Yaesu VX-7R VX7R SUBMERSIBLE Tri-Band Handheld Radio - eBay Transceivers, Ham Radio, Radios CB, Ham Shortwave, Electronics. (end time 13-Nov-09 09:40:50 AEDST)


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Item specifics

Condition:	Used	Type:	Handheld
Brand:	Yaesu

Up for auction is a excellent condition used Yaesu VX-7R (VX7R) tri-band SUBMERSIBLE handheld amateur radio. This is the ultimate handheld radio with the ultimate complete kit! It Comes with:

ALSO. NOTE I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER!!! NON-SMOKER, WELL CARED FOR, EXPERIANCED AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE PHOTO SHOWS TWO POWER BLOCKS (ONE IS AN ICOM). THAT ONE IS NOT PART OF THE AUCTION.

SU-1 Barometer unit (one version of the output in one of the pictures.

CMP460A submersible noise canceling microphone

Spare FNB-80LI 1400mAh Lithium-ion battery

Original box

Programming cable set

Soft case with belt clip

CD-15A rapid battery charger

Yaesu VX-7R pocket reference manual by VE3AYR

SMA-BNC adapter

BNC to PL-259 coax adapter

Spare antenna 'tip' case

Repeater directory

I may still have the programming disk for it... I'm not sure about that...

I am sure I have the owners manual and will ship with it also to the winning bidder.

THIS AUCTION HAS NO MINIMUM $$'s! Highest bidder wins - END OF STORY!

Additinoally, unlike other used auctions, I have created a movie file, uploaded it to YouTube and is available at the following link showing that I can hit the local repeater a town away on low power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_yw-e95aRA

Specs follow...

Frequency Ranges: (USA Version)	MAIN RX 0.5-1.8 MHz (BC Band) 1.8-30 MHz (SW Band) 30-59 MHz (50 MHz HAM: USA version) 30-76 MHz (50 MHz HAM: EXP version) 59-108 MHz (FM: USA version) 76-108 MHz (FM: EXP version) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM) 174-222 MHz (VHF-TV) 222-225 MHz (220 MHz HAM: USA version) 225-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1:USA version) 222-420 MHz (ACT1: Action Band 1: EXP version) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-729 MHz (UHF-TV: USA version) 470-800 MHz (UHF-TV: EXP version) 800-999 MHz (ACT2: Action Band 2, cellular Blocked) SUB RX 50-54 MHz,137-174 MHz,420-470 MHz TX 50-54 MHz (MAIN & SUB) 144-146 MHz or 144-148 MHz (MAIN & SUB) 222-225 MHz ((MAIN, USA version) 430-440 MHz or 430-450 MHz (MAIN & SUB)
Channel Steps:	5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability:	±5 ppm(-10° C to +50° C [-14 F to +122 F])
Repeater Shift:	±600 kHz (144 MHz), ±1.6 MHz (222 MHz/USA version), ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Emission Type:	A3/F2/F3
Antenna Impedance:	50 Ohms
Supply Voltage:	Nominal: 7.4 V DC, Negative Ground Operating: 6-16 V DC, Negative Ground (EXT DC jack)
Current Consumption: (Approx.)	200 mA (Mono Band Receive) 240 mA (Dual Band Receive) 67 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off) 100 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver Off) 28 mA (Mono Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5") 34 mA (Dual Band Receive, Standby, Saver On ìSave Ratio 1:5") 200 μA (Auto Power Off) 1.6 A (50 MHz, 5 W Tx) 1.7A (144 MHz, 5W Tx) 1.0 A (220 MHz, 0.3 W Tx /USA version) 1.9 A (430 MHz, 5W Tx)
Operating Temperature:	–4 °F to 140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)
Case Size (W x H x D):	2.4 x 3.5 x 1.1 inch (60 x 90 x 28.5 mm) w/o knob & antenna
Weight (Approx.):	9.2 oz (260 g) with FNB-80LI & antenna
Transmitter
RF Power Output:	5.0 W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN) 0.3W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 222 MHz/USA version) 1.0W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 50 MHz AM)
Modulation Type:	F2, F3: Variable Reactance (MAIN & SUB)

Good luck bidding, this is a great unit with only a little wear from going in and out of the softcover. You can see this in the side view of the radio. I've included many pics (plus the video) so that you know you are getting a good deal from a Mason and fellow Ham. NH6XW (ya, it's a Hawaiian call sign and I refused to give it up when I moved back to Massachusetts! ;-)

Thank you for looking! I do ship INTERNATIONALLY. However, I will have to email the shipping amount for international winner after auction end.

On Nov-07-09 at 15:12:38 PST, seller added the following information:

Please note feedback for business practices.

On Nov-08-09 at 03:19:23 PST, seller added the following information:

I found the original box and manual and have included a picture.

On Nov-09-09 at 05:17:58 PST, seller added the following information:

YES the auction does ALSO include the steel desktop radio stand shown in the top right of the first picture!

Questions and answers about this item


	Q: Hello, my name is Raffaele I write from Turin Italy, I am interested in the VX-7 wanted to know how many days of travel package, thanks and buonagiornata A: The postal service states about 6-10 days, shipping will be at most $65 but may be less depending on method. I only use prioirty mail as it (knock on wood) has not let me down yet.	10 Nov, 2009

	Q: Hi, When you buy the radio exactly? Do you still have the warranty card and the original invoice? Thanks A: I did not find the receipt, it was bought new at Universal Radio in New Hampshire. I did find a recipt for the microphone, which cost $54.90 USD, in May/06, so the radio had to have been bought within a few weeks before that.... Continue reading	10 Nov, 2009
	Q: Have you verified whether or not you have the programming software? A: I have not yet found the VX7R software (missing some of my other programs too so there must be a cd holder somewhere that I have not found. HOWEVER, there is an excellent 'donateware' software at... Continue reading	10 Nov, 2009

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