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Hi Folks, I want to put up an OCF Dipole (off center fed). I want to put up the 'long' one that will also do 160. What are the true dimensions of each leg? I've read 180' on one, and 90' on the other, but was wondering if there is a 'true' dimension. I'm going to use a 4:1 balun at...

Hi Folks, I'm trying to build a mobile dual band antenna for 6 & 10 meters. I read an article back from a year ago in QST where the author started with a full size CB whip, cut it half, and used a polycarbonite coupler (with a trap built on it for 10m). Sounded ok, but I neither had...

I'm looking for a 'better than stock' antenna for the vx8/vx5. Preferably not one that has a wire 20" long! I don't care about 220 & 440, just 6 and 2. Does anybody have any 1st hand experience in a different brand? Thanks, Tim W5FN

Hi Folks, I've used my plantronics with the vx8r, with ok success, but was wondering if anyone else has tried to use it with any of the Stereo BT headsets. I've got a Motorola S305, and can't get it to pair. Just curious. thanks, Tim W5FN

Hi folks, Was wondering if anyone has seen a schematic for one of the programming cables of the VX8. Since it's a USB cable, I figure they just bring all the lines into the mic connector. Wouldn't be difficult to jury-rig a cable to program the box with some pogo pins, etc. Also...

I've noticed that while receiving (no signals received), that the VX8 will send out a beep... actually, I think it's a pair of beeps. Is this a battery low indication? I've looked through the book, but can't find any reference to it. I haven't noted the time between when it does it...

Hi Folks, Was using the 8R - 1st charge, and noticed about 30 minutes ago it had 'full bars' on the battery charge. Then I happened to look at it, and it was off, and would not turn on. I hooked it up to the charger, & it's charging ok, and will turn on. I guess the li-ion battery...

Hi Folks, Just got the 8R & have been playing. One of our repeaters has an odd split, plus a different TX/RX PL. I went through the Independent Storage, changing the PL for each. The RX works ok, and the TX puts out on the right frequency, but the PL is the same as the RX. Just...

Hi Folks, Contemplating the purchase of a VX-8 with Bluetooth. I've not purchased a headset for any of my cell phones, but was wondering if the BH2 or (A) version would pair with a cell phone. (dual usage - one at a time)! I've read the posts about pairing a non-yaesu headset with the...