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OK, I have had time to think about it. I have laid out the spec. on my freq. chart. I don't get it. It looks like it skips a Freq. band. :confused1: And I want to be able to TX out of the normal ham bands (Marine VHF, FRS/GMRS). :headbang I understand more after talking with someone...

So besides reading the instruction that come with an antenna, how would I know if I was about to screw up? Or, If I built my own antenna, how do I know if I have an issue before it becomes a problem?

What would happen if you tried to use it on 220?

I am new also. I assume you have passed the test and have a manual lying around. It is very important to understand the freqs. you can TX on and what might be on the other freqs. For me I made a master spreadsheet of all the freqs. and I am adding information as I understand it. I could...

Tell me more on how this is done. OR tell me what to search on to understand what can be done.

FRS-MURS-Marine

I got somewhere in the open. The VX-8R and the Radio shack, SW worked. The Radio Shack radio, recieves better, but there is something wrong with the speaker. When I turn up the volume beyond quiet, it sounds out of tune, but with headsets it is clear. I am not sure what is wrong with...

I need the collective knowledge of the experienced HAMs to help me answer a theoretical question. Assume I want to go canoe camping in the BWCA (Lat 48, Long -91). This is approximately 14 miles NE over rolling hills from Ely, MN (location of the nearest repeater). During this trip I might...

Although this is an international forum, and it is not about constitutional issues, with the number of Americans on this forum and the influence of this document around the world, I still think it is worth mentioning. Today, on Constitution Day, we celebrate a document that forever enshrined...

I didn’t know this existed or I would have made a post earlier. ME: I am a newbie at HAM at this point, but I am an accomplished computer geek. This being the case I am going to use excel terms and I had high expectation, but low needs of this software. Software review: This software is...

So what is the whole truth? BTW, I thought it was against the law to intentionally jam some else's transmission?

Had some luck with the VX-8R on the way out of work and on the way into the APT building. I was just scanning the preprogrammed freqs. The signal wasn't clear, but it was there. I didn't get around to playing with the other radio. It looks like my issue is the apt.

I have two radios. Both will pickup standard AM and FM inside the APT., most of the time. The VX-8R is preprogrammed with 89 SW Freqs. Voice of America 6.030 being #1 and Australia being the #89. They are grouped by country not by Freq. Inside the special band. To be honest, I didn’t...

The VX-8r appears to be able to receive 6m/2m/23cm/70cm AM/FM & SW. I have no idea what FMW is. I have not had any luck receiving CB, but that may be partially my fault as well as the radios. I can tune to it, but I was unable to hear anyone when and where I was trying. The other radio...

I have been trying to listen to some SW and I am not having much luck. Earlier last week while trying to learn my VX-8R I went into the pre-programmed SW band area. I did a quick scan and I had a nice clear signal which I "think" was Cuba. Since then I have been able to pick up anything on...

I have been able to get my H700 bluetoothed to my VX-8R. (At least in receive mode, I don't have anyone here to play with so I can not comment on TX.) Here is my list of dumb question to help you diagnose your issue: Is your VX-8R bluetooth first or second Gen? The first gen Yaesu is not...

Thanks guys.. ke7vvt, This was an exercise in learning Freqs. and learning the radio. I will not be persuing it any further.

#1. I have talked to talked to the gun's owner. He is a nice guy. #2. That is not the most powerful rifle out there. But it does have too much recoil for most people.

Has anyone compiled a list of the different frequencies the different law enforcement units use? I missed the Coast Guard fun today because I wasn't listening to the right Freqs.

I should be able to receive, but not transmit on a modified VX-8R correct? I am listening on several channels, but I am not hearing any chatter. I am wondering if I need to listen to a different channels or if I am doing something wrong.