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VX-5R SERIES

50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY FM TRANSCEIVER

Triband Transmission.

Shortwave to Microwave Reception.

Tough Aluminum Diecast Construction.

Actual Size

50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND

HEAVY DUTY FM TRANSCEIVER

50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND

HEAVY DUTY FM TRANSCEIVER

Perfect for outdoor recreational use, the VX-5R’s circuitry is enclosed in

a tough aluminum diecast case/chassis, which provides long life for the

components due to the exceptional heat-dissipation characteristics of

the enclosure. The VX-5R is Yaesu’s toughest handie ever!

The optional SU-1 module provides both barometric

pressure and altitude measuring

capability, perfect for

recreational

use while hiking.

The VX-5R may even be programmed to monitor pressure

and temperature or temperature and altitude while it is

turned off!

SU-1

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 for the new Millennium!

VX-5R SERIES

50/144/430 MHz TRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTY FM TRANSCEIVER

VX-5RS

VX-5R

(SILVER)

(BLACK)

Yaesu has again broken through the size-

performance barrier with the introduction of the

VX-5R. Despite its extraordinarily 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. What’s more, the VX-5R brings

ease of operation via its full-function keypad. So

when you need the compact size of a milliwatt-

power handie, but the power and performance of a

full-size unit, the VX-5R brings you both!

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

A

dapter provides charging of the FNB-58LI in five

hours or less.

The VX-5R’s microprocessor includes several

important battery-saving features which may be

enabled by 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 power

output automatically based on the incoming

station’s signal strength.

Automatic Power Off (APO) feature, which will

turn the VX-5R off after a programmable interval of

non-use (0.5/1/3/5/8 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.

Operating Band Battery Life (Approx.)

FNB-58LI

6.5 hours

6 hours

5.5 hours

15 hours

50 MHz (1)

144 MHz (1)

430 MHz (1)

Other Bands (2)

7.5 hours

7 hours

6 hours

9 hours

FBA-23

(1) TX 6 sec., RX 6 sec. and Squelched 48 sec.

(2) Continuous signal reception

*Measurements are per EIA standards. (AF Output 50% duty)

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

(to 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.

FM and TV broadcast reception utilize a special

"FM-Wide" mode, which provides excellent fidelity!

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.

The VX-5R’s Spectra-Scope

TM

provides a

graphical display of five channels above and below

your current operating

frequency, to help you

find or avoid busy

channels.

The ARTS

TM

feature provides an audible

confirmation of "in-range" or "out-of-range"

status with other ARTS

TM

-equipped stations.

When activated, ARTS

TM

sends out a periodic

transponder signal (including DCS code) so that

you and the other station will know if you have

slipped beyond communication range (so you will

know you need to move to a better location).

ARTS

TM

will also send a CW identification of your

callsign, if desired.

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).

Use the alpha-numeric labels for quick and easy

recognition of memory channels as you recall them.

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

easy repeater access and/or silent monitoring.

A 104 Digital Coded 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 the 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.

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.

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!

■

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: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100

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

Operating Band Frequency Coverage

AM Broadcast

Shortwave Broadcast

6 m Amateur

FM/TV Broadcast

Aircraft

2 m Amateur

VHF TV

VHF/UHF Misc.

70 cm Amateur

UHF TV

UHF Misc.*

Battery is

nearing depletion.

0.5 - 1.8 MHz

1.8 - 16 MHz

48 - 59 MHz

59 - 108 MHz

108 - 137 MHz

137 - 174 MHz

174 - 222 MHz

222 - 420 MHz

420 - 470 MHz

470 - 729 MHz

800 - 999 MHz

*Cellular/digital telephone frequencies areblocked. Frequency coverage

may vary indifferent countries, due to local regulations.

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. And the

characters used for the

S/PO meter can be changed,

for easiest viewing by you.

Battery voltage is

critically low.

Low Voltage Indicator

When traveling to a city for the first time, loading

of memories can be time-consuming. With the

VX-5R, just use the Smart SearchTM feature,

which automatically scans above and below your

current frequency, loading busy channels into the

31 available Smart SearchTM 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 SearchTM memories are full.

The VX-5R’s display

includes a convenient

battery monitoring system

which shows both transmit

and receive usage and a

"Low Battery" indicator.

Beep-beep

(ascending tones) Beep-beep

(descending tones)

"Handshake" Signal when In Range

"In-Range" Display "Out of Range" Display

When Out of Range

ARTSTM Operation

Dial

PTT Switch

Monitor/

Burst Switch

Power Switch

Lamp Switch

Band Switch

Keypad

Volume

Control

TX/Busy

Lamp

MIC/

EAR Jack

External

DC Jack

LCD

(Display)

Microphone

Speaker

Innovative Multi-section Antenna!

Earpiece/Mic

MH-37A4B

Compact Lapel Mic

with Earpiece

Speaker/Mic

MH-34B4B

Compact Speaker /

Microphone

VOX Headset

Lightweight VOX

(Voice-Operated) Headset

VC-25

Antenna Connector Adapter

CN-3

Barometric Pressure Sensor

SU-1

DC Adapter Cable

E-DC-5B

Microphone Adapter

CT-44

Alkaline Battery Case

FBA-23

Soft Case

CSC-73

Clone Cable

CT-27

Rapid Charger

WindowsTM Programming

Software Kit

CD-15

Adapter for use with

BNC Connector

Provides display of

pressure/altitude

DC Cable with Voltage

Regulator and cigarette-

lighter plug

For packet interface or

use with earlier Yaesu

microphones Holds two AA

Alkaline cells

Helps protect transceiver

from scratches

For transferring

frequency data between

VX-5Rs Allows battery charging

in 2.5 hours

ADMS-1E

Computer programming

software and cable

When operating on 144 and 430 MHz, use the

bottom section of the supplied antenna. For

operation on 50 MHz, simply screw on the

antenna extension element and you're

ready for DX action!

NC-72B/C/U*

Five-Hour Charger

for FNB-58LI

* "B" suffix for use with 117 VAC, "C"

for use with 220-234 VAC and

"U"

for use with 234 VAC/ U.K.plug.

AC Adapter

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

For the latest Yaesu news,visit us on the Internet:

http://www.vxstd.com

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

17210 Edwards Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.

Phone 562/404-2700; Fax 562/404-1210

Email: amateursales@vxstdusa.com

International Division

8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

P.O. Box 75525 1118 ZN, Schiphol The Netherlands

YAESU UK LTD.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close

Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,

Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

2001.1030NA(U) B9200261C Printed in Japan

Email: sales@yaesu.co.uk

Frequency Ranges : RX : 0.5 - 1.8 MHz (BC Band)

1.8 - 16 MHz (SW Band)

48 - 59 MHz (50 MHz HAM)

59 - 108 MHz (FM)

108 - 137 MHz (Air Band)

137 - 174 MHz (144 MHz HAM)

174 - 222 MHz (VHF-TV)

222 - 420 MHz

(ACT1: Action Band 1)

420 - 470 MHz (430 MHz HAM)

470 - 729 MHz (UHF-TV)

800 - 999 MHz

(ACT2 : Action Band 2,

Cellular Blocked)

TX : 50 - 54 MHz

144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHz

430 - 440 MHz or 430 - 450 MHz

Channel Steps : 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz

(10 kHz:AM BC/U.S.A.version)

Frequency Stability : ± 5 ppm (±10 °C to +60 °C)

Repeater Shift (default) : ± 600 kHz (144 MHz)

± 1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)

Emission Type : F2, F3

Antenna Impedance : 50 Ω

Supply Voltage : Nominal : 7.2 V DC, Negative Ground

Operating : 4-9 V DC (Internal Battery)

10-16 V DC, Negative Ground

(EXT DC jack)

Current Consumption : 150 mA (Receive)

55 mA (Standby, Saver Off)

25 mA (Standby, Saver On)

400 μA (Auto Power Off)

1.6 A (5 W TX, 50 MHz)

1.7 A (5 W TX, 144 MHz)

1.9 A (4.5 W TX, 430 MHz)

Operating Temperature : –14

° F to + 140° F (

–20 °C to +60 °C)

Case Size :

2.3" (W) x3.4" (H) x1.1" (D) (58 x 87 x 28 mm )w/o knob & antenna

Weight : 0.56 lb (255 g)

RF Power Output : 5 W (@ 13.8 V EXT DC Input)

50/144/430 MHz

5 W (@ 7.2 V, 50 MHz/144 MHz)

4.5 W (@ 7.2 V 430 MHz)

Modulation Type : Variable Reactance

Maximum Deviation : ± 5 kHz

Spurious Emission : At least 60 dB down

Microphone Impedance : 2 kΩ

Circuit Type : Double-Conversion Superheterodyne

Intermediate Frequencies :

1st

: 47.25 MHz (N-FM)

45.8 MHz (W-FM)

2nd : 450 kHz (N-FM)

10.7 MHz (W-FM)

Sensitivity : 0.5 μV for 10 dB S/N (0.5-16 MHz, AM)

0.9 μV for 12 dB SINAD

(76-108 MHz/174-222 MHz, W-FM)

3 μV for 12 dB SINAD

(470-729 MHz, except 540-630 MHz, W-FM)

0.16 μV for 12 dB SINAD

(50-54 MHz/144-148 MHz, N-FM)

0.18 μV for 12 dB SINAD

(430-450 MHz, N-FM)

Selectivity (±6 dB/±60 dB) : 15 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)

AF Output : 400 mW @ 8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 7.2 V DC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and

are guaranteed within 50/144/430 MHz amateur bands only.

Frequency ranges and repeater shift vary according to

transceiver version worldwide; check with your dealer.