The VX-5R is a miniature tri band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for 2M, 440MHz and 50MHz amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.

 The VX-5R's super thin profile and durable lightweight design allows you to take it anywhere- hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operation flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Besides the 50, 144, and 430 MHz transmit operation, the VX-5R provides receive coverage of the AM and FM broadcast bands, HF short-wave bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies! With its unique optional Barometer pressure sensor unit provides readout of barometric pressure and altitude while mountain climbing and hiking.

 The transmitter section provides 5 watts of clean power output on the 50 MHz and 144 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-58LI high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery pack, 7.2V @ 1100 mAh and 4.5 watts output on 430 MHz. When 13.8 V DC power is supplied from external source, power output is 5 watts on all bands.

 With its high-tech design and revolutionary features, the new VX-5R is truly the only radio in its class that can do it all! The new VX-5R will continue to distinguish Yaesu as the world leader in amateur radio products.

• 220 Memory Channels plus Home Channels
  
• Ten Auto-Scan Weather Channels (North American Version)
  
• MIL-STD 810 Rating
  
• Aluminum Diecast Case
  
• AM Aircraft Receive
  
• AM Broadcast
  
• FM Broadcast
  
• CTCSS Encode/Decode, Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)
  
• Backlit Keypad
  
• Auto Range Transponder System (ARTS
  
• 8 Character Alpha Numeric Display
  
• Time Out Timer (TOT)
  
• Dual Watch
  
• Dot Matrix LCD
  
• Smart Search
  
• Spectrum Analyzer
  
• Temperature Display Read-Out
  
• Barometric Pressure Sensor (Optional SU-1 Unit)
  
• Automatic Power-Off (APO)
  
• ADMS-1E Windows PC Programmable (Optional)
  
• High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery 7.2V @ 1100mAh (Supplied)
  
• Super Thin Profile/Lightweight Design
  
• 16-Digit 9-Memory DTMF Autodialer
  
• Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO)
  
• Innovative Multi-Section Antenna
  
• And Much More!!