VX-7R

Yaesu
VX-7R

Specifications

Prices

50/144/430 MHz triple-band handheld transceiver (+222 MHz band, USA version only) with dual receive, wide-band 0.5-999 MHz coverage. Up to 5 Watts of power output. Easy-to-read display of both the Main and Sub band with frequencies, modes, S-meters. Spectrum scope and audio wave display. Case, keypad, speaker, and connectors are sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003.

Reference market : amateur-radio

VX-7R specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Main)	0.5000 ~ 999.0000 MHz [1]
Receive (Sub)	50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz 137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 420.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit	50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 222.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz
Mode
AM / FM / WFM [3]
Tuning step
5 / 9 [4] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity (Main)
AM	3.0 uV (0.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N). 1.5 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N).
FM	0.5 uV (30~50 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.16 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.0 uV (54~65 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.3 uV (174~225 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.5 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (400~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.0 uV (800~999 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
WFM	1.0 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.35 uV (470~540 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 3.0 uV (540~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
Sensitivity (Sub)
FM	0.18 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (137~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
Selectivity
AM / FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 25 kHz (-60dB)
WFM	200 kHz (-6dB) 300 kHz (-20dB)
RF attenuator
20dB
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Main)
1°	45.80 MHz (WFM) 47.25 MHz (AM / FM)
2°	10.7 MHz (WFM) 450 kHz (AM / FM)
3°	1 MHz (WFM)
IF (Sub)
1°	46.35 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power [5]
50 MHz (AM)	1 W
50/144/430 MHz (FM)	5 W (high power) 2.5 W (L3 power) 1.0 W (L2 power) 0.05 W (L1 power)
222 MHz (FM)	0.3 W (L2 power) 0.05 W (L1 power)
Output power [6]
50/144/430 MHz (FM)	0.3 W (high power) 0.05 W (L1 power)
222 MHz (FM)	0.3 W (L2 power) 0.05 W (L1 power)
Spurious emission
> -60 dB (High/L3 power) > -50 dB (L2/L1 power)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±2.5 (narrow) ±5 kHz (wide)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
450 standard memories. 9 groups x 48 channels from the standard memories. 31 smart-search memories. 20 set of band-edge memories. 12 home channels [2]. 11 home channels [7]. 10 one-touch memories. 10 hyper memories. 10 "weather broadcast" channels. 89 "popular SW broadcast station" channels. 280 "VHF marine" channels.
Display
132 x 64 px 1 kHz frequency resolution 2 x 13-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF 1750 Hz
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 VDC nominal, negative ground 10-16 VDC external, negative ground
Power consumption
0.2mA auto power-off. 28mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON 1:5 (mono band). 34mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON 1:5 (dual band). 67mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF (mono band). 100mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF (dual band). 200mA RX, typ (mono band). 240mA RX, typ (dual band). 1.6A TX, 5W @ 50 MHz. 1.7A TX, 5W @ 144 MHz. 1.0A TX, 0.3W @ 222 MHz. 1.9A TX, 4.5W @ 430 MHz.
Audio power
200 mW on 8Ω (7.2 VDC) 400 mW on 8Ω (13.8 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
60 (W) x 90 (H) x 28.5 (D) mm, without knobs and antenna
Weight
260g, with battery pack and antenna

Cellular blocked in USA version.
USA version.
Only receive.
9 kHz step is available on the MW broadcast band only.
With battery pack or external DC (13.8 V).
With 2 x AA batteries.
EXP version.

VX-7R memory and hyper-memory systems :

Sporting the most memory capability of any Amateur transceiver, the VX-7 includes over 900 memory channels of one kind or another, yet access is simple and intuitive, thanks to 8-character Alpha-Numeric labeling capability, so you never miss any of the excitement stored inside. These memories include:

Yaesu VX-7 memory system resources

The VX-7 usually stores, into memory, the operating frequency and some aspects of operating status (such as CTCSS/DCS data, repeater shift, power level, etc.). However, the "Hyper Memory" Mode allows you to store the total current configuration of the radio into a special "Hyper" memory bank. For example, a Hyper Memory location may store the frequencies of both the "Main" and "Sub" bands, plus Spectrum Scope operational status, Scanning features, etc.

VX-7R price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX7 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 410.00 (299GBP)	2021-aug	Brand-new From old stock
USD 176.00 (150EUR)	2021-jul	Second Hand With minor cosmetic imperfection. Comes with PA-48C power supply / charger, FNB-80 1500 mAh battery, belt clip, boxed
USD 199.95	2020-mar	Second Hand Comes with antenna, battery pack, hand strap, Clip-14, MH-57 speaker mic, VX-7R owner's manual

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