Yaesu VX-8GR

General characteristics

HAM bands

2m  70cm 

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

Memories

1267 channels in 24 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range

108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US)

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)

Filters

?

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

TX-range

144-148 / 430-440 MHz

Modulations

FM  

RF-output

1.5 / 5 W

Connections

Antenna

SMA

Impedance

50 Ω

Other

-

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 × 24.2 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

Usage

Amateur / Ham radio operators

Features + options

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

Accessories

-

RigReference ID

5159

MPN

YAESU-VX-000008GR

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• EUR 113

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