Yaesu VX-1R
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The VX-1R is an ultra-compact amateur radio transceiver produced by Yaesu.
[edit] Feature overview
- FM transmit on 2 Meters and 70 centimeters (1 watt @ 6V EXT DC IN) and (500 mwatt @ 3.6V DC)
- Wide-band receive coverage, from 500 kHz up to 999 MHz
- Receive coverage in AM, NFM, and WFM
- User-selectable 10 dB attenuator
- Ultra-compact size
- CTCSS and DCS decode/encode
- PC-programmable and radio-to-radio cloning
- RF Squelch capability
- Selectable deviation (wide/narrow)
[edit] Description
The Yaesu VX-1R is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receiver frequency coverage intended for use in licensed "Ham" or amateur radio operations. It is purportedly the smallest UHF/VHF hand-held transceiver available, with dimensions of 47x81x25 mm. It will receive and transmit in both the 2 meter band (144-148 MHz) and the 70 cm band (430-450 MHz). The VX-1R provides receive coverage of the AM and FM broadcast bands, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies.
