50/144/430 MHz triple-band FM handheld transceiver with wide-band receive coverage. Up to 5 Watts of power output with the supplied battery pack. VFO-A / VFO-B split and linking modes. Dual-watch feature. CTCSS and DCS encoder/decoder. Multi-section Antenna for 6-meter and VHF/UHF bands. Tough aluminum diecast construction. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.
Reference market : amateur-radio
VX-5R specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.5000 ~ 16.0000 MHz
48.0000 ~ 729.0000 MHz 800.000 ~ 999.0000 MHz [1] |
Transmit | 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz |
Mode | |
AM [2] / FM / WFM [2] | |
Tuning step | |
5 [3] / 9 [4] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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AM | 0.5 uV (0.5~16 MHz, 10dB S/N). |
FM | 0.16 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
WFM | 0.9 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
0.9 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 3 uV (470~540 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 3 uV (630~729 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
Selectivity | |
FM | 15 kHz (-6dB)
35 kHz (-60dB) |
Frequency stability | |
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.80 MHz (WFM)
47.25 MHz (AM / FM) |
2° | 10.7 MHz (WFM)
450 kHz (AM / FM) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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50 / 144 MHz | 5 W (high power, 13.8V external DC).
5 W (high power, 7.2V battery pack). 2.5 W (L3 power) 1.0 W (L2 power) 0.3 W (L1 power) |
430 MHz | 5 W (high power, 13.8V external DC).
4.5 W (high power, 7.2V battery pack). 2.5 W (L3 power) 1.0 W (L2 power) 0.3 W (L1 power) |
Spurious emission | |
> -60 dB | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±2.5 / ±5 kHz | |
Microphone | |
2kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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220 standard memories.
5 groups x 24 channels from the standard memories. 31 smart-search memories. 10 set of band-edge memories. 10 home channels. 2 VFO. |
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Display | |
1 kHz frequency resolution
8-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
39-tone CTCSS
104-code DCS DTMF 1750 Hz |
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Antenna | |
SMA 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
7.2 VDC nominal
10-16 VDC external |
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Power consumption | |
0.7mA auto power-off.
25mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON. 55mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF. 150mA RX, typ. 1.6A TX, 5W @ 50 MHz. 1.7A TX, 5W @ 144 MHz. 1.9A TX, 4.5W @ 430 MHz. |
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Audio power | |
400 mW on 8Ω (7.2 VDC) | |
Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin (TNC, cloning, mic/headphone) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
58 (W) x 88 (H) x 27 (D) mm, without knobs and antenna | |
Weight | |
255g |
- Cellular blocked in USA version.
- Only receive.
- 5 kHz steps are not available for use on 50 MHz band and 222~420 / 800~999 MHz.
- 9 kHz steps are not available in USA version.
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
VX-5R 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!
Yaesu VX-5:
Multi-section antenna and Command keys
VX-5R price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX5 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 140.00 | 2021-jul |
Second Hand Comes with user's manual and box |
EUR 185.00 (159GBP) |
2021-jun |
Second Hand As never used. Comes with AC power supply. Boxed |
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