Click here to write a new message or comment for vx 1r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx 1r. This software is much better than the over priced adms package from yaesu. I use my ht a lot and i had a vx 7r for a couple of years. Check the approximate power levels on all bands after modification. Not only can mods be performed without modifying the circuit board on the radio, but its easier to use and more detailed in every aspect. Vx5 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r user and service manual, modifications. If the vx 7r continues to seem to be confused, a complete hardware software reset per the operating manual might straighten it out.
Vx7r vx7 commander software mods worldwidedx radio forum. Yaesu vx 7 r commander download pdf user manual for yaesu vx 7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Because the radio uses softwarebased jumpers, it is not necessary to open the. This didnt work on the a2 revision of the vx7r that. Vx 6 commander sw works on 220 for me, dunno why it doesnt work. Both modifications obtain the same result, except that the software modification will be disabled if the radio is hardreset. Expensive, even used, supersuper bad belt clip, gets really hot, too hard to adjust settings, poor quality rxtx audio. Besides 50, 144, and 430 mhz transceive operation, the vx7r provides 222 mhz qrp 0. Memory storage press vm for vfo mode, tune the receive frequency.
Click here to write a new message or comment for vx1r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx1r. Website a wealth of mods and information on the vx7, vx5, and vx2. The yaesu vx7r is a handheld transceiver for use on the amateur radio. Yaesu vx 7 r operating manual download mods for yaesu vx 7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Please note that there are several different models on the market, and you will need to choose which mod suits the model you have. Vx7r and softmod with vx7 commander worldwidedx radio forum. Vx7r and softmod with vx7 commander worldwidedx radio. I just purchased a vx7r that has not been hardware modded. The rt systems adms1g radio programming system includes the rt systems vx 7 programming software for the yaesu vx 7 radio and the rt systems usb57b cable. Close up photo of the vx 7r s modification solder jumper area notice the 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 printed on the circuit board. I tried to unlock the tx band freeband using the great vx7 commander software but i faced a problem. The vx7r is available in both silver vx7r and black vx7rb versions. Smartphone booklet, futuristic design concept the american genius today pin new technology gadgets.
Yaesu vx 7r radio transceiver for sale online ebay. And i see nothing about interfacing the rig to a computer for programmng purposes. Vx7 radio programming software yaesu radio software. And the optional cmp460a speakermicrophone, like the transceiver itself, is rated for 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of up to three feet. The circuit i have used is a six transistor design with a number of desirable features. The software modification can be made with the vx commander software through a data interface cable. The vx 7r is available in both silver vx 7r and black vx 7rb versions.
The model is an expb3 that seems to have been manufactured this year. Downloaded the vx 6 commander software also from same website and was successful to both read from and write to the vx 6r memory. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld. Yaesu vx 7r links category is a curation of 12 web resources on, yaesu vx 7 r reference card, vx 7 commander, yaesu vx 7r transceivers mods. Now, alan is suggesting me to build a diode detector envelope am detector, or we its called, so i can verify if the waveform is an actual am. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Heian software engineering summary in english the website of hiroto fukui, jf3rfy. Once this has been done the essential next step is to read from your rig in order to synchronise it with the software. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Vx5 radio software the adms vx5 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Soon after the release of the vx 7r a design flaw was discovered related to the radios waterproof housing. I would like to do the vx7 commander software mods.
Yaesu vx 6r 2m70cm fm heavyduty dualband ultracompact fm hts are ideal for rigorous field use. Yaesu vx7r handheld vhf uhf submersible ht transceiver w. It receives the am and fm broadcast bands, shortwave am, vhf and uhf tv audio, vhf air and public service frequencies. I use vx7 commander to first perform a software mars mod, and then read the vx7r into rtsystems software, program the radio with the. Quick reference card for yaesu vx 7r, courtesy w5jck. Correct me if im wrong, but aircraft radio systems are all still am, and the vx 8dr only transmits fm outside of the 6 meter band. The american version even transceivers with 300 mw on the 220 band. Theyre fine for wbfm demodulation in the fm broadcast band.
But if the commander software site says use at own risk, and vertex says it only works with rt software, you may have damaged the radio. Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications. This problem is caused by failure of the 450khz ceramic filter. Edit the vx 7 set mode settings software modifications for marscap and freeband software modification to enable the my menu feature import from csv files and arrl travelplus tm files import data from vx 5 eve files and rdf files open vx 7. Homepage of vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander. Jan 06, 2010 i know nothing about the vx 7r, or commander software. This version currently only works with the us model. The main category is yaesu vx7r resources that is about yaesu vx7r links. Ive gotten so hooked on being able to program the radio via computer, that having to use the hard to press interface buttons all the time has been rather annoying. With wideband reception, rugged and submersible design and simple keyboard commands, these yaesu vx 6r transceivers are loaded with features.
There is a special bolt with a center conductor that. The vx 3r is the most popular hacker radio by far, the firmware has been reworked to allow frequency hopping as well as several other functions not legit on an amateur radio. As a system that includes the rt systems programming software and cable, we can guarantee that you will successfully program your radio from the computer. Yaesu vx3r 2m70cm fm dualband ultracompact fm hts are loaded with convenience features. There seems to be a failure mode in some yaesu vx 6r, vx 7r and maybe the vx 5r handheld radios where they lose almost all sensitivity in nbfm mode. Software and usb cable waterproof speaker microphone lithiumion 2. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message.
The yaesu vx6r hand held transceiver is shipped in the uk with standard transmission capability on both the 2m 144146mhz and 70cm 430440mhz bands. Listed under the radio equipmentvhfuhf handheldsyaesu vx 7r category that is about yaesu vx 7r resources. Yaesu vx 7r specifications discontinued amateur handheld transceivers vx 7r specifications. Close up photo of the vx7rs modification solder jumper area notice the 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 printed on the circuit board. Aug 19, 2009 well, i finally ordered my vx 7r and im waiting to get my hands on it. Power output on 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 mhz is 52. Jun 09, 2010 lately ive been using my yaesu vx7 and vx8 radios a little bit more for various reasons i. This resistor is brown and is oriented vertically with contacts topbottom.
That and radios that are built for the amateur service are rarely acceptable for use anywhere outside the amateur service. Apr 14, 2017 yaesu vx7r handheld vhf uhf submersible ht transceiver weaps101wu05 charger. This tiny transceiver also boasts a wide range receiver. Adms vx5 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx5r and vx5e. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6r 6e 7r 7e 120 127. Quick reference card for yaesu vx7r, courtesy w5jck yaesu vx7r.
Yaesu vx 7 r vx 7 r vx7r modifikation tx in german with picture yaesu vx 7 r vx 7 r vx7r homebrew smd interface. I just bought a vx7r on ebay from a reseller in hong kong. In the software mod menu, theres a button for dummies labeled freeband. I recently acquired a vx 7r handheld with this problem. Yaesu vx6r 2m70cm fm heavyduty dualband ultracompact fm. I just bought a vx 7r on ebay from a reseller in hong kong. Depending on the country of sale, it can also transmit between 222225mhz. Vx75r computer interface g4hfq radio programming software. Click here to write a new message or comment for vx3r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx3r. As a bonus, these usaversion radios transmit on 222225 mhz with 1. Some have a black resistor but the mod work the same. Not only can mods be performed without modifying the. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday mar 3 2006, and till today yaesu vx7r modifications has been followed for a total of 32851 times. This sounded relatively simple as he was able to do the software mod on his older vx7r and life is peachy.
If you own the vx 7r transceiver, which is the first amateur handheld to be submersible, you may wish to modify it to enable transmission on mars and caps frequencies. Load this file into commander select advancedmods and tick enable software mods. As received the center post was sticking up way too far maybe 0. The vx7rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. But, people are doing unusual mods, and in the interest of experimenting i like to see what is happening. This software allows you to do memory management on the ft817.
Due to read checksum errors at times, did need to restart the read process by unplugging the usb cable from the usb port on the computer, replugging, and recommand the read in vx 6 commander software per prompt. Join the vx7r yahoo group and download the britain. Modifications for the yaesu vx 5r vx 5r expanded txrx mod 1. The vx7r case, keypad, speaker, and connectorts are carefully sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage. Yaesu vx3r 2m70cm fm dualband ultracompact fm hts vx3r. About yaesu vx7r modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. I have not tried this specific piece of software, but the other items from the author of ft817 commander are quite easy to use vx 2r, vx 5r and vx 7r software. Buy the programming cable, it really is useful, even if you still program it from the keypad at least you can make a backup. View and download yaesu vx 7r operating manual online. Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r use nokia 7110 belt clip yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r tx frequency expansion yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r expanded range yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r pc software marscap or freeband mods yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r expanded frequency yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r some modification does not work.