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REVIEW: Yaesu VX-8DR – My favorite survival amateur HT

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Yaesu VX-8DR is an HT (handheld transceiver) amateur radio.  The VX-8DR is the American version and the VX-8DE is the European version (if you are in the U.S., make sure to get the VX-8DR). This radio is discontinued but can be found on the secondary market though it is rare.  Why is it rare and why I am reviewing a discontinued item? This is one of the best amateur handheld transceiver radios for survival out there.  I have yet to see a replacement, though many have tried.

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Should I buy a repeater for my GMRS radios?

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This seems to be the most common question I get after people have purchased GMRS radios and started using it. The short answer is, NO, but it depends. There are GMRS repeaters (which I will be reviewing in the near future) that allows a group of people nearby to use to communicate at a further distance than they can using just their handheld GMRS radios.

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GMRS or ham radio or satellite for survival?

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The short answer for this is GMRS. That answer would have been different 15 years ago. It is the fastest way to have communication devices that the entire family or household can use. All it takes is getting an FCC license by completing a form and paying $35 for a 10 year term. The radio selection is key here, and the more you spend, the better the quality. You want high quality as opposed to something you can buy at a local superstore.

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GMRS or ham radio for survival?

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This question is often asked of me but simply put, ham radio requires passing an exam in order to obtain a license, and GMRS does not require passing an exam. GMRS goes a step further where everyone in your household can use GMRS radios once you acquire the license with the same callsign. Ham radio…

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