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W3AXL: /* Bluetooth Compatability */

2026-03-23T23:20:51Z

Bluetooth Compatability

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	\|✅ Yes		\|✅ Yes
	\|Pairing is a little finnicky but RX audio does work fine		\|Pairing is a little finnicky but RX audio does work fine
			\|-
			\|Apple
			\|AirPods 2 Pro
			\|⚠️ Mixed
			\|Some report no issues, others report dropped connections
	\|-		\|-
	\|GoNovate		\|GoNovate
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	\|❌ No		\|❌ No
	\|Pairs but audio does not work		\|Pairs but audio does not work
			\|-
			\|JVC
			\|KD-SX38MBT
			\|❌ No
			\|Pairs but will not connect
	\|-		\|-
	\|NVAHVA		\|NVAHVA
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	\|❌ No		\|❌ No
	\|Does not pair properly		\|Does not pair properly
			\|-
			\|Samsung
			\|Galaxy Buds Live
			\|❌ No
			\|Pairs but will not connect
	\|-		\|-
	\|Sony		\|Sony
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	\|❌ No		\|❌ No
	\|Does not pair properly		\|Does not pair properly
			\|-
			\|Ultimate Ears
			\|Boom 2
			\|✅ Yes
			\|
	\|}		\|}

2025-11-23T22:24:32Z

Bluetooth Compatability

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 |❌ No
 |Does not pair properly
 |-
 |SYSFUN

2025-11-22T04:38:56Z

Bluetooth Compatability

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	!Compatible		!Compatible
	!Notes		!Notes
			\|-
			\|Apple
			\|AirPods 2
			\|✅ Yes
			\|Pairing is a little finnicky but RX audio does work fine
	\|-		\|-
	\|GoNovate		\|GoNovate

2025-11-08T18:40:12Z

Bluetooth Compatability

2025-11-08T00:37:43Z

Bluetooth Compatability

2025-11-06T22:35:03Z

Bluetooth Compatability

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	=== Bluetooth Compatability ===		=== Bluetooth Compatability ===
	Below is a curated list of bluetooth devices that have been confirmed either '''working''' or '''non-working'''. If you have bluetooth devices you've tested that aren't on this list, please [https://w3axl.com/?page_id=345 email us]!		Below is a curated list of bluetooth devices that have been confirmed either '''working''' or '''non-working'''. If you have bluetooth devices you've tested that aren't on this list, please [https://w3axl.com/?page_id=345 email us]!
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	\|+		\|+
	!Manufacturer		!Manufacturer

2025-11-06T22:29:53Z

Hardware

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 | TX, UHF, 5W ||
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2023-12-06T04:44:38Z

No-Affiliate Scanning (NAS)

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	[[File:VP8000 NAS txdisabled.png]]		[[File:VP8000 NAS txdisabled.png]]

	Make sure you never navigate to this zone while in-range of the system, or the radio will affiliate and you will have a bad day. I keep my NAS trunk zones at the top end of my zone list with empty "buffer" zones named "STOP" or a similar obvious title.		'''Make sure you never navigate to this zone while in-range of the system''', or the radio will affiliate and you will have a bad day. I keep my NAS trunk zones at the top end of my zone list with empty "buffer" zones named "STOP" or a similar obvious title.

	Next - create a radio-wide scanlist and add the trunk talkgroups you want to scan.		Next - create a radio-wide scanlist and add the trunk talkgroups you want to scan.

2023-12-06T04:43:58Z

No-Affiliate Scanning (NAS)

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	If you have valid system keys, you can passively scan a trunked system using a similar method to Motorola radios.		If you have valid system keys, you can passively scan a trunked system using a similar method to Motorola radios.

	First, make sure all your talkgroups are set to TX disabled in your zone:		First, program up your trunk system like you normally would. Importantly, '''make sure you set up system preferred site lists if you're scanning a multi-site system!''' This is essential for proper scanning, otherwise the radio does weird things as it roams between sites.

			Now, make sure all your talkgroups are set to TX disabled in your zone:
	[[File:VP8000 NAS txdisabled.png]]		[[File:VP8000 NAS txdisabled.png]]

2023-12-06T04:41:54Z

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	==Software==		==Software==
	The VP8000 uses EFJ's Armada software suite, available from EF Johnson for a reasonable price. The radio can be programmed via USB, Bluetooth, or WiFi (using OTAP server).		The VP8000 uses EFJ's Armada software suite, available from EF Johnson for a reasonable price. The radio can be programmed via USB, Bluetooth, or WiFi (using OTAP server).

			===No-Affiliate Scanning (NAS)===
			If you have valid system keys, you can passively scan a trunked system using a similar method to Motorola radios.

			First, make sure all your talkgroups are set to TX disabled in your zone:
			[[File:VP8000 NAS txdisabled.png]]

			Make sure you never navigate to this zone while in-range of the system, or the radio will affiliate and you will have a bad day. I keep my NAS trunk zones at the top end of my zone list with empty "buffer" zones named "STOP" or a similar obvious title.

			Next - create a radio-wide scanlist and add the trunk talkgroups you want to scan.
			Make sure User Editable is disabled and the talkback type is "selected channel":
			[[File:VP8000 NAS rws.png]]



			Finally, add a conventional channel and assign the radio-wide scanlist. I also usually enable auto-scan as well so I don't have to assign & press a RWS buton
			[[File:VP8000 NAS rws-channel.png]]

			I am not responsible if you get your shiny new radio inhibited. Don't be stupid.