I used the software from RT Systems when I had the VX5R.
That was the only reliable way I found to program the radio.
However, I don't know if RT System still makes software for Yaesu radios.
But, I wouldn't buy another Yaesu radio just because of the accessibility
problems.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Maurice Mines" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:01 PM
Subject: vx8 programming software?
> hellow as my subject states I am having som problems with the software
> for the vx8 ht. have enay blind opperaters been abled to program this
> ht ether by using the therd party software or by hand? if if ether has
> worked what did you due, to make it work. maurice ham call sine kd0iko.