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The Yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. From stationary multi-feature communications equipment to portable devices, YAESU has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the world's top DX'ers for over VR-5000half a century.

At times a survivalist may only require a radio to receive communications from a variety of sources. A shortwave or communications receiver fits this bill quite nicely and Yaesu radios are great for these applications.

VR-120

For the monitoring professional who's on the go, the VR-120D Hand-held Receiver is the ideal choice! Featuring wide-band AM/FM coverage from 100 kHz up to 1300 MHz (cellular blocked), rugged construction, and amazing ease of operation, the VR-120D provides up to 640 memory channels, so you can store all your favorite stations, whether they're on shortwave, local AM broadcast, or FM public service frequencies! Optional external DC input.

Ultra-Long Battery Life
The VR-120D is specially designed for low battery life, typically providing 20 hours of operation on a pair of "AA" Alkaline batteries (at 40 mW audio output). The Battery Saver function reduces battery drain dramatically when no signals are being received.
Straightforward 4-Button Operation
The no-nonsense front panel of the VR-120D contains four large keys which are used for command of the receiver’s many operating functions. These keys, the “Function” key on the side, and the Main Tuning Knob are all you need to tune in on the DX action! The display and function keys are fully illuminated, for ease of operation at night.
Wideband Frequency Coverage with Easy Access
The VR-120D provides continuous coverage of the frequency range 0.1 ~ 1299.995 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked and non-restorable). This wide frequency range is conveniently separated into twelve band segments, for maximum convenience. When you set a frequency, the operating mode (AM/FM/Wide-FM) and channel steps appropriate for that frequency range are automatically selected, for ease in tuning around in search of other stations. Of course, you can manually select the mode and tuning steps, if you have other requirements in that tuning range.
Simple One-Touch Memories for High Priority Stations
You can set up the VR-120D so that four high-priority stations may be recalled from special memory channels, using a single press of one of the front panel keys.
Versatile 640-Channel Memory System
The VR-120D includes a versatile 640-channel Memory system, which allows partitioning of the channels into ten “Banks” of 64 channels each. You can group shortwave broadcast, FM broadcast, Public Safety, and Amateur Radio channels separately, for maximum tuning convenience!
Wide Selection of Scanning Modes
Efficient scanning is the key to any receiver’s performance, and the VR-120D is a champion when it comes to scanning! A special “Search Band Scanning” function assigns seven memory channels as scanning limits, and for skipping particular frequencies a 64-channel “Skip” memory bank lets you tune past stations you don’t need to monitor. Among the Memory Scan features are: •Full Memory Scan •Memory Bank Scan •Selected Memory Channel (“Preferential”) Scan •Programmable Band-Limit Memory Scan (PMS) •Smart Search™ (Automatic Memory Loading) •Priority Channel Watch •Dual Watch
Expanded Fun and Games
The VR-120D includes a “Channel Counter” feature, which measures the frequency of a very strong signal in your immediate vicinity, allowing you to zero in manually on the other station’s frequency. And if you experience a lull in the monitoring action, play the VR-120D Slot Machine Game! A three-column random-number generator lets you match your wits against the VR-120’s microprocessor in an amusing game of chance.

VR-500

All-Mode Wide Band Receiver

Carry the world with you! Continuous coverage: 100 kHz to 1299.99995 MHz! All mode reception: FM, Wide-FM, USB, LSB, CW, and AM! Huge memory capacity: 1091 Channels!

Miniature High-Performance Monitoring Station
Yaesu's years of hand-held transceiver design know-how bring you the ultra-compact VR-500 Receiver, measuring just 2.28" x .95" x 3.74" (58 x 24 x 95 mm) and weighing less than 1/2 lb. (220 g)! Take the VR-500 anywhere you go...and stay on top of the action!
Multiple Power Source Capability
The VR-500 accepts a variety of DC power sources. For everyday portable operation, use two "AA" batteries. Available as an option is the FNB-59 Ni-Cd Battery Pacvk, which can be recharged for maximum convenience. For operation from your car or truck, choose the E-DC-5B DC Cable with Cigar-Lighter plug. Also available are the NC-60B/C AC Adapter and the E-DC-6 DC Cable, for use with an external DC power source.
Wide Band, Multi-Mode Frequency Coverage
Providing continuous* frequency coverage from 100 kHz through 1299.99995 MHz, the VR-500 includes reception of narrowband FM, wideband FM (for broadcast/TV), SSB (USB/LSB), CW, and AM. * Cellular telephone frequencies are blocked and cannot be restored.
Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
For ease of access to any operating frequency, use the frot panel's 10-key keypad to enter the frequency digits directly. And for tuning the bands, the VR-500 features automatic mode ad frequency step selection, to align you with the standard band configuratons in use worldwide.
Real-Time 60-Channel Band Scope
For monitoring band activity above and below your current listening frequency, the VR-500 provides one-touch access to its 60-channel Band Scope (range: 6 MHz; steps: 100 kHz). The radio will sweep the band, making a note of activity on the band, so you can quickly move frequency to listen to active channels.

VR-5000

VR-5000 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

0.1 - 2599.99998 MHz* LSB/USB/CW/AM-N/AM/WAM/FM-N/WFM
All-Mode Wide-Band Receiver (*Cellular blocked)

The exciting world of communications monitoring, from Longwave to Shortwave to Microwave, comes to your home or station with Yaesu's new VR-5000 Communications Receiver.

Professional features, professional ergonomics, and professional DSP-based selectivity* are yours to enjoy today-and only from Yaesu!

Ultra-Convenient Auto-Mode Receiver
Despite its incredibly compact size, the VR-5000 provides coverage of 100 kHz through 2599.99998 MHz (cellular frequencies are blocked) on all popular operating modes: LSB, USB/ CW, AM-Narrow, AM, Wide AM, FM-Narrow, and Wide FM. Making operation simple and efficient is the “Auto” mode, whereby the tuning steps and operating mode are automatically programmed according to the frequency you have selected. You won’t miss those quick, important transmissions with the VR-5000!
Dual Receive
When monitoring on the “main” displayed frequency, you can simultaneously listen to a second station operating within 20 MHz of the main frequency in the AM and FM-Narrow modes. This can be especially helpful while monitoring public safety communications.
Preset Shortwave Broadcast Memory Bank
Featuring a handy world map showing the station’s location, the special Shortwave Broadcast Station Memory Bank includes several different frequencies from a number of popular shortwave stations, including Voice of America, the BCC, Radio Japan, Voice of Russia, etc. The operating frequencies may be changed by the owner, to keep up with changing station schedules!
Real-Time Spectrum Scope
To aid in finding band activity, the VR-5000’s Real-Time Band Scope, used while operating in the “VFO” mode, will sweep the band in search of activity, displaying the received signals graphically according to frequency and signal strength. The sweep width may be set to 100/200/250/300/500 kHz and up to 1/2/2.5/5/10 MHz, and you can also adjust the sweep steps for best resolution in the frequency range being observed!
Powerful Memory System: 2000 Channels
The incredible 2000-channel memory capacity of the VR-5000 allows an astounding array of operating possibilities! The memories may be arrange in up to 100 Memory Groups, and you can attach an alpha-numeric label to both Memory Channels and Memory Groups to aid in channel identification. The memories store operating frequency, noise blanker status, and DSP information separately, so each channel is optimized for best reception.
Extensive Scanning Capability
The VR-5000’s versatile scanning system allows lightning-fast sweeping of operating frequencies, so you won’t miss any of the excitement on the bands! The scanner allows you to select from three scan-resume options, too: “Delay” Scan, which lets scanning resume after a programmed interval of waiting on an active channel; “Pause” Scan, which holds on an active channel until the incoming signal disappears; and “Hold” Scan, whereby scanning stops when activity is encountered. There is a wide array of scanning features available to the VR-5000 user: ? VFO Scan Sweeps the entire frequency range of the receiver (0.1 ~ 2599.99998 MHz). ? Memory Scan Choose from scanning of all memory channels, or channels within a particular memory group. ? PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) Scan within user-defined band limits, as though you were on a VFO. As many as 100 band-limit memories may be utilized for the setting of scanning borders. ? Smart Search™ Automatically loads up to 100 channels where activity is found. ?Main-Sub Two-Channel Scanning Allows watching of the Main and Sub VFO frequencies without listening to them simultaneously. ? Priority Operation Allows operation on one channel while periodically watching a “Priority” channel for activity. Operation will shift to the Priority channel if it becomes active.
Digital Signal Processing (option)
The optional DSP-1 Digital Signal Processing Unit includes a number of features which can significantly enhance reception through improved interference rejection. ? Digital Bandpass Filter (SSB/AM/FM Modes) Provides razor-sharp selectivity for reducing adjacent-frequency interference and for shaping of the incoming station’s audio frequency response. Both the low-cut and high-cut frequencies of the DSP Bandpass Filter are adjustable. ? Digital Noise Reduction Filter The DSP will analyze the incoming passband and suppress noise which is not directly associated with the incoming signal, providing quieter reception. ? Digital Notch Filter Automatically notches out annoying “beat” signals (“heterodynes”) which can spoil reception, especially during Shortwave operation. ? CW Narrow-Bandwidth Peaking Filter Provides ultra-narrow bandwidths of 25/100/200/400 Hz for single-signal reception. ? CW Tone Pitch Control Allows you to adjust the center frequency of the CW filter for most comfortable reception.


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