My VX-8r
by trixter on Apr.18, 2009, under Yaesu VX-8r
Yaesu VX-8r
I have a Yaesu VX-8r as my primary handheld. I like this radio, it has a built in TNC for APRS tracking. This radio has wideband receive, and does fairly well receiving shortwave broadcasts (although the VX6r appears to be better).
This radio is a quad band 6m,1.25m,2m,70cm transceiver as well with 2 full VFOs, allowing me to listen to a wide range of things at the same time.
I added the optional bluetooth module and paired it with an Ant headset which works quite well. I also added the optional GPS receiver, making the APRS functionality more meaningful.
