Yaesu VX-8R
6m/2m/222/440 MHz

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Previous Model:
VX7R

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The Yaesu VX-8R HT provides a full 5 watts FM on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. It supports Blue Tooth hands-free operation with the optional BU-1 and BH-1 or BH-2 accessories. There is also an optional GPS unit and antenna with loads of features. This radio supports APRS 1200/9600 bps data communication (B band only). Like the VX7R, the VX8R is submersible and meets IPX57 specifications (3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes). A powerful 7.4 V 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery is included. An optional 3 x AA battery cell case will be offered soon. This HT is small, intuitive to operate only 2.36 x 3.74 x 0.92 inches (thinner than VX-7R). It supports simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function with both V + V or U + U. It has weather band receive with Weather Alert. A barometric sensor is included. You can even operate Amateur radio while receiving FM broadcasts! The receive coverage is wider than VX-7R, with an independent AM/FM broadcast receiver circuit. The dot matrix LCD display provides Memory tag up to a maximum of 16 characters. You even get a high-resolution Spectrum Analyzer with ±60 channels indication with wave monitoring of received/modulated signal! And DCS and CTCSS encode and decode is standard.

The VX-8R comes with the SMA antenna, FNB-101LI Lithium Ion battery pack, belt clip and NC-86B battery charger. (The NC-86B should only be used for receive, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmit).

AVAILABILITY UPDATE:
This device has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. This new model is expected late Fall 2008. Pricing will be announced shortly. Information showns is preliminary and subject to change. [07/18/08] K6620295X20.

Order #	Item	Description	List Price	Your Price	Order
#4899	BH-1	Bluetooth headset with stereo earphone jack (requires BU-1).	$112.48	$89.95
#5174	BH-2	Bluetooth headset   (requires BU-1?).	T.B.A.
#4901	BU-1	Bluetooth adapter unit for radio.	$94.98	$74.95
#5176	CSC-98	Vinyl Carry Case	T.B.A.
#5175	CT-131	Mic adapter	T.B.A.
#35395	CT-134	GPS antenna adapter	T.B.A.
#1693	EDC-5B	DC Cable with voltage regulation and cigarette lighter plug.	$26.00	$23.95
#3116	EDC-6	DC Cable only.	$8.00	$6.95
#3068	FBA-39	Cell Holder (3 x AA)	T.B.A.
#3073	FGPS-2	GPS Antenna	T.B.A.
#4966	FNB-101LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1100 mAh	T.B.A.
#5171	FNB-102LI	Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7V 1800 mAh	T.B.A.
#5130	MH-74	Speaker Mic	T.B.A.
More options to be announced soon.