Features

Ultra Compact

Measures a mere 2.4"W x 3.7"H x 01.9"Dwithout knob and antenna for comfortable in the palm use.

Heavy Duty & Tough

Ultra rugged polycarbonate resin front panel with aluminumdie-cast chassis. Fully ruggedized and waterproof to meet IPX5 design. Perfectfor extreme sports and outdoor use.

5 Watts High Power for Hours

Enjoy up to 5 hours operation on 144/430 MHz with thesupplied FNB-101LI Lithium-ion Battery. The optional FNB-102LI High CapacityLithium-ion Battery will provide up to 8.5 hours on 144 MHz and 8 hours on 430MHz.

GPS & Data TerminalIncluded

GPS and Data Terminal included with radio.

Large Dot Matrix Display

The large LCD Display shows everything needed for youradvanced operations, including the main and sub-band frequencies, operatingmode and S-meters. It is very easy to scroll through the set menu items tocheck the previous settings and make new selections as well.

Wideband Receive Capability

108 MHz - 999.9000 MHz (A band). In addition to AmateurRadio, listen to aircraft, public service channels, etc. US Cell frequenciesare blocked.

Huge Memory ChannelCapability

Enjoy 1,327 memory channel management capability

Real Dual Ham Band Operation(V+V/U+U/V+U)

With two independant Amateur band recievers, listen toeither the same or different bands simultaneously.

Integrated APRS Operation

APRS ® allows you to communicate your location to otherAPRS® stations with your location, speed, and heading displayed on your radio!The VX-8GR supports 1200/9600bps APRS ® data communications (B band only).Access the worldwide standard APRS® system to exchange your positions andmessages. When you receive signals and information from other APRS stations,the VX-8DR displays their positions, heading directions, messages, distances,icons (43 available), weather information, object etc.

*APRS® is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga WB4APR

Heads-Up Compass Display onthe GPS Screen

Your traveling direction is always toward the top of thedisplay

Smart Beaconing ™ Function

When using APRS® for position tracking, the beacon timing isautomatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoothertrace to match your position and movement on a map. SmartBeaconing™ from HamHUDNichetronix is able to modify its own beacon rate in response to the motion ofthe vehicle that carries. Since the APRS network has limited bandwidth,SmartBeaconing™ transmits an optimal amount of position information with aminimal amount of QRM to other network users - making VX-8DR users some of themost "efficient" on the network.

Read more about this very useful feature athttp://www.hamhud.net/hh2/smartbeacon.html

External Data Jack

External Data Jack included for other data communications.

DIGI-PATH Route IndicationFunction

The APRS® Packet data includes Digipeater routinginformation

Built-in CTCSS/DCSEncode/Decode

The built-in CTCSS/DCS encode/decode capability enablesselective call features for the A and B Band individually.

Enhanced Paging Code System

Place a call to an individual member of your group using theVX-8GR Enhanced Paging Code System.

Auto-Ranging TranspondingSystem

Includes Yaesu's original Auto-Ranging Transponding System (ARTS ) that provides audio and/or visual confirmation that anotherARTS-equipped station is within communication range.

Emergency Automatic ID Sytem

Your VX-8GR will come complete with Yaesu's EmergencyAutomatic ID System and Emergency Strobe/Beep and Busy Strobe LED functions

Vibrate Message Alert

Chose a Vibrate Pattern from three styles to give an alertsignal on message and bell ringer reception.

Easy Access to WIRES-II

Access to WIRES-II Internet Linking System DTMF function.

CW Training Feature

Practice copying the Morse code with your VX-8GR.