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Early versions had several problems. Newer versions are improved in both hard- and firmware.

General characteristics

HAM bands
?
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
0.02 / 0.1 / 0.5 / 1 / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 500 kHz
Memories
2000 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.1-2600 MHz
Modulations
AM   N-AM   W-AM   N-FM   W-FM   CW   SSB   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity
AM (10 dB S/N)
0.2-0.5 MHz: 10.8 µV
0.5-1.8 MHz: 4 µV
1.8-4 MHz: 2.5 µV
4-30 MHz: 1.1 µV
N-FM (12 dB SINAD)
28-30 MHz: 0.35 µV
30-2000 MHz: 0.45 µV
2000-2600 MHz: 0.8 µV
W-FM (12 dB SINAD)
30-2000 MHz: 1.5 µV
SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)
0.2-0.5 MHz: 4.8 µV
0.5-1.8 MHz: 1 µV
1.8-4 MHz: 0.6 µV
4-30 MHz: 0.3 µV
30-2000 MHz: 0.3 µV
2000-2600 MHz: 0.5 µV
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
1W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239 + Clamps / screws
Impedance
50/450Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.5V 15 %
Current drain RX
Max 0.7 A
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
180 × 70 × 203 mm (7.09 × 2.76 × 7.99 in)
Weight
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2000 and 200x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Real-time band-scope
World clock
NB
VCS
Alpha tags
DSP (DSP-1)
Voice synthesizer (FVS-1A)
Voice recording (DVS-4) options
CAT interface
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
4390
MPN
YAESU-VR-005000

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Yaesu VR-5000 brochure PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
 
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New and second-hand prices

Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Yaesu VR-5000. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!

Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu VR-5000 is around:

  • EUR 372.00 ~ EUR 267.00
  • USD 334.00 ~ USD 19.00

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2022 USD 20.00 Used / Good Buzzard
2020 EUR 280.00 Used / Good oe3gas
2020 USD 350.00 New / Mint Patrick
2019 USD 433.78 Used / Good eBay
2015 EUR 750.00 New / Mint F5VLB

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