Specifications
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To aid in finding band activity, the VR-5000's Real-Time Band Scope, used while operating in the "VFO" mode,
will sweep the band in search of activity, displaying the received signals graphically according to frequency and
signal strength. The sweep width may be set to 100/200/250/300/500 kHz and up to 1/2/2.5/5/10 MHz, and you
can also adjust the sweep steps for best resolution in the frequency range being observed!
The incredible 2000-channel memory capacity of the VR-5000 allows an astounding array of operating
possibilities! The memories may be arrange in up to 100 Memory Groups, and you can attach an alpha-numeric
label to both Memory Channels and Memory Groups to aid in channel identification. The memories store
operating frequency, noise blanker status, and DSP information separately, so each channel is optimized for best
reception.
The VR-5000's versatile scanning system allows lightning-fast sweeping of operating frequencies, so you won't
miss any of the excitement on the bands! The scanner allows you to select from three scan-resume options, too:
"Delay" Scan, which lets scanning resume after a programmed interval of waiting on an active channel; "Pause"
Scan, which holds on an active channel until the incoming signal disappears; and "Hold" Scan, whereby scanning
stops when activity is encountered. There is a wide array of scanning features available to the VR-5000 user: ?
VFO Scan Sweeps the entire frequency range of the receiver (0.1 ~ 2599.99998 MHz). ? Memory Scan Choose
from scanning of all memory channels, or channels within a particular memory group. ? PMS (Programmable
Memory Scan) Scan within user-defined band limits, as though you were on a VFO. As many as 100 band-limit
memories may be utilized for the setting of scanning borders. ? Smart Search^(TM) Automatically loads up to
100 channels where activity is found. ?Main-Sub Two-Channel Scanning Allows watching of the Main and Sub
VFO frequencies without listening to them simultaneously. ? Priority Operation Allows operation on one channel
while periodically watching a "Priority" channel for activity. Operation will shift to the Priority channel if it
becomes active.
The optional DSP-1 Digital Signal Processing Unit includes a number of features which can significantly
enhance reception through improved interference rejection. ? Digital Bandpass Filter (SSB/AM/FM Modes)
Provides razor-sharp selectivity for reducing adjacent-frequency interference and for shaping of the incoming
station's audio frequency response. Both the low-cut and high-cut frequencies of the DSP Bandpass Filter are
adjustable. ? Digital Noise Reduction Filter The DSP will analyze the incoming passband and suppress noise
which is not directly associated with the incoming signal, providing quieter reception. ? Digital Notch Filter
Automatically notches out annoying "beat" signals ("heterodynes") which can spoil reception, especially during
Shortwave operation. ? CW Narrow-Bandwidth Peaking Filter Provides ultra-narrow bandwidths of
25/100/200/400 Hz for single-signal reception. ? CW Tone Pitch Control Allows you to adjust the center
frequency of the CW filter for most comfortable reception.
Comments about the Yaesu VR5000 from www.eham.net
"Selectivity OK, sensitivity good, gets overloaded with large antennas on HF. Excellent sensitivity above 1 GHz
compared to the AR-8600 (Mk I & Mk II)"
"The VR5000 is difficult to operate with the multilayered menu controls. It had insufficient image rejection and it
locked up on the fifth day, requiring me to hard reset the CPU which erased all memories."
Frequency Range: 0.1 ~ 2599.99998 MHz (Cellular Blocked)
Receiving Mode: CW/LSB/USB/AM/AM-N/WAM/FM-N/WFM
Antenna Impedance:50 Ohm unbalanced, 450 Ohm unbalanced
Channel Step: 0
Main Band LSB/USB/CW: 20 Hz/100 Hz/500 Hz/1 kHz/5 kHz
AM-N/AM/WAM: 1/5/9/10/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
FM-N: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
WFM: 10/50/100/500 kHz
Sub Band AM: 1/5/9/10/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
FM-N: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50/100/500 kHz
Memory Channel: Regular Memories: 2000 Channels
PS "Preset" Memories: 5 Channel
Operating Temp.: -10 °C ~ + 50 °C
Sensitivity:
0.2 ~ 0.49998 MHz SSB/CW 4.8 uV (10 dB S/N)
AM 10.8 uV (10 dB S/N)
0.5 ~ 1.79998 MHz SSB/CW 1.0 uV (10 dB S/N)
AM 4.0 uV (10 dB S/N)