Vertex Standard VX-8R User Manual

FCC ID: K6620295X20
IC :511B-20295X20
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd. 1
Operating Manual
General Description
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
TM
-(Auto-Range Transponder System), which
“beeps” the user when you move out of communications range with another
ARTS
TM
-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!
Front Panel Control & Switches
DIAL Knob
LED Light
EAR Jack
EXT DC Jack
PWR Switch
Speaker
MIC
Keypad
Antenna Jack
MIC/SP Jack
PTT Switch
MONI Key
VOL Key
F/W Key

Vertex Standard VX-8R Specifications

General

Brand	Vertex Standard
Model	VX-8R
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

General Description

Control and Connections

Keypad Functionality

[A] Key Function

Switches the "Upper" frequency to be the "Operating" (TX) Band.

[B] Key Function

Switches the "Lower" frequency to be the "Operating" (TX) Band.

[UP] Key Function

Increases VFO frequency or moves memory channel to next-highest.

[DOWN] Key Function

Decreases VFO frequency or moves memory channel to next-lowest.

[MENU] Key Function

Activates APRS function or enters Menu Mode.

[BAND] Key Function

[MODE] Key Function

[HM/RV] Key Function

[V/M] Key Function

Numeric Keypad Functions ([1]-[4])

Numeric Keypad Functions ([5]-[9])

[0] Key Function

[MONI/T-CALL] Key Function

Accessory Installation

Antenna Installation

FNB-101LI Battery Pack Installation

FBA-39 Alkaline Battery Case Installation

Operation Modes and Features

AC Operation and Packet TNC Interface

Using the battery charger for receiving only; connecting to a TNC for packet operation.

Switching Power On and Off

Procedure to turn the transceiver on and off using the PWR switch.

Adjusting the Volume Level

Squelch Adjustment

Selecting the Operating Band

Switching between VFO-A and VFO-B for dual/mono band operation.

Selecting the Frequency Band

Changing operating bands and frequency steps.

Frequency Navigation

Methods for tuning frequency: Tuning Dial and Direct Keypad Entry.

Scanning

Initiating upward/downward scanning, reversing direction, cancelling scan.

Transmission Basics

Basic steps for transmitting, speaking into mic, and power levels.

Changing the Transmitter Power Level

Selecting between four transmitter power levels (L1, L2, L3, HI).

AM and FM Broadcast Reception

AF Dual Function Operation

Monitoring amateur bands while receiving broadcasts, with resume modes.