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Yaesu VX-8GR User Manual

Yaesu VX-8GR
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144/430 MHz
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
WITH GPS
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
VX-8GR
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Yaesu VX-8GR Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPSYes
APRSYes
ModulationFM
Water ResistanceIPX7
Battery7.4V 1100mAh Li-Ion
Frequency Range144-148 MHz (VHF), 430-450 MHz (UHF)

Summary

Introduction to the VX-8GR

Controls and Connections Overview

Radio Controls and Connectors

Details the various physical controls and connection ports on the transceiver.

Display Icons and Indicators

Keypad Functions

Installation of Accessories

Antenna Installation

Provides instructions on how to properly install the radio's antenna.

Installation of FNB-101LI Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for installing the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack.

Basic Operation

Power On/Off and Volume Control

Explains how to power the radio on/off and adjust audio volume.

Squelch Adjustment

Details how to adjust the squelch threshold for optimal reception.

Band and Frequency Selection

How to choose bands and navigate frequencies.

Frequency Navigation Methods

Methods for tuning and navigating through frequencies using dial or keypad.

Transmission

Basic Transmission Steps

Covers the basic steps required to transmit a signal.

Adjusting Transmitter Power Level

Instructions on adjusting the radio's transmit power output.

Advanced Operation Features

Repeater Operation

CTCSS, DCS, and EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

Using CTCSS tones for repeater access and selective calling.

DCS Operation

Utilizing Digital Code Squelch for access control and selective calling.

EPCS Features

Features for enhanced paging and selective code squelch.

Memory Mode Operations

Memory Storage and Recall

Procedures for storing frequencies and recalling memory channels.

Scanning Operations

VFO and Memory Scanning

Scanning frequencies in VFO mode and through memory channels.

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Monitoring a priority channel while actively using another.

GPS Operation

APRS® Operation

APRS Preparations

Initial setup steps for APRS operation including callsign and SSID.

Receiving APRS Beacons and Messages

How to receive, view, and manage APRS beacon and message data.

ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)

Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

Initial setup and operational procedures for the ARTS feature.

Smart Search Operation

Message Feature

Receiving Messages

How to receive and view incoming messages.

Emergency Feature

Emergency Channel Operation

Activating the emergency channel and alarm functions.

Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature

Utilizing EAI to automatically transmit ID in emergencies.

EAI Mode and Locate Operator Function

Configuring EAI modes and using it to locate unresponsive operators.

Reset Procedures

Microprocessor and Set Mode Resetting

Resetting the radio to factory defaults and Set Mode configurations.

Set Mode Configuration

CTCSS, DCS, and EPCS Settings

Settings for CTCSS, DCS, and EPCS functions.

Memory Settings

Settings related to memory channels and banks.

Scanning Settings

Configuration options for various scanning modes.

Message Settings

Configuration for sending and receiving messages.

EAI Settings

Configuration options for the Emergency Automatic ID feature.

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