VX-3R / E

Yaesu
VX-3R / E

Specifications

Prices

Compact dual-band 144/430 MHz FM handheld transceiver with 0.5-1000 MHz wide-band coverage. Internal MW bar antenna, sub-receiver for AM/FM-stereo broadcast bands. Huge 1000-channels memory capacity. 1.5 Watts output power with internal battery, 3 Watts with external DC. WiRES, CTCSS / DCS, CW training features. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2007.

Reference market : amateur-radio

VX-3R / VX-3E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.5000 ~ 999.9900 MHz 0.5100 ~ 1.7900 MHz [1] 76.000 ~ 107.9000 MHz [1]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz
Mode
AM [2] / FM / WFM [2]
Tuning step
5 [3] / 8.33 [4] / 9 [5] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	4 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N). 3 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N). 1.5 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N).
FM	0.35 uV (30~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1 uV (54~76 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). 0.5 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (400~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.5 uV (800~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
WFM	1.5 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.5 uV (470~540 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 3 uV (540~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
Selectivity
AM / FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
WFM	200 kHz (-6dB) 300 kHz (-20dB)
RF attenuator
20 dB
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.80 MHz (WFM) 47.25 MHz (AM / FM) 130 kHz (sub-receiver)
2°	10.7 MHz (WFM) 450 kHz (AM / FM)
3°	1 MHz (WFM)

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	1.5 W (high power, 3.7 VDC) 3 W (high power, 6 VDC) 0.1 W (low power, 3.7 VDC) 0.3 W (low power, 6 VDC)
430 MHz	1 W (high power, 3.7 VDC) 2 W (high power, 6 VDC) 0.1 W (low power, 3.7 VDC) 0.3 W (low power, 6 VDC)
Spurious emission
-60 dB (high power) -50 dB (low power)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±2.5 / ±5 kHz
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
900 standard memories, up to 24 banks. 99 frequency skip memories. 50 set of band-edge memories. 31 smart-search memories. 11 home channels. 10 "weather NOAA channels". 58 "VHF marine channels". 89 "popular SW channels".
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
52-tone CTCSS 104-code DCS DTMF 1750 Hz
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
3.7 VDC nominal 3.7-7 VDC external 5.0-7 VDC external with charging
Power consumption
0.1mA auto power-off. 30mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON @ 1:2 ratio. 60mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF. 120mA RX, typ. 1.3A TX, 1.5W @ 144 MHz with 3.7 VDC. 1.6A TX, 3.0W @ 144 MHz with 6.0 VDC. 1.2A TX, 1.0W @ 430 MHz with 3.7 VDC. 1.8A TX, 2.0W @ 430 MHz with 6.0 VDC.
Audio power
100 mW on 8Ω (6 VDC) 50 mW on 8Ω (3.7 VDC)
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm stereo
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin (TNC, cloning, mic/headphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
47 (W) x 81 (H) x 23 (D) mm, without knob and antenna
Weight
130g, with FNB-82LI battery and antenna

AM/FM-stereo sub-receiver.
Only receive.
5 kHz steps are not available for use on 250-300 MHz and above 580 MHz.
8.33 kHz steps are available only on VHF airband.
9 kHz steps are available only on MW band.

VX-3R / VX-3E receiving mode :

The transceiver provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual receiving situation arise in which you need to change to a different receiving mode, just press the [MODE] key. The receiving modes available are: AUTO, Automatic mode sets the default values for the selected frequency range. FM, Narrow-bandwidth frequency modulation used for voice communication. AM, Amplitude modulation used for Short Wave broadcasting. WFM, Wide-bandwidth frequency modulation used for high-fidelity broadcasting.

Yaesu VX-3, MODE key

The VX-3 covers a wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, the frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands, each of which has its own pre-set channel steps and operating modes:

Band / Frequency range
[1] SW band	1.8-30 MHz
[2] 50 MHz Ham band	30-76 MHz
[3] Air band	108-137 MHz
[4] 144 MHz Ham band	137-174 MHz
[5] VHF TV band	174-222 MHz
[6] Information band	222-420 MHz
[7] 430 MHz Ham band	420-470 MHz
[8] UHF TV band	470-774 MHz (USA version) 470-800 MHz (EXP/EU version)
[9] Information band	803-999 MHz

You can change the channel steps and operating modes, if you like.

VX-3R / VX-3E price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX3 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 183.00 (134GBP)	2021-jul	Brand-new From old stock

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