U20384 Used Yaesu VX-8R 50/144/430 Triple-Band Heavy Duty Submersible Transceiver

U20384 Used Yaesu VX-8R 50/144/430 Triple-Band Heavy Duty Submersible Transceiver

Overall Condition: Used, excellent physical condition overall! Displays clean casing, sharp keypad labeling, and an unblemished backlit LCD display screen. Functional State: Keypad buttons, PTT switch, and rotary channel/volume knobs operate properly. The rear chassis battery contact contacts are bright and corrosion-free. Comes complete with a Yaesu FNB-101LI rechargeable Li-ion battery pack with attached heavy-duty belt clip, tri-band whip antenna, desktop charger cradle with AC wall power adapter, USB computer programming cable (Model RPC-Y8R-UF), and original printed operating manual.

The Yaesu VX-8R is a ultra-rugged, IPX7 submersible (3 feet for 30 minutes) triple-band handheld transceiver covering 50 MHz (6M), 144 MHz (2M), and 430 MHz (70cm). Delivering up to 5 Watts RF output power on 2M and 70cm (1W on 6M), it is engineered for extreme outdoor, emergency service, and field communications.

Key capabilities include APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) data handling, Bluetooth wireless headset integration (with optional BU-1 adapter), wideband receiver coverage (0.5–999 MHz continuously), dual-frequency receive (V+V / U+U / V+U), and a dot-matrix LCD display screen.

Condition Breakdown

• General: Pre-owned, excellent condition with minimal signs of handling

• Display & Keypad: High-contrast dot-matrix LCD screen is bright and clear; full DTMF keypad and side control keys respond smoothly

• Enclosure & Waterproofing: Rugged polycarbonate housing is clean; battery latching mechanism and rear die-cast aluminum chassis are solid

• Battery & Contacts: Includes a Yaesu FNB-101LI 7.4V 1100mAh Li-ion battery pack with belt clip; charging pads are clean with zero oxidation

• Accessories & Cabling: Includes desktop charging drop-in cradle with AC wall transformer, USB programming cable (RPC-Y8R-UF), antenna, and printed instruction manual

Key Features

• Triple-Band Transmit Coverage: Transmits on 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz amateur bands with up to 5W power output

• IPX7 Submersible Construction: Heavy-duty waterproof rating protects the unit down to 1 meter (3 feet) for 30 minutes

• Integrated APRS Data Capabilities: Built-in modem for APRS packet operations, messaging, and beaconing

• Wideband Receiver: Continuous receive coverage from 0.5 to 999.99 MHz (AM/FM/WFM)

• Dual Receive (V+V / U+U / V+U): Independent receiver circuits monitor two signals simultaneously on the main screen

What's Included

• Yaesu VX-8R Handheld Transceiver Body

• Yaesu FNB-101LI 7.4V 1100mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack

• Rear Belt Clip Assembly

• Tri-Band Whip Antenna

• Desktop Charging Cradle & AC Power Adapter

• RPC-Y8R-UF USB Computer Programming Cable

• Original Printed Yaesu Operating Manual

Warranty

Comes with our 90-Day Warranty!

S/N: 8L032005

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