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To do what you are asking is very simple. When you start the "Band Scope" it starts in scan mode. Press the "STOP" button at the bottom of the radio and the mute turns off. You can then adjust the frequency manually and hear everything. I tried it out on my radio and it works well. Keep in...

You can install the Bluetooth board in the VX-8DR and have a wireless setup. I have it installed in my radio and it works well. If you search this forum for Bluetooth you wll find several threads that tell what BT headsets work with the radio. I have the Yaesu BT headset and also I use my...

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The frequencies available with "Wide Coverage (RX)" selected can only be used on the left side. 108-137 MHz band (air), 174-250 MHz, 350-400 MHz, and 480-999.9875 MHz (Cell blocked). That means that you can monitor any frequency on the left and normal frequencies on the right. Within the...

Left side only.

You bet! After following the review threads of the Yaesu VX-8R and FTM-350 I purchased a VX-8DR with all the toys (GPS, Ext mic, Larger Battery, desk charger, BT board) and the original version of the FTM-350 (now updated) with all it's toys (GPS, BT Board and Voice Board). Both of which have...

I live in BC aswell and you do need a licence to use a VHF marine radio. Anyone operating a fixed or portable marine radio in a pleasure boat is required by law to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). Operating a VHF radio without an operator's certificate may result in a fine...

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I have my FTM-350 mounted on the dash of my van with the the GPS installed in the head and have not had any issues. Take a look at this picture...

Oops, typo. :D The VX-8DR is IPX7 and the VX-8GR is IPX5.

Let me be the first to take a stab at this. There is not one handheld radio that can can do everything that you are asking for. There are limitations to what they can do. That being said I would recommend the Yaesu VX-8DR. 1. Use radio for backwood emergencies and communicating with...

I have a FTM-350 and you actually have the choice of where you want to plug the mike into. There is a jack on the back of the face or the box. I have mine plugged into the back of the face.

I third the Comet CA2X4SR. I have it mounted on the fender of my van and works great. It is about 2" to tall so it hits the header everytime that I pull into the garage. It bends enough to allow it to get in fine. It is very stiff though.

You have alot of choices when it comes to HT's. Take your time and read reviews about as many as you can. The best thing to do is decide what features that you want and need. Also consider how much you want to spend. You can go with a good used one for cheap or go full out with a top end HT...

I use a SignalLink USB Model SLUSB6PM with a Yaesu CT-141 adapter cable(8pin to 6 pin). I use it with AGWTracker and AGWPE. It works really well. You can use your own custom maps with AGWTracker. It is a great step up from UI-View. Here is where you can get the programs. SV2AGW.com...

You can take a look at these: MFJ http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1719S Comet http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=1&childID=4 Have a look, they seem to be what you are looking for. I have no experiance with these but for short range...

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I purchased my DR and within a month I did the resistor mod and installed the bluetooth module at the same time. The resistor comes off really easily with a hot small tiped soldering iron. It was so easy. After installing the BT, I tested it with my chosen headsets (yaesu BH-2A and...

Check out this thread. It will answer your question about the extended TX mod for the VX8-DR. http://www.worldwidedx.com/yaesu/31824-yaesu-vx-8r-mod-first-internet.html

You should look at Nagoya Antennas. They are cheap and work well. I have the NA-401(8") and NA-771(15") for my yaesu VX8-DR. Several other Search & Rescue members also have the same antennas. We opperate in the mountains around Kelowna, British Columbia. There are also ham club members that...