Cloning - Yaesu VX-8R Operating Manual

The VX-8R includes a convenient "Clone" feature, which allows the memory and con-
figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-8R. This can be
particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service opera-
tion. 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
dios.
3. Press and hold in the
Do this for both radios (the order of switch-on does not
matter). "CLONE CLONE" will appear on the displays of both ra-
CLONE CLONE
CLONE
dios when the Clone mode is successfully activated in this
step.
4. On the Destination radio, press the
will appear on the LCD).
5. Press the
appear on the Source radio, and the data from this radio
will be transferred to the other radio.
6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, "ERROR
will be displayed. Check your cable connections and bat-
tery voltage, and try again.
7. If the data transfer is successful, "CLONE
both displays. Turn both radios off and disconnect the Clone
Cable. You can then turn the radios back on, and begin nor-
mal operation.
VX-8R O
PERATING
key while turning the radios on.
key on the Source radio; "- - TX - -
CLONE" will reappear on
CLONE CLONE CLONE
M
ANUAL
SP jacks of the two ra-
MIC MIC SP SP
MIC MIC/SP SP
key ("- WAIT -
- WAIT - - WAIT - - WAIT - - WAIT -"
- - TX - -" will
- - TX - - - - TX - -
- - TX - -
ERROR ERROR
ERROR ERROR"
C
LONING
( Destination radio )
( Source radio )
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