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

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.

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.