VX-8
VX-8 Advanced Triple Band Transceiver
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The VX-8R is a technological breakthrough with Bluetooth Hands free operation with GPS/APRS and Real RF-Dual wideband Receive.
The next generation handheld from Yaesu, who have been introducing leading edge transceiver technology for decades.
The Ultra Compact VX-8D is thinner than the previous advanced model; it is packed with advanced technology and features, designed for outdoor operation. It is submersible and shockproof!
The compact case combines a rugged die-cast chassis with the clean, tough polycarbonate resin front panel. Its shockproof versatility will allow you to operate the radio in the toughest environments.
- Triple Band Transmit 6M 2M and 70cms with 5W FM transmit power and 1W AM power
- Wide Band receive from 0.5 - 999.90 MHz
- Large main dial with clear easy to read display showing frequency and status indications for each band.
- Bluetooth capability for truly hands free operation with optional Bluetooth module and headset.
- Integrated High Performance APRS operation. [1200bps on Band B only]
- Optional GPS operation with FGPS-2 module or NMEA input.
- Powerful 1100mAh Li-Ion battery
- Wide Band Receive and Completely independent AM/FM receiver
- Stereo decoder for FM Broadcast reception built in.
- Interrnal Bar Aerial for better AM reception
- Dual Band AF Monitor for listening to FM/AM broadcast and monitoring ham bands as well.
- Built in Barometric and Temperature guages.
- 1267 Memories in 24 banks with up to 100 memories per bank
- Alphatagging for Memory channels and Bank names
- Built in memories for WX, Marine Channels & SW Broadcast stations
- Morse Code Learning and Training feature
(Power supply/battery charger NC-86C is additional and is not provided in the package)
General | VX-8D/E |
A (Main) Band RX | 0.5 - 999.90MHz (in 11 Bands) |
B (Sub) Band RX | 30 ~ 580 MHz (in 6 Bands) |
Transmitter Coverage (/E = Europe) | 50 - 52 MHz |
144 - 146 MHz | |
430 - 440 MHz | |
Channel Steps | 5/6.25/8.33/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 KHz |
Emission Type | F1D, F2A, F2D,F3E,A3E |
Frequency Stability | ±5 ppm ( -10oC to +60oC) |
Repeater Shift | ±600KHz (144MHz) |
±1.6/5/7.6MHz (430MHz) | |
Aerial Impedance | 50 Ω |
Rating | Battery Operation: 7.4 VDC, 1.9A |
Battery Charging: 12 VDC, 1A (Ext DC Jack; NC-86U) | |
Supply Voltage | Battery Operation: 7.4 VDC (FNB-101LI or FNB-102LI) |
Battery Charging 12 VDC (Ext DC Jack; NC-86U) | |
Current Consumption | 200mA (Mono Band Receive) |
(@ 7.4VDC, approx.) | 240mA (Dual Band Receive) |
85mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver OFF) | |
120mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver OFF) | |
35mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver ON/Ratio 1:5) | |
42mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver ON/Ratio 1:5) | |
300µA (Auto Power OFF) | |
1.6A (50MHz, 5W Tx) | |
1.7A (144MHz, 5W Tx) | |
1.9A (430MHz, 5W Tx) | |
Temperature Range | -25ºC to +55ºC (Operation) |
+5ºC to +35ºC (Battery Charging) | |
Case Size (W x H x D, mm) | 60 x 95 x 24.2 (w/o knob & antenna) |
Weight (Approx, g) | 240 (with FNB-101LI & Antenna) |
TRANSMITTER | |
RF Power output 50/144/430MHz | 1.0W (@4.5V; 3 x AA Batteries) |
5.0W (@ 7.4V or EXT DC) | |
50MHz AM | 1.0W (Fixed) |
L3: 2.5W, L2: 1.0W, L1: 0.2W (@7.4V, 50/144/430MHz) | |
Modulation Type | F2E, F3E: Variable Reactance |
A3E: Low level Amplitude Modulation (50MHz only) | |
Maximum Deviation | ±5 KHz (F2E/F3E) |
Spurious Emissions | At least 60dB below (@ TX power Hi/L3) |
At least 50dB below (@ TX power L2/L1) | |
Mic impedance | 2KΩ |
RECEIVER | |
Circuit type | NFM AM Double Conversion Superhetrodyne |
WFM Triple Conversion Superhetrodyne | |
AM/FM Radio Single Conversion Superhetrodyne | |
1st IF Freq | |
Main Receiver NFM & AM mode | 47.25MHz |
Wide FM | 45.8 MHz |
AM/FM Radio | 130KHz |
Sub Receiver NFM & AM Mode | 46.35MHz |
2nd IF Freq NFM & AM Mode | 450KHz |
Wide FM | 10.7MHz |
Sensitivity Main Receiver | 3.0µV for 10dB SINAD 0.5 ~ 30 MHz AM |
1.0µV for 12dB SINAD 30 ~ 76MHz | |
See Data sheet for sensitivity outside these | 1.5µV for 12dB SINAD 76 ~ 137 MHz |
bands | 0.2µV for 12dB SINAD 140 -174 MHz |
0.18µV for 12dB SINAD 400 ~ 470 MHz | |
Selectivity | 12KHz/35KHz ( -6dB/-60dB NFM & FM) |
200KHz/300KHz (-6dB/-60dB WFM) | |
AF output | 200mW @ 8 ohms for 10% THD (7.4VDC) |
400mW @ 8 ohms for 10% THD(13.8vDC) | |
Specifications are subject to change without notice and are guaranteed only in the 50/144/430 MHZ amateur Bands. |