Yaesu VX-8DR AM/FM Radio Listening Tutorial

[@johnnyfisherson8523]

Most amazing Handie Talkie I've ever owned. The Yaesu VX-8DR literally does it all. I have 396 repeaters now in memory and its just an excellent radio. Getting to an advanced level of use is going to take a minute to learn. I mean just the menu will take 10 minutes to scroll through not to mention all the sub-settings under the more than 176 page manual It is in-depth on explaining everything in easy to follow details. Do yourself a favor and get the programming software for this radio! Although its possible to input all your frequencies by finger tapping, get the programmer It is a must. It automatically programs offsets and everything on the fly, awesome stuff. The navigation features are awesome. The GPS features are great. The output power is as advertised. There's nothing you won't like about this radio. To bad it was discontinued for difficulty to learn. This is not a beginners radio!

[@rocketman6913]

Hi OM, I appreciate your tutorial on this set, I have been contemplating buying one, checked out the review on E-Ham and figured I'd check out you an owner, I'm impressed.I think this one is for me even with my 70 year old fumble fingers you made it look less difficult than I imagined. Thanks for taking the time to make the video showing us this fine hand held. 73, Kim WA7BTG

[@askthebuilder]

Great video. TNX I just got a pristine VX-8DR today and will be watching as many of your videos as possible. I've shot a bunch myself, but all home improvement. ;-) TNX for taking the time to make tutorial videos.

[@W5JER]

Glad the videos helped you! Enjoy your new radio!

[@kd8opi]

Basic information, which means that it's important. Good video, thanks for posting.

[@W5JER]

Good question. Yes you can by pressing and holding the band button. (the A and B buttons to the left of the LCD) Which ever band button the repeater is on.

[@tylerwhite193]

Hey great video! Don't forget that it only works on the A band so that needs to be set first.

[@marcelosurf53]

Thank you so much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brookegermond6123]

That little squelch type noise at the first of your video, is in other people's video too. My radio does that also sometimes. I wonder what it is.

[@DonzLockz]

There is one for sale, hardly used in my area. Do you think its still worth buying or just get a new VX-6? US$470

[@inspectordh]

I'm thinking of buying this Radio. On a scale of 1 to 10 what rating would you give it?? It looks like a very nice radio. Thank You for your time. 73

[@vaamorais]

Hi! Very interesting video that highlights nice features of the radio. I would like to ask you based on your experience, if using the radio on commercial fm receive, how long does a full battery last? Thank you.

[@coondogtheman]

Amazing sound from such a tiny radio. Does FM mode play in stereo if you use headphones? Have to find me one of these little radios. I'm thinking of getting a hand held radio scanner.

[@Yoel_Yasharala]

I noticed that the radio signal is stronger and clearer in single mode. I wonder if the all frequencies are affected that way in dual mode?

[@joeddejohn]

Nice radio. Wish it was still in production.

[@revgen123]

Is either unit good for shortwave transmissions, either sending or/and receiving?

[@alexterito1]

Hi there, was wondering if you know if this can be done on the Retevis RT82 I am new to ham radios

[@Larrymarx]

FB on the video taping, excellent clear camera shot, tnx for posting this lesson... It's been about a year now since you posted this video, what's your opinion of VX-8DR today? 73's

[@W5JER]

Thanks Larry. Infact I have it sitting right here next to me. A great HT if you have the money to spend!

[@KathyInTheKitchen]

Question - if you are listening to broadcast FM and someone calls you on the repeater, can you keep the radio from switching back to broadcast mode so you can keep listening on the repeater? Is there a quick key for this?

[@derekddurbin]

I can’t get mine to work can you go through how to do it step by step I’m trying to get FM radio and the way you showed in video isn’t working on mine

[@MrSeeker2013]

Say.. can you listen to UHF in AM mode? Like 323 MHz?

[@Liberta_BR]

hi my friend..i´m trying to setup the clock here,but after pressing the PTT to save the settings, it won´t keep it. Do you know any tips? Sorry for my poor english and thanks for the videos

[@joec7507]

actually your English was perfect.

[@Captain-Electro]

I want to get into amateur radio and I have a baofeng to listen to witch is almost like yours except way way cheaper in a bad way probably. So I got this thing and I want to learn, but I'm lost like its cool. The instructions say I have an option to listen to fm radio but doesn't tell me where to select FM.

[@smamri20]

Is that available in 8gr?

[@JA-hx1sy]

How do you set the time for this yeasu vx-8r?

[@mangmang1532]

how much is the price in your country.

[@mozartpaiva1]

Great!! Thank you

[@Bcuz77]

why can i not prog. this freq on this radio 472.5875????

[@W5JER]

Basically it means full signal. Adopted from the CB radio days.

[@rogerlim5117]

hi Sir how can i buy that yaesu VX-8

[@pupeno3]

Does anybody know if this is possible with the VX8-DE?

[@W5JER]

Not a problem!

[@Aadiboyrocks]

do you get airband and marine band on this what about police fire and ems ? i am a newbie so sorry if said something stupid !

[@Dron3_]

crazy anime fan guy you can receive pretty much any frequency from 0.5 to 999 mhz. but cant transmit in all

[@aernan]

what does five by nine mean?

[@bruceforster3709]

How, in the name of GOD do I set it up for NARROW FM recieve?!

[@thedayiscoming1]

The new yaesu FT2DR is coming..

[@leesmith1368]

This is THEE most unplanned video I have ever watched!

[@gunayaliyeva7380]

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