VX-8R APRS Messaging by K2FR

[haarvey919]

That looks painful.

[sponklang77]

Hi! Nice video. I got the same radio because of your videos! Got a question, how do I know what frequency/repeater to use for APRS? Thanks!

[KC2UOO]

@sponklang77

the aprs network functions on 144.390, Its that freq for all across the USA.  I think it might be different for other countries/areas.

[sponklang77]

@KC2UOO Thank you for your quick response. I tried sending you a message, not sure if you got it. Sorry for the late message. Hope you have a good day! 73's

[PatagoniaTrekkerHam]

Hi, this is Bob from Patagonia-Chile, what´s your opinion on the battery lasting on this particular HT ?, is there any thing you´d change or dislike on this model ? I wanna get one of those too. regards.... Bob

[rasputinsdog]

The VX8R is one of the best rigs I've ever owned! Love playing with the APRS.

73,

Pete, AA8GK

[poetryofsound]

The video was great! thanks. I suggest changing the title from messanging to messaging (no "n"), might make it easier or people looking or those search words.

[K0BLR]

Hi there, Is there a recommended setting for using the smart beaconing setting on the VX-8DR?

73,

Ben, KØBLR

[TheJoePepper]

That sigh had me lol. :)

[SEWashingtonTactical]

I have a question on the bluetooth aspect of this radio. Is it compatible with other bluetooth headsets or just with the ones yeasu makes?

[NBF27]

I belive that "Space" is under 0 (Radio) pres it once for "0" and again for " " and then if you press "Mode, it'll leave a blank space. I hope that I havn't repeated what somebody has told you this as I've not seen all the Comments.

[BGAndrea]

Hello. Thanks for your video. I just got my technician license and want to get my first radio. I was going to get a FT-60R, but it turns out that there is alot of 220 activity in my area (near Baltimore), so.... I would like to get something that can handle it. The VX-8DR was going to be my next radio after I got comfortable with the FT-60R, but I'm thinking I may as well dive right in. Do you recommend doing this? Is there a steep learning curve? 73, KB3VJN

[KC2UOO]

@BGAndrea

there is a learning curve with everything.. is it hard to operate this radio? Nope. Does it take some time to read the manual and set things up? Yes.

I love the radio and now that I use it regularly I dont need to reference the manual for the things i do now so id say once you get it down.. its fairly easy to use.

btw congratulations on the Tech license!

[chelloplayer128]

What exactly is the dash and then the number for after the call sign? because i am reading the arrl technician book and i can not find it. is it in the general book?

i am trying to get a ham radio license up to al least up to general :)

[KC2UOO]

@chelloplayer128 The dash and number are just used as an indentifyer. Example -7 is portal. -9 is mobile and there are a few more, those are the only two i use tho.

[chelloplayer128]

@KC2UOO Thanks for the info i am learning from the book and your videos you make really helpful videos and hope to see some more :)

73 From CT The next state from NY :)

[DJPYROLYSIS]

If you want to add a space press zero twice :)

[cmritchie04]

what would happen if you did not put any letters after the R, would you get the messages on all of your radios provided all of them were turned?

[KC2UOO]

@cmritchie04 It would only send to the K2FR callsign, If one of my radios was setup and APRS'ing as just K2FR, id get the message there.

I dont know of any way to broadcast to any radio by that callsign, might be a neat feature tho.

[rasputinsdog]

Just because of your videos, I pulled the trigger on a VX-8R! Won it on an e-Bay auction; got the radio, shoulder mic, GPS unit, programming cable, software, and rapid charger for (ready for this?): $315!!! What a radio.... Today was my first day on APRS. I am a little confused, however, about the SSID. I live in Michigan (if that matters) and saw what the Digital Section of the ARRL suggests, but am still confused. Which SSID should I be using for a portable HT?

Tnx n 72,

Pete AA8GK

[KC2UOO]

@rasputinsdog

As far as im aware Callsign - 7 is Portable Callsign - 9 is mobile/car

hope that helps! and 1+ for an awesome radio deal. nice!

[rasputinsdog]

@KC2UOO

Thanks so much. This is kinda confusing getting started!!! 72, Pete AA8GK

[F5LKW]

Hello !

Fine, now i'm QRV with a VX8E and QRV F5LKW-7

73 QRO

Roger

[Annunaki444]

Hello , i would like to know more about scanning of frequencies, i have a VX-8R and just learning how to use it. Great video by the way , thanks for sharing !!

[TheDyausPitar]

good video, thank`s.

KJ6ARR - JR2FJI

73

[charlieridgway]

Can the radio be paired with a Bluetooth keyboard to make text entry easier?

[KC2UOO]

I dont have the blue tooth module, that question would be best asked directly to Yaesu.

[Karl036]

Great Video..Now I can even more out of my VX-8R.

73..Karl

VK7HDX

[mdfphoto]

how far can you send a message til it goes out of range or are you operating on a repeter?

Thanks, Matthew

[2e0bmi]

Just got one of these radio's and if it wernt for you putting this video up id be lost thankyou (5stars)

2e0bmi / kd8mgv

[goathiker]

HINT: shortcut to the space character is to hit the "0" key twice ...73, Peanut

[KC2UOO]

Thanks Peanut! Thats most helpful =)

[k9mq]

Thanks for making this video! I am seriously considering the VX-8R.

[USNERDOC]

K2FR -

Excellent! You have inspired me. I have the same HT.

73

de KF7ETX

David