Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd. 20415X20 User Manual

The Ultra Compact VX-8GR (2.4”W x 3.7”H x 1.1”D) is 

equipped with a GPS receiver and

thinner than the previous advanced model - It is packed with advanced technology and fea-

tures, designed for outdoor operation. It is submersible (IPX5) 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 built-in worldwide standard AX.25 Data TNC Modem permits uncomplicated APRS

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operation. (Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System: APRS

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 is a registered trademark of

the APRS Software and Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.) The VX-8GR supports APRS

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 1200/9600

bps data communication on the “B” (Sub band) band only. You may communicate your loca-

tion to other APRS

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 stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your

radio! You and others will be able to see your APRS

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 movement on the web! The VX-8GR

displays the received station’s 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

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 data from up to 40 stations. The built-in GPS Receiver

Unit can provide you with your real time APRS

®

 data.

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 pro-

vides access to Vertex Standard’s WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement

System). The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function can automatically cause your VX-8GR

to transmit your callsign and engage your rig’s microphone, even if you are disabled and un-

able to press the PTT switch. Additional features include: transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT),

Automatic Power-Off (APO), and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS). Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS™

(Auto-Range Transponder System) which “beeps” the user when you move out of communica-

tions range with another ARTS™ equipped station. There is provision to reduce the TX devia-

tion 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 DATA jack which enable to displaying the location data (Lat/

Lon) of the after-market GPS receiver, outputs the location data (Lat/Lon) of the built-in GPS

receiver unit and the Waypoint data of the received APRS beacon.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-8GR, and encourage you to read this manual thor-

oughly, and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand-held

transceiver!

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