VX-6R / E

Specifications    Prices

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
Receive0.5040 ~ 998.9900 MHz [1]
Transmit144.0000 ~ 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
AM1.5 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).
FM0.35 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).
WFM1.0 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 / FM12 kHz (-6dB)
35 kHz (-60dB)
WFM200 kHz (-6dB)
500 kHz (-20dB)
RF attenuator
10 dB
50 dB [7]
Frequency stability
± 5ppm with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
45.80 MHz (WFM)
47.25 MHz (AM / FM)
10.7 MHz (WFM)
450 kHz (AM / FM)
1 MHz (WFM)
Transmitter
Output power [6]
144 / 430 MHz5 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)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±2.5 / ±5 kHz
Microphone
2kΩ
Features
Memory
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.
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution
11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
50-tone CTCSS
104-code DCS
DTMF
1750 Hz
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 VDC nominal
5-16 VDC external
11-16 VDC external with charging
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.
Audio power
400 mW on 8Ω (13.8 VDC)
200 mW on 8Ω (7.4 VDC)
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
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

  1. Cellular blocked in USA version.
  2. USA version.
  3. Only receive.
  4. 5 and 15 kHz steps are not available for use on 250~300 MHz and above 580 MHz.
  5. 9 kHz steps are available only on MW broadcast band.
  6. For power-output/power-source chart see table.
  7. For channel-counter operation (search of the frequency of a nearby transmitter).
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VX-6R / VX-6E power output vs power source :

FNB-80LI battery pack or external DC
HighLow 3Low 2Low 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]
  1. 222 MHz band for VX-6R, USA version.
2 x AA alkalines
HighLow 3Low 2Low 1
0.3 Watt0.05 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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