The Yaesu VX-7R is a high quality, rugged handheld transceiver. It offers triple band (6m, 2m, 70cm) operation and the USA version even transmits 300mW on the 220MHz band.
The VX-7R was followed by the Yaesu VX-8R handheld in 2008.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 6m 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 500 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.5-999 MHz (Cellular blocked in the US)
- Modulations
- AM FM W-FM
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 50-54 / 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
50-54 / 144-148 / 222-225 / 440-450 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- AM FM
- RF-output
- High: 5/5/5 W, Low3: 2.5/2.5/2.5 W, Low2: 1/1/1 W, Low1: 0.5/0.5/0.5 W, 0.3 W (220 MHz, FM), 1 W (50 MHz, AM)
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.2V DC (internal), 10-16V DC (external)
- Current drain RX
- 25-200 mA
- TX
- 0.6-1.8 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 60 × 90 × 28 mm (2.36 × 3.54 × 1.10 in)
- Weight
- 250 gr (8.8 oz)
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2002 and 200x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Waterproof/submersible. Twin RX
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4400
- MPN
- YAESU-VX-000007R
Reviews
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| B03 modified it is an apocalypse swiss army knife! | 7 years ago by Lukas Thorwald Hey | |
| vx7r | 15 years ago by ken |
New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Yaesu VX-7R in Good condition is around:
- USD 192 ~ USD 305
- EUR 313 ~ EUR 338
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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