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The K-PO DX-5000 VFO is the latest version of our popular DX-5000 series, based on the PLUS (V8.0) platform.
It is the only version in this series to feature an additional true VFO mode. When VFO mode is selected in the radio menu, you can directly enter your desired frequency into the radio.
Other and new key features are:
- Dimmable backlight
- Shorter radio body
- RX noise reduction (extra PCB inside the radio)
- NRC (extra PCB inside the radio)
- 5 kHz step
- VOX
- CTCSS/DCS codes
- RX compander
- Noise gate
- Microphone type selection: electret or dynamic
- Program cable connector on the back of the radio (program cable is optional)
- Extra ventilation holes on the top and bottom covers
Amateur radio HF mobile transceiver, covers the 28 MHz frequency band reserved to Amateur Radio communication. Frequency range 28.000-29.700 kHz, adjustable frequency steps (10Hz, 100Hz, 5kHz, 1kHz or 10KHz). Adjustable TX RF power, 12W max AM/CW, 40W max FM, 35W max SSB. Multiple Clarifier operating modes. Flexible menu functions and PC programming software to fit radio to each operator’s demand. Large backlighted amber color LCD Display with digital S/RF Meter, shows full 7-digit frequency readout,plus 2- digit LED display. RF Gain, RF Power, Clarifier, Dual Watch,Scan, TOT, NB/ANL, LOCK, LCD Off, +10KHz, SQ/ASQ functions.
High quality Dynamic microphone with UP/DN frequency and AQ controls. DC Voltage display function. SWR protection and power supplied voltage protection. Software allows to program frequency range limits, frequency channels, Mic Gain limits, factory reset function, CW side tone frequency and volume, RB holding time and much more.

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