G4HFQ Software - FTBVX8, FTBVX8J and FTBVX8G Details

There are now four versions of FTBVX8.
FTBVX8 is the version to use if you have a non-Japanese model VX-8R/E or VX-8DR/DE
FTBVX8J is the version to use if you have a Japanese model VX-8R or VX-8DR
FTBVX8G is the version to use if you have a non-Japanese model VX-8GR/GE
FTBVX8GJ is the version to use if you have a Japanese model VX-8GR

You can view a web-based version of the FTBVX8 Help file or for FTBVX8J or FTBVX8G and or FTBVX8GJ

See the Links page for sources of cables and the Help file for DIY information.

Backup/restore of the VX-8 clone memory
Modify memories
Add/delete/move memories
Manage memory banks
Cut/copy/paste memories
Sort memories by frequency or name
Analyse and report on duplicate frequencies
Edit Home memories
Edit PMS memories
Edit VFOs
Change the values in the VX-8's menus and APRS/GPS settings
Print memories

The Import/Export facility enables you to exchange memory information between the following radios by using .CSV format memory definition files. You will also need to use the appropriate FTBxxx software for the target radio.

FT-817, FT-847, FT-857, FT-897 (including ND and D models), FT-1802, FT-1807, FT-1900, FT-2800, FT-2900, FT-7800, FT-7900, FT-8800, FT-8900, FT1D, FT2D, FT-60, FT-250, FT-270, FTM-100D, FTM-350, FTM-3200D, VR-5000, VX-3, VX-8, VX-110, VX-150, VX-120, VX-170, VX-177
VX-2, VX-5, VX-6, VX-7 - using the Commander range of software by Jim Mitchell, KC8UNJ

Memory definitions can also be imported from TravelPlus for Repeaters using .TPE files, and from ButelSoftware's ARC250.

The program runs on a standard PC that has an available COM port for connection to the transceiver. The COM port may be a conventional Serial port or one attached to a USB adapter. Alternatively, for USB cables with an FTDI chip in them, you can use the FTDI D2XX programming interface which does not use a COM port number. It has been developed and tested on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. It will not run on Windows 8 RT version which does not support desktop applications. The minimum screen resolution is 800 x 600 but 1024 x 768 and above is recommended.