Vertex Standard VXD-720

Dual band FM Transceiver

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Vertex VXD-720 Handheld Transceiver - Submitted by Pancho Cheja

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The Vertex Standard VXD-720 is a dual band FM transceiver. It covers 134-174 / 403-470 / 450-512 MHz for both transmit and receive. Frequency stability is ± 0.5 p.p.m. with tuning steps of 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz. The radio has an image rejection of 70 dB. RF output is VHF: 1/45 W, UHF: 1/40 W. Audio output is 3 W internal and 13 W external. It features 1 memory bank with 512 channels. Power requirements are 13.8 V DC ± 20%. Current drain in receive mode is 810 mA, 2A max. Current drain in transmit mode is 14.5 A max. Dimensions are 175 × 51 × 206 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m 70cm
Frequency stability: ± 0.5 p.p.m.
Tuning steps: 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
Memories: 512 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 134-174 / 403-470 / 450-512 MHz
Modulations: FM DMR
Sensitivity: Analogue 12dB SINAD: 0.3 μV 0.22 μV typical
Digital: 5% BER: 0.3 μV
Selectivity: TIA603:
VHF: 65 dB @ 12.5 kHz, 80 dB @ 25 kHz
UHF: 65 dB @ 12.5 kHz, 75 dB @ 25 kHz
TIA603C:
VHF: 50 dB @ 12.5 kHz, 80 dB @ 25 kHz
UHF: 50 dB @ 12.5 kHz, 75 dB @ 25 kHz
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: 70 dB
Audio output: 3 W internal, 13 W external

Transmitter

TX-range: 134-174 / 403-470 / 450-512 MHz
Modulations: FM DMR
RF-output: VHF: 1/45 W, UHF: 1/40 W

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8 V DC ± 20%
Current drain RX: 810 mA, 2A max
TX: 14.5 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 51 × 175 × 206 mm (2.01 × 6.89 × 8.11 in)
Weight: 1.80 kg (4.0 lbs)
Form factor: Handheld
Manufactured: Between 2013 and 201x

Other features

Usage: Commercial / Land mobile communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 6042
MPN: VERTEX-STANDARD-VXD-000720

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Vertex Standard VXD-720 operating manual PDF - 5.21 MB, submitted by Pancho Cheja
: Vertex Standard VXD-720 Specsheet PDF - 1,010.5 kB, submitted by Pancho Cheja

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