Yaesu VX-8GR
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Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
The Yaesu VX-8GR dual-bander only covers 2 meters and 440 MHz and receive coverage is 108-999 MHz (less cellular frequencies). This version has a built-in GPS unit right out of the box! It is not Bluetooth capable.
Specifications
Type- Handheld Amateur VHF/UHF Transceiver
- Frequency range RX
- 108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US)
- TX
- 144-148 / 430-440 MHz
- Frequency stability
- ±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C)
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
- Filters
- -
Receiver
- Modulations
- AM / FM / W-FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (144-148MHz, N-FM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM) - Selectivity
- 12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
(±6dB/±60dB) - Receiver system
- N-FM, AM: Double-conversion
W-FM: Triple Conversion
AM/FM-radio: Single Conversion - IF-frequencies
- 1st: 47.25 MHz (N-FM) [46.35 MHz Sub Band] / 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
2nd: 450 kHz (N-FM) / 10.7 MHz (W-FM) / 1 MHz (W-FM) - Image rejection
- -
- Audio output
- 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC)
Transmitter
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 1.5 / 5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option.
- Current drain RX
- 200 mA max
- TX
- 1.9 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 60 × 95 × 24 mm (2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in) without knob and antenna
- Weight
- 240 gr (8.5 oz)
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2008 and 201x
Other features
- Memories
- 1267 channels in 24 banks
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Manufacturer
- Yaesu
- Model
- VX-8GR
- Features
- Alpha tags
Barometric sensor
GPS built-in
No bluetooth
Built-in packet modem 1200/9600bd with APRS support
CTCSS/DCS
Repeater shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz) / ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Spectrum display
Twin RX.
Waterproof/submersible (IPX57)
Weather alert
Manuals, Diagrams and Brochures
- None available
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