INTRODUCTION

The Ultra Compact VX-8DR (2.4W x 3.7H x 0.9D) is thinner than the previous advanced model - It is packed with advanced technology and features, designed for outdoor operation. It is submersible 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! The Bluetooth capabilities, already known and utilized among users and enthusiasts of the FTM-10R/SR, are also available with the VX-8DR. The optional Bluetooth Unit BU-1 makes it possible to operate Hands-free with the optional waterproof Bluetooth headsets BH-1A (Stereo) or BH-2A (monaural). The built-in worldwide standard AX.25 Data TNC Modem permits uncomplicated APRS operation. (Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System: APRS is a registered trademark of the APRS Software and Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.) The VX-8DR supports APRS 1200/9600 bps data communication on the B band only. You may communicate your location to other APRS stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your radio! You and others will be able to see your APRS movement on the web! The VX-8DR displays the received stations positions, heading directions, messages, distances, icons (43 kinds), weather information, object, etc. With the list function you may automatically store and recall up to 20 messages and the APRS data from up to 40 stations. The optional GPS Antenna Unit FGPS2 can provide you with your real time APRS data. You may also send the information without the FGPS-2 if you manually input your data in advance. An Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS) allows 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 access to Vertex Standard's WIRES (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System). The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function can automatically cause your VX-8DR to transmit your callsign and engage your rigs 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). Yaesus 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 completely independent FM/AM broadcast receiver and an internal bar antenna for better AM broadcast reception. Listen to FM broadcasts in stereo with your stereo headset/earphone! We appreciate your purchase of the VX-8DR, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand-held transceiver!

SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND
In the factory default configuration, the VX-8DR 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 band (the band on which transmission and band/frequency changes are possible) is shown in large characters, and Receive only band is shown in small characters. key briefly to engage the A-Band frePress the quency as the Operating band. Alternatively, press the key briefly to engage the B-Band frequency, as described previously. Press and hold in the or key for 1/2 seconds to switch to Mono Band Operation. During Mono band operation, you may change the display between double-size character and large character by pressing the / key. When monitoring the receive audio with stereo earphones, the audio from the A-Band is only heard in the left ear, and the audio from the B-Band is only heard in the right ear.
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND
The VX-8DR covers an incredOPERATING BAND FREQUENCY RANGE [BAND NUMBER] VFO-A VFO-B ibly wide frequency range, over SW Band [1] 1.8-30 MHz which a number of different op50 MHz Band [2] 30-76 MHz 30-76 MHz erating modes are used. ThereAIR Band [3] 108-137 MHz 108-137 MHz fore, the VX-8DRs frequency VHF HAM Band [4] 137-174 MHz 137-174 MHz VHF TV Band [5] 174-222 MHz 174-222 MHz coverage has been divided into INFO 1 Band [6] 222-420 MHz 222-420 MHz different operating bands. Each UHF HAM Band [7] 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz band has its own preset channel UHF TV Band [8] 470-774 MHz 470-580 MHz INFO 2 Band [9] 774-999.99 MHz steps and operating modes. You USA Version: Cellular Blocked can change the channel steps and operating modes later, if you like (see page 29).
TO CHANGE OPERATING BANDS
1. Press the key repeatedly. You will see the LCD indication change to a higher frequency band each time you press the key. A Band Number according to the receiving frequency is also displayed. 2. If you wish to move the operating band selection downward (toward lower frequencies), press the key first, then press the key. 3. The VX-8DR uses a dual VFO system (described previously). To switch TX/RX operation from the VFO-A to the VFO-B instantly, press the key briefly. Pressing the key will return TX/RX operation to VFO-A. The frequency band shown in Large characters is the band on which transmission is possible; the band shown in Small characters may only be used for reception. 4. Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scanning). See the discussions on the next page. 1) SW Band and Information Band reception is only possible on the VFO-A. 2) The VX-8DR has an AM/FM Broadcast band radio. You can receive these bands independently. See page 22 for details. 3) If desired, you may omit (skip) one or more bands from the band selection loop for faster recall of your favorite operating bands. See page 132 for details.

AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTION
The VX-8DR includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcast reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excellent fidelity. The AM and FM Broadcast reception is only possible on VFO-A. 1. Press the key briefly to engage the VFO-A as the Operating band. key, then press the key to enter the Broadcast Reception mode. The 2. Press the icon will appear on the display while in the Broadcast Reception mode. 3. Press the key to toggle the receiver between the AM broadcast and FM broadcast bands. The AM broadcast coverage is 510 to 1790 kHz. The Band Number changes to A (which means AM) and an Operating Mode icon changes to AM. The FM broadcast coverage is 76.00 to 107.90 MHz and utilizes Wide-FM mode. The Band Number changes to F (which means FM) and an Operating Mode icon changes to WFM. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired station. When receiving an FM stereo signal, icon will appear on the display. 5. To exit to normal operation, press the key followed by the key.

ANTENNA SELECTION

To select the antenna for the AM Broadcast Reception: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 1: ANTENNA AM. 3. Press the key briefly to enable the antenna selection. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the AM antenna to be used: BAR ANTENNA (Uses the internal Bar Antenna) or BAR & EXT (Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna). 5. When you finish the selection, press the PTT switch to exit from the Menu mode and return to the Broadcast Reception mode. To select the antenna for the FM Broadcast Reception: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 2: ANTENNA FM. 3. Press the key briefly to enable the antenna selection. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the antenna to be used: EXT ANTENNA (Uses the Rubber Flex Antenna) or EAR PHONE (Uses the Earphone Antenna). 5. 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-8DR internal speaker while using the earphone antenna, select Set Mode Item 90: SPEAKER OUT to SPEAKER.

AF-DUAL OPERATION

The AF-Dual Operation allows you to monitor two desired amateur band frequencies while also receiving an AM or FM broadcast station (Triple Watch functions!). When a signal is received in the amateur band, the amateur band audio is output instead of the AM or FM Broadcast station audio. When the amateur band signal drops, the AF-Dual Operation is resumed as determined by the user settings in the below procedures. Furthermore, you may transmit on the Main band amateur frequency by pressing the PTT switch at / key as usual. anytime. The Main band is selected by pressing the 1. Set the VX-8DR to the desired amateur band frequencies by the VFO or Memory channel selections on both A-Band and B-Band. 2. Select the Main Band you wish to use for transmit by pressing the / key. 3. Press the key, then press the key to activate the AF Dual operation. 4. Press the key to toggle the receiver between AM broadcast and FM broadcast. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to tune the desired Broadcast station. 6. When a signal is received in the amateur band, the amateur band audio is output to the speaker. The AM or FM Broadcast station will no longer be heard. Two seconds after the amateur band signal drops, the AF-Dual Operation is resumed and the AM or FM Broadcast station will be heard from the speaker, while the amateur band frequencies are monitored. You may change the default resume time (two seconds) via Set Mode Item 77: RX AF DUAL. See the box on the next page. 7. You may monitor the amateur band frequencies forcibly by holding the switch. 8. Press the PTT switch to transmit on the Main band. 9. To disable the AF-Dual Operation, press the key, followed by the key. / key. 1) You may change the Main band by pressing the 2) You may change the Main band frequency by rotating the DIAL knob while pressing the switch. key is pressed, only the AM and FM Broadcast station memories are 3) When the recalled.

A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a key button is pressed. The keypad beeper level changes according to the receiver audio volume level setting. However, you may adjust the volume balance between the receiving audio and keypad beeper using Set Mode Item 11: BEEP LEVEL. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 11: BEEP LEVEL. 3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired level. 5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. Additionally, if you want to turn the beep off: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 13: BEEP SELECT. 3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to OFF. 5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select KEY or KEY & SCAN in step 4 above. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. KEY & SCAN: The beeper sounds when you press a key or when the scanner stops.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY DISPLAY IMAGE SIZE
When operating in Mono band, pressing the or key, causes the LCD to toggle between display of double-size characters and large characters. However, this feature does not work during Dual Receive operation, as two frequencies are displayed in that instance.

DOUBLE-SIZE CHARACTERS

LARGE CHARACTERS

AUDIO MUTING

The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce the audio level of the Receive Only band (Small character display) whenever you receive a signal on the Main band (Large character display) during Dual Receive operation.
To activate the Audio Mute feature:

STORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCIES (ODD SPLITS)
All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do this: 1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesnt matter if a repeater offset is active). 2. Tune to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the key for 1/2 second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step 1 above. 4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then briefly press the key once more while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter). Whenever you recall a memory, which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the indication will appear in the display.

MEMORY RECALL

1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the key to enter the Memory mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. 3. If you press the key briefly, then rotate the DIAL knob, the memory channel will be selected in 10 channels per step. 4. To return to the VFO mode, press the key. 1) When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall key. memories is to key in the memory channel number, then press the For example, to recall memory channel #14, press. 2) You may change the step of the fast channel selection mode ( key + DIAL knob) via Set Mode Item 52: MEMORY FAST STEP. See page 150 for details.

HOME CHANNEL MEMORY

A special one-touch HOME channel is available for each operating band, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band.

HOME CHANNEL RECALL

1. Press the key, then press the key to recall the Home Channel on the band group where you are currently operating. 2. Press the key, then press the key again to return to the previously-used frequency (either a VFO or a memory channel). The transceiver switches to VFO mode if the DIAL knob is turned. You may disable the above function (automatically switching to the VFO mode) using Set Mode Item 38: HOME VFO.
HOME CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANGE
The factory defaults for the Home channels are listed below. You may re-program the Home channel in a manner identical to that used for the regular memories: 1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2. Press and hold in the key for 1/2 second. 3. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the key. The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel register. 4. You may repeat this process on the other operating bands. Note that the UHF HOME channel is the one used during Emergency operation. See page 107 for details regarding this feature.

DEFAULT HOME CHANNELS OPERATING BAND [BAND NUMBER] SW Band 50 MHz Ham Band Air Band 144 MHz Ham Band VHF-TV Band Information Band MHz Ham Band UHF-TV Band Information Band 2 AM Broadcast Band FM Broadcast Band FREQUENCY USA VERSION EXP VERSION 1.800 MHz 1.800 MHz 30.000 MHz 30.000 MHz 108.000 MHz 108.000 MHz 146.520 MHz 144.000 MHz 174.000 MHz 174.000 MHz 222.000 MHz 222.000 MHz 446.000 MHz 430.000 MHz 470.000 MHz 470.000 MHz 860.000 MHz 860.000 MHz 0.540 MHz 0.540 MHz 76.000 MHz 76.000 MHz
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [A] [F]

LABELING MEMORIES

You may wish to append an alpha-numeric Tag (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channels use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set Mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 53: MEMORY NAME. 4. Press the key briefly to enable programming of the name tag. Press and hold the key for two seconds to clear any previous name, if desired. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob, or press one of the keyboard keys, to select the first digit of the desired label. Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 61 available characters. Example 2: Press the key repeatedly to toggle among the seven available characters associated with that key: t u v 8 T U V 6. Press the key to move to the next character, if needed. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the desired label. A total of 16 characters may be used in the creation of a label. 8. Press and hold the key for two seconds to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previously stored. 9. If you make a mistake, press the key to backspace the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol. 10. When you have completed the creation of the label, press the PTT switch briefly to save the label and exit to normal operation. 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 Operation.

MEMORY OFFSET TUNING

Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the VFO mode. 1. With the VX-8DR in the Memory Recall (MR) mode, select the desired memory channel. key, then press key. The MR in2. Now press the dicator will be replaced by one which says TUN (Memory Tuning). 3. Rotate the DIAL, as desired, to tune to a new frequency. The synthesizer steps selected for VFO operation on the current band will be the steps used during Memory Tuning. 4. If you wish to return to the original memory frequency, press key briefly. The TUN indicator will be replaced by MR. 5. If you wish to store a new frequency set during Memory Tuning, just press and hold in the key for one second, per normal memory storage procedure. The microprocessor will automatically set itself to the next-available clear memory location, and you then press the key again, briefly to lock in the new frequency. If you want to replace the original memory contents with the new frequency settings, be sure to rotate the DIAL to the original memory channel number! Any required CTCSS/DCS changes, or repeater offset modifications, must be done before storing the data into the new (or original) memory channel location.

WX CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST CH 5 FREQUENCY CH FREQUENCY 162.550 MHz 6 162.500 MHz 162.400 MHz 7 162.525 MHz 162.475 MHz 8 161.650 MHz 162.425 MHz 9 161.775 MHz 162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz
VHF MARINE MEMORY CHANNELS
The VHF Marine Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection. 1. Press the key briefly to set the A-Band to the Operating band. 2. Press the key, then press the key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. 3. Press the key, repeatedly if necessary to select the INTVHF (thus recalling the VHF Marine Channel Bank). 4. Rotate the DIAL to select any of the 57 available VHF Marine Channels. 5. Press the key to monitor the duplex frequency while recalling a semi-duplex channel (such as Channel 1). Press the key again to revert to simplex monitoring. 6. To exit to normal operation, press the key, or press key followed by the key.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST
CH No. 15 FREQUENCY (MHz) 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 CH No. 28 FREQUENCY (MHz) 156.800 156.850 156.900 161.500 156.950 161.550 157.000 161.600 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 157.150 161.750 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 CH No. 74 FREQUENCY (MHz) 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 CH No. FREQUENCY (MHz) 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575 157.025 161.625 157.075 161.675 157.125 161.725 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825 157.275 161.875 157.325 161.925 157.375 161.975 157.425 162.025
SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST STATION MEMORY CHANNELS
The Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection of Short-wave broadcast stations. 1. Press the key briefly to set the A-Band to the Operating band. 2. Press the key, then press the key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. 3. Press the key, repeatedly if necessary to select the RADIO (thus recalling the Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank). 4. Rotate the DIAL to select any of the 89 available Shortwave Broadcast Stations. 5. When the radio is in Mono Band operation, the station Tag will be displayed. 6. To exit to normal operation, press the key, or press key followed by the key.

SELECTING THE MAP DATUM

While most operations (including APRS operation) will utilize the default WGS84 database of locations, you may use a different database. 1. Press the key until the GPS screen appears. key for one second to enter the APRS/ 2. Press and hold the GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 16: GPS DATUM. 4. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the database you wish to use. Available selections are WGS-84, Tokyo Mean, Tokyo Japan, Tokyo Korea, and Tokyo Okinawa. 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 next chapter) in in operation. The position indication will be incorrect.

APRS OPERATION

The VX-8DR is equipped with a 1200/9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) operation. The Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.

PREPARATIONS

Before performing operations, set your callsign, symbol, and position (Longitude/Latitude) into the VX-8DR, and activate the AX.25 Data Modem via the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 1. Press the key repeatedly until STATION LIST appears on the display. 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the APRS/ GPS Set Mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 20: MY CALLSIGN. 4. Press the key briefly to enable Callsign programming. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the appropriate keys on your keyboard to set the first letter or number in your callsign. Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 37 available characters. Example 2: Press the key repeatedly to toggle among the five available characters associated with that key: W X Y Z 9 W. 6. Press the key to move on to the next character, if needed. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as many times as necessary to complete your callsign. 8. If you make a mistake, press the key to backspace the cursor and re-enter the correct letter/number. The callsign can consist of up to six characters. If your callsign is less than six characters, enter spaces into the remaining digits. 9. Press the key to move on to the next position, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the SSID (Secondary Station Identifier) if desired (see next page). 10. When you have completed entering your callsign and SSID, press the key briefly to save the new setting. 11. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 22: MY SYMBOL. 12. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 13. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired one of the three any APRS
preset icons. To choose another icon, press the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired symbol after having selected the preset icon. When you have comkey again. You may choose 1 of 46 different pleted selecting the icon, press the symbols. Press the key briefly to save the new setting. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 23: POSITION COMMENT. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired comment. Press the key briefly to save the new setting. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 21: MY POSITION. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. When the optional FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit is connected to the transceiver, select GPS by rotating the DIAL knob and advance to the next step, otherwise, enter your position (Longitude/Latitude) manually. 1) Select Lat by rotating the DIAL knob. 2) Press the key to enable entering of your latitude using the Decimal system. 3) Use the and keys to navigation to each column and then use the DIAL

SETTING THE CHANNEL COUNTER SWEEP WIDTH
You may change the bandwidth of the Channel Counter. Available selections are 5, 10, 50, and 100 MHz (default: 5 MHz). Here is the procedure for setting the Channel Counter Bandwidth: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 19: CH COUNTER. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired bandwidth (see above). 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

SMART SEARCH OPERATION

The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even briefly); these frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory band, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself). Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available: SINGLE: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep in each direction. CONTINUOUS: In this mode, the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as with 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-8DR is operating in the Mono band mode.
SETTING THE SMART SEARCH MODE
1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 88: SMART SEARCH. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)
The BCLO feature prevents the radios transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the noise squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF, and here is how to change that setting: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 9: BCLO. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to ON (thus activating the BCLO feature). 5. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To disable the BCLO feature, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 4 above.
CHANGING THE TX DEVIATION LEVEL
In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be closely spaced. In such operating environments, it is often required that operators use reduced deviation levels, to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent channels. The VX-8DR includes a simple method of accomplishing this: 1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: HALF DEVIATION. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change this Set Mode Item to ON. In this configuration (HALF DEVIATION active), the transmitters deviation will be approximately 2.5 kHz. 5. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. The normal setting for the deviation (when this Set Mode Item is set to OFF) is 5 kHz.
CHANGING THE MICROPHONE GAIN
At the factory, a microphone gain has been programmed that should be satisfactory for the internal microphone. If you use the radio under the noisy environment, you may wish to set a different microphone gain level. key for one second to enter the Set Mode. 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 60: MIC GAIN. 3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired microphone level. The available selections are LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9 (factory default: LEVEL 5). 5. When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

ARTSTM SETTING

Select the Beep option during ARTSTM operation. Select the Polling Interval during ARTSTM operation. Program and activate the CW Identifier (used during ARTSTM operation).
5: ARTS BEEP 6: ARTS INTERVAL 21: CW ID
IN RANGE / ALWAYS / OFF 15sec / 25sec --

MEMORY SETTING

Enables/Disables the Memory Bank Link Scan. Stores Alpha-Numeric Tag for the Memory Bank. Selects the channel step for the fast channel selection mode while in the Memory Recall mode. Stores Alpha-Numeric tags for the Memory channels. Enables/Disables the Memory Write Protector. Determines the method of selecting channels for Memory Storage.
7: BANK LINK 8: BANK NAME 52: MEMORY FAST STEP 53: MEMORY NAME 54: MEMORY PROTECT 56: MEMORY WRITE
--10CH / 20CH / 50CH / 100CH -ON / OFF NEXT / LOWER

SCAN SETTING

Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. Enables/Disables the Scan Lamp (while scanner is paused). Selects the Scan Re-start Delay time. Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (sleep ratio). Enables/Disables the Priority Revert feature. Selects the time between the Priority (Dual Watch) channel checks, when the feature is active.
55: MEMORY SKIP 81: SCAN LAMP 82: SCAN RE-START 83: SCAN RESUME 71: PRI REVERT 72: PRI TIME
OFF / SKIP / ONLY ON / OFF 0.1sec ~ 0.9sec (0.1sec/step) or 1.0sec ~ 10.0sec (0.5sec/step) (5.0sec) 2.0sec ~ 10.0sec (0.5sec/step) / BUSY / HOLD (5.0sec) ON / OFF 0.1sec ~ 0.9sec (0.1sec/step) or 1.0sec ~ 10.0sec (0.5sec/step) (5.0sec)

BATTERY SAVING SETTING

Setting of the Automatic Power-Off time. Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the squelch is open. Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (sleep ratio). Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver.
4: APO 18: BUSY LED 79: SAVE RX 80: SAVE TX
0.5hour - 12.0hour / OFF ON / OFF 0.2sec ~ 0.9sec (0.1sec/step), 1.0sec ~ 9.5sec (0.5sec/step), or 10.0sec ~ 60.0sec (5sec/step) ON / OFF

MESSAGE SETTING

Programming a Member List for the Message feature. Selects your Personal ID for the Message feature. Programming a Message for the Message feature.
57: MESSAGE LIST 58: MESSAGE REGISTER 59: MESSAGE SELECT

WIRESTM SETTING

MANUAL / AUTO ON / OFF DTMF 0 ~ DTMF 9, DTMF A ~ DTMF D, DTMF , or DTMF # (DTMF 1) INTERNET / INT SELECT / SET MODE FRG / SRG --

SAVE: OFF: POWR: ON: POWR: OFF: Disable the Battery Save function of the BH-1A/BH-2A Bluetooth Headset. Enable the BU-1 Bluetooth Unit. Disable the BU-1 Bluetooth Unit.
SET MODE ITEM 18: BUSY LED Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the squelch is open. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON SET MODE ITEM 19: CH COUNTER Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width. Available Values: 5MHz / 10MHz / 50MHz / 100MHz Default: 5MHz SET MODE ITEM 20: CLOCK SHIFT Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF Note: This function is only used to move a spurious response birdie, should it fall on a desired frequency. SET MODE ITEM 21: CW ID Function: Program and activate the CW Identifier (used during ARTS operation). See page 95 for details. SET MODE ITEM 22: CW LEARNING Function: Enables/Disables the CW Learning feature. See page 116 for details. SET MODE ITEM 23: CW PITCH Function: Select the CW tone pitch for the CW Learning, CW Training, and CW Identifier functions. Available Values: 400 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step) Default: 700Hz SET MODE ITEM 24: CW TRAINING Function: Enables/Disables the CW Training feature. See page 118 for details. SET MODE ITEM 25: DC VOLTAGE Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage.
SET MODE ITEM 26: DCS CODE Function: Setting of the DCS code. Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes. Default: DCS 023

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SET MODE ITEM 27: DCS INVERSION Function: Enables/Disables the Inverted DCS tone. Available Values: RX-NORMAL, TX-NOR- MAL / RX-INVERT, TX-NORMAL / RX-BOTH, TX-NORMAL / RX-NORMAL, TX-INVERT / RX-INVERT, TX-INVERT / RX-BOTH, TX-INVERT Default: RX-NORMAL, TX-NORMAL RX-NORMAL, TX-NORMAL: Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. RX-INVERT, TX-NORMAL: 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. RX-INVERT, TX-INVERT: Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. RX-BOTH, TX-INVERT: Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. SET MODE ITEM 28: DTMF DELAY Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time. Available Values: 50ms / 250ms / 450ms / 750ms / 1000ms Default: 450ms SET MODE ITEM 29: DTMF MANUAL/AUTO Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodial feature. Available Values: MANUAL / AUTO Default: MANUAL SET MODE ITEM 30: DTMF SELECT Function: Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. See page 114 for details. SET MODE ITEM 31: DTMF SPEED Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50mS / 100mS Default: 50mS

SET MODE ITEM 32: EAI Function: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF SET MODE ITEM 33: EAI TIME Function: Sets the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) operating mode and its transmit time. Available Values: INT 1min ~ INT 9min / INT10min / INT15min / INT20min / INT30min / INT40min / INT50min / CON 1min ~ CON 9min / CON10min / CON15min / CON20min / CON30min / CON40min / CON50min Default: CON 5min INT: Interval Mode CON: Continuous Mode SET MODE ITEM 34: EMERGENCY SELECT Function: Select the alarms utilized when the Emergency function is engaged. Available Values: BEEP / STROBE / BEEP&STROBE / BEAM / BEEP&BEAM / CW / BEEP&CW / CW-ID TX Default: BEEP & STROBE BEEP: Loud Alarm sounds. STROBE: Flashes the white LED light. BEEP&STROBE: Loud Alarm sounds along with flashing of the white LED light. BEAM: The white LED light glows continuously. BEEP&BEAM: Loud Alarm sounds and the white LED light glows continuously. CW: The white LED light flashes according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code) at a rate of five words per minute. BEEP&CW: Sounds tones via the speaker, and flashes the white LED light, according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code) at a rate of five words per minute. CW-ID TX: Transmits the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code) and flashes the white LED light, according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code) on the air beginning one minute after activation of the Emergency function. : The internationally-recognized Morse Code S.O.S message ( ) is programmed at the factory for the Emergency message. Heres how to program the Emergency Message: 1. Press the key to display any previously-stored emergency message. 2. Press and hold the key for two seconds to clear any previous emergency message, if desired.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob, or press one of the keyboard keys, to select the first letter/ number of the message. Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 39 available characters. key repeatedly to toggle among the seven available characExample 2: Press the ters associated with that key: A B C 2 4. Press the key to move to the next character, if needed. 5. Repeat the previous steps 3 and 4 to complete the message (up to 16 characters). 6. If you make a mistake, press the key to backspace the cursor; now re-enter the correct letter/number. 7. Press and hold the key for two seconds to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previously stored erroneously. 8. When you have entered the message, press the key again to confirm the message, then press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation. SET MODE ITEM 35: EXTENDED MENU Function: Enables/Disables the extended Set Mode Menu. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF SET MODE ITEM 36: FW KEY HOLD TIME Function: Set the duration time that the key must be held to activate the secondary function. Available Values: FW0.3sec / FW0.5sec / FW0.7sec / FW1.0sec / FW1.5sec Default: FW0.5sec SET MODE ITEM 37: HALF DEVIATION Function: Reducing the Deviation level by 50 %. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF SET MODE ITEM 38: HOME VFO Function: Enables/Disables the function of the VFO DIAL knob, while in the Home Channel mode. Available Values: DISABLE / ENABLE Default: ENABLE

FTM-350R

VX-8R VX-8DR VX-8GR

G8 TRAVELLER II

The Grundig G8 Traveler II covers longwave, medium wave, shortwave and FM bands. Shortwave coverage is: 3190-3450, 3850-4050, 47005100, 5700-6300, 7080-7600, 9200-10000, 11450-12200, 13500-13900, 15000-15900, 17450-17900, 18850-19100 and 21430-21950 kHz. The G8 has an analog circuit with digital display. It features a 24 hour clock with alarm that can wake you to a buzzer or to music. Other features include: key lock function, backlit display, fast or slow tuning, longwave disable function, DST adjust and 9/10 kHz AM band step. There is also an extensive memory system that may be filled manually or automatically (ATS). The capacity is: 100 FM, 100 AM, 100 longwave and 200 shortwave frequencies. There is a built in ferrite bar antenna for longwave and medium and a telescopic whip for FM and shortwave. This radio even employs DSP-Digital Signal Processing to improve reception. Requires three AA cells (not included). With: carry pouch, stereo ear buds and manual. 6.625 x 4.125 x 1.125 inches 12.2 oz. $ G8 Traveller II Order #0888 49.95 The new 2M/440 VX-8GR with built-in GPS has just been annouced Please see our website for details on the newest member of the VX8 family. Yaesu VX-8GR Order #3008 Please Call
This device has been approved by the FCC, but price and availability have not been announced.
1000 Memories Six Scan Modes Bluetooth Ready Optional GPS
Cross-Band Repeat Backlit DTMF Mic. CTCSS Encode/Decode TNC for APRS
The Yaesu FTM-350R dual band mobile transceiver operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. And that is with a full 50 watts of reliable power on both bands. And even QRP 220 MHz (1 watt) is supported (USA). It has two separate receivers with dual speakers on the rear of the control head. The controls are easy to use. On the left receiver enjoy the AM, FM and stereo FM broadcast bands with extended receive: 0.5-1.7, 76-108, 108-250, 300-1000 MHz (less former cellular frequencies). The right receiver covers 108-250, 300-1000 MHz (less former cellular frequencies). Enjoy 500 memories with alpha tagging for the left band and 500 for the right band (total 1000) plus 9 DTMF memories. And the FTM-350R menu system is easy to use. There are also stereo line inputs available. This radio has a built-in TNC for APRS applications. Cross-band repeat is supported. The FTM-350R is ready to accept the optional FGPS-1 internal GPS receiver-antenna. The front panel is easily remoteable with the 10 foot included cable. A 20 foot remote cable is available optionally. There is a front panel built-in microphone activates PTT transmission. Supplied with: MH-48A6JA DTMF hand mic, front panel suction type mounting bracket, DC power cable, 10 foot control panel cable, speaker cable and manual. Yaesu FTM-350R 2M/440 50/50W (220 1W) List $780.00 Order #3350 Please Call
The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides 5 watts FM on 50/ 144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It supports Blue Tooth hands-free operation with the optional items. There is also an optional GPS unit. This radio supports APRS (B band only). The VX8R is submersible to IPX57 specs. It supports simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function with both V+V or U+U. It has weather alert and a barometric sensor is included. The dot matrix LCD provides memory tags (to 16 characters). You even get a high-resolution spectrum analyzer with 60 channels indication with wave monitoring of received and modulated signals! DCS and CTCSS encode and decode are standard. A 7.4 V 1100 mAh Li-Ion battery is included. 2.36 x 3.74 x 0.92". Yaesu VX-8R Order #0008 Please Call The slightly more expensive VX-8DR version is enhanced for even more sophisticated APRS applications. Please see our website for details. Yaesu VX-8DR Order #1608 Please Call

FT-1900R

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CTCSS Encode CTCSS Decode 55 Watts Output Weather Alert
The Yaesu FT-1900R provides Yaesu's legendary mechanical toughness in a low-cost, highperformance, 2-meter FM transceiver. It has strong receiver performance, covering 136 to 174 MHz. It has illuminated front panel keys and boasts 200 memories. You get CTCSS and DCS Encoder and Decoder circuits. 5.6 x 1.6 x 5.8 inches. The FT-1900R is similar to the famous FT1802M, but adds a Memory Only mode and provides 5 more watts. List $193.55 Order #1900 Please Call

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