There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx 1r and was later updated with the vx 2r and vx 3r. Vx 7 commander, vx 2 commander, vx 5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. I have the rt systems cable and software and have tried. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx 8r and vx 8dr. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment.
Programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. The vx 8r is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfactory for most operation. Using the yaesu vx8 cable on mac os x fat of the lan. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable. The vx 8dr is one of the latest yaesu hand helds and has aprs functionality built in, although you need to purchase the fgps2 unit for it to actually receive the gps signal. The vx 8r s small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. It supports the vx 8r so i suspect it will support the vx 8dr as well. First off lastnight i programmed the radio from the front of the radio without the use of software not too hard at all. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx8 8dr radios. You must do things in a particular order, first you have to download from the radio, the reason for this is that it creates the structure inside of chirp, once this structure is downloaded you can add and update and change it. I do not have the rt systems cd software yet and would like to use chirp. View and download yaesu vx 8dr operating manual online.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. The optional fgps2 unit is required automatically display your station information. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r user and service manual, modifications. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i. The yaesu vx 8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp.
I originally purchased mine without it and very quickly learned my mistake. Its an excellent tried and tested triband hand held. Vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. Page 31 the vx 8r s frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. Programming software for the vx8r page 2 worldwidedx. My vx 8 has the mod and works great with the software well that is good to know. The vx 7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies. The problem is that it apparently has no com port assigned to it, and the software. If you have a yaesu radio the yaesu vx8dr in my case and have purchased the yaesu cable the adms vx8 in my case to program your. The yaesu vx 8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1.
This is a small utility i wrote to test the interface cables used to program yaesu and icom radios it will not work with cables for other radios. These channels can be used for additional regular memory storage if you dont use vfo scanning. For me, with the regular vx 8r, i am just a casual users of aprs. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software.
Yaesu vx 8r vx 8 r vx8r service manual and specs yaesu vx 8dr vx 8 dr. Admsvx8 programming software memory types skip memories these frequencies are skipped during vfo scanning. Even though it says vx8 it works for the 8dr the order of operations. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver.
How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx8r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. Programming interface schematics for yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Motorola solutions will combine the best of vertex standards portfolio with our industryleading twoway radio lineup on jan. Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and. Current list of vertexstandard radio programming files available for download in the members area. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8d.
Discussion in ham equipment started by archangel, may 1, 2009. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Id definitely get the programming software since it makes like a lot easier. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. I have the rt systems programming cable for the yaesu vx 8r. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Programming software for the vx8r worldwidedx radio forum.
Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. Sw14yae is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx 8, and sw14yaj is the version to use if you have a japanese model vx 8. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r that includes not only its solid features and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Operating manual general description the vx 8r is a dual receive fourthband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leadingedge features for vhf and uhf twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. When i plug the cable into the computers usb port, it shows up in device manager under universal serial bus controllers as usb59 radio cable. The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new files for each radio and its related program. Programming software for the vx 8r worldwidedx radio forum. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Yaesu vx 5 commander download yaesu vx 5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download.
The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for. Hi everyone ive been trying with no success to program my vx8dr via usb cable. Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. It can be a pain sometimes googling and jumping through hoops in finding software or utilities that should already be shipped with our gears ie. The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. Programming software for the following models chirp programming software. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx 8dr. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. This item only works on the vx 8dr, this will not work on the vx 8gr. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series.
How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Regardless, i think people will be very happy with this software and programming cable. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. This alignment maximizes the strengths of both names to best serve the marketplace. Discussion in yaesu started by tlordon, aug 3, 2010. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. I have collected a few downloadable programs i personally use for my radios.
Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. You can try the program for 2 weeks to check that it works on your equipment but you cannot write to the radio until it is registered. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series. Limit memories limit memories are used by the radio for program scan. This software provides memory management for the yaesu vx 8 handheld transceiver. Program the same details for limit memories as for regular memory. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 88dr radios. The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. This will save you so much time and effort in programing your radio.
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