The VX-5R’s ruggedness and
durability are assured thanks to the die-cast aluminum housing, augmented by an
extensive gasketing system which sets a new standard
for water resistance among amateur HTs. Tough enough
to have passed the stringent shock and vibration requirements of the U.S.
military (MIL-STD 810), the VX-5R also boasts such signature Yaesu features as loud, crisp receiver audio, a large
easy-to-read LCD display, and straightforward operation. The VX-5R is the
unquestioned leader in HT technology now and into the Millennium!
VX-5R
50/144/430 TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY FM TRANSCEIVER
The VX-5R’s ruggedness and
durability are assured thanks to the die-cast aluminum housing, augmented by an
extensive gasketing system which sets a new standard
for water resistance among amateur HTs. Tough enough
to have passed the stringent shock and vibration requirements of the U.S.
military (MIL-STD 810), the VX-5R also boasts such signature Yaesu features as loud, crisp receiver audio, a large
easy-to-read LCD display, and straightforward operation. The VX-5R is the
unquestioned leader in HT technology now and into the Millennium!
FULL-PERFORMANCE 5W TRIBANDER
Yaesu has again broken through the size-performance
barrier with the introduction of the VX-5R. Despite its extraordinary small
size, the VX-5R provides 5 Watts of power output on the 50 MHz and 144 MHz
band, and 4.5 Watts on the 430 MHz band. So when you need the compact size of a
milliwatt-power handy, but the power and performance
of a full-size unit, the VX-5R brings you both!
HIGH-CAPACITY, HIGH-POWER
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY BACK
The outstanding power output of the VX-5R is made possible by the standard
FNB-58LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, which supplies 7.2 Volts at an incredible
1100 mAh. Depending on the power output selected and
your operating patterns, operating times of 6 to 12 hours are now possible
without re-charging. And the supplied NC-72 AC Adapter provides charging of the
FNB-58LI in five hours or less.
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EXTENSIVE
The VX-5R’s microprocessor includes several important
battery-saving features which may be enabled to the operator.
These include:
- Receive Battery Saver, which puts the
transceiver into a “sleep” mode, while checking the receive frequency
periodically (0.2/0.3/0.5/1/2 seconds) for activity.
- Transmit Battery Saver, which reduces the power
output automatically based on the incoming stations signal strength.
- Automatic Power Off
(APO) feature, which will turn the VX-5R off after a programmable interval
of non-use (0.5/1/3/8 hours).
- Four Transmit Power Levels, including a 300 mW setting for local work.
- Busy Lamp Off feature allows the operator to
disable to "Busy Channel" lamp, thus further conserving battery
life.
The VX-5R’s display includes a
convenient battery monitoring system which shows both transmit and receive
usage and a "Low Battery" indicator.
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ULTRA-WIDE FREQUENCY COVERAGE
Wide band VHF/UHF receiver coverage is combined with AM Medium-Wave and
Shortwave reception, for more operating enjoyment than ever. Use the Shortwave
coverage (1.8 - 16 MHz) to listen to overseas broadcasts, along with time,
weather and propagation forecast information from WWV. The operating mode of
the VX-5R is automatically preset for each operating band, with easy manual
mode change provided via the Menu System.
EAST-TO-READ DOT MATRIX LCD
The three-section Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides (A) frequency and mode
information, (B) Alpha Tag or sub-VFO frequency display, and (C) signal
strength and power output indication. The LCD includes a handy "Icon"
mode, in which functions’ labels are replaced by pictographic icons for ease of
operation. The characters used for the S/PO meter can be changed, for easiest
viewing by you.
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RUGGED DIECAST ALUMINIUM
CONSTRUCTION
Perfect for outdoor recreational use, the VX-5R’s circuitry is enclosed in a
tough aluminium diecast
case/chassis, which provides a long life for the components due to the
exceptional heat-dissipation characteristics of the enclosure. The VX-5R is Yaesu’s toughest handie ever!
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OPTIONAL BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR
(SU-1) UNIT
The optional SU-1 module provides both barometric pressure and altitude
measuring capability, perfect for recreational use, for instance whilst hiking.
The VX-5R may even be programmed to monitor pressure and temperature or
temperature and altitude while it is turned off!
DUAL WATCH FOR CHECKING ACTIVITY ON
TWO FREQUENCIES
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The VX-5R’s Dual Watch feature lets
you monitor a main operating frequency while periodically checking a second frequency
for activity. If a station appears on the "Dual Watch" frequency, the
VX-5R will lock onto that frequency so that you can respond to the calling
station.
SPECTRA-SCOPE™ FOR MONITORING
ADJACENT CHANNELS
The VX-5R’s Spectra-Scope™ provides a graphical
display of five channels above and below your current operating frequency, to
help you find or avoid busy channels.
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The ARTS™ feature provides an audible confirmation of “in-range” or
“out-of-range” status with other ARTS™-equipped stations. When activated, ARTS™
send a periodic signal (including DCS if enabled) to the other station. Your
radio emits audio beep tones when in range which changes when the two radios
are no longer within range. ARTS™ will also send a CW identification if
required.
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EXTENSIVE MEMORY SYSTEM WITH
ALPHANUMERIC LABELS
The VX-5R’s memory system provides 220 regular memories, a "Home"
channel on each band, 10 pairs of “Band Limit” memories for the Programmable
Memory Scan Feature, and five Memory Groups (up to 24 channels from the
"main" memory band can be stored into each Memory Group).
EIGHT-DIGIT ALPHANUMERIC MEMORY
LABELS
Use the alpha-numeric labels for quick and easy recognition of memory channels
as you recall them. SMART SEARCH™ PROVIDES AUTOMATIC LOADING OF MEMORIES When travelling to a city for the
first time, loading of memories can be time-consuming. With the VX-5R, just use
the Smart Search™ feature, which automatically scans above
and below your current frequency, loading busy channels into the 31 available
Smart Search™ memories. The VX-5R can be instructed to make either (1) a
single sweep above and below your frequency or (2) a continuous sweep, which
ends only when all 31 Smart Search™ memories are full.
CTCSS AND DCS ENCODER/DECODER BUILT IN
The VX-5R includes a wide variety of tone encoding and
decoding systems for today’s active Ham! A 39-tone subaudible CTCSS encoder/decoder for east repeater access
and/or silent monitoring. A 104-code Digital Code Squelch (DCS) for
advanced repeater systems or simplex operations where maximum immunity from
"falsing" is required. A
Menu-driven 1750-Hz Tone Burst system for repeater access. A Bell Alarm
to alert the operator that a call is being received. Tone search, in both CTCSS
and DCS modes, for emergency situations where you need to know the tone or code
required for access to an unfamiliar repeater. A 16-digit
DTMF Autodialer with nine memories, for autopatch use.
VERSATILE SCANNING OPTIONS
The VX-5R provides flexible scanning, including
scan-halt options of “Carrier Drop,” “5-second Pause,” and “Stop” (no
resumption of scanning). The VX-5R may be instructed to scan the VFOs, the Memories, or a portion of the VFO range, and the
LCD’s illumination can be programmed to light up when scanning halts.
IDEAL FOR AO-27 SATELLITE OPERATION
The 144/430 MHz capability of the VX-5R is ideal for portable satellite
operation on FM satellites like AO-27 (TX 145.8 MHz/RX 436.8 MHz). The compact
size of the VX-5R leaves you with one hand free to hold a small beam antenna,
if you like!
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE FEATURES FOR
EVERYDAY OPERATION
• Automatic Repeater Shift • Backlit keypad & Display • Computer
Programming via optional ADMS-1E Programming Kit • Cloning from one VX-5R to
another via optional CT-27 Cloning Cable • TOT (Time-Out timer) to prevent
interference due to “locked mic” condition • BCLO
(Busy Channel Lock Out) to prevent interference to others during Tone Squelch
or DCS operation • Quick Check of repeater uplink frequency • Selectable
channel steps: 5/9 (AM)/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz/step • One-touch Emergency
Channel with tone alert on UHF Home Channel • VFO-A/VFO-B VFO link
(synchronized tuning) • Easy Packet Interface using optional CT-44 Mic Adapter
INNOVATIVE MULTI-SECTION ANTENNA
When operating on
144 and 430 MHz, use the bottom section of the supplied antenna. For operation
on 50 MHz and below, simply screw on the antenna extension element and you’re
ready for DX action!
CONTROLS AND COMMAND KEYS
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