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Recent content by Franfood

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    Yaesu VX-8r is way way too complicated for me!!

    I guess mostly the nomenclature. It can be a bit overwhelming, seems to be "radio speak" isn't the easiest thing to pick up. I do however know it will take time, but I am very eager to get on the air. You guys have it dialed in for sure. I do listen and I am trying to be patient, but it is...
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    Yaesu VX-8r is way way too complicated for me!!

    KJ4RHB thanks that is like the rossetta stone for the 8r. I do have the manual, I do not however have the brain of an engineer. I will get the hang of it Im sure of this. I have also looked into the local club, Douglas county Am radio club (DCARC), but as my work keeps me away for 8-10 months...
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    Yaesu VX-8r is way way too complicated for me!!

    So, I am a very "amateur" amateur HAM operator. I have had my license for about a year and have had very little time to got on the air. I got a great deal on the Yaesu VX-8r handheld just after i passed my test. The problem that I have is....well ...the radio is way too complicated for my...