| GENERAL |
| Type: | Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver |
| Frequency range: |
Europe
TX: 50-52 / 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
RX: 0.5-16 / 48-729 / 800-999 MHz
USA
TX: 50-54 / 144-148 / 430-450 MHz
RX: 0.5-16 / 48-729 / 800-999 MHz (Cellular blocked)
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| Tuning steps: | 5 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz |
| Frequency stability: | ±5 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Mode: | TX: FM
RX: AM / FM / WFM |
| Channels / memory management: |
220 regular with alpha tags
3 home (1 per band)
10 scan edge pairs (PMS)
10 NOAA weather channels
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
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| Repeater shift / offset: |
VHF: ±600 KHz
UHF: ±1.6 / 5 / 7.6 MHz
(Defaults, programmable 0 to 99.95 MHz in 50 KHz steps)
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| Power supply: | 7.2 VDC (Battery pack)
or 10-16 VDC external |
| Current drain / power consumption: | RX: 25-150 mA
TX: Max 1.9 A |
| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50 ohm / SMA |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 58*88*27 mm (2.28*3.46*1.06") |
| Weight: | 255 g (9 oz) |
| Other features: |
CTCSS/PL and DCS with tone search. ARS. ARTS. Voltmeter.
Backlit display and keypad. 1750 Hz repeater tone. DTMF.
Internal tempmeter. Spectra-Scope. Data cloning.
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| RECEIVER SECTION |
| Receiver system: |
Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 47.25 MHz (FM), 45.8 MHz (WFM)
2nd IF: 450 KHz (FM), 10.7 MHz (WFM)
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| Sensitivity: |
AM (10 dB S/N)
0.5-16 MHz: 0.5 uV
FM (12 dB SINAD)
50-54 MHz: 0.16 uV
144-148 MHz: 0.16 uV
430-450 MHz: 0.18 uV
WFM (12 dB SINAD)
76-108 MHz: 0.9 uV
174-222 MHz: 0.9 uV
470-540 MHz: 3 uV
630-729 MHz: 3 uV
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| Selectivity: | 15 KHz (-6 dB)
35 KHz (-60 dB) |
| Image rejection: | |
| AF output power / speaker: | 400 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm (@ 7.2 V) |
| External speaker connector: | |
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| TRANSMITTER SECTION |
| RF output power: |
| High | Low 3 | Low 2 | Low 1 |
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| 6 m: | 5 W | 2.5 W | 1 W | 300 mW |
| 2 m: | 5 W | 2.5 W | 1 W | 300 mW |
| 70 cm: | 4.5 W | 2.5 W | 1 W | 300 mW |
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| Modulation system: | Variable reactance |
| Max FM deviation (Factory set): | Normal: ±5 KHz
Halfdev: ±2.5 KHz |
| Spurious emissions: | Better than -60 dB |
| Microphone impedance / connector: | 2 Kohm / ?-pin |
| Microphone input level: | ? mV |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: | Japan, 199x-200x (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: | Was also available in metallic silver as VX-5RS |
| Related documents: | User manual (1.5 MB) |
| Modifications and fixes: | |
| Reviews: | |
| Options / Accessories: |
ADMS-1E
CD-15
CN-3
CSC-73
CT-27
CT-44
E-DC-5B
E-DC-6
FBA-23
FNB-58LI
FNB-80LI
MH-34B4B
MH-37A4B
NC-72B
NC-72C
NC-72F
NC-72U
SU-1
VC-25
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Programming kit, software and DB9 serial cable
Li-Ion 2.5 hr rapid charger
SMA-to-BNC adapter
Vinyl carrying case
Cloning cable, radio-to-radio
Microphone adapter
DC cable with noise filter
DC cable only
Battery case. For two LR6 / AA batteries
Lithium-Ion pack, 7.2 V 1100 mAh
Lithiom-Ion pack, 7.2 V 1300 mAh
Speaker microphone
Compact lapel microphone with earphone
Battery charger (110-120 VAC)
Battery charger (230-240 VAC)
Battery charger (220 VAC)
Battery charger (230 VAC, UK)
Barometric pressure sensor unit
VOX/PTT headset with adjustable gain
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