# \#yaesu-vx-5r

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## [Setup for APRSDroid -\> HT without vox (Yauesu vx5r)?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setup-for-aprsdroid-ht-without-vox-yauesu-vx5r/4570)

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**Author:** [@KC2AEP](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KC2AEP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/setup-for-aprsdroid-ht-without-vox-yauesu-vx5r/4570 "2024-10-07T23:04:10Z")

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Hello I’m looking for help in which gear to buy. My use-case is to support Android (APRSDroid and WOAD) connecting to a Yaesu vx-5r, and/or a Baofeng. The key issue is the Yaesu doesn’t have VOX, and it seems like the…

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## [Shorter cable for VX-5](https://forum.digirig.net/t/shorter-cable-for-vx-5/4216)

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**Author:** [@N5OBC](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N5OBC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/shorter-cable-for-vx-5/4216 "2024-08-20T17:13:46Z")

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Will a VX-6 R cable (I realize it will not thread in) work on my VX-5? Looking for a more compact cable for my kit. The coiled cord takes up considerable space in my portable tiny go bag. Mark / N5OBC