De VX 8GE is de VX 8DE maar zonder 6 meterband en met ingebouwde GPS en GPS antenne.
De breedbandontvanger loopt van 108-1000Mhz
Bluetooth kan er niet in.
IPX-5
VX-8GE Dual Band "Built in GPS" Handheld Transceiver
The VX-8GE APRS®/GPS is a handheld dedicated to APRS® on 144 and 430 MHz. This model allows users to acquire a VX-8 series radio without having to pay for many of the VX-8 and VX-8D features that may not be of value for their active APRS® operations.
The built-in worldwide standard AX.25 Data TNC Modem permits uncomplicated APRS® operation. (Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System) The VX-8GE supports APRS® 1200/9600 bps data communication. You may communicate your location to other APRS® stations along with the position, speed and heading displayed on your radio. You and others will be able to see your APRS® movement on the web. The VX-8GE displays the received station's positions, heading directions, messages, distances, icons, weather information, object, etc. With the list function you may automatically store and recall messages and the APRS® data from stations. The built-in GPS Receiver Unit provides you with real time APRS® data.
(*APRS® is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga WB4APR)
APRS® Capability The built-in data TNC modem enables APRS® 1200/9600 bps data communication (B band only) GPS Receiver The VX-8GE has a compact integral GPS receiver
Compact Size: The VX-8GE measures only 60 x 95 x 28 mm (w/o knob & antenna)
Dual Receive: Simultaneous independent 2-signal dual receive function. Both V + V or U + U
Clear, Easy to Read LCD Display Dot matrix LCD display with backlight
Spectrum Analyzer: High resolution spectrum analyzer with ±50 channels indication and Wave monitoring of received/modulated signal Compass Display
You can choose whether to have course up or heading up on the Compass Display
Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V 1,100 mAh Lithium Ion battery included. With a high capacity 1,800 mAh LI Battery and 3 x AA battery dry cell case available as options.
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
DIGI-PATH route indication function: The APRS® Packet data includes Digipeater routing info
Additional APRS® Features of the VX-8GE The number of DIGI-PATH route settings is increased from 1 to 7 The number of Station List memories has increased from 40 to 50 The number of APRS® Message memories has increased from 20 to 30 The Message received LED flashing rate is selectable
Specifications:
RECEIVER: Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne IF: 1st: 47.25 MHz (A (Main) Band), 46.35 MHz (B (Sub) Band), 2nd: 450 kHz
Sensitivity:
1.5 μV (TYP) for 10 dB SN (108-137 MHz @AM) 0.2 μV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz @NFM) 0.16 μV for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz @NFM) 0.2 μV for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz @NFM) 1.0 μV for 12 dB SINAD (174-222 MHz @NFM) 0.5 μV for 12 dB SINAD (300-350 MHz @NFM) 0.2 μV for 12 dB SINAD (350-400 MHz @NFM) 0.18 μV for 12 dB SINAD (400-470 MHz @NFM) 1.5 μV for 12 dB SINAD (470-540 MHz @NFM) 3.0 μV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (540-800 MHz @NFM) 1.5 μV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (800-999.90 MHz @NFM) Selectivity: 12 kHz/35 kHz (–6dB/–60dB: NFM, AM) AF Output: 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 7.4 V DC) 400 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V DC)
Supplied Accessories:
Antenna YHA-72 1 pc (Q3000236) Li-ion Battery Pack FNB-101LI 1 pc (AAG10X001) Belt Clip 1 pc (RA1053600) Screws 2 pcs (M3x10SUS: U24310020) Plastic Cap 1 pc (RA1054200) Sheet 1 pcs (RA1231300) Operating Manual
Differences between the VX-8E, VX-8DE and VX-8GE
Feature comparision of Yaesu VX-8E, VX-8DE and VX-8GE
| | VX-8E | VX-8DE | VX-8GE |
| APRS |
Smart Beaconing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Number of Station List Memories |
40 |
50 |
50 |
| Number of Message List Storage |
20 |
30 |
30 |
| Digi-Path Route display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digi-Path settings |
1 |
8 Routes (3 fix, 5 selectable) |
8 Routes (3 fix, 5 selectable) |
| GPS Compass |
North up |
North or heading up |
North or heading up |
| Preset Symbol Icon |
1 (VS) |
4 (Person, Bicycle, Car, User(YY)) |
4 (Person, Bicycle, Car, User(YY)) |
| Autom. digit increment (when entering letters) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| LED flashing (when receiving message) |
Not selectable |
Selectable |
Selectable |
| Features |
AM/FM broadcast band RX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wide FM broadcast RX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency range RX |
0.5 — 999.99 MHz |
0.5 — 999.99 MHz |
108.0 — 999.99 MHz |
| Frequency range TX |
50/144/430 MHz |
50/144/430 MHz |
144/430 MHz |
| GPS Antenna |
Optional |
Optional |
Internal |
| Vibrator alert |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Waterproof |
IPX7 |
IPX7 |
IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Option |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Barometric Option |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| VOX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Audio Wave monitor |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| AF Dual |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Channel Counter |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Data terminal |
No |
No |
Yes RS-232 level. Possible to output the GPS position data and the received station location data. Possible to connect an external GPS antenna. |
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