VX-170

Yaesu
VX-170

Specifications

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2m FM hand-held transceiver providing up to 5 Watts of RF power. 700 mW internal speaker, CTCSS / DCS encoder and decoder, WiRES system, security password feature. The 16-key provides direct keyboard frequency entry and direct DTMF input. IPX7 submersible for 30 minutes at 1 meter. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2005.

Reference market : amateur-radio

VX-170 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
Selectivity
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 35 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	5 W (High power) 2 W (Middle power) 0.5 W (Low power)
Spurious emission
> -60 dB (High/Middle power) > -40 dB (Low power)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±2.5 (Narrow-band mode) ±5 kHz (Wide-band mode)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
200 standard memories. 10 groups x 200 channels from the standard memories. 31 smart-search memories. 10 set of band-edge memories. 1 home channel. 10 "weather broadcast" channels.
Display
0.5 kHz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 50-tones. DCS 104-codes. DTMF 9-autodial memories. 1750Hz tone.
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.2 VDC (battery, nominal). 6-16 VDC (external). 11-16 VDC (external, with charging).
Power consumption
8mA auto power-off. 20mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON. 45mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF. 125mA RX, typ @ 200mW audio output. 1.5A TX, 5W
Audio power [1]
700 mW on 16Ω (internal speaker). 400 mW on 8Ω (external speaker).
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin
Connections
Jack 4-pin (TNC, cloning, speaker/mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
60 (W) x 120 (H) x 32 (D) mm, without knobs and antenna
Weight
390g with FNB-83 battery pack, antenna, belt clip

With battery pack or external DC at 7,2V.

VX-170 smart search operation :

The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the VX-170 transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory bank, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself).

Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available: SINGLE, in this mode the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories, whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep in each direction. CONT, in this mode the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as with One-Shot searching. If all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, however, the radio will continue sweeping until they are all filled.

VX-170 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX170 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 108.00 (79GBP)	2021-jul	Second Hand Include FNB-83 rechargeable battery, NC-88U charger, antenna, belt clip, operating manual

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