FCC ID: K6620295X20
IC :511B-20295X20
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
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E-DC-6
DC Cable; plug and wire only
CSC-98
Soft Case
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local
requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu Dealer
for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any
non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on
this apparatus.
Installation of Accessories
Antenna Installation
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the
transceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and shortwave reception,
you may wish to connect an external (outside) antenna.
The supplied antenna consists of two sections: the “Base Antenna” (used for operation
above 50 MHz), and the “Extender Element” (used for monitoring of frequencies below 50
MHz).
To Install the Supplied Antenna
Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the
transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force.
When operating the VX-8R on the 50 MHz band and lower frequencies, disconnect the
antenna cap from the base antenna, then screw the Extender Element onto the Antenna
Base. Of course, the VX-8R may be operated on frequencies higher than the 50 MHz band
while the Extender Element is still attached onto the Antenna Base.
Notes:
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Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
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When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna while
screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver.
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If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the
transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower.
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Take care not lose the antenna cap when removing it from the Base Antenna.
Installation of FNB-101LI Battery Pack
The FNB-101LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in a very
compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-101LI may be used for approximately 300
charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. If you have an old
