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The VX-8R is a Dual Receive fourthband FM transceiver with extensive receive
frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur
communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
The VX-8R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking
around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating
enjoyment. Besides 50, 144, (225MHz) and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-8R
provides receive coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands
up to 30 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of
commercial and public safety frequencies! And the optional Barometer pressure Sensor Unit
provides readout of barometric pressure and altitude while mountain climbing or hiking.
The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on the FM operation on
the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-101LI Battery Pack, and
5 Watts output on 145MHz and 430 MHz, （1.5 Watts output on 225MHz） also 1.0 Watts
output on AM operation on 50 MHz. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the
VX-8R, in addition to Yaesu's exclusive ARTS
"beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another
TM
ARTS
-equipped station.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-8R, and encourage you to read this manual
thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu
hand-held transceiver!
Antenna Jack
MIC/SP Jack
PTT Switch
MONI Key
VOL Key
F/W Key
Operating Manual
TM
-(Auto-Range Transponder System), which
Front Panel Control & Switches
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FCC ID: K6620295X20
IC :511B-20295X20
Operating Manual
DIAL Knob
LED Light
EAR Jack
EXT DC Jack
PWR Switch
Speaker
MIC
Keypad
Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
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Summary of Contents for Vertex Standard VX-8R
- Page 1 VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-8R’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment.
- Page 2 The internal speaker is located hear. Keypad These front panel’s 20 keypads select many of the most important operating features on the VX-8R. These functions of the keys are described in details on pages 4 and 5. The internal microphone is located hear.
- Page 3 Activate the APRS No Action Enter the Menu (Automatic Position Mode. Reporting System) function. [BAND] (1) Moves operation Moves operation to Activates the to the next-highest the next-lowest Scanner Upward frequency band. frequency band (toward a higher Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
- Page 4 Frequency entry digit Selects the DTMF Store the current “3”. mode. setting into the Direct Memory Recall Channel “3”. Frequency entry digit Activates the ARTS Store the current “4”. feature. setting into the Direct Memory Recall Channel “4”. Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
- Page 5 USA Version: Disables the Noise threshold level. Disables the Noise and Tone Squelch and Tone Squelch System. System. EXP Version: EXP Version: Activates the T.CALL Activates the T.CALL (1750 Hz) for (1750 Hz) for repeater access. repeater access. Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
- Page 6 (for memory channel storage). Note: The [A] and [B] keys glows green when the squelch opens, and turns red during transmission. Accessories & Options Accessories Supplied with the VX-8R YHA-65 (Q3000185) Antenna FNB-101LI (AAG10X001) Lithium Ion Battery Pack (7.4V/1,100mAh)
- Page 7 Extender Element onto the Antenna Base. Of course, the VX-8R may be operated on frequencies higher than the 50 MHz band while the Extender Element is still attached onto the Antenna Base.
- Page 8 The FBA-39 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells. • If you do not use the VX-8R 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 transceiver.
- Page 9 The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-8R from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.
- Page 10 (see page ??). To turn the VX-8R off, press and hold in the [PWR] switch again for 2 seconds. Note: 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 11 Operating Manual (subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or if your friends have radios equipped with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) like your VX-8R has, try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels. Selecting the Operating Band In the factory default configuration, the VX-8R operates in the “Dual Receive” mode.
- Page 12 To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. There is no “Decimal point” key on the VX-8R, so if the frequency is below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered. However, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [V/M] key after the last non-zero digit.
- Page 13 Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three (or four) Amateur bands on which the VX-8R 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.
- Page 14 “HI” icon appear and restore “High Power” operation. Note 1: The VX-8R 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.
- Page 15 When you finish the selection, press the PTT switch to exit from the Menu mode and return to the Broadcast Reception mode. If you wish to output the audio of the FM Broadcast station to the VX-8R internal speaker while using the earphone antenna, select Menu Item 95: SPEAKER OUT to “SPEAKER”.
- Page 16 To disable the AF Dual function, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “OFF” in step 3 above. Note 1: You may transmit with the VX-8R on the frequency set in step1 above by pressing the PTT switch, even if the AF Dual function is activated.
- Page 17 Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user. Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
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