lower speed threshold. The VX-8GR/GE trans- mits an APRS beacon when your movement speed becomes lower than the selected speed. The transmission interval time of the APRS beacon is VX-8GR/GE O...
  • Page 161 TURN TIME: This item designates the minimum delay time between each APRS bea- con. The VX-8GR/GE does not transmit an APRS beacon until this setting time has elapsed since the previous APRS beacon transmission, prevent- ing too frequent beacon transmissions.

  • Page 162: Specifications

    L3: 2.5 W, L2: 1 W, L1: 0.05 W (@7.4 V) Modulation Type: F2E, F3E: Variable Reactance ±5 kHz (F2E/F3E) Maximum Deviation: Spurious Emission: At least 60 dB below (@ TX power HI/L3/L2) At least 50 dB below (@ TX power L1) Microphone Impedance: 2K Ohms VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 163 Cellular Blocked per FCC rule Part 15.121, may not receive 900 MHz Amateur band. The VX-8GR/GE allows connecting a computer COM port to the DATA Jack, and en- ables the following functions. Refer to refer to “APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 15: COM PORT SETTING”...

  • Page 164: Appendix (Computer Connections)

    CT-143 PC Connection Cable (Option) CT-143 Cable Connections To VX-8GR/GE To PC 2.5-mm 3-pin P D-SUB 9-P TXD (Serial data output: VX-8GR/GE N.C. RXD (Serial data input: VX-8GR/G TXD (Serial data output: VX-8GR/G RXD (Serial data input: VX-8GR/G N.C. N.C.
  • Page 165 VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 166: Fcc Notice

    The Scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. VX-8GR/GE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 167 Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com- plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: Dual Band Transceiver Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: VX-8GE Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 168 Copyright 2011 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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