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Anyone have experience with this GPS FRS/GMRS unit? I'm in need of a new GPS and this one is appealling from the radio side of things. I know all the standard FRS/GMRS shortcomings apply, but it still seems neat. I normally have my VX-8R with me, so I don't really need another radio, but...

OK guys, I've thus far managed to bumble along and get things mostly right, but lately I've been having some troubles. I reset my VX-8, older model, after some battery problems. Now it's back up and running, but I can't seem to hit a repeater that was super-easy to get into before. This...

So, I think I've done something wrong but I can't figure out what.... I have an older Yaesu VX-8R. One of the original ones, and I've really enjoyed it. I have the external mic and GPS, and use APRS, especially while in the CO back country. Problem is, I've managed to do something to...

Anyone know of a USB charger that'll charge the VX8R? Aftermarket is fine. I'm trying to charge the HT off a small solar pack that will travel with me to provide power away from normal sources.

So I've got a few things rolling around in the old noggin, and want to know what y'all think. I have a VX-8R, that I've had for about 8 months or so. I really like the radio, but it's more and more apparant to me that the stock antenna just can't get it done. But I use the radio in...

Got a question for y'all... I got myeslf a new fangled HT that does everything under the sun. The antenna is connected with a BNC connection and I haven't had much experience with this type of connector. I've mostly delt with SMA. So, how durable is the BNC connection? I've read that...