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The VX-120/VX-170 are compact, high-performance FM hand-helds providing up to five Watts of RF power, along
with big audio output (700 mW) and unmatched protection against the elements.
Protected against water ingress to IPX7 specifications (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3 feet), the
VX-120/170 feature long operating times, thanks to the supplied 1400 mAh NiMH Battery Pack. The 8-key VX-
120 provides the utmost in operation simplicity, while the 16-key VX-170 includes direct keyboard frequency entry
and direct DTMF input. And both models provide quick, one-touch access to YAESU’s exciting and fun WiRESII
™ VoIP Internet Linking system.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ±5 p.p.m. (–10° C to +60° C)
- Tuning steps
- 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 kHz
- Memories
- 210 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 137-174 MHz
- Modulations
- AM FM N-FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.2 μV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz, NFM)
0.16 μV for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz, NFM)
0.2 μV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz, NFM) - Selectivity
- NFM, AM 12 kHz / 35 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 21.7 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 700 mW @ 16 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 7.5 V) Internal SP
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 2m
144-146 MHz (Europe) - Modulations
- FM N-FM
- RF-output
- 5 / 2 / 0.5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.2V DC (6.0~16 V)
- Current drain RX
- 45 mA typical
- TX
- 1.5 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 60 × 120 × 32 mm (2.36 × 4.72 × 1.26 in)
- Weight
- 390 gr (13.8 oz) with FNB-83 and antenna
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2005 and 200x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Dual watch
ARTS
Submersible (IPX7 specs) - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4392
- MPN
- YAESU-VX-000120
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Yeasu VX-120 / VX-170 Brochure PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Yeasu VX-120 Operating Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Upload relevant documents
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Yaesu VX-120. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Yaesu VX-120 is around:
- EUR 17.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
- Search YouTube for Yaesu VX-120 videos
- Search Google for Yaesu VX-120 information
- Search Google Images for Yaesu VX-120
- Search Twitter for Yaesu VX-120 news
- Search Wikipedia for Yaesu VX-120 information
- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Yaesu VX-120 for manuals and documents (using Google)
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