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VX-2R

Yaesu VX-2R 2m/440 HT

The Yaesu VX-2R is a microminiature 2 meter/440 MHz handheld with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. It is the world's smallest HT with 1.5/1 watt output on 2M/440.

Its incredible size allows you to take it anywhere. Receive range is: 500 kHz to 999 MHz (less cellular). This means you can hear the AM, shortwave and FM broadcast bands, TV audio, aircraft and public service channels. CTCSS/DCS with split tone capability is built in. Over 1300 total memories are available including 900 regular memories, 11 home channels, and 50 pairs of band edge memories. You can scan just the memories, the entire operating band or a portion of that band. The aluminum diecast chassis is very rugged.

This rig is a regular companion when I hike in remote areas, and when I go sailing or kayaking. It can reliably reach a repeater in many "no signal" areas that would make a mobile phone useless.

Features
  • 1300 Alpha Memories
  • CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode
  • DTMF Paging
  • WIRES™ Internet Key
  • Wideband Receive
  • ARTS-Automatic In-Range Transponder
  • DTMF Auto-Dialer
  • Time-Out-Timer
  • Backlit Keys & LCD
GENERAL
Frequency Range Receive:
 0.5 - 1.8 MHz (“BC BAND”)
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  1.8 -   30 MHz (“SW BAND”)
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   76 - 108 MHz (“FM”)
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 108 - 137 MHz (“AIR”)
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 137 - 174 MHz (“V-HAM”)
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 174 - 222 MHz (“VHF TV”)
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 222 - 420 MHz (“ACT 1” Action Band 1)
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 420 - 470 MHz (“U-HAM”)
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 470 - 800 MHz (“UHF-TV”)
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 800 - 999 MHz (“ACT 2” Cellular Blocked)
Frequency Range Transmit:
144 - 148 MHz
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 430 - 450 MHz
Channel Steps:
5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability:
±5 ppm (-10° C - +60 ° C)
Repeater Shift:
±600 kHz (VHF)
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 ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (UHF)
Emission Type:
F2, F3
Antenna Impedance:
50 Ohms, unbalanced
Supply Voltage:
Nominal: 3.7 V DC, negative ground
Operating:
3.2 - 7.0 V, negative ground (EXT DC jack)
Current Consumption:
150 mA (Receive)
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 50 mA (Standby, Saver Off)
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 20 mA (Standby, Saver On)
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 200 µA (Auto Power Off)
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 1.3 A (1.5 W TX, VHF)
Operating Temperature:
-4° to 140° F (-20°C to +60°C)
Case Size:
1.9 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches (47x81x23 mm (w/o knob & antenna)
Weight:
4.6 oz (125 g.) (Approx., w/ant. & battery)
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RECEIVER
Circuit Type:
Double-conversion superheterodyne (AM, NFM)
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 Triple-conversion superheterodyne (WFM)
IFs: 1st:
47.25 MHz (AM, NFM)
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 45.8 MHz (WFM)
IFs: 2nd:
450 kHz (AM, NFM)
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 10.7 MHz (WFM))
IFs: 3rd:
- (AM, NFM)
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 1 MHz (WFM))
Sensitivity:
3.0 µV for 10dB SN (0.5-30 MHz)
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 0.35 µV for 12dB SINAD (30-54 MHz NFM)
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 1 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (54-76 MHz NFM)
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 1.5 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (76-108 MHz NFM)
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 1.5 µV TYP for 10dB SN (108-137 MHz NFM)
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 0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (137-140 MHz NFM)
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 0.16 µV for 12dB SINAD (140-150 MHz NFM)
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 0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (150-174 MHz NFM)
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 1 µV for 12dB SINAD (174-222 MHz NFM)
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 0.5 µV for 12dB SINAD (300-350 MHz NFM)
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 0.2 µV for 12dB SINAD (350-400 MHz NFM)
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 0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (400-470 MHz NFM)
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 1.5 µV for 12dB SINAD (470-540 MHz WFM)
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 3 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (540-800 MHz WFM)
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 1.5 µV TYP for 12dB SINAD (800-999 MHz NFM)
Selectivity (-6dB/-60dB):
12 kHz/35 kHz (NFM, AM)
Selectivity (-6dB/-20dB):
200 kHz/300 kHz (WFM)
AF Output:
50 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 3.7 V DC)
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 100 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10% THD (@ 6.0 V DC)
AF Output Impedance:
8 Ohms
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TRANSMITTER
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RF Power Output:
1.5W (@ 3.7 V FNB-82LI 144 MHz)
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 3.0W (@ 6 V EXT DC Input 144 MHz)
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 1.0W (@ 3.7 V FNB-82LI 430 MHz)
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 2.0W (@ 6 V EXT DC Input 430 MHz)
Modulation Type:
Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation:
±5 kHz
Spurious Emission:
At least 50 dB below carrier
Microphone Impedance:
2 k Ohm
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Specifications are subject to change without notice and are guaranteed within amateur bands only.
Frequency ranges and repeater shift vary according to transceiver version.

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