page_title: Yaesu VX series
section_title: VX-8R
hierarchical_section_title: Yaesu VX series / VX-8R
caption_attribution_description: English: Yaesu model VX-8R Handie-Talkie with optional GPS module installed
context_page_description: The Yaesu VX series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by Yaesu. There is a line of ultra-compact lower-power dual-band transceivers that started with the VX-1R and was later updated with the VX-2R and VX-3R. There is also a line of 5W tri-band transceivers that started with the VX-5R and was later updated with the VX-6R, VX-7R and VX-8R.
context_section_description: The Yaesu VX-8R is a discontinued handheld transceiver for use on the amateur radio bands. It is a "quad band" transceiver.
  The radio is designed to operate in extreme conditions. It is designed to be shockproof, and is sealed against water and chemicals, making it well-suited for emergency-services duty. Available accessories include remote microphones, earphones, barometric pressure sensor module, and adapters for digital communications modes.
  The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz and 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It supports Bluetooth hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories. There is also an optional GPS unit. The radio supports APRS 1200/9600 bit/s data communication (B band only). Like the VX7R, the VX8R is submersible and meets IPX57 specifications (3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes). A 7.4 V 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery is included. It measures 6.0 × 9.5 × 2.3 cm (2.36 × 3.74 × 0.92 in). It supports simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function with both V + V or U + U. A barometric sensor is included. The receive coverage is wider than VX-7R, with an independent AM/FM broadcast receiver circuit and internal AM antenna, similar to the VX-5. The dot matrix LCD display provides Memory tag up to a maximum of 16 characters. It also has a primitive spectrum analyzer with ±60 channels indication with wave monitoring of received/modulated signal.
  The VX-8R has been replaced by the discontinued VX-8DR. The Yaesu VX-8DR was an APRS enhanced version of the popular VX8R. Key additional features of the VX-8DR include:
  Smart Beaconing Function.
  Station List memories has increased from 40 to 50.
  The number of APRS Message Memories has increased from 20 to 30.
  DIGI-PATH route indication function.
  Heads up compass display to the GPS screen.
  The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable.
  The number of DIGI-PATH route settings has increased from 1 to 7.
caption: VX-8R with optional GPS module installed
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