[OZAPRS] Yaesu VX8GR performance?

[Tim]

Mine works ok Andrew around here thru our Tiny 2 based digis. Getting the RF out is a bit of a problem, the factory antennas not real flash, but it works.  I use it for hiking and cycling. I have used the D700 in the car as a local crossband a couple of times to help me when away from the digi.

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On 01/08/2012, at 7:13 AM, Andrew Scott <mail at asphotos.com.au> wrote:

> hello all
> 
> does anyone have a VX8gr, and how do they find it performs on aprs in oz? ive read that some digipeaters do not like its format?? but haven't been able to find anything specific?  see below.
> 
> **
> 
> VX-8GR APRS notes
> 
> We have found that some TNCs 
> won't work properly, or at all, with the VX-8GR when in APRS mode. 
> This is apparently due to the VX-8GR's format being different to other Yaesu transceivers' format/s. 
> Fortunately, a customer recently told us his Tiny Track 4 TNC works excellently with his VX-8GR. 
> Other similar format/design TNCs may work excellently, too. 
> 
> **
> 
> looking for a new handheld, and this might achieve a couple of tasks in one package.. as long as it plays nicely with australian aprs networks..
> 
> thanks
> 
> vk3bq
> Andrew Scott
> mail at asphotos.com.au
> 0411101021
> 
> 
> 
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