Yaesu VX-5R

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The VX-5R is an ultra-compact amateur radio transceiver produced by Yaesu.

[edit] Feature overview

Yaesu VX-5R
Yaesu VX-5R
  • FM transmit on 2 Meters and 70 centimeters (5 watt @ 13.8V EXT DC IN), (5 watt @ 7.2V 50Mhz/144Mhz), (4.5 watt @ 7.2V 430 Mhz)
  • Wide-band receive coverage, from 500 kHz up to 999 MHz
  • Receive coverage in AM, NFM, and WFM
  • Experimental channel counter frequency for finding nearby frequncies
  • User-selectable 10 dB attenuator
  • Ultra-compact size
  • CTCSS and DCS decode/encode
  • PC-programmable and radio-to-radio cloning
  • RF Squelch capability
  • Selectable deviation (wide/narrow)

[edit] Description

The VX-5R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-5R´s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Besides 50, 144 and 430 Mhz transceive operation, the VX-5R provides receive coverage of tha AM(MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands up to 16Mhz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies. An optional barometric pressure sensor unit provides readout of pressure and altitude while mountain climbing or hiking. The transmitter section provides 5 watts of clean power output on the 50Mhz and 144Mhz bands with the supplied FNB-58LI battery pack and 4.5 watts output on 430 Mhz. When 13.8V DC power is supplied from an external source, power output is 5 watts on all bands. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-5R in addition to Yaesu´s exclusive ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS-equipped station.

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