| Motorola Seeks to Acquire Parent of Yaesu |
| On Monday, November 5th, 2007 Motorola distributed a press release stating that one of its subsidiaries, MI, Inc.
intends to acuire a controlling interest in Vertex Standard, a provider of two-way radio communications solutions.
One of Vertex's subsidaries is Yaesu, a prominent manufacture of amateur radio transcevers. If the tender offer is successful, Motorola will own 80 percent of Vertex Standard, forming a joint venture with Toko Giken, a privately-held Japanese company controlled by Vertex Standard's current president and chief executive, Jun Hasegawa. Toko Giken will own the remaining 20 percent. The joint venture will become a subsidiary of Motorola, but will continue to be headquatered in Japan. |
Yaesu VX-7R
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.
This Transceiver is a tri-band hand held transceiver, covering 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands.
THE WORLD'S FIRST SUBMERSIBLE AMATEUR HAND-HELD.
Yaesu VX-5
Here is one of several web-site to check out the VX-5. The purpose is the VX-5 and everything about it.
Click on the photo to go there.
Below are more sites on the VX-5.
Be sure to check them out.
This Transceiver is a tri-band hand held transceiver, covering 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands.
A
Handheld you will want to Check out.
This is one of my Multiband FM Transceivers, the Yaesu VX-5. I enjoy this radio and use the ADMS-1E Programming Software and the included cable from RT Systems. This makes it much easier to add, change or delete channels.
MICRO MOBILE FT-100D
The FT-100D is a high-performance, ultra-compact transceiver
operating on the 160-10 meter HF bands, plus the 50, 144, and 430 MHz VHF-UHF bands. Known
for its outstanding receiver performance, the FT-100D's easy-to-access DSP system is the
cornerstone of the outstanding receiver performance. Providing Noise Reduction, Auto
Notch, and Narrow-Bandwidth Filter capability, the DSP system also includes a Microphone
Equalizer for the transmit side. The new and enlarged speaker of the FT-100D provides spectacularly
clean audio output, to help you dig out those weak signals. Whether at home or away, the fantastic new FT-100D is The Choice
of the World's Top DX'ers. Step up to the FT-100D, and enjoy the thrill of the
sunspot peak in style!
TX :160~6 Meters, 2-Meters, 70 CM
The Yaesu ATAS-100
is a unique mobile antenna designed for use
with the FT-847 and FT-100 transceivers.
It utilizes a motor tuning system which tunes the radiating element for lowest SWR. No tuner or
separate whips are required. The ATAS-100 will mount on any suitable SO-239 type mobile base, like the Diamond K-400 or K-540. band coverage....... 40,20,15,10,6,2m,70cm
FT-857
FT-857 World's smallest HF/VHF/UHF Mulitmode Transceiver The worlds
smallest HF/VHF/UHF Multimode Transceiver. The FT-857 is a
high-performance, ultra-compact transceiver operating on the 160-10 meter HF bands,
plus the 50, 144, and 430 MHz VHF/UHF bands. Providing 100 Watts of power on HF/6
meters, 50 Watts on 2 meters, and 20 Watts on 70cm, the FT-875 is ideal for mobile,
vacation, DX-peditions, or home use when space is at a premium. Utilizing the renowed receiver performance of the FT-897 and MARK-V (FT-1000MP),
the FT-857 features wide dynamic range, Digital Signal Processing and outstanding audio. The wide array of convenience features includes a 32 color display; Spectrum Scope;
built-in keyer with memory and beacon mode; U.S. Weather Band reception; 200 memories
with Alpha-Numeric labels; AM Aircraft reception; detachable front panel (optional
YSK-857 required); and much, much more. You've asked for it, and it's here today; the FT-875 Mega-Mobile...from the engineers
at Yaesu! FT-817
FT-817 The Ultimate Backpacker! The worlds
first self-contained, battery-powered, Multi-mode Portable Transceiver
covering the HF, VHF, and UHF bands! For more
than four decades, Yaesu has been a world leader in the design and manufacture
of high-performance multi-mode base station and mobile transceivers, as
well as FM handhelds. Now Yaesu breaks new ground with the introduction
of the FT-817: the worlds first HF/VHF/UHF self-contained battery-powered
Multi-mode Portable Transceiver. Providing up to five watts of power output,
the FT-817 is designed for operation on the 160-10 meter HF bands, plus
the 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands. Whether your preferred operating
mode is SSB, CW, AM, FM, Packet, or SSB-based Digital modes like PSK31,
the FT-817 is ready to join you on your next hiking, camping, or search-and-rescue
adventure! FT-847
MARK-V FT-1000MP
Amateur Electronic Supply
HF-UHF, All Mode, 100 Watt Transciver with Built-in
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

New Product Information
Since its introduction over a year ago, Yaesu's FT-100 HF/VHF/UHF transceiver has
been widely acclaimed for its outstanding performance and flexibility. Now the FT-100D
builds on this success story, adding the convenience of factory-installed modules for
today's Ham on the go!
NEW IN THE FT-100D:
1.
XF-117C
2.
TCXO-8
3.
FTS-27
4.
And...
FT-100D HIGHLIGHTS:
Power output: HF/50 MHz 100W , 2-Meters 50W , 70 CM 20W
All Mode Operation: SSB, CW, AM, FM, AFSK, Packet (1200/9600 bps)
FT-100 Specifications
(Cellular/digital telephone freqencies are blocked)
(6 KHz, 500 Hz, 300 Hz filters optional)

I can't decide if I want this one or the Icom IC-706MKIIG for my
next mobile radio, but if I get this one I will also get the ATAS-100.
ATAS-100.....................................................$320
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input impedance..... 50 Ohms
power handlin.......... 120 watts, SSB
typical VSWR.......... 2:1 or less
length.......................... 1.4-1.6m
weight......................... 2 pounds


Multi-mode
Portable Transceiver

HF/50/144/430 ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
HF/50 MHz: 100 Watts, 144/430 MHz: 50 Watts
Ideal for Satellite and HF Operation
All Mode Operation: SSB, CW, AM, FM, AFSK
1200/9600 bps Packet Ready
Elite-Class HF Transceiver
Design Milestone

Diamond Antenna Mounts
Fox Tango International (Yeasu Users Group)
FT-100, VX-1R, VX-5R Modifications
Houston Amateur Radio
Index of VX5
Produits Électroniques ELKEL Ltée
The Miracle Whip
RT Systems Amateur Radio Supply
TexasTowers / ATAS-100
Universal Radio
VE3AYR's VX-5R Pocket Reference
Yaesu America Home Page

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