Yaesu VX-3R
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The VX-3R is an ultra-compact dual band amateur radio transceiver produced by Yaesu.
[edit] Feature overview
- FM transmit on 2 Meters and 70 centimeters at up to (3 watt @ 6V or EXT DC IN), (2 watt @ 6V 144 MHz)
- Wide-band receive coverage, from 500 kHz up to 999 MHz (cellular blocked)
- Receive coverage in AM, NFM, WFM and FM radio
- PC-programmable
- RF Squelch capability
- Selectable deviation (wide/narrow)
- Description: A micro-sized dual band entry from vertex/standard...With 1.5 watts output on 2 meters, and 1 watt on 440... With 13.8 vdc power jumps to 3 watts on 144, and 2 on 440...Has wide band rx, and NEW ferrite bar antenna for AM broadcasts... 1000 ma/1 amp lithium -ion battery
- The new ultra-compact VX-3R 2m/70cm FM HT Transceiver is loaded with convenience features. In addition to top quality performance on the 2m and 70cm, you will also be able to enjoy stereo FM and improved AM broadcast band reception with our new Internal Bar Antenna.
- "When All Else Fails" and local power service is not available to power your charger, you can now operate using "AA" batteries with our optional battery case.
[edit] Description
The VX-3R is a compact dual band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-3R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Besides 50, 144 and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-3R provides receive coverage of the AM(MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies. The transmitter section provides 3 watts of clean power output on the 144 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-58LI battery pack and 2 watts output on 430 MHz.
CW (Morse Code) licensing requirements have been removed by the FCC. However, all of those HF, VHF, and UHF Morse code designated frequencies are still there with loads of weak signal DX just waiting for you. Consider learning the Morse code - we will help you experience the excitement of working the World on CW with our VX-3R CW Learning and Training feature.
