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No Amateur hand-held transceiver has a display
that even compares to the VX-7R’s 132 x 64 dot matrix
display. Providing clear, easy-to-read indication of
both the Main and Sub band frequencies, operating
mode, and S-meters for both bands, the VX-7R’s
display includes an unparalleled array of graphical
and pictorial tools that make operation a breeze.
The VX-7R includes a built-in 24-hour clock, with calendar,
powered by a separate (rechargeable) Lithium-Ion
battery that will maintain clock data for up to two months
without use of the main transceiver battery power.
During monoband operation, you can also choose to
have the VX-7R display a
depiction of the incoming
audio waveform, just below
the frequency display field.
The Omni-Glow
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display/key illumination may be
configured in a number of battery-
saving ways. Both Brightness and
Contrast are adjustable. You can set
the illumination to appear continuously,
or only for a few seconds after a
key is pressed. You can even turn
the "Busy" Strobe off, for additional
battery conservation.
Among the more innovative features introduced in
the VX-7R is the full-color Strobe LED, which
provides indication of a number of transceiver
status items using different colors. The Menu
allows you to custom-design a color that you will
recognize for indication of "Busy Channel" for the
Main, Sub, and "Both" receive channels, as well as
"TX" indicators for the Main and Sub bands.
Different colors may be selected for each of the
above conditions, and a total of 256 color shades
are available, for customizing the colors just the
way you like them.
During monoband operation, the huge size of the dot
matrix display allows the use of pictorial icons to depict a
number of band and operational status notations. You can
substitute icons, if you like, from
a selection of alternative icons, or
you can use the icon editor feature
to create your own icon or font.
Storing frequency, mode, and CTCSS/DCS data,
the 450 Memory Channels may be assigned into
any of 9 Memory Groups, for easy recall (up to 48
channels per group may be stored).
Sporting the most memory capability of any
Amateur transceiver, the VX-7R includes over 900
memory channels of one kind or another, yet
access is simple and intuitive, thanks to 8-character
Alpha-Numeric labeling
capability, so you ll never
miss any of the excitement
stored inside! These
memories include.
THE MOST MEMORIES EVER
THE BEST TRAVELING COMPANION EVER
THE MOST DAZZLING DISPLAY EVER
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
CHR
Emergency Strobe/Beep Feature
Optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure
Unit with Weather Forecast Feature
Full Color Strobe LED
24 Hour Clock
Change Icons and Fonts
Audio Wave Meter
When you engage the Spectrum Scope, the display
will indicate relative signal strengths on adjacent
channels (you may select
either – 5 or – 8 channels
from the current frequency),
allowing you truly to keep
an eye on the band.
Spectrum Scope Display
Battery-Saving Illumination Control
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450 "Main" Memories
Use the PMS memories for setting upper and lower
scanning/operating limits in the Amateur bands.
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40 Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)
Band-Limit Memories
The "Home" channels may be set to a "favorite"
operating frequency, or a central operating frequency
that may be used as a starting point for operation. The
430 MHz Home Channel is also used for the
"Emergency" beacon.
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12 Home Channel Memories
Ideal for quick access to the Weather Band broadcasts,
these memories may be scanned in search of the loudest
Weather station in your area.
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10 Weather Band Memories
(U.S. Version)
The most popular HF Shortwave Broadcast stations
are pre-stored at the factory, for instant selection of
your favorite station and program.
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89 Shortwave Broadcast Station Memories
The huge 280-channel Marine Bank allows full
access to the excitement of monitoring the world of
Marine operation.
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280 Marine Channels
The Hyper memories may be used to store and recall
a complete set of transceiver configuration data, such
as Dual Receive status, Spectrum Scope
configuration, scanning features, etc.
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10 "Hyper" Memories
Store your most-used frequencies in the quick-
access OTM bank!
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10 One-Touch (OTM) memories
A unique feature of the VX-7R is the new "Internet"
key, prominently located in the bottom right-hand
corner of the keypad, providing easy access to the
new WIRES“ Repeater-Internet-linking system.
Pressing the Internet key activates a single-tone
DTMF burst at the beginning of each transmission,
as required for Internet
linking access via a
W I R E S - c o n f i g u r e d
repeater system.
Whether you re walking around town, or walking
down a mountain, the VX-7R is equipped with the
features and durability that you need.
If you press and hold in the EMG(HM/RV) key for two
seconds, the VX-7R will be placed in the Emergency
mode, wherein (A) it will automatically be set to the
430 MHz Home Channel, (B) a loud Alarm beep
will be put out from the speaker, and (C) the front
panel Strobe will brightly
flash in sequential colors. If
you press the PTT switch
during Emergency operation,
the Alarm will be temporarily
silenced, and you may now
call a friend, family member,
or a rescuer on the UHF
Home Channel.
The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit
provides indication of the current pressure, calibrated in
either units of inches or mm of mercury, hpa, or millibars.
On a hike, altitude (in feet or meters) can be deduced
from a starting pressure calculation, and a basic weather
trend forecast will also appear on the display! While
the transceiver is turned off, it can be set up to
monitor and display the temperature (in ßF or ßC),
pressure, altitude, or any combination of these.
If you need to be sure to be on the air at an appointed time,
but don’t want to waste battery power, use the VX-7R’s
On and Off timers. Utilizing the microprocessor-based 24-hour
clock, the Timer will switch the radio on at the programmed
time, and just before switching
off it will emit an alert beep, so
you ll be aware of the impending
shut-down of the transceiver.
Rugged, yet easy to use, the Quick-Draw Belt Clip locks
in place from any angle, but the VX-7R can only be
removed from an inverted position, It will swivel as
you walk without slipping off your belt, so there’s less
chance of having your radio fall off your belt than with
simpler designs.
WIRES“ is an easy-to-install method of linking
repeaters via the Internet, for emergency networking,
"sister city" repeater communication, or just plain
fun. Requiring only a 56K dial-up service (not an
expensive DSL or T1 line), WIRES“ can link up to
10 repeaters (by prior arrangement), with a single
DTMF tone (at the start of each transmission)
providing access to the WIRES network.
While WIRES“ networks may be accessed using
any manufacturer’s transceiver that is equipped
with a DTMF keypad, the VX-7R’s Internet key
provides automatic transmission of the required
DTMF burst, for easy access when seconds count.
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On/Off Timers
"Quick-Draw" Swivel-Mount Belt Clip
Quick-Draw Belt Clip
locks into mount from
any angle, but won’t
disengage unless
VX-7R is inverted.
Rotation over wide range
of angles does not cause
disconnection from mount.
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