Couple of throw away radios for my upcoming tripbecause heaven forbid anything happens to my real yaesu vx 8dr. Ive watched a couple of online demos of the programming software and like various features of the adms software such as defining frequency groups, for instance. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx8 and vx8dr windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Yaesu vx 7r stepbystep programming guide noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 145. Rt systems radio programming software admsvx8usb free. It is recommended that you find a thirdparty programming cable for this radio. Pin numbers of yaesu vx 8dr radio transceiver connector. G4hfq software ftbvx8, ftbvx8j and ftbvx8g details.
Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. Vx 2, vx 5, vx 6, vx 7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. The radios in question are a yaesu ft 897d, ft 50r, and a ft 8900 on order. Maxton rpcy8ruf cable used to connect to yaesu vx 8dr over. Using the yaesu vx8 cable on mac os x fat of the lan. The vex robotics design system offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math stem.
Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx 8dr. Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx 8, vx 8d, vx 8r, vx 8dr, vx 8e and vx 8de. Yaesu vx 8dr tutorial guide on how to use memory channels including programming naming and deleting. Apr 12, 2018 this software is very easy to install and use but only works on a pc, sorry mac owners, i own both, its a must have to program the yaesu vx 8dr radio btw, the yaesu vx 8dr is not as hard to learn to use as some may have you believe if you read the manual. Operating system selection made when adding to cart. Used by radio amateurs around the world this software is able to drive both your rotator and radio to enable you to. Rt systems radio programming software makes it easy for you to set up the memory channels and other menu parameters in your radio. If you are planning on programming your radio with chirp then you will also need kd77ds python runtime. Page 31 the vx8drs frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6. These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with vex robotics technology. I have tried three of the virtual programs with no success. The vx 7r is available in both silver vx 7r and black vx 7rb versions. There is also an optional gps unit and antenna with loads of features.
Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Yaesu programming using apple mac os radioreference. The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories the yaesu vx 8r ht provides a full 5 watts fm on 50144430 mhz plus 1. Offering custom built interface units to connect your pc or mac to your radio. The vx 8dr has the same appearance as the vx 8r and uses the very same accessories. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. The attractiveness of chirp is the ability to load the same set of frequencies into multiple radios without building completely new files for each radio and its related program. Does anyone know of a software program out there that will program yaesu radios with an apple mac os computer. Yaesu vx8dr serial interface here is some of what ive learned about the yaesu vx 8dr radio, its serial interface and the programming software that is available for it. Even after several sessions of rtfm, one can still be lost. Bluemax49ers for sale bluemax49ers vx 8dr ct4 microphone yaesu vx 8r cable programming ftdi usb we issue this warning to all our customers and consumers to avoid confusion and false purchase.
Admsvx8 programming software and usb59 cable for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8d. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx 8dr i bought v4. Programming software for yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. The quadband yaesu vx 8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. Vx8r, vx8dr the vx8r and vx8dr both use a moistureproof multipin screwon connector at the top of the housing. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu vx and yaesu ft. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. The vx8dr is set up at the factory with different default steps for each operating band which are probably satisfac tory for most operation. Im running the chirp on a dell netbook where the yaesu vx 8 software also lives, along with the kenwood tmd700 software. If you havent bought a cable for your yaesu yet, skip the vx 8.
The adms8g software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Beyond science and engineering principles, a vex robotics project encourages teamwork. This from a case even smaller than that of the vx 1r. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx 8 8dr radios. I want to run fldigi software for digital mode communication. Nicely made programming cable, would have rated it a 5 if it came with programming software, or at least links to easily find software. Yes i proudly own oneand it is in a league of its own and it cannot be in any way compared to the uv 8dr other than physical appearance.
This software is very easy to install and use but only works on a pc, sorry mac owners, i own both, its a must have to program the yaesu vx8dr radio btw, the yaesu vx8dr is not as hard to learn to use as some may have you believe if you read the manual. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac os. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the set mode. As a brand new ham i have a question regarding radio programming. The admsvx8 software helps you program memory channel and menu setting details of the yaesu vx8 8dr radios. I just bought a vx 3r and plan to buy his vx 3r software as well. Its designed for a specific alinco, baofeng, icom, kenwood, jetstream, wouxon, or yaesu radioand others you program your radio without having to work your way through choices that dont relate to your particular radio model. No programming software included for use with yaesu vx8r and vx8dr.
The initial programming software was windows based from rt systems and worked just fine. Press vm once or twice until the display reads vf o in the upperleft 2. Feb 12, 2016 how to sync chirp with a yaesu vx 8dr ham radio using mac os duration. These instructions will cover three of the main tasks to operate the radio. The vx 2 series unbelievably small, 1 amphour lithiumion battery pack powers a highefficiency pa circuit to provide as much as 3 watts 144 mhz when using an external power source. Maybe my usb59 cable has a problem, i only bought one of those. Nov 11, 2018 the yaesu driver update above indicates that usb port drivers are available for mac os 10 systems. Adms7 programming software with ftm400xdrxde main firmware ver. The adms software is apparently only available in pc format. Page 47 the transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. I cant believe that there is not a fix or update to your program to make the same information available for mac operation of the program. Windows or mac os pc programming software with usb to multipin radio connector. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc. Maxtop apcusbym4 ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu vx 8r vx 8dr as ct4.
Programming via computer, please enter stage left on queue. Bluemax49ers ct4 microphone yaesu cable programming ftdi. High speed ftdi chip usb programing cable as ct4 for yaesu. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Rtsystems admsvx8gr software programming, admsvx8gr. Works on windows and mac operation system programming software not included, cable driver will be sent by email if needed compatible with yaesuvertexstandard horizon radio vx 8, vx 8dr, vx 8e, vx 8r, vx 9u.
Programming the yaesu vx 8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. Rt systems programming software for the yaesu vx 8 and vx 8dr. Ill put 5 stars because its probably just a personal problem but for my vx8dr i bought v4. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. Discussion in yaesu started by tlordon, aug 3, 2010.
Admsvx8 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8, vx8d, vx8r, vx8dr, vx8e and vx8de. Aprs software for ham radio category is a curation of 33 web resources on, usaphotomaps, adaptive home logic, aprstrack. I use a freeware program called chirp with my mac and it seems to work fairly well, though there are also other software out there too. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How do i find the correct driver for a ft dx 3000 to be connected to a mac pro running os x version 10. The vx8dr can be operated in a split tone configuration via the set mode. Maybe you could try to get a commission from yaesu. Programming radio software category is a curation of 64 web resources on, mac memory manager, arc96, ftbvr5k. Adms8g works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx8gr and vx8ge. First i needed to install the drivers, they came on a mini cd, you can also download. If you have a yaesu radio the yaesu vx 8dr in my case and have purchased the yaesu cable the adms vx 8 in my case to program your radio you may find some difficulties when it comes to using it with your mac. How to get chirp and the cable working on a mac computer osx 10. Different types of application software give you the ability to program your radio, clone an existing setup, or store your settings on a pc. Programming software for the vx8r worldwidedx radio forum.
Yaesu vx 8dr programming software and usb cable set. Featuring ftdi ft232rl chip usb programming cable as ct4. Jan 02, 2015 recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Get the most out of your current ham radio setup or design allnew components for better performance. I use this to connect my yaesu vx8dr to my mac without any issue. The least you could do is explain this up front to the. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx 8dr ham radio using mac os. I currently have 937 frequencies programmed in my radio, and other than it being very time consuming, it couldnt have been easier. Programming and using a yaesu vx 6 handheld can be a complex task as the radio is almost entirely menu driven. Here is some of what ive learned about the yaesu vx 8dr radio, its serial interface and the programming software that is available.
Yaesu vx8dr vx 8 dr vx8dr user and service manual, modifications. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. It is extremely easy to use, and i have had no problems whatsoever. On the tytera md380 yahoo group, stan g4egh, posted that there is a hidden test mode in the md380 cps programming software. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. One of these days, ill get my notes off of my private wiki and move them into a public wiki. Jan 06, 2011 yaesu vx 8dr serial interface here is some of what ive learned about the yaesu vx 8dr radio, its serial interface and the programming software that is available for it. Image from page 1 of the yaesu vx 6r operating manual. Using a 5vdc adapter could possibly damage the radio. Yaesu radio programming software yaesu radio software. Rt systems admsvx8 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx8 and vx8d.
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