144/430 MHz FM dual band (also 222 MHz for US version) waterproof handheld transceiver. 5 Watts of power output using Li-Ion battery supplied. WiRES Internet linking system. Wide-band receiver coverage. Huge 900-channel memory capacity with 24 memory banks and direct recall feature. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2005.
Reference market : amateur-radio
VX-6R / VX-6E specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.5040 ~ 998.9900 MHz [1] |
Transmit | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz
222.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz |
Mode | |
AM [3] / FM / WFM [3] | |
Tuning step | |
5 [4] / 9 [5] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 [4] / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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AM | 1.5 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N).
1.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N). 1.5 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N). |
FM | 0.35 uV (30~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
0.5 uV (54~76 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (137~140 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.16 uV (140~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.5 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.2 uV (350~420 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.18 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 0.5 uV (800~999 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
WFM | 1.0 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD).
0.5 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.0 uV (470~540 MHz, 12dB SINAD). 1.0 uV (580~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD). |
Selectivity | |
AM / FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
35 kHz (-60dB) |
WFM | 200 kHz (-6dB)
500 kHz (-20dB) |
RF attenuator | |
10 dB
50 dB [7] |
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Frequency stability | |
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.80 MHz (WFM)
47.25 MHz (AM / FM) |
2° | 10.7 MHz (WFM)
450 kHz (AM / FM) |
3° | 1 MHz (WFM) |
Transmitter |
Output power [6] | |
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144 / 430 MHz | 5 W (high power).
2.5 W (L3 power) 1.0 W (L2 power) 0.3 W (L1 power) |
222 MHz [2] | 1.5 W (high power).
1.0 W (L3 power) 0.5 W (L2 power) 0.2 W (L1 power) |
Spurious emission | |
> -60 dB (high power)
> -40 dB (L2 / L1 power) |
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Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±2.5 / ±5 kHz | |
Microphone | |
2kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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900 standard memories.
24 banks x 100 channels max from the standard memories. 99 skip memories. 31 smart-search memories. 50 set of band-edge memories. 10 "direct memory recall" channels. 10 "weather broadcast" channels. 89 "popular SW broadcast station" channels. 281 "VHF marine" channels. |
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Display | |
sub-kHz frequency resolution
11-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
50-tone CTCSS
104-code DCS DTMF 1750 Hz |
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Antenna | |
SMA 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
7.4 VDC nominal
5-16 VDC external 11-16 VDC external with charging |
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Power consumption | |
0.2mA auto power-off.
0.9mA ON timer activated. 30mA RX, stand-by and power saver ON. 60mA RX, stand-by and power saver OFF. 150mA RX, typ. 1.6A TX, 5W @ 144 MHz. 1.5A TX, 1.5W @ 222 MHz. 1.8A TX, 5W @ 430 MHz. |
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Audio power | |
400 mW on 8Ω (13.8 VDC)
200 mW on 8Ω (7.4 VDC) |
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Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm 4-pin (TNC, cloning, mic/headphone) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
58 (W) x 89 (H) x 28.5 (D) mm, without knobs / antenna / belt clip | |
Weight | |
270g with FNB-80LI battery pack and antenna |
- Cellular blocked in USA version.
- USA version.
- Only receive.
- 5 and 15 kHz steps are not available for use on 250~300 MHz and above 580 MHz.
- 9 kHz steps are available only on MW broadcast band.
- For power-output/power-source chart see table.
- For channel-counter operation (search of the frequency of a nearby transmitter).
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
VX-6R / VX-6E power output vs power source :
FNB-80LI battery pack or external DC | |||
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High | Low 3 | Low 2 | Low 1 |
5 Watt 1.5 Watt [1] | 2.5 Watt 1.0 Watt [1] | 1.0 Watt 0.5 Watt [1] | 0.3 Watt 0.2 Watt [1] |
- 222 MHz band for VX-6R, USA version.
2 x AA alkalines | |||
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High | Low 3 | Low 2 | Low 1 |
0.3 Watt | 0.05 Watt |
VX-6R / VX-6E price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu VX6 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 169.00 | 2021-jul |
Brand-new From old stock. VX-6E version |
EUR 196.00 (169GBP) |
2021-jul |
Brand-new From old stock. VX-6E version |
EUR 229.00 (269USD) |
2021-jul | Brand-new |
EUR 162.00 (189USD) |
2020-apr |
Second Hand Includes all supplied accessories, box and manual |
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