VR-120D

Name: Yaesu VR-120D scanner
Brand: Yaesu
SKU: VR-120D
Price: 85.00 GBP
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

Pocket-size scanner, receiving frequency range 0.1-1300 MHz in AM and FM mode. It features a frequency-finder function to directly detects the presence of a nearby signal. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2001.

Reference market : amateur-radio

VR-120D specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
0.1000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz
Mode
AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	1.5 uV (0.2~5 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.6 uV (5~370 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.3 uV (5~520 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.7 uV (520~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	0.9 uV (5~160 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.6 uV (160~370 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (370~520 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 3.0 uV (520~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	16 KHz (-6dB)
FM	16 KHz (-6dB)
WFM	200 KHz (-6dB)

Features

Memory
640 regular memories in 10 banks
Display
1 KHz frequency resolution Segment-bar signal meter
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
2.2 ~ 3.5V batteries, 3V nominal (2 x AA) 5.5 ~ 10 VDC external
Power consumption
95 mA typ 55 mA squelch On, battery save function Off 15 mA squelch On, battery save function On
Audio power
>60 mW
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
59 (W) x 85 (H) x 26 (D) mm, without antenna
Weight
195g with batteries and antenna

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VR-120D description :

The Yaesu VR-120D is a compact scanner for listening to AM and FM modes only. It includes the dual-watch function for alternate double listening (not simultaneous), the smart-search option for searching and storing frequencies where activity is detected in the band in use, one-touch-memory (OTM) for a fast recall of 4 favorite stations by pressing a single button. It also has a channel-counter function to measure the frequency of a nearby transmitter operating within a 50 MHz band compared to the one set. 640 memory locations that can be divided into 10 banks. Multiple search options: between band limits, within the memories, with autostoring. Other features: RF attenuator, over the antenna with a flexible stylus there is a ferrite antenna to improve the medium waves reception, to safeguard the batteries can be activated the power-save function, 24 menu items to customize settings.

VR-120D performance and practical notes :

This radio is light and reliable with, more, contained power consumption. Thus meets the requirements of those who seek an essential scanner, convenient to take with you, directed to listen to FM broadcasters and PMR channels. The availability of only a few buttons for managing commands, with menu passages for certain functions, requires a minimum of familiarity with the control logic, after which it proves to be relatively simple even for less experienced users. Peculiar element in this Yaesu is the channel-counter function, it is not a true frequency meter with which to identify where transmits an station to which it is next but offers a utility that if well used makes the listening action as an alternative to the more classic frequency scanning.

The sensitivity is good and roughly constant within the tuning range where the receiver is mainly used between 100~500 MHz. The tuning step at 8.333 KHz is missing, as required by the VHF aeronautical service, although it does not create inconveniences in practice because of the bandwidth in the AM mode which compensates for the modest frequency displacements from the nominal value of the radio channel.

VR-120D price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VR-120 sale price (UK Pounds) 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
GBP 85.00 (95EUR)	2020-jan	Second Hand Excellent condition
GBP 63.50 (99USD)	2013	Second Hand Great condition overall. Comes with original owner's manual, PA30B AC adapter, belt clip and BNC flex antenna

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