Yaesu VR-500 Communications Receiver Operating Manual

This operating manual provides instructions for the Yaesu VR-500 communications receiver, covering controls, connections, installation, and basic operation.

Brand: Yaesu
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 47
File format: PDF
File size: 518 KB
Published: 29 October, 2026
Updated: 29 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: 1B69B9D2AD59DAAF27E659DBB7EBD6FA
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About this manual

The Yaesu VR-500 is a high-performance miniature communications receiver providing general coverage reception from 100 kHz to 1300 MHz. It supports CW, SSB (LSB and USB), AM, and FM modes with wide and narrow bandwidths. The manual details how to utilize the PRESET mode for simplified operation across ten popular listening bands.

What's inside

Introduction
Controls & Connections
Display Icons & Indicators
Keypad Functions
Accessories & Options
Installation of Accessories
Basic Operation
Frequency Navigation
Memory Mode
Specifications

Specifications

Frequency Range	100 kHz to 1300 MHz
FM Bandwidths	Wide and Narrow
Power Supply (Battery)	2 AA batteries
External DC Power	9~16 Volts DC

Frequently asked questions

How do I attach the antenna?

Press the antenna onto the connector while exerting moderate pinching pressure, then rotate it clockwise 1/4 turn to lock.

What is the PRESET mode?

It provides ten starting point frequencies in popular listening bands to simplify manual tuning.

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