Vertex Standard VXA-700 Spirit Transceiver

Vertex Standard VXA 700Powerful and Affordable Backup Communications

Transceiver, radio, and Amateur Radio Communications

A first in aviation communications! Vertex Standard has combined over 40 years experience in amateur radio communications and our expertise in aviation communications to make the world's first Air Band, VOR Navigation and Amateur Radio 2 meter and held transceiver!

 

New and unique highlights in the VXA-700 Spirit include:

Features:
 
  • 5 Watts TX Output Power
  • FM Radio Broadcast Band Receive (88-108 MHz)
  • 190 Memory Channels with alpha Numeric display
  • Submersible (JIS 7) 3 feet for 30 minutes
  • Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction Offers superior shielding from RF noise plus unparalleled ruggedness
  • Includes Rechargeable 1300 MAH Li-Ion Battery - Twice the battery life of any airband transceiver available today
  • Multi-color Strobe LED
  • PC Programmable VOR Navigation Display
  • High Resolution Dot Matrix Display (backlit)
  • Back-Lit Keypad and Display with Dimmer
  • One Touch Emergency Frequency (121.5 MHz) Access
  • RX Battery Saver
  • CTCSS and DCS Operation (FM 144 MHZ Band)
  • NOAA Weather Channel Receive (USA Version Only)
  • NOAA Weather Alert (USA Version Only)
  • Valid Amateur Radio License Required for Operation on Amateur Radio Frequencies
     
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    Supplied Accessories:

    *Valid Amateur Radio License Required for Operation on Amateur Radio Frequencies

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Frequency Range:                     

    TX:     118.000 - 136.975 MHz

             144.000 - 148.000 MHz (Amateur Band)

    RX:     88.000 - 108.000 (FM BC Band)

             108.000 - 117.975 (NAV Band)

             118.000 - 136.975 MHz (COM Band)

             144.000 - 148.000 MHz (Amateur Band)

                Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only)

     

    Channel Spacing:                      5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz

    Emission Type:                          TX: AM & FM

                                                        RX:  AM & FM

    RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only)

    Supply Voltage:                                  4.5 - 15.0 VDC

    Current Consumption (approx.):    250 uV (power off), 35 mA (Battery saver on, save ratio 1:5)

                                                                60 mA (Squelch on), 180 mA (receive)

                                                                1.7A/950 mA/650 mA/400 mA (Transmitt FM:  5W/2.5W/1W/0.3W @7.4V)

                                                                800 mA (Transmit AM:  1.5 W Carrier @ 7.4V)

                                                                400 mA (Transmit AM:  0.3 W Carrier @ 4.5V)

     

    Temperature Range:                      +14 ºF to + 140 ºF (–10 ºC to +60 ºC)

    Case Size (WxHxD):                      2.36 x 3.78 x 1.12 inches (60 x 96 x 28.5 mm) with FNB-80LI

    Weight (approx.):                            9.9 oz (280 grams) with FNB-80LI and antenna

     

    Receiver

    Circuit Type:                                  Double-conversion superheterodyne

    IFs:                                                  35.4 MHz & 450 kHz

                                                            45.65 MHz & 10.7 MHz (WFM)

    Sensitivity:                                     88-108 MHz: <2 uV (for 12 dB SINAD with 1 kHz tone @ 22.5 kHz deviation

                                                                                         108 MHz - 138 MHz: <1 uV (for 6dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 30% modulation)

                                                                                          144 - 148 MHz: <0.32 uV (for 12 dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 3.5 kHz deviation)

                                                                                           WX-01 - WX-10: <0.4uV (for 12 dB S/N with 1 kHz tone @ 3.5 kHz deviation)

     

    Selectivity:                                    AM/NFM: <8 kHz/-6 dB

                                                            WFM: ><200 kHz/-6db

     

    Adjacent CH. Selectivity:             AM//NFM  <25 kHz/–60 dB

                                                               WFM: >300 kHz/-20 dB

     

    AF Output (@7.2 V):                     0.4 W @ 8 Ohms, 10 % THD

     

    Transmitter

    Power Output                           118 MHz - 138 MHz:  AM:  5.0W (PEP), 1.5 W(Carrier Power)@ 7.4V

                                                             144 - 148 MHz:  FM: 5.0 W @ 7.4V, AM: 4.0W (PEP), 1.3 W (Carrier Power) @ 7.4V

     

    Frequency Stability:                      Better than ±10 ppm (+14 ºF to + 140 ºF [–10 ºC to +60 ºC])

    Modulation System:                      AM:   Low Level Amplitude Modulation

                                                               FM:  variable reactance

    Maximum deviation                        +/- 5 kHz

    Spurious Emission:                        >60 dB below carrier

    Int. Microphone Type:                  Condenser

    Ext. Mic. Impedance:                    150 Ohms

     

     

    Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

     

     

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