- Yaesu VX-3R
The VX-3R is an ultra-compact dual band
amateur radio transceiver produced by Yaesu.Feature overview
* FM transmit on
2 Meters and70 centimeters at up to 3watt s on 2m and 2watt s on 70cm with a 6VDC external source (1.5 watts on 2m and 1 watt on 70cm when using the internal battery)
* Wide-band receive coverage, from 500kHz up to 999MHz (cellular blocked on USA version)
* Receive coverage in AM, NFM,WFM and FM radio
* PC-programmable
* RF Squelch capability
* Selectable deviation (wide/narrow)
* 1000mAh Lithium-Ion battery
* Internal Ferrite Bar Antenna for AM Broadcast Reception
* Supports DCS andCTCSS Tones
* Stereo decoding for FM Broadcast reception
* Stereo Headphone connector
* Ability to use headphones as antenna for FM Broadcast receptionDescription
The VX-3R is a compact dual band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-3R'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 enjoyment. Besides 50, 144 and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-3R provides receive coverage of the AM(MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies. The transmitter section provides 3 watts of power output on the 144 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-58LI battery pack and 2 watts output on 430 MHz.
References
* Product Review - Yaesu VX-3R Miniature Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver - February 2008 QST Magazine © ARRL
External links
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6837 VX-3R reviews on eHam.net]
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