Re: VX-8GR GPS
If you live near Santa Clara, I can program the radio for you using my VX-8R DIY cable and CHIRP. I think I bought some other software too. I believe the settings are also available along with the
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Terry Hoffman
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#61
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VX-8R Clock stuck in 12Hr mode
This worked before I pulled the battery pack then replaced it but now it
wont let me set the time in 24 Hr format. It keeps time and date fine if 12
Hr format, I have no GPS but its set to Manual,
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Brad, K8ZM
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Found - my VX-8R
Found my VX-8R and accessories when going through a hall closet today, along with a couple Kenwood VHF and UHF commercial dash mount mobiles programmed for 2 meters and 440 MHz - all in like new
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Tad Danley K3TD
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Re: Found - my VX-8R
May I seigjest trying a surch on Amazon. I found also HRO listening them.
I get batteries for my VX-7R on Amazon and on Batteries America.
Clyde Lambert KC7BJE
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Clyde Lambert
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Re: Found - my VX-8R
I just purchased from amazon about a month ago, and have had great results.
If interested I will look up the vendor I dealt with.
Otherwise I have found the price just a bit too prohibitive for me to
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Chris Robinson KF6NFW DMR ID 3153250
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Re: Found - my VX-8R
Thank you both for the suggestions! I have a new battery on the way.
73,
Tad, K3TD
Tad, K3TD
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Tad Danley K3TD
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#66
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VX-8DR display options
Checking out my VX-8DR which has been in the closet for years.? I put a new battery on it and would like to be able to program it with my RT Systems VX-8D software so that the screen display is less
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Tad Danley K3TD
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Re: VX-8DR display options
Just press and hold the A UP button until you hear a beep. The radio will then only display the A VFO. Pressing the B DOWN button will switch to only the B VFO. Press and hold the A UP button
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Terry W7AMI <terry.w7ami@...>
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Weatherproofing
I need to replace the rubber cover, screw and washer for the VX-7r.
Does anyone have a source for the parts?
I have tried reaching out to the Cypress California location but seems as though they are
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Chris Robinson KF6NFW DMR ID 3153250
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Re: Weatherproofing
Hello Chris,
Do you have a copy of the Service Manual that shows all the parts and
numbers? That way we can know just what parts you need.
If not I attached a copy of it.
Let me know if it went
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Clyde Lambert
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Re: Weatherproofing
Chris,
find the parts you need from the PDF at the link below. It is an exploded view of the VX-7R with Yaesu part numbers. The people I contacted for parts for my VX-8R are b.velarde@...
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Terry Hoffman
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Re: Weatherproofing
Chris,
Sorry. I forgot to add the link.
Terry.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/381855/Yaesu-Vx-7r-Technical.html?page=4?
Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts - Yaesu VX-7R - TECHNICAL Service
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Terry Hoffman
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Yaesu FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit?
Hello all!
I am looking for the discontinued Yaesu FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit that
attaches the MH-74A7A mic on my VX-8DR. I struck out at Google, eBay, eHam,
Ham Radio Outlet, 409 Shop, GigaParts, and
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Kurt Gross.
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#73
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Issues with VX-7R
This has always been a dependable unit but for some reason now has an
issue. I can hit our repeater once maybe twice then the frequency display
starts flashing and I can no longer transmit. Battery
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Rowland
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Re: Issues with VX-7R
Sure sounds like the battery. Have you capacity tested it not just a voltage test?
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K6GKS
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#76
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New to vx-7r
Hi, I’m New to radio and got this vx 7r radio. ?I could really do with a hand getting started and some basic setup configs to start scanner and receiving. ?Anybody in 5e know with the time and
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pauldawson21@...
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Re: New to vx-7r
Hello Paul,
Clyde Lambert KC7BJE here,
For programming you need software from RT Systems called "VX-7 Programmer"
as well as a Yeasu USB to VX-7R programming cable. The cable is a special
cable that
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Clyde Lambert
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Special Memory
Hello
I have a vx-7r and I am trying to get to the shortwave stations programmed into this transciever. I pressed function-9 (spcl) and select option 5 which is BC Station. However, I am unable to
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Sanjeev KN6MUQ
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Re: Special Memory
Wish i could help but I have not attempted this.
I hope someone will respond.
73Leslie, ad5wb
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ad5wb
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Re: Special Memory
You're close. Make sure the vx7r is in single band mode on the A channel.
Then press the MON/F button then SPCL. Select BC and click the PTT. The
clue is to be in single band mode on A.
Hope this
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Floyd Bixler
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#81
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