Last Update 7/27/03

Yaesu Radios

Channels: 14 in the FRS band. CH 1 462.5625 MHz, CH2 462.5875 MHz, CH 3 462.6125 MHz, CH4 462.6375 MHz, CH 5 462.6625 MHz, CH6 462.6875 MHz, CH 7 462.7125 MHz, CH 8 467.5625 MHz, CH 9 467.5875 MHz. CH10 467.6125 MHz, CH 11 467.6375 MHz, CH 12 467.6625 MHz, CH 13 467.6875 MHz, CH 14 467.7125 MHz
PL Codes: Uses DCS (digital coded squelch), 6 codes, DCS Codes: A 023, B 025, C 026, D 032, E 036, F 043
Transmit power: 1/2 watt
Size: 54 x 106 x 25 mm (W x H x D) without antenna
Weight: 160 gm with batteries
Power source: 3 each 'AA' alkaline or Ni-Cad batteries
Battery life: 30 hours
Waterproof: No, water resistant
FCC license required: No
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System): Alerts you when a similarly-programmed VXF-1 or VXF-10 is out of range
Warranty:
Colors: Black and yellow

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Manufacturer point of contact: Yaesu Vertex

Channels: 14 in the FRS band. CH 1 462.5625 MHz, CH 2 462.5875 MHz, CH 3 462.6125 MHz, CH 4 462.6375 MHz, CH 5 462.6625 MHz, CH 6 462.6875 MHz, CH 7 462.7125 MHz, CH 8 467.5625 MHz, CH 9 467.5875 MHz. CH 10 467.6125 MHz, CH 11 467.6375 MHz, CH 12 467.6625 MHz, CH 13 467.6875 MHz, CH 14 467.7125 MHz
PL Codes: Uses DCS (digital coded squelch), 6 codes, DCS Codes: A 023, B 025, C 026, D 032, E 036, F 043
Transmit power: 1/2 watt
Size: 54 x 106 x 25 mm (W x H x D) without antenna
Weight: 160 gm with batteries
Power source: 3 each 'AA' alkaline or Ni-Cad batteries
Battery life: 30 hours
Waterproof: No, water resistant
FCC license required: No
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System): Alerts you when a similarly-programmed VXF-1 or VXF-10 is out of range
Call Alert: Selectively rings your radio to tell you someone wants to talk to you.
One Touch Emergency Feature: Press a button and a "Beep" Tone is sent every few seconds to Alert others on your channel that you may need help.
One Touch Weather Channel Scan (WCS): Automatically Scans the (10) VHF NOAA Weather Channels for the latest weather reports.

Options and accessories:

Manufacturer point of contact: Yaesu Vertex

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Best price is $99.95 at Ham Radio Outlet

Note ....Please check current pricing and availability. Info current as of 7/17/99.

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