THE BEST OUTDOOR HANDIE EVER

The VX-7R case, keypad, speaker and connectors are carefully sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage.

Even the optional CMP-460A Speaker/Mic like the transceiver is rated for 30 mins of submersion to a depth of 3 feet

THE BEST VERSATILITY EVER

Utilizing a reliable FET power amplifier circuit, the VX-7R provides a full 5 Watts of power output on the 50, 144, and 430 MHz Amateur bands, with bonus coverage of the 222 MHz band at 300 mW (USA version Only) of power output. And for 6-meter. AM enthusiasts, you also get 1 Watt of carrier power on the 50 MHz band! Four power levels may be selected, for optimum battery life.

DUAL RECEIVE
The VX-7R is capable of four modes of Dual Receive, including simultaneous reception on (1) two VHF frequencies; (2) two UHF frequencies; (3) one VHF and one UHF frequency; or (4) one General Coverage frequency and one Ham frequency. And when a call is received on the Main band, you can set up the VX7R to reduce the audio level on the Sub band, if you like!

WIDE FREQUENCY COVERAGE
With continuous AM/FM reception coverage of 500 kHz to 999 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked and non-restorable), the VX-7R is ideal for monitoring HF shortwave broadcasts, the AM and FM Broadcast bands, plus a wide variety of Marine, Public Safety, and Government bands. And special memory banks for the Weather, Marine, and Shortwave bands make station selection effortless!

LONG BATTERY LIFE
The VX-7R is supplied with a super-long-life 7.4 V, 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (FNB-80L1), providing many hours of operation and reliable charging without the memory effects that can plague other battery types. With the optional CD-15A Charging stand and NC-72B/C AC Adapter, the FNB-80L1 may be charged in as little as 2.5 hours, so you’ll quickly be ready for more operating action! And the optional FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case will accept two AA batteries (not supplied) for low-power emergency operation. The VX-7R’s EXT DC jack will also accept 12 Volts from the NC-72B/C directly (RX only), or from an external power supply.

THE BEST TONE SIGNALLING EVER

Ideal for operation on modern repeater systems, the VX-7R includes built-in Encoder/Decoder circuits providing 50 CTCSS (Subaudible) tones and 104 DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) codes. Adding to the versatility is provision for using “mixed” tone/code configurations (CTCSS for TX, DCS for RX, or vice-versa)

Utilizing the DCS capability of the transceiver, the ARTSTM feature provides audio and/or visual confirmation that another ARTS-equipped station is within communication range. If you are in search-and-rescue operation, and get out of range of the base station, ARTS will warn the base operator to advise you to move to a better location.

No Amateur hand-held transceiver has a display that even compares to the VX-7Rs 132 x 64 dot matrix display. Providing clear, easy-to-read indication of both the Main and Sub band frequencies, operating mode, and S-meters for both bands, the VX-7R’s display includes an unparalleled array of graphical and pictorial tools that make operation a breeze.

Among the more innovative features introduced in the VX-7R is the full-color Strobe LED, which provides indication of a number of transceiver status items using different colors. The Menu allows you to custom-design a color that you will recognize for indication of Busy Channel for the Main, Sub, and Both receive channels, as well as TX indicators for the Main and Sub bands. Different colors may be selected for each of the above conditions, and a total of 256 color shades are available, for customizing the colors just the way you like them.

450 MAIN MEMORIES
Storing frequency, mode, and CTCSS/DCS data, the 450 Memory Channels may be assigned into any of 9 Memory Groups, for easy recall (up to 48 channels per group may be stored).

10 ONE TOUCH (OTM) MEMORIES
Store your most-used frequencies in the quick-access OTM bank!

40 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY SCAN (PMS) BAND LIMIT MEMORIES
Use the PMS memories for setting upper and lower scanning/operating limits in the Amateur bands.

12 HOME CHANNEL MEMORIES
The “Home’ channels may be set to a “favorite” operating frequency, or a central operating frequency that may be used as a starting point for operation. The 430 MHz Home Channel is also used for the “Emergency” beacon.

89 SHORTWAVE BROADCAST MEMORIES
The most popular HF Shortwave Broadcast stations are pre-stored at the factory, for instant selection of your favorite station and program.

280 MARINE CHANNELS
The huge 280-channel Marine Bank allows full access to the excitement of monitoring the world of Marine operation.

10 “HYPER” MEMORIES
The Hyper memories may be used to store and recall a complete set of transceiver configuration data, such as Dual Receive status, Spectrum Scope configuration, scanning features, etc.

A unique feature of the VX-7R is the new "Internet" key, prominently located in the bottom right-hand corner of the keypad, providing easy access to the new WIRESTM Repeater-Internet-linking system. Pressing the Internet key activates a single-tone DTMF burst at the beginning of each transmission, as required for Internet linking access via a WIRES-configured repeater system.

WIRESTM is an easy-to-install method of linking repeaters via the Internet, for emergency networking, "sister city" repeater communication, or just plain fun. Requiring only a 56K dial-up service (not an expensive DSL or Ti line), WIRESTM can link up to 10 repeaters (by prior arrangement), with a single DTMF tone (at the start of each transmission) providing access to the WIRES network.

While WIRESTM networks may be accessed using any manufacturer's transceiver that is equipped with a DTMF keypad, the VX-7R's Internet key provides automatic transmission of the required DTMF burst, for easy access when seconds count.

24 HOUR CLOCK

The VX-7R includes a built-in 24-hour clock, with calendar, powered by a separate (rechargeable) Lithium-Ion battery that will maintain clock data for up to two months without use of the main transceiver battery power.

CHANGE ICONS & FONTS

During monoband operation, the huge size of the dot matrix display allows the use of pictorial icons to depict a number of band and operational status notations. You can substitute icons, if you like, from a selection of alternative icons, or you can use the icon editor feature to createyour own icon or font.

If you press the PTT switch during Emergency operation, the Alarm will be temporarily silenced, and you may now call a friend, family member, or a rescuer on the UHF Home Channel.