Yaesu VX-7

General Information

   * Yaesu.com Product Page (http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=GcixovTmTQk%3D&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0) 

The VX-7 is a reasonably small (ignoring the antenna) Tri-Band radio (6M,2M, and 70cm). The USA version has low power transmit on 1.25M as well. One of the most exciting features of the VX-7 is the fact that it is rated water-resistent to 1M (3 feet) for 30 Min.

Specifications

   * 5 Watt power output on internal battery
   * 500kHz-999MHz receive coverage (cell blocked for USA version)
   * 900 Memory channels with memory group features 
   * AM/FM BCB
   * AM band and full SW to 30 MHz
   * CTCSS/DCS
   * European Tone Burst
   * Wideband Receive
   * True Dual Receive
   * ARTS-Automatic In-Range Transponder
   * Backlit Keypad & LCD
   * Internet Key for Access to WIRES™ 

Programming Software

   * RT Systems
   * VX7 Commander Software (http://www.qsl.net/kc8unj/)