Triple-band handheld transceiver with wide-band coverage Main and Sub receivers. 5 Watt on 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 Watt on 222 MHz (USA version). Integrated APRS operation. Independent AM / FM-stereo receiver. High resolution display. Up to ±50 adjacent channels spectrum scope function. DCS and CTCSS encode and decode. Memory tag up to 16 characters. CW training feature. Waterproof, rugged aluminum die-cast chassis, powerful Li-Ion battery. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2008.
Reference market : amateur-radio
VX-8R / VX-8E specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive (Main) | 0.5000 ~ 999.9000 MHz [1] |
Receive (Sub) | 30.0000 ~ 76.0000 MHz
108.0000 ~ 580.0000 MHz |
Receive (AM/FM radio) | 0.5100 ~ 1.7900 MHz
76.0000 ~ 107.9000 MHz |
Transmit | 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 222.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz |
Mode | |
AM / FSK / FM / WFM [3] | |
Tuning step | |
5 [4] / 6.25 / 8.33 [5] / 9 [6] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity (Main) | |
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AM | 3.0 uV (0.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N).
1.5 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N). |
FM | 0.35 uV (30~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
1.0 uV (54~76 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.5 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (400~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.5 uV (800~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
WFM | 1.5 uV (59~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
1.0 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.5 uV (470~540 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 3.0 uV (540~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
Sensitivity (Sub) | |
FM | 0.18 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
0.18 uV (137~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
Selectivity | |
AM / FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
35 kHz (-60dB) |
WFM | 200 kHz (-6dB)
300 kHz (-20dB) |
RF attenuator | |
10dB | |
Frequency stability | |
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C | |
IF (Main) | |
1° | 45.80 MHz (WFM)
47.25 MHz (AM / FM) |
2° | 10.7 MHz (WFM)
450 kHz (AM / FM) |
3° | 1 MHz (WFM) |
IF (Sub) | |
1° | 46.35 MHz |
2° | 450 kHz |
IF (AM/FM radio) | |
1° | 130 kHz |
Transmitter |
Output power [7] | |
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50 MHz (AM) | 1 W |
50/144/430 MHz (FM) | 5 W (high power)
2.5 W (L3 power) 1.0 W (L2 power) 0.05 W (L1 power) |
222 MHz (FM) | 1.5 W (high power)
1.0 W (L3 power) 0.5 W (L2 power) 0.05 W (L1 power) |
Output power [8] | |
50 MHz (AM) | 1 W |
50/144/430 MHz (FM) | 1.0 W (L2 power)
0.05 W (L1 power) |
222 MHz (FM) | 0.5 W (L2 power)
0.05 W (L1 power) |
Spurious emission | |
> -60 dB (High/L3 power)
> -50 dB (L2/L1 power) |
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Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±2.5 (narrow)
±5 kHz (wide) |
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Microphone | |
2kΩ | |
FSK features | |
AX.25 (APRS)
1200/9600bps modem |
Features |
Memory | |
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900 standard memories.
99 skip memories. 24 groups x 100 channels from the standard memories. 31 smart-search memories. 50 set of band-edge memories. 11 home channels. 10 "weather broadcast" channels. 89 "popular SW broadcast station" channels. 57 "VHF marine" channels. |
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Display | |
1 kHz frequency resolution
2 x 9-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
CTCSS / DCS
DTMF 1750 Hz |
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Antenna | |
SMA 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
7.4 VDC nominal
4-14 VDC external 11-14 VDC external, with charging |
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Power consumption | |
0.3mA auto power-off.
35mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON 1:5 (mono band). 42mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON 1:5 (dual band). 85mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF (mono band). 120mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF (dual band). 200mA RX, typ (mono band). 240mA RX, typ (dual band). 1.6A TX, 5W @ 50 MHz. 1.7A TX, 5W @ 144 MHz. 1.2A TX, 1.5W @ 222 MHz. 1.9A TX, 4.5W @ 430 MHz. |
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Audio power | |
200 mW on 8Ω (7.4 VDC)
400 mW on 8Ω (13.8 VDC) |
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Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm stereo | |
Connections | |
Jack 7-pin (GPS antenna, TNC, cloning, speaker/mic) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
60 (W) x 95 (H) x 24.2 (D) mm, without knobs and antenna | |
Weight | |
240g, with FNB-101LI battery pack and antenna |
- Cellular blocked in USA version.
- USA version.
- Only receive.
- 5 kHz steps are not available for use on 250~300 MHz and above 580 MHz.
- 8.33 kHz step is available on the VHF Airband only.
- 9 kHz step is available on the MW Broadcast band only.
- With battery pack or external DC @ 7.4V.
- With 3 x AA batteries.
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VX-8 series :
The VX-8R transceiver is the USA base-version, comes with 222 MHz band enabled and GPS unit as optional. The VX-8E transceiver is the EUR base-version, comes with 222 MHz band disabled and GPS unit as optional.
The VX-8DR transceiver, latest model, was an APRS enhanced version. The VX-8GR transceiver comes with built-in GPS.
VX-8R / VX-8E packet radio :
The VX-8 may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 and CT-131 microphone adapter for easy interconnection to commonly-available connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable using a four-conductor miniatre phone plug.
Yaesu VX-8, interface of Packet TNCs
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by rotating the DIAL knob while pressing and holding the [Vol] key, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-8 from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side, the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ω.
VX-8R / VX-8E price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX8 sale price (UK Pounds) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
GBP 218.00 (299USD) |
2021-aug |
Second Hand Great condition overall |
GBP 249.00 | 2021-jul |
Second Hand Boxed and complete |
GBP 233.00 (350USD) |
2011-may |
Second Hand VX-8R version upgraded with GPS unit. Not a scratch on it. Comes with all original parts and manual |
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