Vertex-Standard VXA-150 Pro V Air Band Transceiver.

Powerful and Affordable Backup Communications

The VX-150 is an ultra compact FM hand-held providing up to five watts of RF power and a wealth of convenient features for the 2m amateur band. The VX-150 has rubber gasket seals around all external controls and connectors to help keep out dust and rain or spray, assuring years of reliable operation even in harsh environments.

Sixteen multi-function keys provide the ultimate in programmability, with 199 freely tun- able memories and two VFOs. All memories store repeater shifts or separate tx/rx frequen- cies, CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) or DCS status. You also get one instant-recall “Home” channel memory and ten special purpose memories for limited subband tuning/scanning. Busy channel band or selective memory scanning is provided along with priority channel monitoring; 1 MHz up/down stepping; ARS (automatic re- peater shift) when tuned to repeater subbands; plus a top panel rotary dial for memory and frequency selection. The keypad serves as a DTMF encoder during transmission, and up to

9 DTMF memories can store 16 digits each for quick playback of commonly used numbers.

The liquid crystal display shows seven frequency digits, memory selection, CTCSS tone frequency, and includes a bargraph S/PO meter. Yaesu’s power saver system can be set by the operator for optimum sampling/standby ratio, or can be turned off for packet operation. And our new APO (Automatic Power Off) system shuts off the transceiver to avoid dead batteries if you doze off or are called away unexpectedly.

Operation under difficult conditions is simplified by a lamp button illuminating the display and backlit translucent keypad, diatonically assigned function-dependent keypad beeps. Please read this manual carefully to gain a full understanding of the features of the VX-150.

Other Features:
 

• Receive Battery Saver Feature
• Automatic Noise Limiter
• Skip Scan
• Split Channel Operation
• One Touch Emergency Frequency (121.5 MHz) Access
• 5.0 Watts P.E.P. (@ 12 Volts DC ) transmit power output
• Vertex/Standard's legendary Water-Resistant Construction
• External DC Input (DC 12 Volts), Optional E-DC-5B Required
• Low Battery Indicator
• Optional Alkaline Battery Case

Supplied Accessories:
 

• NiCD Battery Pack, FNB-64
• Overnight Charger NC-72B/C/U (B/117VAC, C/220-240VAC, U/230VAC)
• Helical Antenna, ATV-7
• Headset Cable, CT-60  (Allows operations with your headset)

Warranty

• The Vertex Standard VXA-150 is backed up by a 3 year parts and labor warranty.

Frequency Range:                     

TX:     118.000 - 136.975 MHz

RX:     108.000 - 136.975 MHz

          Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only)

Channel Spacing:                          25 kHz

Emission Type:                               TX: AM

                                                    RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only)

Supply Voltage:                             6.0 - 15.0 VDC

Current Consumption (approx.):   <1 uA (power off), 17 mA (Battery saver on, save ratio 1:5)

                                                47 mA (Squelch on), 180 mA (receive). 1A (transmit 1.5W carrier)                                                            

Temperature Range:                      +14 ºF to + 140 ºF (–10 ºC to +60 ºC)

Case Size (WxHxD):                      2.3 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches (58 x 108.5 x 26.5 mm) with FNB-64

Weight (approx.):                            12.0 oz (345 grams) with FNB-64, antenna & belt clip

Receiver

Circuit Type:                                  Double-conversion superheterodyne

IFs:                                                  35.4 MHz & 450 kHz

Sensitivity:                                     <0.8 uV (for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30% modulation)

Selectivity:                                    >8 kHz/-6 dB

Adjacent CH. Selectivity:             AM//NFM  <25 kHz/–60 dB

AF Output (@7.2 V):                     0.4 W @ 8 Ohms, 10 % THD

Power Output                           5.0W (PEP), 1.5 W(Carrier Power)@ 7.4V

Frequency Stability:                      Better than ±10 ppm (+14 ºF to + 140 ºF [–10 ºC to +60 ºC])

Modulation System:                       Low Level Amplitude Modulation

Spurious Emission:                        >60 dB below carrier

Int. Microphone Type:                  Condenser

Ext. Mic. Impedance:                    150 Ohms

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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