SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
2005.0610NA B9200488B Printed in Japan
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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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.
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Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
http://www.vxstd.com
http://www.vxstdusa.com
http://www.yaesu.co.uk
Phone 714/827-7600; Fax 714/827-8100
http://www.vxstd.com.hk
E-DC-6
DC Cable; plug and wire only
CN-3
BNC-to-SMAAdapter
CT-91
Microphone Adapter FTD-7
DTMF Paging Unit
CD-26
Charger Cradle
MH-57A4B
Mini Speaker/Microphone
CMP460A
Waterproof Speaker/Microphone
VC-24
VOX Headset
E-DC-5B
DC Cable w/ Cigar Adapter
FBA-25A
Dry Cell Battery Case for
6 AA-size cells
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. Precise frequency range may be different in some countries. 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.
Transmitter
RF Power Output
High 5 W (@ 7.2 V FNB-83)
Mid 2 W (@ 7.2 V FNB-83)
Low 0.5 W (@ 7.2 V FNB-83)
Modulation Type Variable Reactance F2D , F3E
Maximum Deviation
±
5 kHz F2D , F3E
Spurious Emissions
At least 60 dB down (High & Mid)
At least 40 dB down (Low)
Microphone Impedance
2 kΩ
General
Frequency Ranges RX 137-174 MHz
TX 2 mAmateur Band
Channel Steps 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 kHz
Frequency Stability ±5 ppm (–10°C to +60°C)
Repeater Shift ±600 kHz
Emission Type F2D , F3E
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω
Supply Voltage Nominal: 7.2 V DC, Negative Ground
Operating: 6.0 ~16 V, Negative Ground(EXT DC JACK)
11~16 V, Neg. Ground (EXT DC JACK while Charging)
Current Consumption 125 mA (Receive) 200mW Output
45 mA(Standby, Saver Off) VHF
20.5 mA(Standby, Saver On)
8 mA(Auto Power Off)
1.5 A (5 W Tx 7.2 V DC)
Battery Life
Operating Temperature
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C )
Case Size
2.4" x 4.7" x 1.3" WHD (60 x 120 x 32 mm)
Weight 13.8 oz. (390 g) with FNB-83 & antenna
Receiver
Circuit Type Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies
1st : 21.7 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
Sensitivity
0.2
µ
V for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz, NFM)
0.16
µ
V for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz, NFM)
0.2
µ
V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz, NFM)
Selectivity NFM, AM 12 kHz / 35 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)
AF Output
700 mW @ 16 Ωfor 10 % THD (@ 7.5 V) Internal SP
400 mW @ 8 Ωfor 10 % THD (@ 7.5 V) EXT SP Jack
VAC-370
Rapid Desktop Charger
•Accessories Supplied with the VX-120 /170
FNB-83 7.2 V ,1400 mAh Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
NC-88 B/C/U 10-Hour Charger (’B’ suffix for 120VAC, ’C/U’ suffix for 234VAC)
Belt Clip
Antenna
•Available Options For The VX-120 /170
FNB-83 7.2 V ,1400 mAh Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Packs
NC-88 B/C/U
10-Hour Charger (’B’ suffix for 120VAC, ’C/U’ suffix for 234VAC)
VC-27
Ear piece/Microphone
The VX-120/VX-170 are compact, high-performance FM hand-helds providing up to five Watts of RF power, along
with big audio output (700 mW) and unmatched protection against the elements!
Protected against water ingress to IPX7 specifications (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3 feet), the
VX-120/170 feature long operating times, thanks to the supplied 1400 mAh NiMH Battery Pack. The 8-key VX-
120 provides the utmost in operation simplicity, while the 16-key VX-170 includes direct keyboard frequency entry
and direct DTMF input. And both models provide quick, one-touch access to YAESU’s exciting and fun WiRES-
II™VoIP Internet Linking system!
VX-120/VX-170
2 m FM Hand Held Transceiver
