VX-5R

Yaesu
VX-5R

Specifications

Prices

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
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
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
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
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.
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 8-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
39-tone CTCSS 104-code DCS DTMF 1750 Hz
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2 VDC nominal 10-16 VDC external
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.
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
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.

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 (US Dollar) 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
USD 164.00 (140EUR)	2021-jul	Second Hand Comes with user's manual and box
USD 218.00 (159GBP)	2021-jun	Second Hand As never used. Comes with AC power supply. Boxed

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