I used a VX-5R.

However, I had to set it up first with the software.

As long as the software is from RT. Systems, it is quite speech friendly.

And, the only way you can delete memories is with the software.

Hope this helps.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Yaesu VX8R


> 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]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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
>