Operation - Yaesu VX-8GR Operating Manual

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The Ultra Compact VX-8GR (2.4"W x 3.7"H x 1.1"D) is
equipped with a GPS receiver and
thinner than the previous advanced model - It is packed with advanced technology and fea-
tures, designed for outdoor operation. It is submersible (IPX5) 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.
The large High-resolution Dot Matrix LCD display provides clear, easy-to-read indication of
both "A" (Main band) and "B" (Sub band) frequencies, the operating mode, and S-meters for
both bands. When you engage the Spectrum Scope function, the high-resolution display will
indicate relative signal strengths of up to ±50 adjacent channels!
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The built-in worldwide standard AX.25 Data TNC Modem permits uncomplicated APRS
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operation. (Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System: APRS is a registered trademark of
the APRS Software and Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.) The VX-8GR supports APRS ® 1200/9600
bps data communication on the "B" (Sub band) band only. You may communicate your loca-
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tion to other APRS stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your
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radio! You and others will be able to see your APRS movement on the web! The VX-8GR
displays the received station's positions, heading directions, messages, distances, icons (43
kinds), weather information, object, etc. With the list function you may automatically store and
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recall up to 20 messages and the APRS data from up to 40 stations. The built-in GPS Receiver
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Unit provides you with real time APRS data.
Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS) allow you to page a particular station and only
receive calls from that station. A security Password may be set, which will allow you to turn on
and operate the transceiver only after you enter the Password. A convenient key provides ac-
cess to Vertex Standard's WIRES ™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System).
The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function can automatically cause your VX-8GR to trans-
mit your callsign and engage your rig's microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to
press the PTT switch. Additional features include: transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic
Power-Off (APO), and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS). Yaesu's exclusive ARTS ™ (Auto-
Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications
range with another ARTS ™ equipped station. There is provision to reduce the TX deviation for
use in areas of high channel congestion. The squelch circuit allows adjusting the squelch to
open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch
threshold. Provides a DATA jack which enables the display of location data (Lat/Lon) from an
after-market 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, and encourage you to read this manual thor-
oughly, and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand-held
transceiver!
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