K2fr doing a video on programing your yaesu vx8r with the software and cable. I just got my vx8dr a couple of days ago and i also got the gps. Diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de resource detail. Minimanual and trifolded wallet card combination for the vx8dr. Ct4 gps antenna adapter cn3 bnctosma adapter edc5b dc cable wnoise filter. The radio programmer is for so much more than just memory management. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Gps units will be available shortly and i will update this. Memorymap navigator is a fullfeatured gps ready navigation package that displays high quality raster images of topographic maps, nautical charts, aerial photos and more. That is an additional function that it can do over the other vx8r models. The only semiefficient way to program this radio is with programming software and cable. Vx8dr a devoted aprs users version of the vx8r series.
Qgis plugins boost this mapping software into a state of epicness. Yaesu vx8r settings for at golden packetoperation ontarget event set event frequency. At the time of the image there was no gps available for the vx8 however once obtained i will post a photo of it attached to illustrate its application. Triband yaesu vx6r submersible amateur ham radio transceiver 144222 440. The main category is ham radio arduino projects that is about arduino projects for ham. The vx8dr aprs gps bluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version of the vx8r 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. Aprs is a registered trademark of aprs software and bob bruninga. The vx8gr includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the vx8dr, plus a built in gps and. Ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details g4hfq software. In case you are thinking that i need professional help over my addiction to hand held radios you may be right. It is designed to stand alone and does not monitor other traffic on the frequency.
My wife and i each own and use the vx8dr and they have been without problems not even issues since new. Update 201404 david fannin built on this work and came up with some arduino code that interfaces between the vx8dr and a. It envolves mapping, gps tracking, packet radio, etc. The vx8gr aprsgps handheld transceiver is a dual band version of the. I have gotten the radio programed to an extent still more work to do. Yaesu vx8r settings for at golden packetoperation on. Yaesu vx8dr minimanual and card combo by nifty accessories. Buy yaesu vx8dr accessories mics, speakers, software, cables and more at gpscentral. The admsvx8 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Plan your next outdoor adventure over scanned usgs topo maps and send a route directly to your gps receiver to guide you in the field.
Yaesu vx8r dr gr comparison chart worldwidedx radio. I completely missed the fact that the vx8gr can do this. Owners of existing yaesu vx8rs will be able to convert them to add the new features of the vx8dr. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional. The gps software category contains programs that are used to display, track, and analyze global positioning system. Diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de handheld transceiver. Gps module for yaesu vx8r and vx8dr requires ct6 or mh74a7a the yaesu fgps2 is a gps module specifically designed for the vx8r and vx8dr. The vx8dr has a serial interface available in the proprietary microphone connector that is used for backing up and restoring the radios configuration and for talking to a gps. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories.
Gps module for yaesu vx8drde handheld transceivers with ublox neo6m chip and arduino nano by dmitry melnichansky 4z7dtf. With the admsvx8 programmer you can begin a new factory fresh file into which frequencies and. Memorymap navigator, windows pc mapping software this is the fully featured gps mapping and navigation software that drives everything. Quad band radio, am receiver, fm transceiver, bt capable, gps capable. Gps module for yaesu vx8drde handheld transceivers with ublox neo6m chip and arduino nano by dmitry melnichansky. Aprs software for ham radio category is a curation of 33 web resources on. If the tool doesnt exist, search for a plugin developed by the qgis community. The only problem is that the vx8dr doesnt come with a gps receiver and the gps option has a hefty price tag. While easy to program by hand, the task is much easier using a pc. Feb 9, 20 reverse engineering the yaesu vx8dr gps interface oct 19, 2009 feature detection in the visual pattern recognition of reading oct 16, 2009 a faster transactsql string split function. Good software, once youve dealt with windowss strangenesses to get it set up. It can use a singleport tnc in native mode, a single or dualport tnc in kiss mode or the agw packet engine in order to transmit on up to four radio ports.
Speaker mic for vx8r and vx8dr gps module connectable. Programming software for yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr. Its easy to program with the software and its extremely durable for any operating. Ive spent some time looking at the vx8 series of radios and i think ive decided to go with the vx8dr. Frequency ranges and repeater shift may vary according to transceiver version worldwide. To add gps, an adaptor is required that sits atop the radio and anchors to the antenna base. I found the following vx8 comparison chart at universal radio and that was helpful. The vx8dr 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. Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or. Aprsbeacon the purpose of the aprsbeacon is to provide simple aprscompatible position beacons for up to three objects. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx. This is normal, as the gps unit is downloading almanac information from the gps satellites. Mappoint 20 north america big sale mappoint 20 north america is one of bestselling product in category.
The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx88dr radios. Yaesu vx8drde aprs beacons map yaesu vx8drde received aprs. Expertgps is the ultimate gps map software for planning outdoor adventures. Dvanced peration the vx8drs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. The yaesu vx8dr is an aprs enhanced version of vx8r. Expertgps gps mapping software for garmin, magellan. Triband yaesu vx6r submersible amateur ham radio transceiver 144222440. Rtsystems admsvx8 programming software with usb cable for vx8r vx8dr not for vx8gr. About diy gps module for yaesu vx8drvx8de the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories.
Ftbvx8 is the version to use if you have a nonjapanese model vx8re or vx8drde. So, the vx8dr with aprs was a possible supplement or replacement for aprs. The gps software category contains programs that are used to display, track, and analyze global positioning system data and gps receivers. This is the optional gps module for select yaesu vertex transceivers. Press the b band button briefly to engage band b as the operating. Connecting a garmin etrex gps to the yaesu vx8dr duration. View gps waypoints and tracklogs from any handheld gps receiver over aerial photos and us topographic maps. A recent addition to the g4ilo shack is a new yaesu vx8g hand held transceiver. Microsoft mappoint is powerful mapping software that makes it easy to combine business data with mapping. Aprs for linux is a multifaceted system for use with packet radio by hams, it allows the monitoring of real time geographical information such as the position of vehicles, the status of weather, radio direction finding and much much more. Change the values in the vx8s menus and aprsgps settings. Apr 8, 2017 sygic car navigation apk cracked maps for europe. The vx8dr aprsgpsbluetooth handheld transceiver is an additional version. I have yet to try the aprs functionality but the gps.
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