Jeff and all,
I wish the VX-8R was full-duplex-capable, but it is not - that information coming directly from Yaesu. It appears to me very similar to my VX-7R with the following major advantages (at least, to me they are advantages):
1 - Higher transmit power on 220. The VX-7R maximum output on 220 is 300 mW.
2 - The ability to provide GPS. This is a great feature for those of us who enjoy making griDXpeditions.
3 - The earphone jack. I wish the VX-7R had a separate earphone jack.
What I REALLY wish is that Yaesu and all the other manufacturers would return at least one model to market - per brand - that was full-duplex-capable.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. -EM84ha -------------- Original message from "jeff kb2m" kb2m@comcast.net: --------------
I think the new Yaesu VX8r is full duplex. I recently purchased one, but haven't had a chance to get on the FM voice sats with it yet, to see how well it works. It does run APRS well with it's add-on GPS, I did get it to digi via ISS. I can't wait for it to get warm, so I can do some more stuff outside!
73 Jeff kb2m
I'm getting started in satellite work and interested in purchasing a suitable HT for portable satellite use using an Arrow antenna. Wondering what is considered to be an optimum HT especially considering ease of managing the Doppler shift during a pass. I understand that the HT must be full duplex capable and thus rules out some models.
Thanks, Gordon, NW7D
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