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  1. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    thank you very much guys. I'll check out all of these suggestions throughout this week. Thanks,
  2. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    Ooh, I like the sound of that already! I don't understand it though. The great thing about the Hershey Kiss is it's very little. Sitting on top of my black suburban, no one knew it was there. And I could quickly take it off and stick it on the ac unit in a motel when out of town and needed...
  3. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    I don't know what the values are, I don't even have a meter. I use the antenna for my VX-8r while I'm in the car. It worked great too! At least I think it did. It sounds like more trouble than it's worth. Maybe I should get another antenna? Then the question of what kind...
  4. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    Thanks Doc, I guess I'll start loking for a new antenna. It's Hammer Time! Thanks, Marc
  5. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    Gosh I'm sorry. It is a 2M/70CM Dual Band Magnetic HAM Radio Antenna. I don't know the manufactuerer, there are no markings. But it looks something like the picture attached. Thank you!
  6. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r The Perfect Concealed Carry Weapon Against Boredom

    While on family vacation recently, I discovered the blue tooth feature along with the small compact size of the VX-8r allows for concealment of the radio from my wife. We both had a lovely time at the outlet mall.
  7. Marc Duncan

    Wiring of a Magnetic Antenna

    OK guys, after this question I know you will all wonder how I passed the tech exam, and frankly I wonder myself. Something in the ceiling of a parking garage downtown grabbed my magnetic antenna (cheap hershey kiss) and ripped the magnet and coax cable out of the base. So, I soldered the coax...
  8. Marc Duncan

    Yaesu VX8R Green Display

    My 2 cents for what it's worth... Most often, I work in low light conditions and the red/orange makes transitions easier on the eyes. I have a greenish display on another radio that I use and I really do prefer the red/orange much better.
  9. Marc Duncan

    first post wanting to sell something

    For my two cents. I love the fact that this forum is not a FLEE MARKET! Consider channeling such behavior to one section that is a simple 'Craig's List' sort format.
  10. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r - LIST ONLY- Blue Tooth Ear Pieces - DO WORK

    Hi Scott, It automatically pairs by it's self. But it does take 30-40 seconds. It works great too but I need to find another model. This Plantonic earpiece flashes a blue light that is so bright it blinds people when I'm in a dark environment.
  11. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r - LIST ONLY- Blue Tooth Ear Pieces - DO WORK

    Plantronics ID AL8-D640 Note: I don't think they make it anymore
  12. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    YIKES! I just got it working on my plantronics ear piece. But I didn't know it for a minute or so. Eveyrone else in greater Raleigh knew it though! I looked over and saw the red tx light. Becareful to set the Bluetooth menu # 17 setting to #17/vox:ptt. I had mine on #17/vox:vox...
  13. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    Have you tried messing with the VOX menu function # 108? It give you option for off, low and high...gain I guess. I'm still messing with my two ear pieces. So they are both pairing but both have only partiel functionality.
  14. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    White Button on Side of Card Does anyone know what the white button on the side of the blu tooth card is? I noticed it when I installed the card, and of course I had to push it.
  15. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    Crazy, I have a Jabra earpiece that will pair-up but it does not receive. When I ppt the red tx light comes on but no one can hear me. I have a Plantronics that will pair-up. It will receive audio but the ppt will not engage and make the red tx ligh come on. Yaesu tech support said...
  16. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    Pairing the Blue Teeth Pairing the blue teeth. Per the instructions on page 72, I pressed the v/m button but nothing happens. The radio is set to the 6111 pin, but still no-go. Can anyone offer advise on pairing? Marc Duncan
  17. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    Duh! HRO called me back today. The Connector Board and Sealer Panel shipped originally with the radio. Glad I still have the box! Marc Duncan
  18. Marc Duncan

    VX-8r Blue Tooth

    If you order the BU-1 Bluetooth card make sure to order the Connector Board and an extra Sealer Plate. HRO sent me the BU-1 card without these. Marc Duncan
  19. Marc Duncan

    Programming Software for the VX-8R

    RT Sys product is shipping I think the website needs updating. I received an email today from them saying the product has shipped. When I spoke with them on the phone yesterday they promissed Friday ship date too. I'm glad I called. I have one problem though. The cable they are sending...
  20. Marc Duncan

    VX-8R MARS/CAP Mod question

    No Problems Post-Mod I did the mod. too and the radio works great. Marc Duncan