Having recently acquired a yaesu vx7r handheld with a heavyweight manual and a. This sounded relatively simple as he was able to do the software mod on his older vx7r and life is peachy. Yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r modifikation tx in german with picture yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r homebrew smd interface. Kenmax usb programming cable for two way radio yaesu vertex vx6r vx6e vx7r vx7e vx120 vx127 vx170 vx177 3. Yaesu vx7r links category is a curation of 12 web resources on, yaesu vx7 r reference card, vx7 commander, yaesu vx7r transceivers mods.
Vx7r and softmod with vx7 commander worldwidedx radio forum. View and download yaesu vx7r operating manual online. This didnt work on the a2 revision of the vx7r that. Also direct links to auctions, searches and recommended sites for research. How to do an out of band modification to expand the functionality of the yaesu vx7r. Modifications for the yaesu vx5r vx5r expanded txrx mod 1. The rt systems adms1g radio programming system includes the rt systems vx7 programming software for the yaesu vx7 radio and the rt systems usb57b cable.
About yaesu vx 7r modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Both modifications obtain the same result, except that the software modification will be disabled if the radio is hardreset. The vx7r case, keypad, speaker, and connectorts are carefully sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage. Yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r modifikation tx in german with picture. If you are considering adding the bluetooth module, now is a really good time to do this. I just bought a vx7r on ebay from a reseller in hong kong. Pretty simple, just make sure that you only transmit on frequencies you are legally authorized to transmit on. Please note that there are several different models on the market, and you will need to choose which mod suits the model you have. 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. Once this has been done the essential next step is to read from your rig in order to synchronise it with the software. I would like to do the vx7 commander software mods. I tried to unlock the tx band freeband using the great vx7 commander software but i faced a problem. You can also expand the frequency range using a software program called vx7 commander that was wrote by jim mitchell kc8unj. Yaesu gives you spare stickers in the box, to replace the one you pulled off.
Join the vx7r yahoo group and download the britain. The data connector on the vx7r is a stupid connector. Em140 on the cntlunit or external jack deviation setting da converter q3012 to the uhf mod j2002 on the afunit is preemphasized by c3012 and ulator portion of the vcounit mounted on the rf r3031. Yaesu vx7 r commander download pdf user manual for yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r. Commander select advancedmods and tick enable software mods. Power output on 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 mhz is 52. Expensive, even used, supersuper bad belt clip, gets really hot. The software modification can be made with the vx commander software through a data interface cable. Not only can mods be performed without modifying the. The vx7r is an older model, but none the worse for that fact.
I also believe that if i read and understand the owners manual correctly, the radio is capable of. Besides 50, 144, and 430 mhz transceive operation, the vx7r provides 222 mhz qrp 0. 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. The model is an expb3 that seems to have been manufactured this year. Yaesu vx 7 r operating manual download mods for yaesu vx 7 r vx 7 r vx7r. The main category is yaesu vx 7r resources that is about yaesu vx 7r links. Airband is am, and no mod will make this radio tx in am. This software allows you to do memory management on the ft817.
Established in 1969 nevada radio offer a wide range of radio. Yaesu vx7r links category is a curation of 12 web resources on, yaesu vx 7 r reference card, vx7 commander, yaesu vx7r transceivers mods. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday mar 3 2006, and till today yaesu vx 7r modifications has been followed for a total of 32844 times. The mod will get you most of the 2m70cm lmrs band, the marine vhf band, frs and gmrs. Also you can have a backup of all the frequencies on your pc if you have to do a reset or anything. And the optional cmp460a speakermicrophone, like the transceiver itself, is rated for 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of up to three feet. Free radio programming software for the yaesu vx7 and vx7r. Yaesu vx7r transceivers mods modifications, manuals and schematics for. By the way with this program you can software mod your radio to have non blocked. How to do an out of band modification to expand the functionality of the yaesu vx 7r.
It receives the am and fm broadcast bands, shortwave am, vhf and uhf tv audio, vhf air and public service frequencies. Yaesu vx7 r operating manual download mods for yaesu vx7 r vx 7 r vx7r. So thanks to geoffs advice, i eneded up grabbing a vx7r and wanting to do the marscap mod so that it can be freebanded. Yaesu vx7r stepbystep programming guide noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 145. Press vm once or twice until the display reads vf o in the upperleft 2.
The main category is yaesu vx7r resources that is about yaesu vx7r links. Purchase your yaesu ft4vr 5w vhf ht at gigaparts today. The vx7r is available in both silver vx7r and black vx7rb versions. The new yaesu ft4vr vhf transceiver is the ultimate in compact designed w 2. Vx7r and softmod with vx7 commander worldwidedx radio. 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. This radio supports aprs 12009600 bps data communication b band only. Check the approximate power levels on all bands after modification. I have one of the earlier model vx7r and have been trying to keep up with the mods on it. Buy the programming software and cable for your computer. Pretty simple, just make sure that you only transmit on frequencies you. Get the software i have the ft60 myself and i can tell you one thing to make things easy for you. Setting the odd split repeater shift for yaesu vx6r.
This didnt work on the a2 revision of the vx7r that gets peddled around here in australia. I have not tried this specific piece of software, but the other items from the author of ft817 commander are quite easy to use vx2r, vx5r and vx7r software. In the software mod menu, theres a button for dummies labeled freeband. I use my ht a lot and i had a vx7r for a couple of years. About yaesu vx7r modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Yaesu ham radio equipment ebay auction prices, adjusted for trends, filtered for accessories, leaving only condition and auction terms to affect the final price. Like the vx7r, the vx8r is submersible and meets ipx57 specifications 3 feet for minimum of 30 minutes. Now, i realize and notice that the vx7 commander software includes some software based mods such as opening up mars, frs, gmrs among a few. This program does not perform management of any memory that is present in the hardware of the supported. I use vx7 commander to first perform a software mars mod, and then read the vx7r into rtsystems software, program the radio with the rtsystems software, and the software mars mod still works. Vx75r computer interface g4hfq radio programming software. Listed under the radio equipmentvhfuhf handheldsyaesu vx7r. 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 32844 times.
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