THE WORLD' S FIRST SUBMERSIBLE AMATEUR HAND-HELDProtected 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.Unmatched Weatherproofing
The VX-7R case, keypad, speaker, and connectorts are carefully sealed to protect the internal circuitry against water damage. And the optional CMP460A Speaker/ Microphone, like the transceiver itself, is rated for 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of up to three feet. The VX-7R is available in both Silver ( VX-7R) and Black ( VX-7RB) versions.50/ 144/ 430 MHz: 5 Watts of Power
Utilizing a reliable FET power amplifier circuit, the VX-7R provides a full 5 Watts of power output on the 50, 144, and 430 MHz Amateur bands, with bonus coverage of the 222 MHz band at 300 mW ( USA version only) . And for 6-meter AM enthusiasts, you also get 1 Watt of carrier power on the 50 MHz band. Four power levels may be selected, each offering its own degree of battery conservation.Dual Receive
The VX-7R is capable of four modes of Dual Receive, including simultaneous reception of ( 1) two VHF frequencies; ( 2) two UHF frequencies; one VHF and one UHF frequency; or one " general coverage" frequency and one " Ham" frequency. And you can set up the VX-7R to reduce the audio level on the " Sub" band, if you like, when a call is received on the " Main" band.The Most Memories Ever
Sporting the most memory capability of any Amateur transceiver, the VX-7R includes over 900 memory channels, yet access is simple and intuitive, thanks to the 8-character labeling capability. These memories include 450 " regular" memories, 10 " One-Touooi9t