| GENERAL |
| Type: | Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver |
| Frequency range: |
USA
TX: 144-148 / 430-450 MHz
RX: 108-999.9 MHz (Cellular blocked)
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| Tuning steps: | 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz |
| Frequency stability: | ±5 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Mode: | TX: FM / NFM
RX: AM / FM / NFM |
| Channels / memory management: |
900 regular with alpha tags
99 skip
7 home
50 scan edge (PMS)
10 NOAA weather channels
57 VHF marine channels
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
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| Repeater shift / offset: |
2 m: ±600 KHz
70 cm: ±5 MHz
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| Power supply: | 7.4 VDC (Battery pack) |
| Current drain / power consumption: | RX: 35-240 mA
TX: Max 1.9 A |
| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50 ohm / SMA |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 60*95*28 mm (2.36*3.74*1.1") |
| Weight: | 250 g (8.82 oz), with FNB-101Li and antenna |
| Other features: |
Waterproof/submersible (IPX5). Built-in packet modem 1200/9600bd with
APRS support. Built-in GPS antenna. Internal temperature sensor.
Spectrum display. CTCSS/PL and DCS with tone scanning. 1750 Hz
repeater tone. Twin RX.
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| RECEIVER SECTION |
| Receiver system: |
Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 47.25 MHz (Main band), 46.35 MHz (Sub band)
2nd IF: 450 KHz
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| Sensitivity: |
AM (10 dB S/N)
108-137 MHz: 1.5 uV
FM (12 dB SINAD)
137-140 MHz: 0.2 uV
140-150 MHz: 0.16 uV
150-174 MHz: 0.2 uV
174-222 MHz: 1 uV
300-350 MHz: 0.5 uV
350-400 MHz: 0.2 uV
400-470 MHz: 0.18 uV
470-540 MHz: 1.5 uV
540-800 MHz: 3 uV
800-999.9 MHz: 1.5 uV
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| Selectivity: | 12 KHz (-6 dB)
35 KHz (-60 dB) |
| Image rejection: | |
| AF output power / speaker: | 200 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm (@ 7.4 V) |
| External speaker connector: | |
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| TRANSMITTER SECTION |
| RF output power: |
| High | L3 | L2 | L1 |
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| 2 m: | 1-5 W | 1-2.5 W | 1 W | 50 mW |
| 70 cm: | 1-5 W | 1-2.5 W | 1 W | 50 mW |
NB! The High and L3 output levels depend on battery pack/voltage
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| Modulation system: | Variable reactance |
| Max FM deviation (Factory set): | ±5 KHz |
| Spurious emissions: | Better than -60 dB @ High/L3/L2 output power |
| Microphone impedance / connector: | 2 Kohm / ?-pin |
| Microphone input level: | ? mV |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: | Japan, 2010-2014 (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: | |
| Related documents: |
User manual (4.1 MB)
VX-8 series comparison chart (275 KB)
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| Modifications and fixes: | |
| Reviews: | |
| Options / Accessories: |
CD-41
CN-3
CSC-95
CT-44
CT-143
CT-144
E-DC-5B
E-DC-6
FBA-39
FNB-101Li
FNB-102Li
MH-34B4B
MH-37A4B
NC-86B
PA-44B
PA-44C
PA-44U
YHA-72
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Rapid charger (Requires NC-86 or PA-44)
SMA-to-BNC adapter
Soft case
Microphone adapter
PC connection cable
Clone cable
DC cable with noise filter
DC cable. Plug and wire only
Battery case. Three LR6 / AA batteries
Li-Ion battery pack. 7.4 V, 1100 mAh
Li-Ion battery pack. 7.4 V, 1800 mAh
Speaker-microphone
Earpiece-microphone
Battery charger (120 VAC)
Battery charger (120 VAC)
Battery charger (230 VAC)
Battery charger (230 VAC, UK)
Rubber flex antenna
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