Yaesu VX-8R
6m/2m/222/440 MHz
Discontinued!

Yaesu VX-8DR
6m/2m/222/440 MHz
APRS Enhanced
Discontinued!

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Previous Models:
VX-7R
VX-5R

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The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It will also transmit about 1 watt AM on 6 meters. It supports Bluetooth® hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories. There is also an optional GPS unit and antenna with loads of features. This radio supports APRS 1200/9600 bps data communication (B band only). Like the VX-7R, the VX-8R is submersible and meets IPX57 specifications (3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes). A powerful 7.4 V 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery is included. This HT is small, intuitive to operate only 2.36 x 3.74 x 0.92 inches (thinner than VX-7R). It supports simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function with both V + V or U + U. It has weather band receive with Weather Alert. A barometric sensor is included. You can even operate Amateur radio while receiving FM broadcasts! The receive coverage is wider than VX-7R, with an independent AM/FM broadcast receiver circuit (with stereo output to the earphone jack). The dot matrix LCD display provides memory tag up to a maximum of 16 characters. You even get a high-resolution spectrum analyzer with ±60 channels indication with wave monitoring of received/modulated signal! And DCS and CTCSS encode and decode is standard. The VX-8R was replaced by the VX-8DR (see below).

The now discontinued Yaesu VX-8DR was an APRS® enhanced version of the popular VX-8R. Key additional features of the VX-8DR include:
   Smart Beaconing™ Function.
   Station List memories has increased from 40 to 50.
   The number of APRS® Message Memories has increased from 20 to 30.
   DIGI-PATH route indication function.
   Heads up compass display to the GPS screen.
   The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable.
   The number of DIGI-PATH route settings has increased from 1 to 7.

The discontinued VX-8GR version covered 2 meters and 440 MHz (RX 108-999 MHz (less cellular) with built-in GPS.  The VX-8R, VX-8GR and current VX-8DR come with the SMA antenna, FNB-101LI Lithium Ion battery pack (7.4V 1100 mAh), belt clip and SAD-11B wall adapter slow charger. (The slow charger should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit).

Click here for VX-8DR video demonstration [7:48 mins.]

Order #	Photo	Item	Description	List Price	Your Price	Order
		ADMS-VX8	Programing software CD with USB-59 computer cable (USB to 7-pin mini plug). For Windows:  XP, Vista, Windows 7 [32/64], 8/8.1 [FULL], 10. An Internet connection is required during installation for software activation. Only for VX-8R and VX-8DR.  Not for VX-8GR. VIEW PKG	Discontinued
		BH-1	Bluetooth stereo headset (requires BU-1, FEP-4). [Not for VX-8GR] INFO	Discontinued
		BH-1A	Bluetooth stereo headset (requires BU-1 or BU-2, FEP-4). [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		BH-2	Bluetooth mono headset (requires BU-1). [Not for VX-8GR] INFO	Discontinued
		BH-2A	Bluetooth mono headset (requires BU-1 or BU-2). [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		BU-1	Bluetooth® adapter unit for the radio. [Not for VX-8GR].	Discontinued
		BU-2	Bluetooth® adapter unit for the radio. [Not for VX-8GR] INFO	Not in stock
		BTK-4	Bluetooth Kit:  BH-1A, BU-1, NC-85B, CD-40. [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		BTK-5	Bluetooth Kit:  BH-2A, BU-2, PA-46B, CD-40. [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		CD-40	Charger cradle for BH1 and BH2 (Requires NC-85B or PA-46B AC adapter). [Not for VX-8GR].	Discontinued
		CD-41	Rapid charging cradle (requires NC-86B, PA-48B, SAD-11B or SAD-24B). INFO	Discontinued
		CSC-93	Vinyl Carry Case	Discontinued
		CT-131	Microphone adapter. VIEW	Discontinued
		CT-134	Clone adapter cable for VX-8R and VX-8DR. [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		CT-136	GPS Adapter. [Not for VX-8GR]	Discontinued
		CT-M11	External headset connection bare cable. INFO	Discontinued
		EDC-5B	Cigarette plug DC cable with voltage regulation. Replaced by SDD-13	Discontinued
		EDC-6	DC Cable only.	Not in stock
		FBA-39	Cell Holder (3 x AA).	Not in stock
		FEP-4	Earphone for BH-1/1A	Not in stock
		FGPS-2	GPS Antenna. [Not for VX-8GR] INFO	Discontinued
		FNB-101LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1100 mAh	Not in stock
		FNB-102LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1800 mAh Replaced by SBR-14LI	Discontinued
		SBR-14LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 2200 mAh	Not in stock
		MH-74A7A	Waterproof Speaker Mic	Discontinued
		NC-85B	AC wall adapter for CD-40 charge cradle. Charges in 3.5 hours. Replaced by PA-46B.	Discontinued
		NC-86B	Battery slow charger for VX-8R/8DR/8GR (5-8 hours). Replaced by PA-48B.	Discontinued
		PA-46B	AC wall adapter for CD-40 charge cradle. VIEW	Discontinued
		PA-48B	Battery slow charger for VX-8R/8DR/8GR (5-8 hours) 100-240VAC input. VIEW (Becomes fast charger when used with CD-41 cradle). Replaced by SAD-24B.	Discontinued
		SAD-11B	AC wall charger (Output is 10.5 VDC @1A) [As supplied]. VIEW	Discontinued
		SAD-24B	AC wall slow charger [replaced PA-48B].	Not in stock
		SHB-13	Deluxe spring loaded belt clip (for FNB101LI, FNB102LI). INFO	Discontinued
		SDD-13	Cigarette plug DC cable with noise filtration. INFO	Not in stock
		SMA-BNC	RF adapter to connect a BNC type antenna to the SMA antenna jack.	Not in stock
		POCKET VX8R	This handy 248 page (2.75 x 4.25") pocket reference covers the original VX-8R. A mini manual with all information on all the Control, DTMF, Memory, Keypad, Receiver, Scan, Tone, Transmitter and ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) operations, Bluetooth, GPS, and APRS operation. Also includes Menu Summary, LCD Display details plus an extensive index with cross referenced pages.	Discontinued
		POCKET VX8DR	This handy (2.75 x 4.25") pocket reference covers the VX-8DR. All operational aspects are covered. This is a terrific little resource. 252 well organized pages, and the type is large enough you can actually read it. It should sell for much more. We highly recommend this publication.	Discontinued
		COMBO VX8R	Nifty 15 laminated page, spiral-bound Mini-manual, plus a laminated Quick Reference card for your wallet.	Discontinued
		COMBO VX8DR	Nifty 22 laminated page, spiral-bound Mini-manual, plus a laminated Quick Reference card for your wallet. VIEW	Discontinued
		GO BAG	This insulated carry case will hold your HT, batteries, accessories, Repeater Directory and more. INFO	Discontinued