The Yaesu VR-160 is a handheld HF/VHF/UHF scanner / receiver. It covers 100 kHz to 1299.990 MHz with gaps. The receiver system utilizes double conversion for AM/FM and triple conversion for W-FM. Audio output is 50~100 mW depending on operating voltage. It features 24 memory banks and 1821 memory channels. The VR-160 includes dual VFO, CTCSS, and DCS functionality. Dimensions are 47 × 81 × 23 mm. The weight is 130 gr with Li-ion battery and antenna. Current drain in receive mode is 300µA ~ 140mA.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ±5ppm (-10°C ~ +60°C)
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
- Memories
- 1821 channels in 24 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 100 kHz - 1299.990 MHz (with gaps)
- Modulations
- AM FM W-FM
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- AM/FM: 12 kHz (-6 dB)
W-FM: 200 kHz (-60 dB)
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion (AM/FM) Triple conversion (W-FM)
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 47.25 MHz (AM/FM), 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
2nd: 450 kHz (AM/FM), 10.7 MHz (W-FM)
3rd: 1 MHz (W-FM) - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 50~100 mW depending on operating voltage
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA + Built-in ferrite bar
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 3.7V Li-ion, 2×AA cells or 6V DC adaptor (3.5~7V DC max)
- Current drain RX
- 300µA ~ 140mA
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 81 × 47 × 23 mm (3.19 × 1.85 × 0.91 in) without protrusions
- Weight
- 130 gr (4.6 oz) with Li-ion battery and antenna
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2010 and 201x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Up to 25 hours on a single charge.
Dual VFO
CTCSS / DCS - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5090
- MPN
- YAESU-VR-000160
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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