The VX-1R is a micro-miniature multiband FM Radio communication/group/transceiver'>Transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-1R’s incredibly small size allows you to take it anywhere—hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Besides 144- and 430-MHz transceive operation, the VX-1R provides receive coverage of the AM and FM broadcast bands, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AMaircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!