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This is a Special Software Upgraded 10 Watts Output. The radio is programmed only by software and no hardware
modifications are done.
Please note:
10 Watts are only available in the VHF band (UHF remains 5 Watts)and only when radio is connected to an external
12 volt source via the DC jack.
Output remains 5 Watts when used with the battery.
- Three band radio: 6m, 2m, 70cm
- Solid and waterproof
- APRS capabilities
- GPS capabilities (Option)
- Bluetooth capabilities (Option)
- Wide band receiver from 500 kHz to 999.9 MHz
- Barometer and Thermometer built in
- Clock, more than 1200 memories, spectrum display, CTCSS, VOX etc.
 VX-8DE Very compact three band radio (6m, 2m, 70cm) by Yaesu. The VX-8DE has a
very solid construction and is submersible down to 1m for 30 minutes. With the four large buttons on the side, most often used functions can be
reached even when wearing gloves. The supplied 1100mAh LiIon battery holds for 5 hours and more, a high capacity battery with 1800 mAh or a battery
case is available optionally.
The VX-8DE is equipped with two receivers and allows operation on two
bands frequencies at the same time, even in the same band (V/V, U/U, V/U). A third, independant receiver for AM/FM broadcast is also included and
uses a bar antenna for AM reception. The wideband receiver operates from 500 kHz to 999.9 MHz. The large and versatile LC display (dot matrix) shows
either one or both operating frequencies, symbols for various modes, the battery voltage and much more. The more than 1200 memories can be tagged
with a 16 character alpha-numeric name.
A special highlight is the APRS function of the VX-8DE. APRS messages
are received, decoded and diplayed (either 1200 or 9600 bps). The display shows direction and distance, speed and symbol (icon) of the remote station
as well as weather and other APRS data. With the optional GPS receiver FGPS-2 (12 channels) the VX-8E can display and transmit it's own position
data. But even without the FGPS-2 manually entered position data can be transmitted!
Compared to it's predecessor VX-8E, the VX-8DE has many enhanced
options for APRS: more memories for stations and messages, selectable digi path etc. For a full comparision please see table below.
Another novelty is the the Bluetooth capability. With the optional
Bluetooth unit BU-2 and any BT headset complete handsfree operation becomes possible. Whether you are on the bike or hiking in the mountains, your
hands remain free.
Many more function like the built in barometer (air pressure) and a
built in thermometer, allow to display the current height above sea level. The display can show an audio or HF spectrum. More than 1200 memories are
organized in 24 banks, each memory can use a 16 character alpha-numeric name. Plus a backlit keyboard, built-in CTCSS de/encoder, VOX function, Clock
with On/Off timer and much much more...
Included in shipment is: VX-8DE; FNB-101LI Battery 7.4V/1100mAh; NC-86B
charger; Belt clip.
VX-8DE
Feature comparision of Yaesu VX-8E, VX-8DE and VX-8GE
| | VX-8E | VX-8DE | VX-8GE |
| APRS |
Smart Beaconing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Number of Station List Memories |
40 |
50 |
50 |
| Number of Message List Storage |
20 |
30 |
30 |
| Digi-Path Route display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digi-Path settings |
1 |
8 Routes (3 fix, 5 selectable) |
8 Routes (3 fix, 5 selectable) |
| GPS Compass |
North up |
North or heading up |
North or heading up |
| Preset Symbol Icon |
1 (VS) |
4 (Person, Bicycle, Car, User(YY)) |
4 (Person, Bicycle, Car, User(YY)) |
| Autom. digit increment (when entering letters) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| LED flashing (when receiving message) |
Not selectable |
Selectable |
Selectable |
| Features |
AM/FM broadcast band RX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wide FM broadcast RX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency Range RX |
0.5 — 999.99 MHz |
0.5 — 999.99 MHz |
108.0 — 999.99 MHz |
| Frequency Range TX |
50/144/430 MHz |
50/144/430 MHz |
144/430 MHz |
| GPS Antenna |
Optional |
Optional |
Internal |
| Vibrator alert |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Waterproof |
IPX7 |
IPX7 |
IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Option |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Barometric Option |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| VOX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Audio Wave monitor |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| AF Dual |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Channel Counter |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Data terminal |
No |
No |
Yes
RS-232 level. Possible to output the GPS
position data and the received station location data. Possible to connect an external GPS antenna.
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