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MH-57

A4B

CN-3

E-DC-5B

CT-91

CSC-88

When operating on 144 and 
430 MHz, use the bottom 
section of the supplied 
antenna. For operation on 
50 MHz, simply screw on the 
antenna extension element 
and you’re ready for DX 
action! 

NC-72B/C*

AC Adapter

CD-15A

FBA-23

VC-27

SU-1

General

Frequency Ranges:
              MAIN Rx:  0.5-1.8 MHz (BC Band)
                                       1.8-30 MHz (SW Band)
                                        30-59 MHz (50 MHz HAM: USA version)
                                        30-76 MHz (50 MHz HAM: EXP version)
                                        59-108 MHz (FM: USA version)
                                        76-108 MHz (FM: EXP version)
                                        108-137 MHz (Air Band)
                                        137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM)
                                        174-222 MHz (VHF-TV)
                                         222-225 MHz (220 MHz HAM: USA version)
                                         225-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1:USA version)
                                        222-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1: EXP version)
                                        420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM)
                                        470-729 MHz (UHF-TV: USA version)
                                        470-800 MHz (UHF-TV: EXP version)
                                        800-999 MHz (ACT2: Action Band 2, cellular Blocked)
                  SUB Rx: 50-54 MHz,137-174 MHz,420-470 MHz
                               Tx: 50-54 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
                                        144-146 MHz or 144-148 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
                                        222-225 MHz ((MAIN, USA version)
                                        430-440 MHz or 430-450 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
 Channel Steps:               5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
 Frequency Stability:   

±

5 ppm(-10˚ C to +50˚ C [-14  F to +122  F])

 Repeater Shift:               

±

600 kHz (144 MHz), 

±

1.6 MHz (222 MHz/USA version), 

                                                       

±

1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)

 Emission Type:               A3/F2/F3
 Antenna Impedance:  50 Ohms
 Supply Voltage:  Nominal: 7.4 V DC, Negative Ground
                            Operating: 6-16 V DC, Negative Ground (EXT DC jack)
 Current Consumption: 200 mA (Mono Band Receive)
                             (Approx.) 240 mA (Dual Band Receive)
                                                       67 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off)
                                                      100 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off)

                                                                           28 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5")
                                                     34 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5")
                                                     200 

µ

A (Auto Power Off)

                                                     1.6 A (50 MHz, 5 W Tx)
                                                     1.7A (144 MHz, 5W Tx)
                                                     1.0 A (220 MHz, 0.3 W Tx /USA version)
                                                     1.9 A (430 MHz, 5W Tx)
 Operating Temperature:  -4 F to +140 F (-20˚ C to +60˚ C)
 Case Size (W x H x D):         2.4 x 3.5 x 1.1 inch (60 x 90 x 28.5 mm) w/o knob & antenna
 Weight (Approx.):      9.2 oz (260 g) with FNB-80LI & antenna

Transmitter

 RF Power Output:   5.0 W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN)
                                0.3W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 222 MHz

/USA version

)

                                1.0W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 50 MHz AM)
 Modulation Type:    F2, F3: Variable Reactance (MAIN & SUB)
                                A3: Low Level Amplitude Modulation (MAIN, 50 MHz)
 Maximum Deviation: 

±

5 kHz F2/F3

 Spurious Emission: At least 60 dB down (@ Tx HI/L3)
                                At least 50 dB down (@ Tx L2/L1)
 Microphone Impedance: 2K Ohms

Receiver

Circuit Type:            N-FM, AM: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
                                W-FM: Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne
 IF: MAIN Rx             
                         1st:  47.25 MHz (N-FM, AM), 45.8 MHz (W-FM)
                        2nd:  450 kHz (N-FM, AM), 10.7 MHz (W-FM)
                         3rd:  1 MHz (W-FM)
      SUB Rx
                       1st :  46.35 MHz
                       2nd:  450 kHz

 Sensitivity: 
   MAIN Rx:    3.0 

µ

V for 10 dB S/N (0.5-30 MHz, AM)

                      0.5 

µ

V (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (30-50, N-FM)

                      0.16 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (50-54, N-FM)

                      1.0 

µ

V (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (57-76, N-FM)

                      1.0 

µ

V (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (76-108, W-FM)

                      1.5 

µ

V (TYP) for 10 dB SN (108-137, AM)

                      0.2 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (137-140, N-FM)

                      0.16 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (140-150, N-FM)

                      0.2 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (150-174, N-FM)

                      0.3 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (174-225, N-FM)

                      0.5 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (300-350, N-FM)

                      0.2 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (350-400, N-FM)

                      0.18 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (400-470, N-FM)

                      0.35 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (470-540, W-FM)

                      3.0 

µ

V (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (540-800, W-FM)

                      1.0 

µ

V (TYP) for 12 dB SINAD (800-999, N-FM)        

                       (Cellular Blocked/

USA version

)

 SUB Rx:        0.18 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (50-54, N-FM)

                      0.18 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (137-174, N-FM)

                      0.2 

µ

V for 12 dB SINAD (420-470, N-FM)

 Selectivity:    12 kHz/25 kHz (-6dB/-60dB: N-FM, AM)
                      200 kHz/300 kHz (-6dB/-20dB: W-FM)
 AF Output:     200 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 7.4 V DC)
                      400 mW @ 8 Ohms for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V DC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are 
guaranteed within the amateur bands only.

Specifications

Options

V/M 

Switch

MAIN, SUB 

Switches

CMP460A

E-DC-6

FNB-80LI (spare)

Innovative 

Multi-section 

Antenna!  

And Much, Much More. . .

16-digit, 

9-memory 
DTMF 
Auto-dialer 

Automatic 

Repeater Shift (ARS) 

Battery-saving 

Auto Power Off feature (APO) 

Transmit 

Time-Out Timer (TOT) 

TX Battery 

Saver to reduce power during local 
QSOs 

Two-channel Dual Watch with 

5-second polling 

Keypad/Dial Lockout 

capability 

Easy-to-use Menu customization 

of many functions 

Battery Voltage 

Meter 

Vox operation (Required VC-27) 

Cloning capability between VX-7Rs 

Easy interface to Packet TNCs (using 

optional CT-91 Mic Adapter)

Supplied Accessories : AC Adapter NC-72B/C*, Lithium-ion Battery Pack FNB-80LI, Antenna, Belt Clip

About this brochure: we have made this brochure as comprehensive and factual as possible. We reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time in equipment, optional accessories, 
specifications, model numbers, and availability. Some accessories shown herein may not be available in some countries. Some information may have been updated since the time of printing; 
please check with your Authorized Yaesu Dealer for complete details.

2002.0530NA(U/E)

Printed in Japan

B9200390

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

For the latest Yaesu news,visit us on the Internet:

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

10900 Walker  Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

International Division

8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands

YAESU UK LTD.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

Unit 5, 20 /F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

http://www.vxstdusa.com    http://www.yaesu.co.uk

Phone 714/827-7600; Fax 714/827-8100 
Email:[email protected] 

Email: [email protected]

Barometric
Pressure Sensor Unit

DC Cable w/Noise Filter

DC Cable; plug and wire only

2 x "AA" Cell Battery Case
(batteries not supplied)

Soft Case

Rapid Charger 
(Requires NC-72B/C*)

Lithium-ion Battery Pack 
(7.4 V/1,300 mAh)

Earpiece / Microphone
(Vox operation available)

Speaker /
Microphone

Waterproof Speaker /
Microphone

BNC-to-SMA Adapter 

Dial

PTT Switch

Monitor/
Burst Switch

Power Switch

Internet Key

MON, Function

Band Switch

Volume 
Control

MIC/SP Jack

Antenna Jack

External
DC Jack

LCD (Display)

Microphone

Speaker

Strobe

Microphone Adapter

The NC-72B/C* may by plugged directly 
into the VX-7R for charging of the FNB-
80LI Battely Pack. When used with the 
optional CD-15A Quick Charger, charge 
time is only about 2.5 hours!  

*B for 120 VAC/ C for 240 VAC

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