Heathkit VF-7401

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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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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Reviews

Rating	Title	Submitted
	Heathkit VF-7401 "It's a keeper!"	12 years ago by k8cnn

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