Yaesu ft2dr 144148 430450 mhz dual band 5 watt c4fmfdma digital touch screen hand held transceiver. As far as hts go, ive personally owned an icom icv8, a yaesu ft270r won that one at hamvention, and a kenwood thd72a. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the thd72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. The th d72a may not be power by the usb connection. I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very easy to do, and used it for aprs. Yaesu ft2dr transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft2dr. The ft270r design includes yaesu s exclusive power saving circuit design to ensure longer operating time that most other handhelds with comparable batteries. Yaesu vx8gr handheld vhfuhf amateur radio with builtin gps and aprs functionality for everything amateur radio, computers, and more check out. Compared to the vx 7r and vx 8gr, the th d72a is significantly larger physically, in every dimension. In recent years, kenwood and yaesu have both included the 1. Now i believe the kenwood th d72 can do more of that like 100 waypoints, so might be an option.
Works with the yaesu scu20 programming cable included with the radio. May 28, 2014 i own a kenwood th f6a, a kenwood th d72a, and a yaesu vg 8gr, so i cant make a direct comparison for you. I think kenwood built this into the price of the radio, but hey, free is free. At first i was a little overwhelmed with the initial setup so i bought programing software from rt systems. Kenwood is using sirfstariii, not sure what yaesu uses.
Vx8g radio programming software yaesu radio software. Ham radio and amateur radio online equipment sales. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72ae owners. Ive hacked together a concept photo shown on the left of this post click to enlarge. After 3 years this ht still goes with me everywhere. Id also include aprs hardware builtin, similar to the yaesu vx8gr or the kenwood thd72a. Hamcity has more than 30 years of experience in the amateur radio equipment business. They will output waypoints, at least i know the ftm350 can, to the serial port. My delorme pn40 can be powered and recharged via usb. Are you looking for the best kenwood tk 23123312 accessories for sale. Enables display of the model names thd72 and vx8g when received aprs position packets from the kenwood thd72ae and the yaesu vx8gre.
Olpc one laptop per child aprs for all portable terminals. I want to buy a ht with builtin aprs and gps capability. Milwaukee, wi 53223 4143580333 18005580411 fax 4143583337 email protected 28940 euclid ave. If you have not gotten your head wrapped into aprs please take time to watch this 20 minute on how to setup and use aprs on the kenwood thd74. Neither of them have done anything innovative in the text message area, such as including a qwerty keyboard or a touch screen user interface. Kenwood thd72a 144440 mhz handheld amateur transceiver w 12009600 bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. You can update the thd72ae main firmware by connecting the thd72ae to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72ae. A special unterminated radio cable is available for radios that use a nonstandard connector, or for other applications requiring you to build your own radio cable. Admsvx8g software program memories and other settings of the vx8g radio windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Software only program memories and other setting of the yaesu ftm100 radio.
The second difference between the two models is the step frequency in the 144 mhz band which is 5 khz for the thd72a and 12. Yaesu ft991 hf50mhz vuhf if dsp 3000 mips 2250 mflops brochure 10122014 03012015 gentili lidio 3sk294, c4fm digital, ft991, id k6620575x50, quadribanda, uhf, vhf, yaesu usa. Like kevin, i went with the yaesu vx 8gr, and have been very happy. This firmware allows the d72a to recognize new radios like the thd74a and yaesu s ftm100 fmaprsfusion mobile radio via aprs. Amateur handheld transceivers th f6a th k20a th d72a lcd dot matrix display 435 memories 3 call alphanumeric memory encodedecode wideband receive cwssb rx on hf double band scan dual freq.
Please visit us today for all your ham radio needs. The next generation amateur handheld transceiver from yaesu, who has been introducing leadingedge transceiver technology for years. It is however aprs capable b band only with smart beaconing. However, its also large, it just does not instill the feel of ruggedness that vx8dr instills. I read the yaesu 8gr gps is not as good as kenwood s. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration.
Kenwood s thf6a and yaesu s vx7r both include coverage of the 1. Star aprs icom id51a plus2 see specs here and comeback. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. Sendrx anytime, anywhere, any device by callsign universal texting new radios. My d72a is still working well, but it was nice to have its firmware so it will properly recognize a d74a it hears via aprs. Firmware updating program thd72 main firmware update version 1. I had a friend bring his kenwood th d72a to my house and he received my beacon on his ht with my gps info, weather, status message. A wide selection of fully assembled radio cables are available for virtually all common base and mobile radios, as well as a number of yaesu, kenwood, baofeng, wouxun and similar hts. Id get a kenwood th d72a instead if you are interested in aprs. Enables display of the model names th d72 and vx 8g when received aprs position packets from the kenwood th d72a e and the yaesu vx 8gr e. The gps is built in to the d72a vs buying an external gps and mount.
The gps works well, and can get a fix indoors if desired. It has a system of saving waypoints, which you can then navigate back to later using distancebearing indicators. Feb 28, 2012 afaik the yaesu radios vx 8, ftm350 cannot save waypoints for download. Triband yaesu vx6r submersible amateur ham radio transceiver 144222440 4. Cleveland, oh 44092 4405857388 180032594 fax 4405851024 email protected 621. The thd72ae main firmware has been updated from version 1. It also features wideband receive from 108520 and 700999. On the other hand, i curse the guy who developed yaesu s user interface on the vx8gr. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15 minutes i had this radio.
Six meters in an ht will be pretty much useless, and unless you live in an area that already has alot of 1. Kenwood has already garnered an enviable reputation with the thd72a handheld aprsr amateur radio transceiver. Shop all kenwood mobile antenna accessories here today at the antenna farm. Ok, i like my d72a, it is a very versatile ht, has full duplex operation, has the sky command feature, which i am dying to try. I liked the radio, but wished yaesu didnt limit the packet tnc in the radio to just aprs kenwoods thd72a can be connected to a computer or other device with usb cable, and its tnc can be used by external software. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Yaesu vx8gr 144mhz440mhz ham radio with builtin gps and aprs posted by admin published in gadgets.
It is not uncomfortably large, and still fits in my hand fine. On a related note, kenwood also released updated firmware for the thd72a, v1. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. I have owned my thd72a, not the thd72, but the 72a, dont know if there is a difference or not, probably some minor improvements and software upgrades. The thf6a does seem to be a bit more rugged than the vx8gr and i suspect that that comparison also applies to the vx6r. Receive auto repeater offset builtin ctcssdcs weather alert multi scanning modes backlit keypad 200 memories battery saver circuit narrow fm ready the kenwood th f6a transmits in the 144, 220 and 440. You can update the thd72a e main firmware by connecting the thd72a e to the pc by using a usb cable supplied with the thd72a e. But its size is enough different that it feels like the design is dated and could have been more compact if kenwood would have bothered. The thd74a does give you a lot more flexibility in what you can actually do with it, though. Nov 24, 2012 winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio duration. Jun 11, 2016 i didnt use my vx8gr with the iss, so i dont have any firsthand experiences with it and the iss.
Works with windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64 bit or windows 8 and 8. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. I bought this unit because i wanted an aprs function when riding my bike honda ctx 0. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur. Take a quality radio, one that ham radio operators have been using for years, and one that you know you will be able to trust during an emergency or when the grid goes down and communication systems stop working. An emergency automatic id system will automatically cause your ft60r to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch.
Also, the thd72a is much more simple to use aprs then the vx8dr. The ftm350 can set in memory a handful of positions and navigate to or alarm on them. Worked great, but i also wanted one less thing to carry. Expanded receiver coverage the receivers frequency range is 6174 mhz, covering many public service, marine, and government channels. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. The yaesu vx8gr, which has a builtin gpsr and just two bands, is a closer comparison to the thd72. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
Yaesu ft60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur radio transceiver. Maps mobiles users aprs summary may 2011 human to human info exchange. Yaesu vx 8dr quadband submersible vhfuhf amateur radio transceiver is one of the most popular choices on the market. Compared to the vx7r and vx8gr, the thd72a is significantly larger physically, in every dimension. I have a thd72a and im not sure youre describing voice alert correctly. We are offering the firmware updating program to the thd72a e owners. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr duration. Ppt aprs powerpoint presentation, free download id. Voice alert lets you know that another ham is within simplex range from your location. See more ideas about ham radio, ham radio antenna and hf radio. Im a new ham whos trying to choose between the two. Kenwood thd72a th d72a thd72a service manual and specs. Vx8grge operating manual 1 the ultra compact vx8grge 2.
Please see the link below from w6gps on how to program your radio for aprs. The th f6a does seem to be a bit more rugged than the vx 8gr and i suspect that that comparison also applies to the vx 6r. Filled with advance technologies designed for outdoor operation submersible and shockproof. The yaesu ft60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. Received a response from kenwood regarding the device being powered by the usb port. The vx8dr has the same appearance as the vx8r and uses the very same accessories. Is the kenwood thd74a to much radio for someone brand new. But ive heard that 6m is not that easily worked on the vx8.
Ive owned a long list of yaesu handhelds, but my next handheld is probably going to be a kenwood thd72. While both kenwood and yaesu have incorporated aprs into their handheld radios th d72, vx 8gr, the emphasis seems to be on position reporting gps and simple status messages. I own a kenwood thf6a, a kenwood thd72a, and a yaesu vg8gr, so i cant make a direct comparison for you. On the other hand, i curse the guy who developed yaesu s user interface on the vx 8gr. I do not have any software and have been just trying to use it on the ht only.
Yaesu vx8gr vx 8 gr vx8gr service manual and specs. This version has a builtin gps unit right out of the box. Aprs question using yaesu vx 8gr discussion in general technical questions and answers started by. In terms of transmitting power the kenwood thd72 offers three settings. The thd72a e main firmware has been updated from version 1. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
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