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YAESU VX-8R Operating Manual (173 pages)

50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY SUBMERSIBLE TRANSCEIVER

Brand: YAESU | Category: Transceiver | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction

3
- Controls & Connections
  4
- Product View
  4
Display Icons & Indicators

5
Keypad Functions

6
Installation of Accessories

10
Interface of Packet Tncs

14
Operation

15
- Switching Power on and off
  15
- Adjusting the Volume Level
  15
- Squelch Adjustment
  16
- Selecting the Operating Band
  17
- Selecting the Frequency Band
  18
- To Change Operating Bands
  18
- Frequency Navigation
  19
- Transmission
  21
  - Changing the Transmitter Power Level
    21
  - VOX Operation
    22
- AM and FM Broadcast Reception
  24
  - Antenna Selection
    25
  - AF-Dual Operation
    26
  - Setting the AF-Dual Resume Mode
    27
- 1 Tuning Dial
  
  19
- 2 Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
  
  19
  - Dual Receive Notice
    20
- 3 Scanning
  
  20
Advanced Operation

28
- Keyboard Locking
  28
- To Activate the Locking Feature
  28
- Adjusting the Keypad Beeper Volume Level
  29
- Setting the Frequency Display Image Size
  29
- Audio Muting
  30
- Keypad/Lcd Illumination
  30
- Changing the Channel Steps
  31
- Changing the Receiving Mode
  31
- SQL S-Meter
  32
- Repeater Operation
  33
- Repeater Shifts
  33
- Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
  33
- General
  33
- Manual Repeater Shift Activation
  34
  - Changing the Default Repeater Shifts
    34
Repeater Operation

34
- Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency
  35
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

36
- CTCSS Operation
  36
- DCS Operation
  38
  - DCS Code Table
    38
  - DCS Code Inversion
    39
    
    Rx-Both, Tx-Invert
    40
    
    Rx-Invert, Tx-Invert
    40
- Tone Search Scanning
  41
- EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)
  42
- CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation
  44
  - Programming the User Melody
    45
- Split Tone Operation
  46
- Tone Calling (1750 Hz)
  47
  - “Regular” Memory Channels
    48
  - Special Memory Channels
    48
Memory Mode (Regular Memory Channel Operation)

48
- Memory Storage
  49
- Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ("Odd Splits")
  50
- Memory Recall
  50
- HOME Channel Memory
  51
- Labeling Memories
  52
- Memory Offset Tuning
  53
- Masking Memories
  54
- Memory Bank Operation
  55
- Moving Memory Data to the VFO
  57
- Memory Only Mode
  57
Memory Mode (Special Memory Channel Operation)

58
Bluetooth ® Operation

75
- BH-1/BH-2 Battery Life
  76
- Operation (Bluetooth)
  76
GPS Operation

78
APRS ® Operation

82
ARTS TM (Automatic Range Transponder System)

94
Spectrum Analyzer Operation

98
- To Activate the Spectrum Analyzer
  98
Channel Counter Operation

100
- Setting the Channel Counter Sweep Width
  101
- Setting the Smart Search Mode
  102
Smart Search Operation

102
- Storing Smart Search Memories
  102
Message Feature

104
- Programming a Message
  104
- General
  104
- Programming a Member List
  105
- Set Your Personal ID
  106
- Sending a Message
  107
- Receiving a Message
  108
Emergency Feature

109
- Emergency Channel Operation
  109
- Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature
  110
Internet Connection Feature

113
- SRG ("Sister Radio Group") Mode
  113
  - General
    113
  - FRG ("Friendly Radio Group") Mode
    114
    
    Programming the FRG Code
    114
    
    Operation (Accessing and FRG Mode)
    115
  - DTMF Autodial Storage Procedure
    116
  - DTMF Autodialer
    116
DTMF Operation

116
- Manual DTMF Tone Generation
  116
- To Send a Telephone Number
  117
CW Learning Feature

118
CW Training Feature

120
Sensor Mode

121
- Sensor Mode Options
  122
  - Clock Set
    122
  - Selecting the Measurement Units of the Sensor Unit
    123
  - Correcting the Sensor Unit
    123
Miscellaneous Setting

124
- Password
  124
- Assign the Set Mode Item to the TX PO Key
  125
- Programming the [ Internet ( TXPO )] Key
  125
- ATT (Front End Attenuator)
  126
- Receive Battery Saver Setup
  127
- TX Battery Saver
  127
- Disabling the BUSY Indicator
  128
- Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature
  128
- Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)
  129
- ON/OFF Preset Timer
  130
- Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
  131
- Changing the TX Deviation Level
  131
- Changing the Microphone Gain
  132
- S-And TX Power Meter Symbols
  132
- Display Contrast
  133
- Display Dimmer
  133
- My Bands Operation
  134
- Band Number Chart
  134
- Changing the Status of the [ VOL ] Key
  135
- Microprocessor Resetting
  136
Reset Procedures

136
- Set Mode Resetting
  136
Cloning

137
- Changing the Display Format of the Set Mode Item
  138
Set Mode

138
- Changing the Set Mode Cursor
  139
- Masking the Set Mode Items
  139
- Set Mode Selection Details
  144
- To Program the Emergency Message
  149
APRS/GPS Set Mode

163
- APRS/GPS Set Mode Details
  164
Specifications

168
Installation of the BU-1 (Option)

170

YAESU VX-8R Brochure & Specs (4 pages)

50/144/(222)*1/430 MHz FM 5W/AM 1 W (50 MHz) Triple Band Handgeld

Brand: YAESU | Category: Transceiver | Size: 4 MB

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YAESU VX-8R Operating Manual (173 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Display Icons & Indicators

Keypad Functions

Installation of Accessories

Interface of Packet Tncs

Operation

1 Tuning Dial

2 Direct Keypad Frequency Entry

3 Scanning

Advanced Operation

Repeater Operation

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

Memory Mode (Regular Memory Channel Operation)

Memory Mode (Special Memory Channel Operation)

Bluetooth ® Operation

GPS Operation

APRS ® Operation

ARTS TM (Automatic Range Transponder System)

Spectrum Analyzer Operation

Channel Counter Operation

Smart Search Operation

Message Feature

Emergency Feature

Internet Connection Feature

DTMF Operation

CW Learning Feature

CW Training Feature

Sensor Mode

Miscellaneous Setting

Reset Procedures

Cloning

Set Mode

APRS/GPS Set Mode

Specifications

Installation of the BU-1 (Option)

YAESU VX-8R Brochure & Specs (4 pages)

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