THE WORLD'S FIRST SUBMERSIBLE AMATEUR HAND-HELD

Protected against water ingress by a wide array of rubber gaskets and other weatherproofing techniques, the VX-7R is rated for 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of 3 feet (JIS-7), plus a tough magnesium body with rubber bumper pads, making it ideal for outdoor use. Plus you get Dual Receive, 50/144/430 MHz operation plus wide-band receive coverage, a full color status indicator Strobe, and an "Internet" key for quick access to the exciting new WIRES™ repeater-internet linking system.

The VX-7R features include:  
True Dual Receive: V-V, U-U, V-U,
 General Coverage-Ham 
5 Watts output on 50/144/430 MHz FM, 
300 mW on 222MHz Wide
 Receiver Frequency Coverage: 500 kHz - 999 MHz 
Submersible per JIS-7 Specs (3 feet for 30 minutes)
 WIRES™ Repeater Enhancement System)Compatible 
Over 900 Memories
 256-Color Status Indicator Strobe
 LED Rubber Bumpers for Case Protection
 Optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure module
 Built-In CTCSS/DCS Encoder/Decoders
 Split Tone" capability including DCS Encode-only
Customizable Icons and Fonts 
7.4V 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery 
Rugged Magnesium-Alloy Case 
Quick-Draw" Swivel-Mount Belt Clip

VX-7R
THE BEST OUTDOOR HANDIE EVER

UNMATCHED WEATHERPROOFING
The VX-7R case, keypad, speaker, and connectors are carefully sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage. And the optional CMP460A Speaker/Mic, like the transceiver itself, is rated for 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of up to three feet!

THE BEST VERSATILITY EVER
50/144/430 MHz: 5w Power
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: V-V/U-U/V-U/GEN-HAM
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 VX-7R 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 and Multiple Power Sources
The VX-7R is supplied with a super-long-life 7.4 V, 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (FNB-80LI), 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-80LI 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 SIGNALING 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).

ARTS (Auto-Range Transponding System)
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.

INTERNET KEY FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System)

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 WIRES™ 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.

WIRES™ 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 T1 line), WIRES™ 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 WIRES™ 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.

THE BEST TRAVELING COMPANION EVER

Whether you're walking around town, or walking down a mountain, the VX-7R is equipped with the features and durability that you need.

Emergency Strobe/Beep Feature
If you press and hold in the EMG(HM/RV) key for two seconds, the VX-7R will be placed in the Emergency' mode, wherein (A) it will automatically be set to the 430 MHz 'Home Channel, (B) a loud Alarm' beep will be put out from the speaker, and (C) the front panel Strobe will brightly flash in sequential colors. 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.

Optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Unit with Weather Forecast Feature
The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit provides indication of the current pressure, calibrated in either units of inches or mm of mercury, hpa, or millibars. On a hike, altitude (in feet or meters) can be deduced from a starting pressure calculation, and a basic weather trend forecast will also appear on the display! While the transceiver is turned off, it can be set up to monitor and display the temperature (in °F or °C), pressure, altitude, or any combination of these.

On/Off Timers
If you need to be sure to be on the air at an appointed time, but don't want to waste battery power, use the VX-7R's On and Off timers. Utilizing the microprocessor-based 24-hour clock, the Timer will switch the radio on at the programmed time, and just before switching off it will emit an alert beep, so you'll be aware of the impending shut-down of the transceiver.

"Quick-Draw" Swivel-Mount Belt Clip
Rugged, yet easy to use, the Quick-Draw Belt Clip locks in place from any angle, but the VX-7R can only be removed from an inverted position, It will swivel as you walk without slipping off your belt, so there's less chance of having your radio fall off your belt than with simpler designs.

THE MOST DAZZLING DISPLAY EVER

No Amateur hand-held transceiver has a display that even compares to the VX-7R's 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.

Full Color Strobe LED
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.

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 and 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 create your own icon or font.

Audio Wave Meter
During monoband operation, you can also choose to have the VX-7R display a depiction of the incoming audio waveform, just below the frequency display field.

Spectrum Scope Display
When you engage the Spectrum Scope, the display will indicate relative signal strengths on adjacent channels (you may select either ±5 or ±8 channels from the current frequency), allowing you truly to keep an eye on the band.

Battery-Saving Illumination Control
The Omni-Glow™ display/key illumination may be configured in a number of batterysaving ways. Both Brightness and Contrast are adjustable. You can set the illumination to appear continuously, or only for a few seconds after a key is pressed. You can even turn the "Busy" Strobe off, for additional battery conservation.

THE MOST MEMORIES EVER

Sporting the most memory capability of any Amateur transceiver, the VX-7R includes over 900 memory channels of one kind or another, yet access is simple and intuitive, thanks to 8-character Alpha-Numeric labeling capability, so you¹ll never miss any of the excitement stored inside! These memories include.

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 quickaccess 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.

10 Weather Band Memories (U.S. Version)
Ideal for quick access to the Weather Band broadcasts, these memories may be scanned in search of the loudest Weather station in your area.

89 Shortwave Broadcast Station 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.

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