" for wideband reception in the palm of your hand. The VR-500 is the first to provide wideband coverage plus single sideband capability in such a small and capable package. Coverage is from 100 kHz to 1300 MHz (1.3 GHz) less cellular, in AM, FM-N, FM-W, LSB, USB and CW. You get 1000 regular memories (10x100) plus 10 search band memories, 19 starting point memories, 10 weather memories, 10 dual watch memories and 1 priority memory! You get tuning steps from 50 Hz to 100 kHz.

The VR-500 accepts a variety of DC power sources. For everyday portable use, use two AA cells (not supplied). Available as an option is the FNB-59 Ni-Cd Battery pack which can be recharged. For operation in your vehicle choose the optional E-DC-5B DC cable with cigar lighter plug.

Other features include: priority, dual watch, 60 channel real-time band scope, priority warning, adjustable battery saver, alphanumeric recall, 20 dB attenuator, bank scanning Smart Search™. Both the display and the keypad are backlit. The VR-500 operates from two AA cells (not supplied).

The VR-500 includes BNC antenna, hand strap and belt clip.

The VR-500 is only 2.3x3.7x1" 8 oz. (58x95x25mm 220 g).
 
 

Specifications
Dimensions ........ 2.3x3.7x1" (58x95x24mm)
Weight ............ 8 ounces  (220 g)
Frequency Range ... 100 kHz-824 MHz
                    849-869 MHz
                    894-1300 MHz
Steps ............. 0.05,0.1,1,5,6.25,9,10,12.5,15,20,25,30,50,100 kHz
Modes ............. AM, FM-N, FM-W, LSB/CW, USB
Sensitivity ....... 0.5 µV 5-150 MHz (12 dB SINAD)
Ext. DC Voltage ....9 to 13.5 VDC Negative Ground
Antenna Jack ...... BNC 50 ohm
Audio Power ....... 90 mW
 

Optional Accessories

Order # Item Description List Price Your Price
#4035 CSC-72 Soft Carry Case   $19.00   $17.95
#4036 FNB-59 NiCad Battery Pack   $23.00   $21.95
#0594 NC-60B AC Adapter 117 VAC   $14.00   $13.95
#1693 EDC-5B DC Cable with Cigar Lighter Plug   $26.00   $23.95
#4038 CT-35 VR-500 to VR-500 Cloning Cable   $  9.00   $  8.95