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Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
Desktop HF receiver

General

HAM bands 2m  70cm  6m  2m  70cm  ?
Freq. stability ±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C) ±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C) ?
Tuning steps 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 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 108-999 MHz (less cellular in the US) 0.5-999 MHz (less cellular in the US) 0.54-34 MHz in 4 bands
Modulations AM   FM   W-FM   AM   FM   W-FM   AM   CW  
Sensitivity 0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (144-148MHz, N-FM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM)
3.0 µV for 10dB S/N (0.5-30MHz, AM)
1.0 µV for 12dB SINAD (76-108 MHz/174-222 MHz/470-729MHz, W-FM)
0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (50-54MHz/144-148MHz, N-FM)
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM)
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Selectivity 12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
(±6dB/±60dB)
12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
(±6dB/±60dB)
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Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system N-FM, AM: Double-conversion W-FM: Triple Conversion AM/FM-radio: Single Conversion N-FM, AM: Double-conversion W-FM: Triple Conversion AM/FM-radio: Single Conversion Single conversion superheterodyne
IF-freqs. 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)
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)
455 kHz
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC) 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC) 1.5 W at 3.2 Ohms

Transmitter

TX-range 144-148 / 430-440 MHz 50-54 / 144-148 / 222-225 (USA only) / 430-440 MHz -
Modulations FM   FM   -
RF-output 1.5 / 5 W 1.5 / 5 W ?

Connections

Antenna SMA SMA Clamps / screws
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω 52-600Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option. 7.4V DC (1100 mAh Lithium Ion pack) 3R6/AA dry cell case option. Mains (100-240 V AC)
Current RX 200 mA max 200 mA max 75 W
TX 1.9 A max 1.9 A max -

Physical

Manufactured Between 2008 and 201x Between 2008 and 201x Between 1954 and 1959 in USA
Dimensions 60 × 95 × 24.2 mm
(2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in)
60 × 95 × 24.2 mm
(2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in)
470 × 230 × 270 mm
(18.50 × 9.06 × 10.63 in)
Weight 240 gr (8.5 oz) 240 gr (8.5 oz) 12.00 kg (26.5 lbs)
Form factor Handheld Handheld Base Station

Other features

Memories 1267 channels in 24 bank(s) 1267 channels in 24 bank(s) ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features 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
Alpha tags
Barometric sensor
Bluetooth and GPS options
Built-in packet modem 1200/9600bd with APRS support
CTCSS/DCS
Repeater shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz) / ±1.6 MHz (220 MHz) / ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Spectrum display
Twin RX.
Waterproof/submersible (IPX57)
Weather alert
Amateur band bandspread
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN YAESU-VX-000008GR YAESU-VX-000008E HALLICRAFTERS-S-000085U