VR-5000
Multimode HF/VHF/UHF Receiver

Spanning the “Long Wave” to “Microwave” frequency bands, the VR-5000 is a high-performance multimode desk-top receiver which covers 100 kHz through 2.6 GHz!* The VR-5000’s wide array of features includes SSB, CW, AM, and FM reception, 2000 Memory Channels, a special pre-set Shortwave Broadcast Memory Bank, a Band Scope, World Time Clock, and a host of versatile scanning capabilities.

The VR-5000’s stylish display includes an audio wave meter, for monitoring incoming signal quality, as well as a world map which displays the locations of stations in the Shortwave Broadcast Memory Bank. Available as an option for the VR-5000 is the DSP-1 Digital Signal Processing Unit, which provides Bandpass, Notch, Noise Reduction, and CW Peaking Filter filters. Also available as options are the DVS-4 Digital Voice Recorder, for recording and playback of incoming signals, and the FVS-1 Voice Synthesizer, which provides an audible readout of the operating for those with vision impairments.

You should never have to wait for “News at Eleven.” With the VR-5000, the world is at your fingertips. Let the exploration begin!

* Cellular frequencies are blocked and may not be restored.

Features:

SPECIFICATIONS
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Frequency Range:
0.1 ~ 2599.99998 MHz (Cellular Blocked)
Receiving Mode:
CW/LSB/USB/AM/AM-N/WAM/FM-N/WFM
Antenna Impedance:
50 Ohm unbalanced, 450 Ohm unbalanced
Channel Step:
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Main Band
LSB/USB/CW: 20 Hz/100 Hz/500 Hz/1 kHz/5 kHz
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AM-N/AM/WAM: 1/5/9/10/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
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FM-N: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
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WFM: 10/50/100/500 kHz
Sub Band
AM: 1/5/9/10/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
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FM-N: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
Memory Channel:
Regular Memories: 2000 Channels
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PS "Preset" Memories: 5 Channel
Operating Temp.:
-10 °C ~ + 50 °C
Sensitivity:
0.2 ~ 0.49998 MHz SSB/CW 4.8 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 AM 10.8 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0.5 ~ 1.79998 MHz SSB/CW 1.0 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 AM 4.0 uV (10 dB S/N)
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1.8 ~ 3.99998 MHz SSB/CW 0.6 uV (10 dB S/N)
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  AM 2.5 uV (10 dB S/N)
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4.0 ~ 29.99998 MHz SSB/CW 0.3 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 AM 1.1 uV (10 dB S/N)
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28.0 ~ 29.99998 MHz FM-N 0.35 uV (12 dB SINAD)
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30.0 ~ 1999.99998 MHz SSB/CW 0.3 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 AM 1.2 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 FM-N 0.45 uV (12 dB SINAD)
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  WFM 1.5 uV (12 dB SINAD)
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2000.0 ~ 2599.99998 MHz SSB/CW 0.5 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 AM 1.8 uV (10 dB S/N)
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0 FM-N 0.8 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Conducted Spurious Emission:
Less than Ð54 dBm
Supply Voltage:
DC 13.5V ±15 %
Current Consumption:
0.7 A (@ audio output 1W)
Audio Output:
At least 1 W @ 8 Ohm
Audio Output Impedance:
8 Ohm
Case Size:
180 x 70 x 203 mm (W x H x D) w/o knob
Weight:
Approx. 1.9 kg
 
Specifications subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation.0
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