VX-2R / E

Yaesu
VX-2R / E

Specifications

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Dual-band 144/430 MHz FM handheld transceiver with 0.5-999 MHz wide-band reception. Up to 1.5 Watts of output power with battery pack, 3 Watts with external DC source. Over 1300 memory channels and special memory bank for VHF Marine frequencies. WiRES Internet access key and DTMF autodialer. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003.

Reference market : amateur-radio

VX-2R / VX-2E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.5000 ~ 999.0000 MHz
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz
Mode
AM [1] / FM / WFM [1]
Tuning step
5 [2] / 9 [3] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	3 uV (0.5~30 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 (800~999 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 [4]
10 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)
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. 100 frequency skip memories. 50 set of band-edge memories. 31 smart-search memories. 11 home channels. 10 "weather NOAA channels". 89 "popular SW channels". 280 "VHF marine channels".
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF 1750 Hz
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
3.7 VDC nominal 3.2-7 VDC external 5.5-7 VDC external with charging
Power consumption
0.2mA auto power-off. 20mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON. 58mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF. 150mA RX, typ. 1.3A TX, 1.5W @ 144 MHz with 3.7 VDC. 1.8A TX, 3.0W @ 144 MHz with 6.0 VDC. 1.2A TX, 1.0W @ 430 MHz with 3.7 VDC. 1.5A 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
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin (TNC, clone, 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
132g with FNB-82LI battery and antenna

Only receive.
5 kHz steps are not available for use on 250-300 MHz and above 530 MHz.
9 kHz steps are available only on MW band.
This feature is not available on the WFM mode.

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VX-2R / VX-2E price

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Price	Date	Condition
USD 160.00 (117GBP)	2021-jul	Brand-new From old stock
USD 159.00	2020-sep	Second Hand Apparently never used. Includes antenna, FNB-82LI battery, NC-85B charger, manual, box

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