How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Aprs software for ham radio category is a curation of 33 web resources on, usaphotomaps, adaptive home logic, aprstrack. You may communicate your location to other aprs stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your radio. How to work the iss using aprs packet radio amsatuk. Feb 28, 2010 still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. Discussion in yaesu started by tlordon, aug 3, 2010. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8d. Looking forward to using the software once my cable arrives tomorrow. I bought a yaesu vx8ge to replace my old yaesu vx7r. Ae6lx from shows how to send an aprs message with the yaesu vx 8 handheld amateur radio. Ae6lx from shows how to send an aprs message with the yaesu vx8 handheld amateur radio.
My yaesu vx 170 was pretty easy to program once you learned how to do it however the software is real nice. The yaesu vx8dr is an aprs enhanced version of vx8r. The admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. On the ftm350, go to the aprs menu and select e16 com port setting. Yaesu vx8dr quadband submersible vhfuhf amateur radio.
Excellent yaesu vx 8dr radio unit only smartbeaconing from hamhud nichetronix is able to modify its own beacon rate in response to the motion of the vehicle that carries. The vx8de supports aprs 12009600 bps data communication on the b band only. The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. About vx 5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. 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. The item yaesu vx8de 6m220vhfuhf, 10 watts, unblocked transmit, with 220 mhz. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Fumei desk rapid charger liion battery rapid charger for cd41 yaesu vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr vx 8de vx 8gr ft1dr ft1dr ft2dr radio. This project was used to explore memory contents of my yaesu vx 8de transceiver. You will be able to display the information, station list. Yaesu vx8 driver memory maps for bot vx8r and vx8dr.
Im on an icom dstar now and while the longer antenna does help, it does not help that much. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. Yaesu vx 8r aprs help page 2 worldwidedx radio forum. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. When you receive signals and information from other aprs stations, the vx8dr displays their positions, heading directions, messages, distances, icons 43 available, weather information, object etc. View and download yaesu vx 8de operating manual online. The yaesu vx 8de aprs gpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx 8 that includes not only its solid feature and specifications but also new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday sep 22 2015, and till today vx 5 commander has been followed for a total of 337 times. Radio programming software for the yaesu vx 8 the admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The now discontinued yaesu vx 8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx 8r.
When i get my vx 8 back from yaesu, ill have to try that. This yaesu is so bad in window sill it cannot lock into any satellites. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. About yaesu vx8drde aprs beacons map the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. The vx 8gr aprs gps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx 8dr. As one of my main interests is aprs and packet radio, i opted for the vx8ge with the gps built in. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts vx8dr free. Archived thread best antenna upgrade for yaesu vx 8dr. Listed under the software aprs category that is about aprs software.
The vx 8gr dualbander only covers 2 meters and 440 mhz and receive coverage is 108999 mhz less cellular frequencies. I couldnt call this page, vx8gr for dummies, because someone else owns the for dummies trademark. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as. Last night i tried getting the yaesu ftm350 to work with aprsis32 for windows to see if i could track the received aprs stations on the pc. Bluetooth handsfree operation with gpsaprs and real rfdual wideband receive the next generation amateur handheld transceiver from yaesu, who. You can also learn how to interpret the audio prompts when packet data is being received. Diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de handheld transceiver.
This will save you so much time and effort in programing your radio. I hope youre not wondering about adding aprs to either of your hts. The vx8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the vx8dr. The other device, vx8de has the 6 metre band but the gps is external and an optional extra at. They are an evolution of the vx8r series that includes not only the solid features and specifications of the vx8r but also new expanded aprs capabilities. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30.
Eu allows the upload and download of data to enhance the radio operators management of qsl cards and countries worked. The yaesu vx 8gr is the newest member of the proud vx 8 family. You and others will be able to see your aprs movement on the web. Aprs allows you to communicate your location to other aprs stations with your location, speed, and heading displayed on your radio. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88.
View and download yaesu vx 8r operating manual online. Admsvx8, programing software cd with usb59 computer cable usb to. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series 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. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Smart navigation function this is a realtime navigation function that records the location and direction of. You will be able to track your aprs movement on the internet websites. Ive never tried sending an aprs message from my callsign to my own callsign, although i have sent messages using openaprs. Kenmax 12v car battery charger eliminator adaptor with waterproof ring for two way radio yaesu vx 8r vx 8e vx 8dr ft1dr. Yaesu vx8dr 5w quadband aprs handheld amateur transceiver.
It works good, and i even got it to gate the packets to the aprs is network. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Admsvx8 programming software for the yaesu vx 8 vx 8d hardware requirements. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box.
If you had that in mind, sell them both and get the vx 8r or vx 8dr. A video by author doug cook kd5pdn shows the tape rule antenna and how to set up a yaesu vx 8r for iss aprs packet data sending and receiving and other aspects to make a digital contact with the international space station. Yaesu vx8dr 6m2m70cm heavyduty fm aprs hts are fully aprsgpsbluetooth capable handheld transceivers. Memory stations may be displayed with 16 digit alphanumeric tags cw training emergency automatic id system emergency strobebeep and busy strobe led functions. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday nov 2016, and till today yaesu vx8drde aprs beacons map has been followed for a total of 359 times. The main category is aprs software that is about aprs software for ham radio. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the. 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. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. This excellent, free to use, on line amateur radio operators logbook is used by amateurs around the globe. It says that it wont reliably receive aprs messages if that is turned on. Here are some notes for getting started and quick reference when using my new vx8gr.
May 29, 2011 amateurfunk handfunkgerat vx8ge kurze einfuhrung. This item only works on the vx 8dr, this will not work on the vx 8gr. Back to yaesu next htportable last modified 20111126. The message feature requires that all members 1 use the yaesu vx8dr.
Yaesu vx8r, yaesu vx8dr amateur ht vx8r universal radio. The software is pretty easy to use and lets you set up your radio in a fraction of time. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and. Dec 23, 2014 vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The vx 8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx 8dr, plus a built in gps and new expanded aprs capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active aprs user. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry. Also, i seen allot of demos on the web that show how to use the cloning software on the vx 8r, does anyone know if there is a software for the vx 8dr. I got the software cable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles.
Vx8dr is in sale since wednesday, december 03, 2014. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. All i can say is having a kenwood and yaesu aprs side by side in same plane is chalk and cheese. The vx 8r supports 12009600bps aprs data communications b band only. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. All they requested was a copy of the receipt to fix the issue. 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. May 22, 2009 first, did you disable the receiver battery save as indicated on page 88. The vx 8dr aprs gpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx 8r 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. Discussion in ham equipment started by wildwest46, may 22, 2009.
Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. The now discontinued yaesu vx8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. Like that it has gps built in vs a module with bracket on 8dr. Easy to program and also use it in car with antenna. I was looking for incoming aprs messages for aprs beacons map project. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8dr. The optional fgps2 unit is required automatically display your station information. Open box yaesu vx8dr multiband ht 50,144,220,440 aprs.
Yaesu vx8gr, yaesu vx8gr amateur ht universal radio. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of. Verify your cable is the correct one before opening the software, the incorrect red one is shown with the picture, you need the yellow one for the yaesu vx 6r. Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. The ft2dr has a very useful gps data transmission capability. How to send an aprs message with the yaesu vx8r youtube. Picked up dozens of stations and was able to receive and transmit aprs data and gps coordinates on sim. Yaesu vx8de aprsgpsbluetooth handheld radioradioworld uk. The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new. The oem antenna on your yaesu actually will work better than aftermarket ones in a lot of circumstances, at least this was my experience with my vx when i had one. When it occurs, vhf qsos with greece and even with more distant countries become possible.
The vx8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications. Yaesu vx8de 6m220vhfuhf, 10 watts, unblocked transmit. Customize additional features of the vx 8d model radio for advanced aprs functions. You may display your exact current position latitude longitude, heading direction, moving speed, altitude etc. Which, by the way, has some advanced features that link up with the ftm350ar directly just food for thought. I am not sure of what infrastructure there is between dstar or aprs. Yaesu vx8drde aprs beacons map resource detail the. I live in israel where tropospheric propagation over the mediterranean sea occurs very often. If your transceiver is vx8de european version, press and hold in the.
The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Access the worldwide standard aprs system to exchange your positions and messages. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The project parses memory dumps saved by chirp and displays incoming aprs messages. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx8d.
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