Yaesu VX-7R BROCHURE

50/144/430 MHz 5W FM Transceiver

The Brightest Star in the Ham Radio Galaxy

Actual Size

And Much, Much More. . .

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16-digit,
9-memory
DTMF
Auto-dialer

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Automatic
Repeater Shift (ARS) ●Battery-saving
Auto Power Off feature (APO) ●Transmit

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Time-Out Timer (TOT)

TX Battery

Saver to reduce power during local

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Two-channel Dual Watch with

QSOs
5-second polling ●Keypad/Dial Lockout
capability ●Easy-to-use Menu customization

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of many functions

Battery Voltage

Meter ●Vox operation (Required VC-27)

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Cloning capability between VX-7Rs

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Easy interface to Packet TNCs (using
optional CT-91 Mic Adapter)

Innovative
Multi-section
Antenna!

When operating on 144 and
430 MHz, use the bottom
section of the supplied
antenna. For operation on
50 MHz, simply screw on the
antenna extension element
and you’re ready for DX
action! 

Antenna Jack

LCD

(Display)

General

Frequency Ranges:
MAIN Rx: 0.5-1.8 MHz (BC Band)

1.8-30 MHz (SW Band)
30-59 MHz
30-76 MHz
59-108 MHz (FM: USA version)
76-108 MHz (FM: EXP version)
108-137 MHz (Air Band)
137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM)
174-222 MHz (VHF-TV)
222-225 MHz (
225-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1:USA version)
222-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1: EXP version)
420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM)
470-729 MHz (UHF-TV: USA version)
470-800 MHz (UHF-TV: EXP version)
800-999 MHz
SUB Rx: 50-54 MHz,137-174 MHz,420-470 MHz
Tx: 50-54 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
144-146 MHz or 144-148 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
222-225 MHz ((MAIN, USA version)
430-440 MHz or 430-450 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
Channel Steps: 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability:
Repeater Shift:
±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Emission Type: A3/F2/F3
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohm s
Supply Voltage: Nominal

Current Consumption
(Approx.) 240 mA (Dual Band Receive)
67 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off)

(50 MHz HAM: USA version)

(50 MHz HAM: EXP version)

220 MHz HAM: USA version)

(ACT2: Action Band 2, cellular Blocked)

±5 ppm(-10˚ C to +50˚ C [-14 F to +122 F])
±600 kHz (144 MHz), ±1.6 MHz (222 MHz/USA version),

: 7.4 V DC, Negative Ground

Operating

: 6-16 V DC, Negative Ground (EXT DC jack)
: 200 mA (Mono Band Receive)

100 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off)

●Supplied Accessories : AC Adapter NC-72B/C*, Lithium-ion Battery Pack FNB-80LI, Antenna, Belt Clip

AC Adapter

28 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5")
200 µA (Auto Power Off)

1.6 A (50 MHz, 5 W Tx)

1.7A (144 MHz, 5W Tx)

1.0 A (220 MHz, 0.3 W Tx /

1.9 A (430 MHz, 5W Tx)
Operating Temperature
Case Size (W x H x D):
Weight (Approx.): 9.2 oz (260 g) with FNB-80LI & antenna

Transmitter

RF Power Output: 5.0 W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN)

1.0W
Modulation Type: F2, F3: Variable Reactance (MAIN & SUB)

Maximum Deviation
Spurious Emission
At least 50 dB down (@ Tx L2/L1)
Microphone Impedance

Receiver

Circuit Type:
W-FM: Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne
IF: MAIN Rx
1st: 47.25 MHz (N-FM, AM), 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
2nd: 450 kHz (N-FM, AM), 10.7 MHz (W-FM)
3rd: 1 MHz (W-FM)
SUB Rx
1st : 46.35 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz

34 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5")

USA version

: -4 F to +140 F (-20˚ C to +60˚ C)

2.4 x 3.5 x 1.1 inch (60 x 90 x 28.5 mm) w/o knob & antenna

0.3W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 222 MHz/USA version)
(@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 50 MHz AM)

A3: Low Level Amplitude Modulation (MAIN, 50 MHz)
: ±5 kHz F2/F3
: At least 60 dB down (@ Tx HI/L3)

: 2K Ohms

N-FM, AM: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne

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Options

NC-72B/C*

Specifications

The NC-72B/C* may by plugged directly
into the VX-7R for charging of the FNB­80LI Battely Pack. When used with the
optional CD-15A Quick Charger, charge
time is only about 2.5 hours!

CMP460A

Waterproof Speaker /
Microphone

MH-57A4B

Speaker /
Microphone

MIC/SP Jack

Volume
Control

Dial

CN-3

BNC-to-SMA Adapter

SU-1

Barometric
Pressure Sensor Unit

Sensitivity:
MAIN Rx: 3.0 µV for 10 dB S/N (0.5-30 MHz, AM)

0.5 µV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (30-50, N-FM)

0.16 µV for 12 dB SINAD (50-54, N-FM)

1.0 µV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (57-76, N-FM)

1.0 µV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (76-108, W-FM)

1.5 µV (TYP) for 10 dB SN (108-137, AM)

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140, N-FM)

0.16 µV for 12 dB SINAD (140-150, N-FM)

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (150-174, N-FM)

0.3 µV for 12 dB SINAD (174-225, N-FM)

0.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD (300-350, N-FM)

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (350-400, N-FM)

0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD (400-470, N-FM)

0.35 µV for 12 dB SINAD (470-540, W-FM)

3.0 µV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (540-800, W-FM)

1.0 µV (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (800-999, N-FM)
(Cellular Blocked/
SUB Rx: 0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD (50-54, N-FM)

0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD (137-174, N-FM)

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (420-470, N-FM)
Selectivity: 12 kHz/25 kHz (-6dB/-60dB: N-FM, AM)
200 kHz/300 kHz (-6dB/-20dB: W-FM)
AF Output: 200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 7.4 V DC)
400 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V DC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are
guaranteed within the amateur bands only.

USA version

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VC-27

Earpiece / Microphone
(Vox operation available)

E-DC-5B

DC Cable w/Noise Filter

PTT Switch

Monitor/
Burst Switch

Power Switch

MAIN, SUB

Switches

MON, Function

Internet Key

External
DC Jack

Microphone

Speaker

Strobe

Band Switch

V/M Switch

CT-91

Microphone Adapter

CD-15A

Rapid Charger
(Requires NC-72B/C*)

FBA-23

2 x "AA" Cell Battery Case
(batteries not supplied)

E-DC-6

DC Cable; plug and wire only

CSC-88

Soft Case

FNB-80LI (spare)

Lithium-ion Battery Pack
(7.4 V/1,300 mAh)

*B for 120 VAC/ C for 240 VAC

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specifications, model numbers, and availability. Some accessories shown herein may not be available in some countries. Some information may have been updated since the time of printing;
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