I think this makes a good prepper radio, its range from HF to UHF, easy to use, and cheap at ~€50

Thanks!

So the test sequence is not full auto test like in tadirans?  Apparently it just reacts tx rx indicator
and other faults as they appear?

Great!
Here is a link to the manual in case you need it..:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mrsbcpmfb4ff12staobvx/VRM-5080.pdf?rlkey=t5ujvvgewz82or4mk8uecvtzz&dl=0

Gil.

I kept the unit powered for a an almost 20 hours and when switched on and off failure was still on but today as turned the unit on with same settings PUF it works as its should!

Now the green beast will be eating power for a while and we test it soon again!

Sorry no idea, I just replied to your PM..
Gil.

HI!

My vrm5080 has lost it tx and rx. It powers up and in that process small his is heard on handset

It has been un used for a abt. year and it was working fine back then.

Any tips what migh be wrong in this set?

Hi, I want to purchase a loop antenna for my radio and attach it to a long pole. I'm not sure how to find an (ideally telescopic) pole that will support a loop antenna that weighs 1 kg. If anyone is using such a pole, can you please advise where to buy it? Or how to make one?

Welcome aboard Marco! The forum has been quiet of late, but hopefully it will pick up again..
Gil.

Good evening...i know it's late....58yo my name is marco, HAM IZ0UPZ, italian nationality, actually i'm living in latina, 70km south of rome. ex member of italian air force, telecommunication, radar system, computer, air defence and air traffic. Actually i'm a worker, and when I am free from commitments, I am a civil protection volunteer and we give our support with telecommunications, analog and digital DMR, satellite systems, and computer including all the necessary infrastructure.

Enjoy your life.

marco

Thanks Ray!
Gil.