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Yaesu VX-8DE User Manual

Yaesu VX-8DE
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50/144/430 MHz
TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY
SUBMERSIBLE TRANSCEIVER
OPERATING MANUAL
VX-8DR/DE
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU HK LTD.
Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Table of Contents

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Yaesu VX-8DE Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPSYes
APRSYes
BluetoothYes
Modulation TypesFM, AM
WaterproofYes
BatteryLi-ion 1800 mAh

Summary

Controls and Connections Overview

Keypad Functions Explained

Battery Pack Installation and Life

Installing the FNB-101LI Battery Pack

Procedure for installing the Lithium-Ion battery pack.

Basic Transceiver Operation

Powering On/Off and Volume Adjustment

Steps for turning the radio on/off and setting audio volume.

Operational Adjustments

Squelch Adjustment and Clock Settings

Configuring squelch level and setting the 24-hour clock.

Frequency and Band Selection

Selecting Operating Bands

Switching between Main (A) and Sub (B) bands for operation.

Frequency Band Navigation

Selecting Frequency Bands

Changing operating bands and understanding frequency ranges.

Frequency Navigation Methods

Scanning and Dual Receive Operation

VFO Scanning Basics

Initiating scans in VFO mode and understanding dual receive notices.

Transmission and Power Control

Basic Transmission and Power Level Adjustment

Steps for transmitting and changing power output.

Advanced Transmission Features

VOX Operation and Power Settings

Using VOX for hands-free transmission and power settings per band.

VOX Delay Configuration

Adjusting VOX Hang-Time Delay

Setting the delay time after speech cessation in VOX mode.

Broadcast Reception and AF-Dual Modes

Antenna Selection for Broadcasts

AF-Dual Operation Resume Settings

Advanced Operation Features

Keyboard Locking Functionality

Securing keys to prevent accidental changes or transmissions.

Repeater Operation Basics

Repeater Shifts and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

Understanding repeater frequency offsets and automatic shift.

Manual Repeater Shift and Defaults

Repeater Tone Calling and Uplink Frequency Check

Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

Using the 1750 Hz tone for repeater access.

CTCSS, DCS, and EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation Basics

Using Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System for access.

DCS Operation Basics

Using Digital Code Squelch for advanced tone access.

CTCSS and DCS Tone Configuration

CTCSS Tone Frequency Settings

Setting the CTCSS tone frequency and modes.

DCS Code Management

DCS Code Selection and Inversion

Selecting DCS codes and understanding inversion.

DCS Inversion Modes

Configuring DCS Code Inversion

Setting DCS inversion modes like RX-NORMAL, TX-NORMAL.

Tone Search Scanning

Scanning for CTCSS or DCS Tones

Searching for unknown CTCSS or DCS tones on a channel.

EPCS Features

Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch (EPCS)

Using EPCS for paging and selective calls.

Storing Tone Pairs for EPCS

Storing CTCSS tone pairs for EPCS operation.

EPCS System Activation and Paging Response

Activating EPCS and Paging Answer Back

Enabling EPCS and configuring automatic page response.

Bell Alerts for CTCSS/DCS/EPCS

User Melody Programming

Split Tone Operation

Memory Mode Overview

Regular Memory Channel Operations

Memory Storage and Recall Procedures

Storing and retrieving frequency data in memory channels.

Memory Storage Details

Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies

Saving independent transmit frequencies for odd splits.

Memory Recall and Labeling

Easy Memory Recall and Channel Labeling

Recalling memories by number and assigning alphanumeric tags.

Home Channel Memory Management

Home Channel Recall and Frequency Change

Accessing favorite Home channels and reprogramming them.

Detailed Memory Labeling

Memory Bank Operations

Organizing Memories into Banks

Dividing memories into 24 banks for convenient categorization.

Assigning and Recalling Memory Banks

Procedures for assigning channels and recalling memory banks.

Memory Bank Management

Memory Bank Recall and Removal

Changing banks, removing memories, and renaming banks.

Memory Data Transfer and Modes

Scanning Overview

Scan Resume and Restart Settings

Setting the Scan-Resume Technique

Configuring how the scanner resumes after halting on a signal.

Scan Restart Delay Configuration

VFO Scanning Procedures

VFO Scan Frequency Skipping

Advanced VFO Scanning Options

Memory Scan Channel Skipping

Preferential Memory Scan Setup

Memory Bank Scanning

Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Dual Watch Priority Channel Checking

Periodically checking a user-defined memory channel for activity.

Priority Revert Mode

Scan Lamp and Band Edge Beepers

Bluetooth® Operation

Bluetooth® Feature Activation

Bluetooth® Headset Usage

GPS Operation Basics

GPS Information Display

GPS Display Unit and Map Datum Configuration

APRS® Operation Preparations

APRS Setup: Callsign, Position, and Modem

Setting callsign, position, and activating the APRS modem.

APRS® Preparations Details

Callsign, Symbol, and SSID Configuration

Programming callsign, station symbol, position comment, and SSID.

Receiving APRS Beacons

Viewing Received APRS Beacon Information

Receiving and displaying details of APRS beacons.

Managing APRS Beacons and Filters

Transmitting APRS Beacons

Manually Transmitting APRS Beacons

Steps for manually sending an APRS beacon.

APRS Beacon Transmission Details

Transmitting APRS Beacons with Status Text

Storing and transmitting status text messages with beacons.

APRS Digipeater Path Settings

Receiving and Managing APRS Messages

Receiving and Deleting APRS Messages

Receiving messages and removing them from the display.

APRS Message Group Filtering

Transmitting APRS Messages

Manually Transmitting APRS Messages

Steps for manually sending APRS messages.

Fixed-Form APRS Message Transmission

Storing and Transmitting Fixed APRS Messages

Storing fixed-form messages for APRS transmission.

ARTSTM (Automatic Range Transponder System)

ARTS Alert Beep Options

ARTS CW Identifier Setup

Smart Search and Message Features

Emergency Feature Operations

Emergency Channel Operation

Activating the emergency channel feature for alerts.

Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature

Using EAI for locating incapacitated persons and its modes.

Internet Connection Features

DTMF Operation

Miscellaneous Settings

Password Protection

Setting a password to prevent unauthorized access.

Reset Procedures

Microprocessor and Set Mode Resets

Clearing all settings to factory defaults.

APRS/GPS Set Mode Configuration

APRS Configuration Settings

Setting APRS AF Dual, destination, filter, and modem.

APRS/GPS Message and Callsign Setup

SmartBeaconing and Time Zone Settings

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