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VX-1700
VX-1700
VX-1700

VX-1700

125W SSB Transceiver

Yaesu

Description

The Main Features of Vertex Standard VX-1700 Multi-mode Mobile HF Radios

The flexible calling options offer additional support through the VX-1700's six different built-in calling modes: SELCALL, TELCALL, Message Call, Position Request Call, Position Send Call and Beacon Request Call to check for signal quality.

Operating modes include LSB/USB (J3E and J2B), AM (A3E) and CW (A1A), making the VX-1700 ideal for a wide variety of applications.

Features Include:

  • Receive Frequency Range of between 0.3 ~ 30MHz
  • Transmit Frequency Range of 1.6 ~ 30MHz
  • Frequency Synthesizer Steps:10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
  • 200 Channels
  • Four programmable keys
  • Noise blanker
  • CW Semi break-in
  • CW Side tone function
  • VOX
  • VFO Mode
  • Field memory channel storage
  • Dual Watch Operation
  • Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) Option

Technical Specifications

General Specification
Frequency RangeRX: 30 kHz – 30.0000 MHz
TX: 1.600 – 30.0000 MHz
Number of Channels200
Emission TypeA1A(CW); J3E(LSB/USB); A3E(AM); J2B (USB/LSB)
Power RequirementsDC 13.8 V ±15%, negative ground
Frequency Synthesiser Steps10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
Frequency Stability± 1 ppm (+14º F to +131º F / -10º C to +55º C) TYP
Current ConsumptionRX: no signal: 1.0 A
RX: 1.5 A
TX: 22 A (125 W output)
Standby: 25 mA
Operating Temperature Range+14ºF to +131ºF (-10ºC to +55ºC)
Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
Dimension (H x W x D)3.9 x 9.5 x 11.2 inches (241 x 99 x 285 mm)
Weight (Approx.)9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
Receiver Specification*
Intermediate Frequency1st: 45.274 MHz, 2nd: 24 MHz
Sensitivity (A1A/J2B/J3E/A3E: S/N 10 dB)0.5 – 1.6 MHz: 1.41 μV (A1A/J2B/J3E); 8 μV (A3E)
1.6 – 30 MHz: 0.16 μV (A1A/J2B/J3E); 1 μV (A3E)
Squelch Sensitivity (A1A/J2B/J3E)0.5 – 1.6 MHz: 2.5 μV
1.6 – 30 MHz: 2 μV
IF and Image RejectionBetter than 80 dB
SelectivityA1A(W), J2B(W), J3E: > 2.2 kHz @ -6 dB; < 4>A1A(N), J2B(N): > 500 Hz @ -6 dB; < 2>A3E: > 6 kHz @ – 6 dB; < 20>
Audio Output2.2 Watts into 8 Ohms @ 10% THD
Audio Impedance4 – 16 Ohms (8 Ohms Nominal)
Conducted RadiationLess than 4000 μ μW

*Measured by TIA/EIA-603

Transmitter Specification*
Output Power125 Watts (A1A, J2B, J3E @ 1.6000 – 3.9999 MHz)*
100 Watts (A1A, J2B, J3E @ 4.0000 – 30.000 MHz)
31 Watts AM Carrier (A3E @ 1.6000 – 3.9999 MHz)
25 Watts AM Carrier (A3E @ 4.0000 – 30.000 MHz)
Duty CycleRX:TX = 4 min. : 1 min.
ModulationJ3E: PSN type modulator A3E: Low-level (early stage)
Spurious RadiationBetter than 56 dB (Harmonics)
J3E Carrier SuppressionBetter than 50 dB below peak output
Undesired Sideband SuppressionBetter than 60 dB below peak output
Spurious Emissions56 dB
Audio Response (J3E)Not more than 6 dB from 400 Hz – 2500 Hz
Occupied BandwidthA1A: less than 0.5 kHz; J3E: less than 3.0 kHz; A3E: less than 6.0 kHz
Microphone Impedance200 – 10 k Ohms, (600 Ohms Nominal)

*Measured by TIA/EIA-603

vs_vx-1700_spec_sheet.pdf