VX-6R / E

Yaesu
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
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
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]
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]
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)
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

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).

VX-6R / VX-6E power output vs power source :

FNB-80LI battery pack or external DC
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
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 (US Dollar) 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
USD 199.00 (169EUR)	2021-jul	Brand-new From old stock. VX-6E version
USD 231.00 (169GBP)	2021-jul	Brand-new From old stock. VX-6E version
USD 269.95	2021-jul	Brand-new
USD 189.00	2020-apr	Second Hand Includes all supplied accessories, box and manual

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