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Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver

General

Current value
USD 136 ~ USD 164
EUR 118 ~ EUR 154
USD 290 ~ USD 362
EUR 124
Rating No reviews yet No reviews yet
HAM bands 2m  70cm  2m  70cm 
Freq. stability ±5 p.p.m. (-10° C - +60 ° C) ±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C)
Tuning steps 5 / 9 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

RX-range 0.5-999 MHz (cellular blocked in the US) 108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US)
Modulations AM   FM   N-FM   W-FM   AM   FM   W-FM  
Sensitivity 3.0 µV for 10dB SN (0.5-30 MHz)
0.35 µV for 12dB SINAD (30-54 MHz NFM)
1 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (54-76 MHz NFM)
1.5 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (76-108 MHz NFM)
1.5 µV TYP for 10dB SN (108-137 MHz NFM)
0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (137-140 MHz NFM)
0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (140-150 MHz NFM)
0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (150-174 MHz NFM)
1 µV for 12dB SINAD (174-222 MHz NFM)
0.5 µV for 12dB SINAD (300-350 MHz NFM)
0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (350-400 MHz NFM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (400-470 MHz NFM)
1.5 µV for 12dB SINAD (470-540 MHz WFM)
3 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (540-800 MHz WFM)
1.5 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (800-999 MHz NFM)
0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (144-148MHz, N-FM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM)
Selectivity 12 kHz/35 kHz (NFM, AM) (-6 dB / -60 dB)
200 kHz/300 kHz (WFM) (-6 dB / -20 dB)
12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
(±6dB/±60dB)
Filters ? ?
Receiver system Single / Double (AM-N-FM) conversion superheterodyne N-FM, AM: Double-conversion W-FM: Triple Conversion AM/FM-radio: Single Conversion
IF-freqs. 1st: 47.25 (AM / N-FM) / 45.8 (W-FM) MHz
2nd: 450 kHz (AM / N-FM) / 10.7 MHz (W-FM)
3rd: 1 MHz (W-FM)
1st: 47.25 MHz (N-FM) [46.35 MHz Sub Band] / 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
2nd: 450 kHz (N-FM) / 10.7 MHz (W-FM) / 1 MHz (W-FM)
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output 50 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 3.7 V DC) 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC)

Transmitter

TX-range 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA)
144-148 / 430-440 MHz
Modulations FM   N-FM   FM  
RF-output High: 1.5 / 1 W, Low: ? / ? mW 1.5 / 5 W

Connections

Antenna SMA SMA
Impedance 50Ω 50 Ω
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 3.7V DC (1000 mAh Li-Ion pack) 7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option.
Current RX 30-120 mA 200 mA max
TX 1.3 A max 1.9 A max

Physical

Manufactured Between 2007 and 200x in Japan Between 2008 and 201x
Dimensions 47 × 81 × 23 mm
(1.85 × 3.19 × 0.91 in)
60 × 95 × 24.2 mm
(2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in)
Weight 130 gr (4.6 oz) Approx., w/ant. & battery 240 gr (8.5 oz)
Form factor Handheld Handheld

Other features

Memories 1000 channels in 1 bank(s) 1267 channels in 24 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features Alpha tags. CTCSS, DCS, DTMF & ARTS. WIRES. Internal temp sensor CCO (Channel Counter Operation). Built-in bar antenna for MW reception. Messaging feature. Twin RX Alpha tags
Barometric sensor
GPS built-in
No bluetooth
Built-in packet modem 1200/9600bd with APRS support
CTCSS/DCS
Repeater shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz) / ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Spectrum display
Twin RX.
Waterproof/submersible (IPX57)
Weather alert
Accessories ? ?
MPN YAESU-VX-000003R YAESU-VX-000008GR