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

VX-7R PhotoTHE 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.

 

 

 

 

 

This Transceiver is a tri-band hand held transceiver, covering 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands.

 VX-5R...The World's First Submersible Amateur Hand-Held Transceive.

Universal Radio - VX-7

 

Yaesu VX-5

VX-5R PhotoA Handheld you will want to Check out.

Here is one of several web-site to check out the VX-5.  The purpose is the VX-5 and everything about it.

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This Transceiver is a tri-band hand held transceiver, covering 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands.

 VX-5R...The World's Smallest Durable Tri band Handheld Transceiver on Earth.

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.

Universal Radio - VX-5

 

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MICRO MOBILE FT-100D
HF-UHF, All Mode, 100 Watt Transciver with Built-in
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Yaesu FT-100D Photo


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
500 Hz, 8-Pole Crystal Filter (CW)
For superb selectivity during CW operation.
2. TCXO-8
High-Stability Reference Oscillator (+/- 1 ppm)
For rock-solid digital-mode work.
3. FTS-27
CTCSS Decoder Unit
For quiet monitoring on FM.
4. And...
New, High-Quality Speaker
Large, high-output design features wide frequency response for outstanding signal recovery.
FT-100D HIGHLIGHTS:

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
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

  • RX :100 kHz - 970 MHZ
    (Cellular/digital telephone freqencies are blocked)
  • TX :160-6 m 144-148 MHz 430-450 MHZ
  • Power output: 100W (160-6 m), 50W (144 MHz), 20W (430 MHz!)
  • DSP Bandpass Filter, Notch Filter and Noise Reduction
  • IF Noise Blanker
  • IF Shift
  • SSB, CW, AM, FM, AFSK, Packet (1200/9600 bps) operation
  • Two Antenna Jacks (HF/50 and 144/430)
  • VOX
  • DuaI VFOs
  • Available IF bandwidths of 6 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 500 Hz, and 300 Hz
    (6 KHz, 500 Hz, 300 Hz filters optional)
  • Built-in Electronic Memory Keyer
  • Speech Processor
  • Built-in CTCSS and DCS for FM operation
  • Automatic Repeater Shift and Auto-Range Transponder System
  • Smart SearchTM Automatic Memory Channel Loading System
  • 200 memory Channels
  • Quick Memory Bank (QMB)
  • Bright LCD with multi-function display
  • Optional FC-20 External Antenna Tuner
  • Compatible with ATAS-100 Active-Tuning-Antenna-System
Yaesu FT-100 Photo Yaesu ATAS-100 Photo
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 ATAS-100

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.

Specs

band coverage....... 40,20,15,10,6,2m,70cm
input impedance..... 50 Ohms
power handlin.......... 120 watts, SSB
typical VSWR.......... 2:1 or less
length.......................... 1.4-1.6m
weight......................... 2 pounds


 

FT-857
Yaesu FT-857 Photo

FT-857 World's smallest HF/VHF/UHF Mulitmode Transceiver

The world’s 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!

Universal Radio - FT-857

 

FT-817
Yaesu FT-817 Photo

FT-817 The Ultimate Backpacker!
Multi-mode Portable Transceiver

The world’s 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 world’s 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!

Specifications

Universal Radio - FT-817

 

FT-847
Yaesu FT-847 Photo
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
 

MARK-V FT-1000MP
Elite-Class HF Transceiver
Design Milestone

Yaesu MARK-V FT-1000MP

 

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