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The new Yaesu VX-8Gr has been approved by the FCC. The test report and user manual is attached so you can get a preview of it's functionality and features.
Any word on MSRP? Last I read in the other post about the GR was in the $440 neighborhood, which is ridiculous for what you don't get. I just ordered the speaker mic/GPS module for my 8R and am very happy with its performance so far. Not sure who they are trying to target with a higher priced, stripped down model.
PS - Moleculo, thanks for your detailed reviews of the VX-8R. I bought mine based largely on your reviews and ended up joining this forum (after lurking for quite some time).
Yep, Universal Radio is selling them for $440. I don't get the price on this, either. I want to get one of these new VX-8Gr's to review, but I'm not sure it's worth it at that price. We'll see...
$429 from HRO (vs. $471 for an 8R with the GPS module and adapter). I would like to see a side-by-side comparison review between it and the standard 8R, but I don't think that the price is reasonable.
Is it possible to be on a lake and have a homing directional beam being emitted from the shore so a person could navigate to that beam's source? For example at night to a jetty.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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