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

The VX-8R has
been replaced
by the VX-8DR
Please see below.

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

Order #1608
List Price:   $566.00
Your Price: $419.95
                 

Included at no
extra charge:
HT Go-Bag
valid to 09/30/10 with
VX-8R/VX-8DR purchase

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 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 VX7R, the VX8R 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. 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The VX-8R has been replaced by the VX-8DR. Please see below.

The Yaesu VX-8DR is an APRS® enhanced version of the popular VX8R. 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.
  Yaesu has announced a VX-8R APRS upgrade program for current VX-8R owners.

The Yaesu VX-8GR is the newest member of the proud VX-8 family. The VX-8GR dual-bander only covers 2 meters and 440 MHz and receive coverage is 108-999 MHz (less cellular frequencies). This version has a built-in GPS unit right out of the box! It is not Bluetooth capable. Click here for Yaesu VX-8GR info.!

The VX-8R, VX-8DR and VX-8GR come with the SMA antenna, FNB-101LI Lithium Ion battery pack (7.4V 1100 mAh), belt clip and NC-86B battery charger. (The NC-86B should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit).

Order #	Item	Description	List Price	Your Price	Order
#2303	ADMSVX8	Windows 2000, XP, Vista 32 or 64 bit software CD and CT-59 Cable (USB to 7-pin mini plug). Now for VX8R and VX-8DR (... not sure on VX-8GR). VIEW	$82.31	$59.95
	BH-1	Bluetooth stereo headset (requires BU-1, FEP-4). INFO	Not VX8R compatible!
#0827	BH-1A	Bluetooth stereo headset (requires BU-1, FEP-4). [Not for VX-8GR]	$112.48	$89.95
	BH-2	Bluetooth headset with mono earphone jack (requires BU-1). [Not for VX-8GR] INFO	Not VX8R compatible!
#3365	BH-2A	Bluetooth headset with mono earphone jack (requires BU-1) [Not for VX-8GR]. INFO	$110.00	$79.95
#4901	BU-1	Bluetooth adapter unit for radio. [Not for VX-8GR]	$94.98	$74.95
#3362	BTK-4	Bluetooth Kit:  BH-1A, BU-1, NC-85B, CD-40. [Not for VX-8GR]	$250.00	$179.95
#3348	BTK-5	Bluetooth Kit:  BH-2A, BU-1, NC-85B, CD-40. [Not for VX-8GR]	$230.00	$169.95
#5220	CD-40	Charger cradle for BH1/1A and BH2/2A (Requires NC-85B AC adapter). [Not for VX-8GR]	$30.00	$22.95
#5173	CD-41	Rapid Charging cradle (requires NC-86B). INFO	$39.00	$29.95
#5176	CSC-93	Vinyl Carry Case	$15.00	$12.95
#5175	CT-131	Microphone Adapter. VIEW	$32.00	$24.95
#3539	CT-134	Clone cable.	$40.00	$29.95
#5219	CT-136	GPS antenna adapter.	$32.00	$24.95
#4946	CT-M11	External headset connection bare cable. INFO	$30.00	$23.95
#1693	EDC-5B	DC Cable with voltage regulation and cigarette lighter plug.	$26.00	$23.95
#3116	EDC-6	DC Cable only.	$8.00	$6.95
#3068	FBA-39	Cell Holder (3 x AA).	$32.00	$24.95
#5032	FEP-4	Earhone for BH-1/1A	$19.00	$16.95
#3073	FGPS-2	GPS Antenna. [Not for VX-8GR]INFO	$105.00	$77.95
#4966	FNB-101LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1100 mAh	$72.00	$54.95
#5171	FNB-102LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1800 mAh	$85.00	$64.95
#5130	MH-74A7A	Waterproof Speaker Mic	$55.00	$42.95
#3155	NC-85B	AC wall charger for CD-40.	$18.00	$16.95
#5172	NC-86B	Battery charger for VX-8R/8DR/8GR [As supplied].	$18.00	$14.95
#0429	GO BAG	This insulated carry case will hold your HT and accessories. INFO	$7.95	$7.95
#0531	SMA-BNC	RF adapter to connect a BNC type antenna to the SMA antenna jack.	$5.95	$5.89
#4513	SMA-SO239	Low-loss 4 foot LMR100 RF adapter cable to safely connect a PL259 type antenna to the SMA antenna jack.	$18.95	$18.95
#2958	POCKET VX8R	This handy 248 page pocket reference covers the VX8R.	$12.99	$12.99
#0646	COMBO VX8R	Nifty 15 laminated page, spiral-bound Mini-manual, plus a laminated Quick Reference card for your wallet. VIEW	$24.95	$22.95
#5518	COMBO VX8DR	Nifty 22 laminated page, spiral-bound Mini-manual, plus a laminated Quick Reference card for your wallet. VIEW	$24.95	$22.95