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VX-7R REVIEW BY JIM BAUDO, N0UQZ |
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COMMENTS ARE IN RED BY JIM BAUDO, NØUQZ
RADIO BORROWED FROM NØUCM |
 The
Yaesu VX-7R USA VERSION is a
QUAD band (6M, 2M & 440 MHz) HT with extended
receive coverage. The USA version even transmits with 300 mW on the 220
band. Power output on 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 MHz is 5/2.5/1/0.5
watts. It receives the AM and FM broadcast bands, short-wave (AM), VHF
and UHF TV audio, VHF Air and public service frequencies. THE
POPULAR AM SHORT-WAVE BAND IS PRE PROGRAMMED WITH LOTS OF THE MOST POPULAR
FREQUENCIES. THE VX7R is actually submersible (3 feet
for 30 minutes). There is even an optional submersible speaker mic.
VX7R features a rugged magnesium case with rubber bumpers and
gaskets. It clearly sets the standard in ruggedness, versatility and
water resistance. RON, N0UCM COMMENTED THAT HE PROBABILITY WOULD NOT
EVEN BUY A CASE FOR IT AS IT HAD LOTS OF BUILT ON PROTECTION. THIS RADIO
IS WIRES
II READY
Other
features include: DIRECT KEYPAD ENTRY, 24 hour clock,
changeable icons THAT INDICATE THE TYPE OF BAND IN USE, EXAMPLE, TV SET
ICON, 900 memories, severe weather alert, and multicolor
LED
strobe.
The
VX-7R also has an Internet key to access the new WIRES™ system. WIRES™
Wide-Coverage
Internet Repeater Enhancement System. This is a new
repeater-Internet linking system. Chip,
CHARLES H. Margelli, K7JA ON THE YAESU MANAGEMENT TEAM INFORMED JIM N0UQZ
ABOUT THE NEW system, IT is designed for temporary, on-the-fly,
networking that you might need in an emergency. All that’s required is
a computer running Windows 98 or better, a sound card, a 56k modem with
a dial-up internet connection, plus a special interface box and included
software.
 At
only 2.5 x 4 x 1.2 inches it FIT GREAT IN YOUR HAND. The VX7R comes with
SMA Dual Section Antenna. TESTED AT 40 MILES WITH THE VX5R, THE NEW VX7R
HAD A SUPERIOR RECEIVER. FNB-80 LI Lithium Ion Battery, NC-72B Battery
Charger, Belt Clip and Wrist Strap. THE
USER MANUAL IS GREAT! IT HAS LARGE TYPE AND THE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE STEP BY STEP OF THE FEATURES. RATED
AS A 10. NØUCM HOLDING VX-7R PHOTO BY JIM
NØUQZ
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MAIN FEATURES RECAPPED
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Rx Range (MHz)
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500kHz - 999MHz
Dual receive even on same band!
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Digital Coded
Squelch |
Yes
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Tx Range (MHz)
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50, 144-148
222-225, 430-450
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Built-in TNC
w/APRS |
No
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| Maximum Tx Power |
5 Watts
(300mW on 222MHz)
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Battery Type
Included |
Li-Ion 7.4V 1300mAh
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| # of Memory Channels |
900+
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DTMF Key Pad |
Yes
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| Alpha Memory Naming |
Yes
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Computer
Programmable |
Yes
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| Dual In-band Receive |
Yes
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Clone Capable |
Yes
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| Auto Power Off |
Yes
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DTMF Memory |
Yes |
| Auto Repeater Shift |
Yes
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Cross-band Repeat |
No
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| Backlit Keypad |
Yes
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Wide-band FM
Receive |
Yes
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| Display Type |
Dot Matrix LCD
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AM Receive |
Yes
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| Backlit Display |
Yes
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Antenna Connector |
SMA
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| PL Tone |
Encode & Decode
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Built-in VOX |
Yes
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| PL Tone Scan |
Yes
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Weight |
11
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YAESU SCAN LIMITS REVIEW
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| UPDATED 7/27/2002 RON,
NØUCM REPORTS THAT AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF USE NOW THAT THE VX-7R DOES
OUTPERFORM HIS VX-5R ON RECEIVE. |
BLACK
VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE
COMPARE YAESU VX-1R, VX-5R, VX-7R REVIEW
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| UPDATED 1/26/2003 GAYLAND
KC0IPO REPORTS THAT AT A GATHERING OF A GROUP OF HAMS WITH A VARIETY OF
HT'S PRESENT THAT THE VX-7R RECEIVED MANY VHF STATIONS THAT THE OTHERS
COULD NOT EVEN HEAR. |
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| QUESTION: |
| From: |
ren@dejazzd.com |
| To: |
JIMBAUDO@YAHOO.COM |
| Subject: |
vx7r |
| Date: |
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 22:28:09
EST |
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I seen your review on the vx7r i am thinking about buying the radio i am
using the kenwood f6 right now. Do you think it is worth the time to buy
one because i saw bad reviews on it let me know what you think
73 n3nro
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| ANSWER: |
| A LOT OF REVIEWS ARE
DONE BY PEOPLE THAT HAVE JUST PURCHASED NEW EQUIPMENT AND HAVE NOT
LEARNED HOW TO USE IT YET. SOME REVIEWS ARE BY PEOPLE WHO ARE LACKING IN
EXPERIENCE WITH A VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT SO THAT THEY CAN EVALUATE WHAT
THEY SHOULD REALLY COME TO EXPECT FROM A RADIO. I HAVE ONLY PERSONALLY
FOUND 1 RADIO MODEL IN THE LAST 10 YEARS THAT WAS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.
THE RADIO WAS SO BAD THAT SOME OF THE RADIO DEALERS WOULD TELL YOU IF
YOU ASKED ABOUT IT THAT YOU SHOULD PICK A DIFFERENT MODEL. I DO NOT HAVE
A VX-7R, BUT I TALK TO A LOT OF WELL SEASONED HAMS THAT ARE TECHNICALLY
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THEY ARE ALL VERY HAPPY WITH THEIR VX-7R. ONE
PERSON IN PARTICULAR THAT I RECOMMENDED A VX-7R RADIO TO LAST NOVEMBER,
BOUGHT ONE AND THEN 2 WEEKS LATER BOUGHT 2 MORE FOR OTHER FAMILY
MEMBERS. I HAVE USED FRIENDS VX-7R RADIOS AND FOUND THEM TO BE
SLIGHTLY SUPERIOR IN RECEIVE QUALITY ON WEAK VHF STATIONS TO MY VX-5R.
THE VX-7R ALSO HAS A FEW MORE FEATURES. I KNOW YOU WILL LIKE IT. LET ME
KNOW WHAT YOU DECIDE ON, AND WRITE A LITTLE REVIEW ON WHAT EVER YOU GET
AND SEND IT TO ME. 73 JIM, N0UQZ. |
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CONSUMER COMMENTS: |
I read the review on
the vx-7r on your website. I
just purchased one and it is my
first purchase in 10 years of a
new rig. I want to say that your
review is right on. I am so
impressed with the vx-7r. The
one thing I love the most about
it is the built in spectrum
analyzer and the frequency
deviation setting. I can see and
monitor the band spectrum input
and output in an actual waveform
view. It continuously scans the
entire operating band I am on,
of course I can turn that off if
i want. The deviation is great.
It can take the normal +/- 5 MHz
down to +/- 2.5 MHz deviation to
maintain great frequency
stabilization. The broad RX
range is awesome. I live in a
city and have antenna
restrictions, but with the
vx-7r, the built in antenna is
great. The reception is clear
and the weak signal RX is like
nothing I've heard or seen
before. Great rig.
Sincerely,
Brian C. Jarrett, KB9NDI
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