Quad-Band Yaesu VX-8DR Submersible VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Transceiver

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Product Feature

• Top Line Quad Band WaterProof Ham Radio HandHeld Transceiver!
• Transmits 5W triple band at 50/144/440Mhz , & 1.5W at 222Mhz (6M, 2M, 1.25M, 70cm), with lower power settings.
• Receives 0.5-999Mhz (less cell), AM-FMN-FMW, ctcss & dcs (PL & DPL).
• Twin simultaneous receive & display, AlphaNumeric screen, Optional BU-1 BlueTooth module & FGPS-2 GPS module for APRS available!
• Built-In Spectrum Analyzer, supports APRS 1200/9600 bps data communication

Product Description

The Yaesu VX-8DR is the ultimate HandHeld transceiver for Amateur radio use!
Transmits on 4 Ham radio bands (50-54Mhz Six meter, 144-148Mhz Two meter, 222-225Mhz 1.25M, 430-450Mhz 70cm), & receives 0.5-999Mhz.
With the optional FGPS-2 GPS module sold seperate, the radio is fully ready for APRS.
Ready to go package Includes Wall charger, 1100ma LioN battery, antenna & belt clip.
Other Optional available accessories include: the MH-74A7A waterproof speakermike, the SDD-13 12Vdc Automotive power charge cable, the CD-41 desk Drop-in charger, CT-131 mic adapter, CT-M11, BU-2 BlueTooth Chip, & the FNB-102li 1800ma hi capacity battery, CSC-93 Matching Case (all sold seperate).

Quad-Band Yaesu VX-8DR Submersible VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Transceiver Review

As a new ham radio guy, I looked at a number of handheld radios before selecting this one. There are 4 operating (RX/TX) bands (6m/2m/222 MHz/440MHz), plus AM/FM tuner, shortwave and weather stations. Plenty of programmable memory slots to store your favourite frequencies, APRS/GPS (with optional receiver) and just a ton of other features to play with. There's even a Morse code trainer in the radio.

All the features does mean that reading the manual is necessary in order to figure out what magic combination of buttons is required to access the various modes and features. Selecting modes and options is done with a combination of button presses and turning the dial. Except for a few things, the radio can be operated pretty easily with just one hand. Transmit power, with the exception of the 6m band (fixed at 1W), can be adjusted to one of 4 levels, up to 5W.

The speaker sounds pretty decent, but you can also plug in regular headphones with a standard 1/8" jack.

As a first radio it can seem a little intimidating at first, but the learning curve isn't terribly steep if you go through the manual. For a new ham radio person that might be a little more technically inclined and isn't afraid to read the manual, the VX-8DR offers plenty of room to grow into as you learn more about being a ham.

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