Yaesu VX-6R | Tri-Band Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver, 144/222/440 MHz

Name: Yaesu VX-6R | Tri-Band Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver, 144/222/440 MHz
Rating: 4.5 (227 reviews)

Brand YAESU

Model Number VX-6R

UPC 788026179305

EpicRise Warranty 1 Year

Product Highlights

Compact, Mil-Spec, Waterproof & Submersible Tri Band Ham Radio!
Transmits the 144, 220 & 430Mhz Amateur Ham Radio Bands, & receives 0.5-999Mhz!
Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard's WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu's exclusive ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion.
Included in the box: Yaesu VX-6R Tri-Band Transceiver, FNB-80LI 1250mAh battery, SAD-11B Wall Charger, YHA-67 Antenna, Belt Clip, Manual and Warranty Card

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Yaesu VX-6R Triband Amateur Radio Transceiver.

144/222/440 xmit (2 meter, 1.25 meter & 70cm), plus 0.5-999Mhz receive range too (AM/FMN/FMW, less cellular).

Built-in PL & DPL, Alphanumeric.

Can receive AM/FM broadcast radio, Shortwave, CB, Police, Weather, Aircraft & marine bands.

Includes Antenna, HiCap 1500Ma Batt & charger.

Waterproof & submersible (rated 3ft for 30 mins).

Has a security password feature, built-in morse code trainer, black magnesium case.

For Optional Programming Software & USB cable search B004H5Q8IM .

This unit is also compatible w/the following OPTIONAL Yaesu Speakermikes, chargers & accessories - CD-15A, VC-27, MH-73A4B, VC-24, SDD-13, E-DC-6, CT-91, ADMS-vx6, csc-91, FBA-23 (all sold seperate).

Compact, Mil-Spec, Waterproof & Submersible Tri Band Ham Radio!
Transmits the 144, 220 & 430Mhz Amateur Ham Radio Bands, & receives 0.5-999Mhz!
Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard's WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu's exclusive ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion.
Included in the box: Yaesu VX-6R Tri-Band Transceiver, FNB-80LI 1250mAh battery, SAD-11B Wall Charger, YHA-67 Antenna, Belt Clip, Manual and Warranty Card

Compact, Mil-Spec, Waterproof & Submersible Tri Band Ham Radio!

Product Details
Color	Black
Connection Type	USB
Power Source	Battery-powered, Rechargeable

General Specifications

Model: VX-6R (USA Version)
Type: Submersible Handheld FM Transceiver
Bands: 144 MHz, 222 MHz (USA), 430 MHz
Output Power:

144/430 MHz: 5 W / 2.5 W / 1.0 W / 0.3 W
222 MHz (USA): 1.5 W / 1.0 W / 0.5 W / 0.2 W

Battery: FNB-80LI 7.4V 1400 mAh Li-Ion (7 hours operation at 5W)
Backup Power: FBA-23 Battery Case (2 x AA)
Power Supply Range: 5.0–16.0 VDC (11–16VDC for charging)
Waterproof Rating: Submersible to 3 ft for 30 minutes (JIS7 rating)

Frequency Coverage

Transmit (TX):

144–148 MHz
222–225 MHz (USA only)
430–450 MHz

Receive (RX):

0.5–1.8 MHz (BC Band)
1.8–30 MHz (Shortwave)
30–76 MHz
76–108 MHz (FM Broadcast)
108–137 MHz (Air Band)
137–174 MHz (VHF, Weather)
222–420 MHz (UHF/VHF)
420–470 MHz (UHF Ham)
470–800 MHz (UHF TV)
800–998.99 MHz (Cellular blocked)

Features

Memory:

900 Memory Channels
24 Memory Banks (100 channels each)
Alpha-numeric tags per channel & bank
Special Banks: Marine, Shortwave, NOAA Weather

Scan Modes:

VFO, PMS (programmable), Memory, Bank Link
Nuisance Skip, Smart Search, Wildcard Scan

Emergency Functions:

Bright White LED Flash
Auto Emergency Transmit (EAI)
CW ID Beacon

Selective Calling:

50 CTCSS tones
DCS tones
2-Tone Paging
ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System)

Power Saving:

Wake-Up Feature
Auto Power Off (APO)
RX/TX Battery Saver Modes
ON Timer

Advanced Tools:

Barometric Pressure Sensor (SU-1 optional)
CW Training
Key Beep and PTT Delay
DTMF Memory Autodialer (16-digit, 10 memories)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 2.3 in W × 3.5 in H × 1.1 in D (58 × 89 × 28.5 mm)
Weight: 9.5 oz (270 g) with battery and antenna
Antenna Connector: SMA
Mic Impedance: 2 kΩ