The VX-1R's power amplifiers are new technology MOSFET devices which allow for high power output while using low input voltage. When using the standard 3.6 volt lithium ion battery, the VX-1R transmits at 500 mW. When the optional E-DC-15 cable is attached, the power output is increased to 1 Watt. And for short duration operation the optional FBA-20 alkaline battery adapter allows for a power output of 100 mW using a single "AA" alkaline cell.

The high capacity (700 mAh) lithium ion battery yields operating times in excess of 11 hours per charge. What's more, the NC-66/C/U Charger/AC Adapter provides re-charge time of two hours or less, so you can be back on the air quickly. And if your battery is already charged, you can receive using the NC-66B/C/U and conserve the charge.

Besides being a full-featured Dual-Band amateur transceiver, the VX-1R provides extraordinary wide frequency coverage which includes AM BC, FM BC, public safety, and audio from most TV channels. The operating mode (AM, FM-Narrow, FM-Wide) is automatically preset on each band (with easy mode change via Menu), and you'll marvel at the great audio of the FM broadcast band!

The supplied FNB-52LI Lithium Ion battery is a breakthrough in DC power technology in the amateur radio industry. While occupying the same space as a standard "AA" alkaline cell, the FNB-52LI provides 3.6 Volts at an incredible 700 mAh of current capacity! This voltage is approximately the same as that provided by three "AA" size Ni-Cd cells and allows the VX-1R to transmit at a full 500 mW. Longer battery life and immunity from charge capacity memory is yours with the VX-1R!

The VX-1R'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 "sleep" mode, checking the receive frequency periodically (0.2/0.3/0.5/1/2 seconds) for activity.
• Automatic Power Off (APO) feature, which will turn the VX-1R off after a programmable interval of non-use (0.5/1/3/5/8 hours).
• TX/Busy lamp off feature allows the operator to disable the TX/Busy LED, thus conserving battery life. The VX-1R's LCD includes a convenient low battery warning indicator, which alerts the operator of a low battery condition.

The VX-1R'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 transceiver will lock onto that frequency so that you can respond to the calling station.

Included in the VX-1R's memory system are two main channel groups with different levels of capability, depending on your operating needs. Group 1 (52 channels) can store simplex or semi-duplex frequencies ("odd splits"), CTCSS/DCS tone mode and frequency, power output level, and alpha-numeric labels. Group 2 (142 channels) stores frequency plus standard repeater offsets, CTCSS/DCS tone mode, power output level, and alpha-numeric labels. Additionally, 31 Smart Search memory channels, ten pairs of band-limit memories and ten dedicated AM broadcast memories bring the total memory capability to 291 channels (including 31 Smart Search memories).

The emergency button automatically changes the VX-1R's operating frequency to your selected home channel, increases the Volume to a very high level, and causes the transceiver to emit a loud "Alarm" beeping tone. Press the PTT switch, and this alarm sound will be transmitted on the UHF Home channel, alerting family or friends to an emergency condition.

The Automatic Range Transponder System (ARTS) provides one-touch "in-range" confirmation!

The ARTS system provides an audible confirmation of your communication range. When activated, the ARTS system sends out a periodic transponder tone (including DCS code) so that you and one other ARTS equipped station will always know that you are within simplex communication range. The ARTS system will also send a CW identification of you call sign if desired.

The VX-1R incorporates a wide variety of tone encoding and decoding systems for today's active Ham!

• 39-tone subaudible CTCSS encoder/decoder for east repeater access and/or silent monitoring.
• 104-code Digital Code Squelch (DCS) for advanced repeater systems or simplex operations where maximum immunity from "falsing" is required.
• Menu-driven 1750-Hz Tone Burst system for repeater access.
• Bell Alarm to alert the operator that a call is being received.
• Tone Search, in both CTCSS or DCS modes, for emergency situations where you need to know the tone code required for access to an unfamiliar repeater.
• DTMF Autodialer with eight digit memories, for autopatch use.

When Travelling to a city for the first time, loading memories can be a time-consuming task. With the VX-1R, just use the Smart Search feature, which automatically scans a portion of the band that you define, loading frequencies on which there is activity into special Smart Search memories. A total of 31 Smart Search memories are provided, and you can instruct the VX-1R to make either (1) a single sweep of the defined frequency sub-band, or (2) a continuous sweep of the sub-band until all 31 memories are filled.

The VX-1R includes a handy operating feature whereby all local FM Broadcast and TV stations can be automatically loaded into memory via an automatic search. With Auto-Search, you don't have to try to remember what the actual frequencies are for all the TV channels - the VX-1R will load them for you automatically!

• Automatic Repeater Shift
• Cloning from one VX-1R to another via optional CT-27 Cloning Cable
• Computer programming via optional ADMS-1D Programming Kit
• Back-lighting of LCD
• 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 operation
• Quick Check for repeater uplink frequency
• Selectable channel steps: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step
• Optional Speaker/Microphone (MH-34B4B) and VOX Headset (VC-25) available.