The Yaesu VX-150R is a 2 meter amateur radio hand-held capable of transmitting from 144.000 - 147.995 MHz and receiving from 138.000 - 174.000 MHz. The VX-150R is easily modifiable for extended transmit and receive in the VHF spectrum from about 125.000 - 180.000 MHz by the removal of a single diode.