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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
 
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  • EUR 17.00

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2010 EUR 109.00 New / Good thiecom.de

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