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    Yaesu FT-1DR or Icom ID-51A?

    So the Yaesu will use a standard not yet supported by the existing DSTAR infrastructure?
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    Yaesu FT-1DR or Icom ID-51A?

    I told myself it's time to try the D-STAR infrastructure... What do you recommend between these two handhelds? :confused1: Yaesu FT1D, Yaesu FT1DR, Yaesu FT-1DR Amateur HT Icom ID-51A, Icom ID51A D-STAR HandiTalkie, Icom ID51 I actually use a Yaesu VX-8GR. thx
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    Yaesu VX-8gr FCC Report & User Manual

    Just ordered from HamCity at $399 :lol: Hope it come quickly!
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    Getting a new HT, I have a few questions.

    As I understand you wish to use the HT also on the boat, I would suggest you to buy the VX-8R or the VX-8DR that have APRS capabilities!
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    Freeband VX-8R

    Just retried, the sequence I entered is right and the radio enter into the Alignment menu. I can see all the options wrote in the document I attached in my previous post, but there isn't the "MODE ***" :headbang I bought my device from HamCity and it is a type A1. Yours?
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    Freeband VX-8R

    I've the 8DR too but I hadn't success with the procedure... I done the steps from 1 to 11, but at step 12 (turn DIAL to choose MODE ***) turning DIAL I see the Alignment Menu options but there isn't "MODE ***". I know that for the VX-8R the procedure worked only for european versions and doesn't...
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    Yaesu VX-8GR Announced

    Just purchased VX-8DR with FGPS-2 and CT-136 :-( Someone interested to buy them??? I found more info here: osCMax v2.0 : VX-8GR Full 5 watts FM 144/430 MHz - $99,999.95 But they don't tell if it will have SmartBeaconing as 8DR...
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    VX-8DR SmartBeaconing isn't so Smart?

    1) VX-8DR upgrade released by RT Systems :drool: 2) about SmartBeaconing: just contacted Yaesu because I was confused reading p.167 of Operating Manual, they confirmed to me that Type1 refers to Vehicle (instead of people Walking) and Type3 refers to Walking....
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    Freeband VX-8R

    So, with this mod, you lose the TX on 50-54 MHz? :blink:
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    VX-8DR SmartBeaconing isn't so Smart?

    Good! I've just contacted RT customer service... they are waiting Yaesu feedback to release the upgrade (will downloadable as free upgrade for registered users). They also told me that in the next 2 weeks they could release it. I hope....
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    Yaesu VX-8 after TX-extension, 4m RX in NFM not possible

    Probably you done diffferent mods. Hardware mod doesn't modify 4m (70MHz... not 80-89) modulation type (NFM-WFM). Software mod forces to WFM....
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    VX-8DR SmartBeaconing isn't so Smart?

    Did this solve the problem? Let us know! Thank you