Discussion in ham equipment started by se7en, jun 20, 2012. The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. Programming via computer, please enter stage left on queue. You can try the program for 2 weeks to check that it works on your equipment but. These days there are hundreds of repeaters that you need to input into a transceiver and each entry has numerous fields. 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. The vx5r is the unquestioned leader in ht technology now and into the millennium. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday sep 22 2015, and till today vx5 commander has been followed for a total of 343 times. Even after several sessions of rtfm, one can still be lost.
The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new. 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. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting.
Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. To do that, remove the battery, then remove 3 small screws. Programming your radio using external data links from rt systems. This is a commercial site and their software is not free, but it may be of some help don, nx4o. With this software you can reconfigure your vx1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided that only jumper 1 is set inside the unit. For radio enthusiasts, yaesu is one of the most recognizable and reliable brands in the industry.
I had an earlier version of aceevea that was unable to find the comms port. The link i posted allows the vx8r to now become a vx8dr, which will be available 122909. Vertex vx500 manual programming via keypad russian language vertex vx160 software. I am a huge fan of yaesu adms software so it looks like programming is a breeze. Programming software for the vx8r worldwidedx radio forum. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Admsvx6 programming software for the yaesu vx6 the admsvx6 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. In desperation i download this version and had no further trouble uploading the file to the vx5r. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx 8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. Nobody tells you this, and of course the software doesnt do this, but you will almost certainly need to install a special usb driver that you must download from rt systemss website to resolve the communications errors with the radio that the dialogs dont tell you are actually a failure to fully recognize the.
The company manufactures one of the largest lines of twoway radios that are used in outdoor environments or on the job in major commercial industries. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable. I found this on aliexpress, ebay and another leading chinese radio store. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. The speaker, headphone jack, and speaker mic output failed as well. I have the rt systems programming cable for the yaesu vx8r. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for.
The solution was to buy yaesus accessory breakout lead the ct91. The problem is that it apparently has no com port assigned to it, and the software. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. Getting started with rt systems radio programmers youtube.
Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. Use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. Admsvx8 programming software radio option setting screens common here is the rest of your radio. The yaesu vx8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1.
I own 3 yaesu radios vx8r ft897d and ft 2900, the vx8r in particular has given me nothing but trouble, the fm broadcast receive died very early on in my ownership, and recently all audio out failed. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. This item valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx8r and vx8dr valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi programming cable ft7800, ft8800, 10 feet valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi programming cable ct29f, ft1900r, ft2800m, 6pin. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx1r will always have full coverage.
Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. 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. Tough enough to have passed the stringent shock and vibration requirements of the u. After using my radio for a while and making sure everything worked i decide to go beyond mars mars\cap. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. Yaesu ft65 ft65 ft 65 er program a memory, alphanumeric tagging. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. 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. Describe your experience with the g4hfq radio programming software for yaesu and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Table of contents normanby business park, unit 1445 normanby road notting hill 3168, victoria, australia eh029m90f this manual provides the technical information necessary for servicing the vx8re and vx8dre 50144430 mhztripleband heavy duty submersible. I have 32 stations listed and it i using 454 kbs on my. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies.
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. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Yaesu vx8r vx 8 r vx8r service manual and specs yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr service manual and specs yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr service manual and specs yaesu ft252 ft 252 ft252 service manual and specs yaesu ft257 ft 257 ft257 service manual and specs yaesu ft250r ft 250 r ft250r service manual and specs yaesu vhfuhf mobile. Makes me wonder if yaesu isnt tweaking something else under the hood, like adjusting heat andor speaker issues. Yaesu vx1 programming software two versions in this zip, one for windows and the other dos. Yesterday i bought the yaesumusen ft2dr which is the shortened name of the ft2drde here in melbourne from strictly ham. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. For repair items, pls mark related details as below. Before i began i look up a video on a technique to desolder small resisters.
Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. How i became a software engineer without a computer science. About vx5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. How about the wideband receive for sw or airband and am cb. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. What quad band duck antenna do you use with your vx8r. Consult your yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newlyavailable options. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i.
The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. Rt systems admsvx8 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx8rvx8dr. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. View and download yaesu vx8r operating manual online. I doubt the vx8r upgrade will be free someday since yaesu is charging 60 bucks. Programming frequencies in the yaesu ft2drde net magellan. Veasu uv8r yaesu vx8r i spend a lot of time browsing online stores and other websites for new models of chinese radios and i found one recently that made me laugh. If one already has the vx8r programming cable and software from rt systems i would think an upgrade installer could be developed that would update the radio.