Yaesu VX-6R
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Yaesu (brand)
Yaesu is an international brand of commercial and amateur radio equipment.It was founded as in 1959 by a Japanese radio amateur Sako Hasegawa with callsign JA1MP in the Tokyo neighborhood of Yaesu...
VX-6R is a triple band handheld amateur radio
Amateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
transceiver with extensive receive coverage, and leading-edge features. The radio is designed to operate in extreme conditions, and is sealed at all openings to permit underwater submersion up to 1 meter (3 feet) for 30 minutes. A demo model at Dayton Hamvention was held underwater for 8 hours at 1 meter depth, under power, without adverse effects. Available accessories include remote microphones, earphones.
| Category | Amateur Radio |
| Class | Hand-Held |
| Bands | VHF: 1.25m 1.25 meters The 1.25 meter, 220 MHz or 222 MHz band is a portion of the VHF radio spectrum internationally allocated for amateur radio use on a primary basis in ITU Region 2, and it comprises frequencies from 220 MHz to 225 MHz... (USA only), 2m 2 meters The 2-meter amateur radio band is a portion of the VHF radio spectrum, comprising frequencies stretching from 144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz in International Telecommunication Union region Regions 2 and 3 and from 144.000 MHz to 146.000 MHz in ITU Region 1... UHF: 70cm 70 centimeters The 70-centimeter amateur radio band is a portion of the UHF radio spectrum. This band is used by amateurs engaged in emergency communications where portable and mobile radios are frequently used. Many such radios have dual-band capabilities, operating on both the 70-centimeter and 2-meter bands.-... |
| Rx | AM/FM:0.500-999.998 MHz (USA cellular blocked) AM/FM:0.504-999.998 MHz (Exp version) |
| Tx | FM:144-148 MHz, Pwr:0.3W, 1.0W, 2.5W, 5.0W FM: 222-225 MHz, Pwr: 0.2W, 0.5W, 1.0W, 1.5W FM:430-450 MHz, Pwr:0.3W, 1.0W, 2.5W, 5.0W |
| Power | 7.4 VDC (internal Li battery), 5-16 VDC (external), Negative Ground (Outside), Inside Pin is (+) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 89 x 58 x 29 mm |
| Weight | 277 g (including battery) |
| First released | 2005 |
Features
- 900 Memories
- AMAM broadcastingAM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
/FMFM broadcastingFM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
/Wide-FM broadcast bandBroadcast bandA Broadcast band is a segment of the radio spectrum used for broadcasting.-See also:* North American broadcast television frequencies* Dead air* Internet radio* radio networks* Music radio* Old-time radio* Radio astronomy* Radio programming...
reception - Wideband receiver, including full coverage of shortwaveShortwaveShortwave radio refers to the upper MF and all of the HF portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name because the wavelengths in this band are shorter than 200 m which marked the original upper limit of the medium frequency band first used...
bands - CTCSSCTCSSIn telecommunications, Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System or CTCSS is a circuit that is used to reduce the annoyance of listening to other users on a shared two-way radio communications channel. It is sometimes called tone squelch...
/DCS tone squelch - European Tone Burst
- ARTS-Automatic In-Range Transponder
- Adjustable Backlit Keypad & LCD
- Internet Key for Access to WIRES
- DTMF encoder for control of remote systems and telephone dialing
- Channel counter function for locating frequency of nearby transmitter
Accessories
With the shipped box, Yaesu VX-6R should come with the following accessories,- VX-6R, Transceiver
- FNB-80LI, 7.4V, 1400 mAh Lithium ion battery pack
- NC-72B/C, 5-Hour Battery Charger
- YHA-67, Antenna
- Belt Clip & Hand Strap
- Operating Manual
- Warranty Card
There is an optional barometric module, SU-1, that provides both barometric pressure and altitude measuring capability, perfect for recreational use such as hiking or mountain climbing. The VX-6R may even be programmed to monitor pressure and temperature or temperature and altitude while it is turned off! This user-installed accessory mounts under the battery compartment.
Some specifications
Frequency Range of Transmission (USA Version):- 222 - 225 MHz – 1.5W Max
- 144 - 148 MHz – 5.0W Max
- 420 - 450 MHz – 5.0W Max
Each band (except 222 MHz and 50 MHz in Asia exported version) can be switched between 5W, 2.5W, 1.0W, and 500 mW.
Faults & Problems
A bug has been found, as the CTCSS decode may not work properly when the VX-6R is operating with external power.Interesting information
- For Asia version only, The VX-6R can transmit a 1.5W FM carrier on the six meter band. It is necessary to use an external antenna tuned to the lower part of the six meter band for this feature. (2-sectional antenna provided in Asia exported version)
- Asia versions are marked as (B3) versions. Open-band, fully modded for wide-band tx/rx