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The Yaesu VR-500 is a mobile scanner/receiver covering 0.1-1300 MHz. It features 1 memory bank with 1000 channels and a bandscope. The radio weighs 220 gr with antenna and battery included. Dimensions are 95 × 58 × 24 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands
?
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
?
Memories
1000 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.1-1300 MHz
Modulations
AM   FM   W-FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Connections

Antenna
-
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
?V DC
Current drain RX
?
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
58 × 95 × 24 mm (2.28 × 3.74 × 0.94 in)
Weight
220 gr (7.8 oz) antenna and battery included
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 199x and 200x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Bandscope
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
4389
MPN
YAESU-VR-000500

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

VR-500 user guide PDF - 518.0 kB, submitted by dean handley
Yaesu Vertex VR-500 Technical Supplement PDF - 26.00 MB, submitted by dean handley
 
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Reviews

Rating Title Submitted
solid handheld 8 years ago by clally47

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 VR-500. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!

Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Yaesu VR-500 in Good condition is around:

  • EUR 115 ~ EUR 128
  • USD 204 ~ USD 250

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2021 EUR 165.00 Used / Mint SWL_de
2010 USD 219.95 New / Good universal-radio
2010 USD 179.95 New / Good universal-radio
2010 EUR 183.55 Used / Mint eBay

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