I do consider it a shame that one cant update the vx 8r to the vx 8dr without sending it in. I currently have 937 frequencies programmed in my radio, and other than it being very time consuming, it couldnt have been easier. How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10. Hi everyone ive been trying with no success to program my vx 8dr via usb cable. Programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr hro discount price. 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 358 times. Rt systems radio programming software admsvx8usb free. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series. The vx8dr set mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Especially if the update is software firmware only. The vx 8rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Vx 7 commander, vx 2 commander, vx 5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander.
How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. Besides 50, 144, 225mhz and 430 mhz transceive operation, the vx 8r provides receive coverage of the am mf and fm broadcast bands, hf shortwave bands. They work on both the vhf and uhf bands of the amateur radio spectrum as well as on 50 and 222 megahertz frequencies. Buy now ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde ftbvx8j is the. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Ive watched a couple of online demos of the programming software and like various features of the adms software such as defining frequency groups, for instance. I got the software cable to program it and have completed that this afternoon at least its done for now. The adms software is apparently only available in pc format. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. Programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not.
The yaesu vx8 series is actually a quadband radio, including 6 meters 50 mhz and lowpower 220mhz bands. I just bought a vx 3r and plan to buy his vx 3r software as well. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr. 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. There is the vx 8gr that actually has the gps receiver built in. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects. Exactly two years ago today, there was a huge blowup when a bunch of yellow multimeters were seized at the border. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. Vertex vx500 manual programming via keypad russian language vertex vx160 software.
Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. Maybe you could try to get a commission from yaesu. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Vx 8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx 8r series.
Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver param eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 8 8dr radios. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features. There are 3 meanings for dualband radio in amateur radio specifications, and it isnt usually clear from the brochure which definition is used for a radio. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software.
Its designed for a specific alinco, baofeng, icom, kenwood, jetstream, wouxon, or yaesu radioand others you program your radio without having to work your way through choices that dont relate to your particular radio model. The 8 series vx 8dr, vx 8gr and vx 8r are the top of the yaesu hand held range. The vx 2 series unbelievably small, 1 amphour lithiumion battery pack powers a highefficiency pa circuit to provide as much as 3 watts 144 mhz when using an external power source. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Higrade uv8dr triple band walkie talkie 6174mhz240. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. If you have a yaesu radio the yaesu vx 8dr in my case and have purchased the yaesu cable the adms vx 8 in my case to program your radio you may find some difficulties when it comes to using it with your mac. There are many instructions to widen the vx 1rs coverage. About vx 5 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. This from a case even smaller than that of the vx 1r. It is extremely easy to use, and i have had no problems whatsoever.
I am getting to the clone screen just fine, and then when i. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. 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 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories the yaesu vx 8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Using the yaesu vx8 cable on mac os x fat of the lan.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. Yaesu vx8dr an upgraded version of the vx8r amateur. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download. Still learning all the bells and whistles on this thing but so far i am impressed. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. The yaesu vx 8dr is a lot of radio in a small package first some background on dualband, or even triband and quadband mean.
Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. I have the rt systems cable and software and have tried on multiple systems with multiple usb59 cables also. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx 8dr. Yaesu vx 7r stepbystep programming guide noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 145. Higrade hga1 walkie talkie cheapest vhf 6174mhz handheld two way radio portable walkie talkie. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx 8dr i bought v4. Yaesu vx8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. If one already has the vx 8r programming cable and software from rt systems i would think an upgrade installer could be developed that would update the radio. The number of aprs message memories has increased from 20 to 30. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. The yaesu vx8dr ham radio is a quad band amateur radio with enhanced aprs capabilities. Of course you can open it completely, so the vx 1r will always have full coverage.
Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Yaesu vx 8dr programming software and usb cable set. If you havent bought a cable for your yaesu yet, skip the vx 8 cable and get a ftdi cable that. With this software you can reconfigure your vx 1r any time without any hardware modifications, provided. As a brand new ham i have a question regarding radio programming. The vx 8r has been replaced by the discontinued 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. Yaesu vx 5 commander download yaesu vx 5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Press vm once or twice until the display reads vf o in the upperleft 2. I just got a ft1dr and cant program the radio on my imac because of. This software is very easy to install and use but only works on a pc, sorry mac owners, i own both, its a must have to program the yaesu vx 8dr radio btw, the yaesu vx 8dr is not as hard to learn to use as some may have you believe if you read the manual. They are an evolution of the vx 8r series that includes not only the solid features and specifications of the vx 8r but also new expanded aprs capabilities.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx8 8dr radios. Yaesu vx1 programming software two versions in this zip, one for windows and the other dos. Rt systems radio programming software makes it easy for you to set up the memory channels and other menu parameters in your radio. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including anytone at5888uv. The vx 8r 8dr is so tiny to begin with, i could absolutely deal with a slightly larger unit due to a larger battery. The yaesu vx 8dr was an aprs enhanced version of the popular vx8r. The vx 8dr aprsgpsbluetooth 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. As a bonus, these usaversion radios also operate on 222225 mhz with 1. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Admsvx8 programming software only for the yaesu vx8 and vx. Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options.
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