Introduction - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

Introduction

The VX-5R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency cover-
age, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications
along with unmatched monitoring capability.
The VX-5R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking
around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoy-
ment. Besides 50, 144, and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-5R provides receive
coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands up to 16 MHz,
VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and
public safety frequencies! And the optional Barometer pressure Sensor Unit provides readout
of barometric pressure and altitude while mountain climbing or hiking.
The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on the 50 MHz and 144
MHz bands with the supplied FNB-80LI Battery Pack, and 4.5 Watts output on 430 MHz.
When 13.8V DC power is supplied from an external source, power output is five watts on
all bands. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-5R, in addition to
Yaesu's exclusive ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System), which "beeps" the user
when you move out of communications range with another ARTS™-equipped station.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-5R, and encourage you to read this manual thor-
oughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu hand-
held transceiver!
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PERATING ANUAL