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Yaesu VX-8DR (Enhanced APRS version)

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Yaesu VX-8DR (Enhanced APRS version)

Product Information

The Yaesu VX8DR is a compact 50/144/222/430 MHz quad band FM HT. It has backlit DTMF keypad and amber alpha-numeric dot matrix LCD display. The radio is submersible (IPX7 rating) and features a built-in data TNC for APRS, built-in barometric pressure and temperature sensors, 900 memories, CTCSS tone encode/decode, true dual RX, extended RX (AM/FM-N/FM-W), multiple high speed scan modes, and more. Supplied with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, plug-in wall charger, belt clip, wrist strap, and rubber duck antenna.

VX-8DR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RX coverage 500 kHz-999 MHz
sensitivity
<.16 µV
RF output
5 W, except 222 MHz: 1.5 W
supplied battery
7.4vDC, 1100 mAh, Li-Ion
antenna connector
SMA, female
dimensions
3.7" H x 2.4" W x .9" D
weight
8.5 ounces

 



VX-8R Specifications

 

GENERAL
Frequency Range Receive:
0.5 - 1.8 MHz (BC Band)
 
1.8 - 30 MHz (Shortwave Band)
0
 30 -  78 MHz (6 Meter Amateur)
0
 76 - 108 MHz (FM)
0
108 - 137 MHz (Air Band)
0
137 - 174 MHz (144 MHz HAM)
0
174 - 222 MHz (VHF-TV)
0
222 - 225 MHz (222 MHz Ham)
0
225 - 420 MHz (General Band 1)
0
420 - 470 MHz (430 MHz HAM)
0
470 - 800 MHz (UHF-TV)
0
800 - 999 MHz (General Band 2 Cellular Blocked)
Frequency Range Transmit:
 50 -   54 MHz
0
144 - 148 MHz
0
222 - 225 MHz (USA version only)
0
430 - 440 MHz
Channel Steps:
5/6.25/8.33/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
0
(10kHz: AMBC U.S.A. version)
Frequency Stability:
±5 ppm +14 °F to +122 °F (-10 °C to +50 °C)
Repeater Shift:
±600 kHz (144 MHz)
0
±1.6 MHz (220 MHz)
0
±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Emission Type:
F2D, F3E, A3E, F2A, F1D
Antenna Impedance:
50 Ohms
Supply Voltage: Nominal:
7.4 VDC, Negative Ground
Operating Voltage:
10-16 VDC Negative Ground EXT DC Jack
Current Consumption:
200 mA (Mono Band Receive)
0
85 mA (Mono Band, Standby, Saver Off)
0
35 mA (Mono Band, Standby, Saver On)
0
300 µA (Auto Power Off)
0
1.6 Amps (5 Watts TX, 50 MHz)
0
1.7 Amps (Hi TX, 144 MHz)
0
1.9 Amps (Hi TX, 430 MHz)
0
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
0
Case Size: 2.4 x 3.7 x 0.9 inches (60x95x24.2 mm) (without knob and antenna) 8.5 oz (240 g)
0
RECEIVER
Circuit Type:
N-FM, AM Double-conversion, W-FM Triple Conversion, AM/FM Radio Single Conversion
IFs: 1st:
47.25 MHz (N-FM) [46.35 MHz Sub Band]
0
45.8 MHz (W-FM)
IFs: 2nd:
450 kHz (N-FM)
0
10.7 MHz (W-FM)
0
1 MHz (W-FM)
Sensitivity:
3.0 µV for 10dB S/N (0.5-30MHz, AM)
0
1.0 µV for 12dB SINAD (76-108 MHz/174-222 MHz/470-729MHz, W-FM)
0
0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (50-54MHz/144-148MHz, N-FM)
0
0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (430-450 MHz N-FM)
Selectivity (±6dB/±60dB):
12 kHz/35 kHz (N-FM)
 
200 kHz/300 kHz (W-FM)
AF Output:
200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V DC)
0
TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output:
5 W (@ 13.8 V EXT DC Input)
0
50/144/430 MHz
0
5 W (@ 7.4V, 50 MHz/144MHz)
0
1.5 W (@ 7.4V 220 MHz)
0
Modulation Type:
Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation:
±5/±2.5 kHz
Spurious Emission:
At least 60 dB down
Microphone Impedance:
2 k Ohm
0
Specifications are subject to change without notice and are guaranteed within amateur bands only.
Frequency ranges and repeater shift may vary according to transceiver version world-wide.

Shipping Weight:  2.01

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Price: $549.00


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