Yaesu VX-120 Series User manual

FM Mono Band Hand Held Transceiver
VX-120/E•170/E Series
(8-Key Version / 16-Key Version)
Features
•5W FM Transceiver
•Wide Receiver Coverage
•
IPX7 Submersible 3 feet (1m) for 30 minutes
•
Loud Audio 700 mW via Internal Speaker
•
Long Life Battery FNB-83 (7.2 V/1400 mAh)
included
•Huge Display (LCD)
•
Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS)
•CTCSS/DCS included
•Security Password Feature
•Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
(VX-170 Series)
•Transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT)
•Automatic Power-Off (APO)
•Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
•YAESU’s exclusive ARTS™
(Auto-Range Transponder System)
•RF Squelch Circuit
•
200 Standard Memory Channels with 10
Memory Banks
•Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memories
•
Dual Watch (Priority Channel Scanning)
•Emergency Feature
•Smart Search Memories
•Internet Connection (WiRES-ll) Feature
•Direct DTMF Operation (VX-170
Series )
•DTMF Memory
•DTMF Pager (Requires Optional FTD-7)
•EAI: Emergency Automatic ID
(except U.S. version)
•BCLO (Busy Channel Lock Out)
•Cloning
•Keypad/LCD Illumination
•External DC Jack (6-16 V DC)
Waterproofing specifications are assured
only when using the genuine YAESU FNB-
83 Battery Pack or FBA-25A Battery Holder.
The use of after-market batteries or other
accessories may compromise the effectiveness
of the waterproofing.
VX-120/E Series
( 8-Key Version) VX-170/E Series ( 16-Key Version)
VX-120/E•170/E VHF VX-127/E•177/E UHF
*E for European Version
(VX-120E / 170E / 127E / 177E)

SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
2005.1210NA B9200488B Printed in Japan
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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http://www.vertexstandard.com
Email: [email protected]
http://www.yaesu.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Phone [phone]; Fax [phone]
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
Speaker/Microphone
CMP460A
Waterproof Speaker/
Microphone
VC-24
VOX Headset
E-DC-5B
DC Cable with
Cigarette-Lighter Adapter
FBA-25A
Dry Cell Battery Case for
6 AA-size Alkaline 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 RX 430-440 MHz or
420-470 MHz
TX 144-146(148) MHz TX 430-440(450) MHz
Channel Steps 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 kHz
Frequency Stability ±5 ppm –10°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Repeater Shift ±600 kHz ±5 MHz, 7.2 MHz, 1.6 MHz
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
165 mA (Receive) 200 mW Output 165 mA (Receive) 200 mW Output
45 mA (Standby, Saver Off) 50 mA (Standby, Saver Off)
20.5 mA (Standby, Saver On) 22 mA (Standby, Saver On)
8 mA(Auto Power Off) 8 mA(Auto Power Off)
1.5 A (5 W TX 7.2 V DC) 1.8 A (5 W TX 7.2 V DC)
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 and belt clip
Receiver
Circuit Type Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies 1st : 21.7 MHz 1st: 47.25 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz 2nd: 450 kHz
Sensitivity 0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz) 0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD
0.16 µV for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz)
0.2 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz,)
Selectivity NFM 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-370B/C/U*
Desktop Rapid Charger
•Accessories Supplied with the VX-120 /170 Series
FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
NC-88 B/C/U* 10-Hour Charger
Belt Clip
Antenna
*B suffix for 120VAC, C/U suffix for 234VAC
VC-27
Earpiece/Microphone
The VX-120/E•170/E Series are compact, high-performance Submersible FM hand-helds providing up to five
Watts of RF power, along with big audio output (700 mW) for the 2-m or 70-cm amateur bands.
Protected against water ingress to IPX7 specifications (submersion for up to 3 feet/1 meter for 30 minutes), the
VX-120/E•170/E Series feature long operating times, thanks to the supplied 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack. The
8-key VX-120/E Series provides the utmost in operation simplicity, while the 16-key VX-170/E Series includes
direct keypad 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/E • 170/E Series VHF •UHF FM Mono Band Hand Held Transceiver
VHF (VX-120/170) UHF (VX-127/177)