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YAESU VX-8GE Dual-Band VHF / UHF Transceiver with GPS and APRS

YAESU VX-8GE Dual-Band VHF / UHF heavy duty Handheld Transceiver with GPS and APRS

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Description YAESU VX8GE

YAESU VX-8GE

YAESU VX-8GE Dual-Band VHF / UHF heavy duty Handheld Transceiver with GPS and APRS

The VX-8GE APRS/GPS Handheld Transceiver is a Dual Band version of the VX-8DR. The VX-8GR includes most of of the solid features and specifications found in the VX-8DR, plus a built in GPS and new expanded APRS capabilities to meet the needs of even the most active APRS user.
Key Features of the VX-8GR include:

Full 5 watts FM 144/430 MHz.
RX 108-999.90 MHz
GPS unit included with radio!
Water spray resistant - meets IPX5 - 3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes.
7.4 V 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery included. 1800 mAh LI Battery & 3 x AA battery case optional.
Small (2.4” x 3.7” x 1.1”) without knob & antenna
Simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function. Both V V or U U
Weather receiving with Weather Alert.
Dot matrix LCD display provides up to 16 character Memory tags, High-resolution Spectrum Analyzer with ±50 channels indication, Wave monitoring of received/modulated signal.
DCS and CTCSS ENC/DEC included.

Key Addional APRS Features of the VX-8GR include:

APRS® 1200/9600 bps data communication (B band only).
Smart Beaconing ? Function: When using APRS® for position tracking, the beacon timing is automatically adjusted to your traveling speed and location to plot a smoother trace to match your position and movement on a map.
The number of Station List memories increased to 50.
The number of APRS Message memories increased to 30.
DIGI-PATH route indication function: The APRS® Packet data includes Digipeater routing info.
Heads up compass display to the GPS Screen: Traveling direction is always toward top of the display.
The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable.
The number of DIGI-PATH route settings is increased to 7.