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General |
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| HAM bands | 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 6m | 6m 2m 70cm | 6m 2m 70cm |
| Freq. stability | ±0.5 ppm 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to +50 °C) | ±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 | 0.001-10.000 MHz kHz | 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 |
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| RX-range | 0.01-60 MHz | 0.5-999 MHz (less cellular in the US) | 0.5-999 MHz (less cellular in the US) |
| Modulations | AM N-FM CW USB LSB DSB RTTY | AM FM W-FM | AM FM W-FM |
| Sensitivity |
Preamp off: 1.3 µV @ 14MHz Preamp on: 0.3 µV @ 14MHz (-123/-133 dBm in 500 Hz) |
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) |
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) |
| Selectivity |
CW 500 Hz –6/-60 dB: 500/640 (–6/–60 dB) SSB 2.4 kHz –6/-60 dB: 2.39/2.54 (–6/–60 dB) AM 6.6 kHz –6/-60 dB: 6.60/6.74 (–6/–60 dB) |
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) |
| Filters | Software controlled | ? | ? |
| Receiver system | SDR, Direct conversion, low IF | 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 |
| IF-freqs. | Software selectable from DC to 20 KHz |
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) |
| Image rejection | 70 dB or better (160 - 6m Amateur bands) | ? | ? |
| Audio output | 7 W + Stereo line-out, accepts PC type speakers | 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC) | 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC) |
Transmitter |
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| TX-range | 160-6m | 50-54 / 144-148 / 222-225 (USA only) / 430-440 MHz | 50-54 / 144-148 / 222-225 (USA only) / 430-440 MHz |
| Modulations | AM N-FM CW USB LSB DSB RTTY | FM | FM |
| RF-output | CW/SSB: 1-100 W PEP, AM: 2-25W | 1.5 / 5 W | 1.5 / 5 W |
Connections |
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| Antenna | BNC + SO-239 | SMA | SMA |
| Impedance | 50Ω | 50 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Other | - | - | - |
Electrical |
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| Power req. | 13.8V DC ± 10% | 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. |
| Current RX | 1.5A | 200 mA max | 200 mA max |
| TX | 30A max | 1.9 A max | 1.9 A max |
Physical |
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| Manufactured | Between 2008 and 20xx in USA | Between 2008 and 201x | Between 2008 and 201x |
| Dimensions |
449 × 221 × 373 mm (17.68 × 8.70 × 14.69 in) |
60 × 95 × 24.2 mm (2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in) |
60 × 95 × 24.2 mm (2.36 × 3.74 × 0.95 in) |
| Weight | 16.50 kg (36.4 lbs) | 240 gr (8.5 oz) | 240 gr (8.5 oz) |
| Form factor | Headless | Handheld | Handheld |
Other features |
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| Memories | 100000 channels in 1 bank(s) | 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 | SDR (Software Defined Radio) |
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 |
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 |
| Accessories | ? | ? | ? |
| MPN | FLEXRADIO-FLEX-005000C | YAESU-VX-000008E | YAESU-VX-000008DE |
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