Red Wave Radio

> Just purchased a VR-5000

> Decent radio.

> The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

> Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

> Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

> I am very close to getting one. We should all stick together so we can
> share things that are not spoken about in the manual, I am sure there
> are many.... How close do you live to strong AM broadcast bands. And
> does it overload between 600Khz and 1.7 Khz. The Tunable RF front end
> apparently only works between 1.8 Mhz and 900 Mhz. That tuned RF front
> end is a very nice feature.. Similar to my FT-1000 MP Mark V radio...
> The band scope is very nice... Have you checked out any of the VR-5000
> internet web sites? I think Strogsignals has a few links to several. One
> person even has  a demo with the DSP feature. Did  you get DSP or Voice
> Recorder.. And last may I ask who you purchased it from, if new what $$$
> was it? I think a good deal is around $850.00???

> Robert Lonn
> WA6PHN
> San Diego, Ca.

> > Just purchased a VR-5000

> > Decent radio.

> > The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

> > Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

> > Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

>Just purchased a VR-5000

>Decent radio.

>The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

>Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

>Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

> >Just purchased a VR-5000

> >Decent radio.

> >The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

> >Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

> >Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

> Dentul,,, Robert...
> I bought one about 6 weeks ago and I couldn't agree with you both any more
> if I tried...... The manual is a damned joke isn't it? We must stick
> together and share the operating procedures of this modern wonder of radio
> technology..... I am sure we all benefit from our mutual exchanges, I know
> I will....
> Don't get me wrong either - I am full of constructive criticisms on this
> receiver but I do like it.  Would you agree with me that it is probably the
> neatest, meanest looking scanner/receiver around (I think it is)?

> I can't delete any memory channels either or change memory banks. I can't
> even create 'banks" of memories yet, say 50 banks of 40 mems or 20 banks of
> 100 mems. There are 2 existing default banks waiting for memory channels to
> be entered in them but don't ask how to create more. I wish I could. I
> don't fancy having up to 2000 memories in the one bank, a bit of an
> overkill isn't it? I mean, just imagine getting from mem 001 to 1000. Yet,
> looking at the LCD display and moving my face from side to side, I can just
> make out that there "isn't" a place for a third or fourth numeral for the
> memory channel numbers, there are only 2 places which suggests that
> channels can only go from 00 up to 99 => then what? How do you enter into
> memory channel number 100+ or 1000+? I don't see that one in the manual
> anywhere...
> I thought the Up & Down arrow keys just below and to the left of the main
> tuning knob were used to change from one bank to another. I haven't tried
> yet because until I can actually create more of these banks, I can't change
> to/from them.
> I think you can only "mask" a memory channel at this stage, by the book
> that is,, but masking and deleting are 2 different things.
> I have emailed Yaesu for any help on the manual and its shortcomings but
> have received no reply.

> It is a good receiver once you have set it up but that menu system is a bit
> annoying and yet it looks as if it can do way, way more than either the
> manual or the programming procedures suggest.

> I will keep my eyes open for your guys AND if you have any problems or
> questions, don't hesitate to ask - I will ask you guys if I have any
> problems....
> Cheers......

>I don't have one yet but hope to soon. Have you called Yaesu customer
>service yet?? These folks are VERY GOOD and probably the best when it
>comes to these types of issues. They may have a supplemental publication
>dealing with the memory issue. just call them or email them.. They are
>your best friend. I will call them today and ask some questions as
>well..

>> >Just purchased a VR-5000

>> >Decent radio.

>> >The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

>> >Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

>> >Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

>> Dentul,,, Robert...
>> I bought one about 6 weeks ago and I couldn't agree with you both any more
>> if I tried...... The manual is a damned joke isn't it? We must stick
>> together and share the operating procedures of this modern wonder of radio
>> technology..... I am sure we all benefit from our mutual exchanges, I know
>> I will....
>> Don't get me wrong either - I am full of constructive criticisms on this
>> receiver but I do like it.  Would you agree with me that it is probably the
>> neatest, meanest looking scanner/receiver around (I think it is)?

>> I can't delete any memory channels either or change memory banks. I can't
>> even create 'banks" of memories yet, say 50 banks of 40 mems or 20 banks of
>> 100 mems. There are 2 existing default banks waiting for memory channels to
>> be entered in them but don't ask how to create more. I wish I could. I
>> don't fancy having up to 2000 memories in the one bank, a bit of an
>> overkill isn't it? I mean, just imagine getting from mem 001 to 1000. Yet,
>> looking at the LCD display and moving my face from side to side, I can just
>> make out that there "isn't" a place for a third or fourth numeral for the
>> memory channel numbers, there are only 2 places which suggests that
>> channels can only go from 00 up to 99 => then what? How do you enter into
>> memory channel number 100+ or 1000+? I don't see that one in the manual
>> anywhere...
>> I thought the Up & Down arrow keys just below and to the left of the main
>> tuning knob were used to change from one bank to another. I haven't tried
>> yet because until I can actually create more of these banks, I can't change
>> to/from them.
>> I think you can only "mask" a memory channel at this stage, by the book
>> that is,, but masking and deleting are 2 different things.
>> I have emailed Yaesu for any help on the manual and its shortcomings but
>> have received no reply.

>> It is a good receiver once you have set it up but that menu system is a bit
>> annoying and yet it looks as if it can do way, way more than either the
>> manual or the programming procedures suggest.

>> I will keep my eyes open for your guys AND if you have any problems or
>> questions, don't hesitate to ask - I will ask you guys if I have any
>> problems....
>> Cheers......

> Hmmm - Well you see, the trouble is that I live in New Zealand. I emailed
> one of the customer support (or was it "sales" ?) at www.yaesu.com or
> thereabouts, ohhhh it must have been about 4 - 5 weeks ago now. Still no
> reply.....  I will go check again for another email address.....
> Can you find/give me an exact email address. I don't particularly care what
> country it's in as we don't really have a genuine Yaesu dealership here. We
> have a type of franchise holder for the brand but he/they only deal in
> importing and selling the gear, along with the many other brands in their
> shop. They seem to be sure that the manual is adequate, at least for their
> shop floor model.

> Having owned this set for the past 6 weeks now, I am really getting to like
> it. For some reason, all it's shortcomings seem to be fading into obscurity
> and all the good points are getting better, in my eyes. The menu thingy is
> still an impending danger area though, hahahahaha...

> Thanks for going out of your way..... much appreciated.

> >I don't have one yet but hope to soon. Have you called Yaesu customer
> >service yet?? These folks are VERY GOOD and probably the best when it
> >comes to these types of issues. They may have a supplemental publication
> >dealing with the memory issue. just call them or email them.. They are
> >your best friend. I will call them today and ask some questions as
> >well..

> >> >Just purchased a VR-5000

> >> >Decent radio.

> >> >The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

> >> >Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

> >> >Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

> >> Dentul,,, Robert...
> >> I bought one about 6 weeks ago and I couldn't agree with you both any more
> >> if I tried...... The manual is a damned joke isn't it? We must stick
> >> together and share the operating procedures of this modern wonder of radio
> >> technology..... I am sure we all benefit from our mutual exchanges, I know
> >> I will....
> >> Don't get me wrong either - I am full of constructive criticisms on this
> >> receiver but I do like it.  Would you agree with me that it is probably the
> >> neatest, meanest looking scanner/receiver around (I think it is)?

> >> I can't delete any memory channels either or change memory banks. I can't
> >> even create 'banks" of memories yet, say 50 banks of 40 mems or 20 banks of
> >> 100 mems. There are 2 existing default banks waiting for memory channels to
> >> be entered in them but don't ask how to create more. I wish I could. I
> >> don't fancy having up to 2000 memories in the one bank, a bit of an
> >> overkill isn't it? I mean, just imagine getting from mem 001 to 1000. Yet,
> >> looking at the LCD display and moving my face from side to side, I can just
> >> make out that there "isn't" a place for a third or fourth numeral for the
> >> memory channel numbers, there are only 2 places which suggests that
> >> channels can only go from 00 up to 99 => then what? How do you enter into
> >> memory channel number 100+ or 1000+? I don't see that one in the manual
> >> anywhere...
> >> I thought the Up & Down arrow keys just below and to the left of the main
> >> tuning knob were used to change from one bank to another. I haven't tried
> >> yet because until I can actually create more of these banks, I can't change
> >> to/from them.
> >> I think you can only "mask" a memory channel at this stage, by the book
> >> that is,, but masking and deleting are 2 different things.
> >> I have emailed Yaesu for any help on the manual and its shortcomings but
> >> have received no reply.

> >> It is a good receiver once you have set it up but that menu system is a bit
> >> annoying and yet it looks as if it can do way, way more than either the
> >> manual or the programming procedures suggest.

> >> I will keep my eyes open for your guys AND if you have any problems or
> >> questions, don't hesitate to ask - I will ask you guys if I have any
> >> problems....
> >> Cheers......

>Bruce, I just use the email address given on the Yaesu USA web page.
>That has worked for me in the past. I did not call them today, just been
>busy!! Soon I hope. I will be at HRO in San Diego and ask them about
>this issue!!

>> Hmmm - Well you see, the trouble is that I live in New Zealand. I emailed
>> one of the customer support (or was it "sales" ?) at www.yaesu.com or
>> thereabouts, ohhhh it must have been about 4 - 5 weeks ago now. Still no
>> reply.....  I will go check again for another email address.....
>> Can you find/give me an exact email address. I don't particularly care what
>> country it's in as we don't really have a genuine Yaesu dealership here. We
>> have a type of franchise holder for the brand but he/they only deal in
>> importing and selling the gear, along with the many other brands in their
>> shop. They seem to be sure that the manual is adequate, at least for their
>> shop floor model.

>> Having owned this set for the past 6 weeks now, I am really getting to like
>> it. For some reason, all it's shortcomings seem to be fading into obscurity
>> and all the good points are getting better, in my eyes. The menu thingy is
>> still an impending danger area though, hahahahaha...

>> Thanks for going out of your way..... much appreciated.

>> >I don't have one yet but hope to soon. Have you called Yaesu customer
>> >service yet?? These folks are VERY GOOD and probably the best when it
>> >comes to these types of issues. They may have a supplemental publication
>> >dealing with the memory issue. just call them or email them.. They are
>> >your best friend. I will call them today and ask some questions as
>> >well..

>> >> >Just purchased a VR-5000

>> >> >Decent radio.

>> >> >The so-called "Owners Manual" is close to worthless.

>> >> >Doesn't even tell how to delete a memory channel or change memory banks.

>> >> >Anyone have a VR-5000.  What do you think?

>> >> Dentul,,, Robert...
>> >> I bought one about 6 weeks ago and I couldn't agree with you both any more
>> >> if I tried...... The manual is a damned joke isn't it? We must stick
>> >> together and share the operating procedures of this modern wonder of radio
>> >> technology..... I am sure we all benefit from our mutual exchanges, I know
>> >> I will....
>> >> Don't get me wrong either - I am full of constructive criticisms on this
>> >> receiver but I do like it.  Would you agree with me that it is probably the
>> >> neatest, meanest looking scanner/receiver around (I think it is)?

>> >> I can't delete any memory channels either or change memory banks. I can't
>> >> even create 'banks" of memories yet, say 50 banks of 40 mems or 20 banks of
>> >> 100 mems. There are 2 existing default banks waiting for memory channels to
>> >> be entered in them but don't ask how to create more. I wish I could. I
>> >> don't fancy having up to 2000 memories in the one bank, a bit of an
>> >> overkill isn't it? I mean, just imagine getting from mem 001 to 1000. Yet,
>> >> looking at the LCD display and moving my face from side to side, I can just
>> >> make out that there "isn't" a place for a third or fourth numeral for the
>> >> memory channel numbers, there are only 2 places which suggests that
>> >> channels can only go from 00 up to 99 => then what? How do you enter into
>> >> memory channel number 100+ or 1000+? I don't see that one in the manual
>> >> anywhere...
>> >> I thought the Up & Down arrow keys just below and to the left of the main
>> >> tuning knob were used to change from one bank to another. I haven't tried
>> >> yet because until I can actually create more of these banks, I can't change
>> >> to/from them.
>> >> I think you can only "mask" a memory channel at this stage, by the book
>> >> that is,, but masking and deleting are 2 different things.
>> >> I have emailed Yaesu for any help on the manual and its shortcomings but
>> >> have received no reply.

>> >> It is a good receiver once you have set it up but that menu system is a bit
>> >> annoying and yet it looks as if it can do way, way more than either the
>> >> manual or the programming procedures suggest.

>> >> I will keep my eyes open for your guys AND if you have any problems or
>> >> questions, don't hesitate to ask - I will ask you guys if I have any
>> >> problems....
>> >> Cheers......