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Yaesu VX-177 User Manual

Yaesu VX-177
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UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
VX-177
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Table of Contents

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Yaesu VX-177 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Modulation16K0F3E
ModeFM
Channel Capacity200 Channels
Number of Channels200
Operating Voltage7.4 V DC
Deviation±5 kHz
Spurious RadiationLess than -60 dB
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Power Output5 W
Channel Steps5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz
Current Consumption (TX)1.6 A
Modulation TypeFM
AF Output500 mW (at 10% distortion)
Receiver Sensitivity0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
Receiver Selectivity12 kHz (-6 dB)
Intermodulation70 dB
Audio DistortionLess than 10%
Battery7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH

Summary

Controls & Connectors

Top & Front Panel Controls

Identifies and describes controls on the top and front of the radio.

Side Panel Controls

Identifies and describes controls on the side of the radio.

Keypad Functions

Details primary, secondary, and third functions of keypad keys.

Operation

Switching Power On and Off

Steps to turn the transceiver on and off.

Adjusting Audio Volume

How to set the audio volume for listening.

Squelch Adjustment

Procedure for setting the squelch threshold.

Frequency Navigation

Methods for tuning to different frequencies.

Transmission

How to transmit signals using the transceiver.

Changing Transmitter Power Level

Adjusting the transmit power output (High, Mid, Low).

Advanced Operation

Keyboard Locking

How to lock the keypad and dial to prevent accidental changes.

Repeater Operation

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

Setting up CTCSS tones for repeater access.

DCS Operation

Setting up Digital Code Squelch (DCS).

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

Setting up Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch.

Memory Mode

Memory Storage

Procedure for storing frequencies and settings into memory.

Memory Recall

How to recall stored memory channels.

Memory Bank Operation

Organizing memories into banks for easier management.

Scanning

VFO Scanning

Performing manual and programmed VFO scans.

Memory Scanning

Initiating memory scanning.

"Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch)

Two-channel scanning for VFO, Memory, or HOME channel priority.

Emergency Feature

Emergency Channel Operation

Activating the emergency feature to alert others.

Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature

Automatic ID transmission for search and rescue.

Smart Search Operation

ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)

DTMF Operation

Miscellaneous Settings

Reset Procedures

Microprocessor Reset

Procedures for resetting various settings to factory defaults.

Cloning

Set (Menu) Mode

Set Mode Activation and Navigation

Procedure to activate and navigate the Set Mode menu.

Set Mode Items Overview

Reference table for all available Set Mode items and functions.

Detailed Set Mode Item Descriptions

Comprehensive guide to all Set Mode parameters and options.

Specifications

General Specifications

General technical specifications of the transceiver.

Transmitter Specifications

Technical specifications for the transmitter section.

Receiver Specifications

Technical specifications for the receiver section.

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