The Heathkit VF-7401 is a mobile transceiver. It covers 143.5-148.5 MHz for both receive and transmit frequencies. Frequency stability is ± .0015%. Tuning steps are 5 kHz. RF output is 10-15 W. Audio output is 1.5 W at less than 10% THD. The VF-7401 requires 12-16V DC and draws 550-750 mA in receive mode and 4 A max in transmit mode. Dimensions are 70 × 184 × 260 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ± .0015%
- Tuning steps
- 5 kHz
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 143.5-148.5 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.5 µV for 12db SINAD (or 15 dB of quieting)
- Selectivity
- 15 kHz (-6 dB)
30 kHz (-60 dB) - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- -50 dB or greater
- Audio output
- 1.5 W at less than 10% THD
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 143.5-148.5 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 10-15 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 12-16V DC
- Current drain RX
- 550-750 mA
- TX
- 4 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 184 × 70 × 260 mm (7.24 × 2.76 × 10.24 in)
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1980 and 1983 in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5346
- MPN
- HEATHKIT-VF-007401
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