http://www.worldwidedx.com/ All things HT, the little workhorses of Amateur Radio. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:32:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.worldwidedx.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.worldwidedx.com/ http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71934-vx-8dr-aprs-issue-after-extended-transmit-mod.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:57:39 GMT I probably already know the answer to this question but here it goes. I performed the Extended TX mod to my VX-8DR a few weeks ago. I thought... I probably already know the answer to this question but here it goes. I performed the Extended TX mod to my VX-8DR a few weeks ago. I thought everything was ok with the radio. At the time of the mod I had not checked the APRS functions. The radio TX and RX on all bands works fine. My issue is that the radio will not send or receive APRS beacons any more. I have reset the radio with no luck. Could the removal of the resistor be the problem? It was removed very carefully. At the same time I installed the bluetooth (BU-1) module. It has a small issue that it doesn't turn off the mic on the radio and I get a echo when I press the PTT. Could the BU-1 be the issue? Any suggestions would be great before I send it in to the service department. ]]> HandiTalkies depark http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71934-vx-8dr-aprs-issue-after-extended-transmit-mod.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71238-vx-8r-general-aprs-questions.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:07:39 GMT Hi all, just bought a VX-8R (not DR) and was having some wuestions that I hope you guys could help me find. Yes I read the manual, definately... Hi all, just bought a VX-8R (not DR) and was having some wuestions that I hope you guys could help me find. Yes I read the manual, definately helpful.
1) Does APRS only send beacons when B Band is set to 144.390? When using b-band to monitor other frequencies I assume APRS is beaconing to those stations if set to auto.
2) On 144.390 since it is a busy frequency due to beacons, my vx-8 always beeps when it picks up other beacons transmitting. I tried turning the volume down and it still beeps. I am at work and can't have that going off every 3 seconds, any way to mute that 'beep' notification?

Thanks again for all the help. Just trying to learn this stuff so I can be more knowledgeable.

73's,
KC8CAY ]]> HandiTalkies KC8CAY http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71238-vx-8r-general-aprs-questions.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71032-vx-3r-worth-getting.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:04:04 GMT This radio keeps tempting me. I see it every time I go to HRO. It sits there tempting me. It's the VX-8DRs younger brother. I keep telling myself "See, if I get that then I can throw a short but better whip on it and then put it in my laptop bag and always have a radio with me." I'm just not sure how useful 1.5w is.

Have other folks liked the radio? ]]> HandiTalkies JakiChan http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/71032-vx-3r-worth-getting.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69925-alinco-dj-580-digital-coded-squelch-question.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:10:18 GMT I have been playing around with the digital coded squelch function on my DJ-580. When I go to try the DCS wild card function on page 37 of the manual... I have been playing around with the digital coded squelch function on my DJ-580. When I go to try the DCS wild card function on page 37 of the manual my radio allows me to do steps 1-3 in the manual but it will not allow me to do steps 4-6 for some reason. I would like to know what I am doing wrong and how to get those steps to work for me. Thanks. 73's. Eddie KD4VYK ]]> HandiTalkies kd4vyk http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69925-alinco-dj-580-digital-coded-squelch-question.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69685-installed-bluetooth-bu-1-vx-8dr.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:06:17 GMT I just installed the BU-1 into my VX-8DR...mostly for listening convenience. It works great! I paired right off with my Plantronics Voyager Pro and... I just installed the BU-1 into my VX-8DR...mostly for listening convenience. It works great! I paired right off with my Plantronics Voyager Pro and am listening away. :thumbup:I have not played with VOX or TX at all yet, but I am psyched to use the Plantronics for listening...very cool. Next I have to try installing a BU-1 in the FTM-350.

I'd kind of like to buy one of the Yaesu headsets but the price for the kit plus the chargers and sleeves just seems ridiculous. :mellow: ]]> HandiTalkies N3KDJ http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69685-installed-bluetooth-bu-1-vx-8dr.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69506-solar-charger-vx-8dr.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:29:15 GMT All, I will be section hiking part of the Appalachian Trail in Oct with another Ham and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on how to... All,

I will be section hiking part of the Appalachian Trail in Oct with another Ham and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on how to charge my new (will be here Friday) 8DR.

The main use of the radios would be for simplex between us if we are separated and to try to hit some of the repeaters for fun. Won't be using any of the advanced features (like gps)...

Thanks,

Michael ]]> HandiTalkies kb7pzi http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/69506-solar-charger-vx-8dr.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/68833-need-help-finding-right-handitalkie.html Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:35:47 GMT Thanks to all the contributors on this site, you guys have really helped me wrap my head around all this modern day Ham equipment. I take my... Thanks to all the contributors on this site, you guys have really helped me wrap my head around all this modern day Ham equipment.

I take my Tech/General exam in a week and will hopefully pass :unsure:

I know I SHOULD buy a nice Mobile or mid-range Desktop rig, but I travel too much an do to much SWL vs. transmitting to justify that. I also need a 70cm transceiver anyway for some telemetry projects I'm working on. I also do quite a bit of sailing which is driving some of the requirements as well.

1. This radio will be used as a SWL device 70% of the time. ~1MHz - ~1GHz Rx range THAT ACTUALLY WORKS AND SOUNDS DECENT. Several of my friends have HTs that have this type of Rx range, but the reception is a joke. I plan to build a small portable loop antenna to travel with to improve Rx. On that note, any Antenna suggestions for good wideband Rx on a HT?
2. Dual Band 2M/70cm Tx is mandatory, Tri/Quad band is a nice to have
3. Must support SSB (both LSB and USB) for Rx, SSB for Tx is a nice to have
4. Must have a normal stereo audio port (or via adapter) to attach to Laptop audio card.
5. Must support TRUE Duplex communication in addition to dual band receive.
6. Must be weather resistant, waterproof is a nice to have.
7. No need for GPS/APRS, but a nice to have.

Thanks in Advance. ]]> HandiTalkies deadeye12 http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/68833-need-help-finding-right-handitalkie.html