Shortly after purchasing the 12v adapter and using them in my vehicle and the wife's vehicle the final power xistor went out in both vx150's. I replaced the...
... Here is the answer I got from Yeasu: Hello it is quite possible to damage a radio by starting a car if the radio is not made for mobile use. I would...
... Connect a voltmeter to the power line and watch it, after you start the engine. The voltage regulator will raise the voltage for a while, to "replace" the...
Is it possible to reprogram the coding of the firmware, like download the image of the firmware and edit it manually, I would like to edit it so that the ANI...
FTB1050 V1.0.2 is now available here: http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/download.html New users should download 1050full.exe Existing users should download 1050exe.exe ...
Hi, I am a new member. I have a question about the CT-44 adapter (plugs into mic slot), then has TWO openings (one for a speaker mic and one for a earphone)...
... I believe the two jacks (together), are the standard configuration found on many speaker/mics on other brand radios. One jack is for the mic and PTT, the...
Look in the Files section of this group for the jpeg ADMS schematic. Connection to the 4-way 3.5mm plug is tip=unused, ring1=data, ring2=unused, common=ground....
Does anyone know of a source for the 4-way connector? Matt ... From: "g4hfq" <bob.freeth@...> To: <vx-150@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 18,...
... ========================== Their search function stinks. The online catalog page where the item is shown, is: http://www.calrad.com/calrad/cat-59page2.html...
The Yaesu CT-91 cable designed for the VX-7R and other submersible handhelds will fit the VX-150 and also the FT-60. You need a 2.5mm stereo plug to fit into...
Hi All I'm a new member of the group and I have had my little workhorse for over a year now. It is serving me very well. I have a questions that I could only...
I'm a new ham and new VX-150 owner looking at options for hands free operation. I would like to use while driving and on bicycle. I'm looking for other...
I don't have a lot of experience myself, but here's a few comments: Ear buds --- tend to fall out of my ear ("your mileage may vary") Long boom mics --- get in...
Having used with them all a lapel mic with a speaker built in is still the best. If noise is the issue an accoustic tube is good with a lapel microphone. The...
Jerry, Here's website you could check for an accessory (FVP-25): http://www.rfwiz.com/Manuals/VertexStandard/VX- 400_OptionInstallationManual.htm See Comment...
I have 53 channels programed into my 150. After channel 53 when I turn the dial it says " U4 FFF.FF75" I am now having problems cloning radio to the computer...
... turn ... radio ... of ... Anthony: No solid answers, but maybe stuffing something into that memory slot manually will clean it out. Doesn't matter...
Ive seen corruption like this a few times on mine and was able to just clear out that memory. Dial to the corrupted channel, press and hold F until the...
Not a full blown survey, but what antennas do people use on their VX- 150's. I bought a RH-77CA which works great, but is huge on the radio. I have also used...
I haven't, and I don't think that you will unless you live near the repeater. For extreme performance, you simply can' beat a full 1/4 wave, preferably with a...
I use an end-fed halfwave antenna on the VX-150. It's a bit cumbersome and you have to be careful not to break off the SMA connector due to the inertia of the...
... I'm using a Comet SMA-24, 1/4 wave. Really flexible and floppy. It seems to work great. Sunday I was hitting a repeater about 80 miles away. Of course I...
Funny I can recall a rule in ham radio stating for emegency purposes in life and death or protection of property. §97.403 Safety of life and protection of...
I just bought a vx-150 not too long ago. it is a great readio to say the least. I really enjoy using it. One thing I am not sure how to do thought is to look...
Police can pretty much arrest anyone for anything; but it's called unlawful arrest when it doesn't stand up in court. There are PDs and even states that seem...