Yaesu VX-8GR VHF UHF Dual Band FM Handheld Radio + GPS

VX-8GR

Yaesu VX-8GR VHF UHF Dual Band FM Handheld Radio + GPS

YAESU 144/430 Dual Band Handheld Transceiver w/ Built-In GPS unit, Enhanced APRS features, 5W, Water spray resistant (IPX-5), Dual Receive, RX: 108~999MHz (Cell Blocked), Li-Ion (7.4V, 1100mAh), SMA

• Full 5 watts 14/430 MHz
• RX 108~999.90 MHz
• GPS unit included with radio!
• Water spray resitant -meet IPX-5: Protected against water jets -3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.
• Small (2.4" x 3.7" x 1.1") w/o knob & antenna
• Simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function..
• Dot matrix LCD displays provides up to 16 character Memory tags, High Resolution Spectrum Analzyer with plus or minus 50 channels indication, Wave monitoring of received/modulated signal.
• DCS & CTCSS ENC/DEC included

• APRS 1200/9600 bps datea communication (B band only)
• Smart Beaconing Function: When using the APRS for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to match your position and movement on a map.
• The number of Station List memories have increased from 40 to 50.
• The number of APRS Message memories have increased from 20 to 30.
• DIGI-PATH route indication function: The APRS Packet data includes Digipeater routing info.
• Heads up compass display to the GPS Screen: Your traveling direction is always toward the top of the display.
• The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable.
• The number of DIGI-PATH route settings is increased from 1 to 7.

Description	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.
Type	Handheld Amateur VHF/UHF Transceiver
Frequency range RX TX	108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US)  144-148 / 430-440 MHz
Modulations RX   TX	AM / FM / W-FM  FM
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
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
Aerial	50 Ω, SMA
RF-output	1.5 / 5 W
Audio output	200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC)
Memories	1267 channels in 24 banks
Power requirements	7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option.
Current drain RX   TX	200 mA max  1.9 A max
Manufactured	Between 2008 and 201x in ?
Dimensions	60 × 95 × 24 mm (2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in) without knob and antenna
Weight	240 gr (8.5 oz)
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