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VX-8GR GPS

 

Hello,
I got a used radio from the family of someone who had passed. I turned the B channel to aprs and it beaconed his call sign onto aprs fi. I figured I'd do a reset rather than finding all the stuff tied to his call sign. Thinking back I should have just replaced the callsign and edited saved memories.?

Now when I put the unit into goa display mode by pushing menu (I think, going off memory) it just flashed like it can't get a GPS signal. GPS power I believe it's called is turned to on. I'm sure are.lotsnof.settimg but any idea why? Also, can this be fully setup without a cable? I forget the setting i couldn't figure out how to change but one of the text settings it wouldn't allow me to edit any fields.

I also have a FTM-400 and it might be doing the same. That radio is in the shop so might be blocked but it is in the window so I wouldn't think so. The HT was outside with a very clear view up.

Thanks
Terry W7AMI
 

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It can be programmed without a cable. ?

For info on setting up the GPS functions try checking out this web page.



On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:36 PM, Kevin B <buchholz676@...> wrote:

Hello,
I got a used radio from the family of someone who had passed. I turned the B channel to aprs and it beaconed his call sign onto aprs fi. I figured I'd do a reset rather than finding all the stuff tied to his call sign. Thinking back I should have just replaced the callsign and edited saved memories.?

Now when I put the unit into goa display mode by pushing menu (I think, going off memory) it just flashed like it can't get a GPS signal. GPS power I believe it's called is turned to on. I'm sure are.lotsnof.settimg but any idea why? Also, can this be fully setup without a cable? I forget the setting i couldn't figure out how to change but one of the text settings it wouldn't allow me to edit any fields.

I also have a FTM-400 and it might be doing the same. That radio is in the shop so might be blocked but it is in the window so I wouldn't think so. The HT was outside with a very clear view up.

Thanks

 

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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 memories.

Terry.

On Aug 12, 2023, at 10:48 AM, Terry W7AMI <terry.w7ami@...> wrote:

It can be programmed without a cable. ?

For info on setting up the GPS functions try checking out this web page.



On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:36 PM, Kevin B <buchholz676@...> wrote:

Hello,
I got a used radio from the family of someone who had passed. I turned the B channel to aprs and it beaconed his call sign onto aprs fi. I figured I'd do a reset rather than finding all the stuff tied to his call sign. Thinking back I should have just replaced the callsign and edited saved memories.?

Now when I put the unit into goa display mode by pushing menu (I think, going off memory) it just flashed like it can't get a GPS signal. GPS power I believe it's called is turned to on. I'm sure are.lotsnof.settimg but any idea why? Also, can this be fully setup without a cable? I forget the setting i couldn't figure out how to change but one of the text settings it wouldn't allow me to edit any fields.

I also have a FTM-400 and it might be doing the same. That radio is in the shop so might be blocked but it is in the window so I wouldn't think so. The HT was outside with a very clear view up.

Thanks


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