Hi Christian, welcome back to the list, re that particular radio, I've not 
had my hands on it, but have successfully used both the VX-1R and VX-2r/I 
now have and use the 2r, which, IMHO is the _Much Better Of The Two, as well 
as having owned and used the VR-500 receiver, and now have and use the 
ft-817ND, all, of course, Yaesu Rigs.
.
although certainly all phases of those radios are not blind accessible,  But 
with either computer software or sighted help, they can be set up.  I 
Suppose that the VX-8 is much the same.
Possibly someone on this or the other list either has had, or now has, the 
vx-8r and can help further.  Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christian" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 6:58 PM
Subject: Yaesu VX8R


> Hi all,
> Has anyone read about or eventually tried the new Yaesu VX8R?
> I am thinking about buying this radio, but I have not been able to try it=
> myself as of yet and I am very interested in opinions about it.
> Best regards and thanks,
> Christian SM0UWV