Yaesu VX-6R 144/430MHz Dual-Band Hand-Held Transceiver
The Yaesu VX-6R is an ultra-rugged, tri-band FM handheld transceiver that operates on the 144, 220, and 430 MHz bands. It features wide receiver coverage, JIS7 submersibility, and the Yaesu-exclusive Emergency Automatic Identification (EAI) system. The VX-6R is designed for both amateur radio use and extensive monitoring capabilities, with a frequency coverage of 504 kHz to 998.99 MHz (guaranteed within the amateur bands only).
GENERAL
| Frequency Ranges | RX: 0.5 – 1.8 MHz (BC Band), 1.8 – 30 MHz (SW Band) 30 – 76(59) MHz (50 MHz HAM Band) 76(59) – 108 MHz (FM Band) 108 – 137 MHz (Air Band) 137 – 174 MHz (144 MHz HAM Band) 174 – 222 MHz (VHF TV Band) 222 – 420 MHz (ACT1 Band) 420 – 470 MHz (430 MHz HAM Band) 470 – 800 (729) (UHF TV Band) (757 – 774) (UHF TV Band) 800 – 998.990 MHz (ACT2 Band;USA Cellular Blocked) TX: 144 – 146(148) MHz 222 – 225 MHz (USA only) 430 – 440(450) MHz |
| Channel Steps | 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz |
| Frequency Stabilty | ±5 ppm @ (-10°C to +50°C) |
| Repeater Shift | ±600 kHz (144 MHz), ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz) |
| Emission Type | F2D, F3E, F7W |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Supply Voltage (Negative Ground) |
Nominal: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground Operating: 6 – 14V DC (EXT DC Jack) 11 – 16.0V DC (EXT DC Jack while Charging) |
| Current Consumption (Approx. @ 7.4V) |
150 mA (Receive) 60 mA (Standby, Saver Off) 20 mA (Standby, Saver On) 1 mA (ON Timer Activated) 200 mA (Auto Power Off) 1.6 A (5 W TX, 144 MHz) 1.5 A (1.5 W TX, 222 MHz: USA only) 1.8 A (5 W TX, 430 MHz) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Case Size | 58 (W) x 89 (H) x 28.5 (D) mm (w/o Knob, antenna and belt clip) |
| Weight | 270g with FNB-80LI and Antenna |
TRANSMITTER
| RF Power Output |
High |
Low |
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| 144 MHz/430 MHz |
5.0 W |
2.5 W |
1.0 W |
0.3 W |
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| 222 MHz (USA Only) |
1.5 W |
1.0 W |
0.5 W |
0.2 W |
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| Modulation Type | Variable Reactance F2D, F3E | ||||
| Maximum Deviation | ±5.0 kHz (F2D, F3E) | ||||
| Spurious Emission | At least 60 dB down (@ High power) At least 50 dB down (@ Low 2 and Low 1 power) |
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| Microphone Impedance | 2 k Ohms | ||||
RECEIVER
| Circuit Type | AM, NFM: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne WFM: Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne |
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| IFS |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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| AM, NFM |
47.25 MHz |
450 kHz |
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| WFM |
47.25 MHz |
10.7 MHz |
1 MHz |
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| Sensitivity | 1.0 µV TYP for 10 dB SN (1.8-30 MHz, AM) 0.35 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (30-54 MHz, NFM) 0.5 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (54-76(59) MHz, NFM) 1 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (76(59)-108 MHz, WFM) 1.5 µV TYP for 10 dB SN (108-137 MHz, AM) 0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz, FM) 0.16 µV for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz, FM) 0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz, FM) 0.5 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (174-250 MHz, WFM) 0.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD (300-350 MHz, NFM) 0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (350-420 MHz, NFM) 0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD (420-470 MHz, NFM) 1.0 µV for 12 dB SINAD (470-540 MHz, WFM) 1.0 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (580-800 MHz, WFM) 0.5 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (800-999.990 MHz, NFM) |
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| Selectivity | AM, NFM: 12 kHz/35 kHz (–6 dB /–60 dB) WFM: 200 kHz/300 kHz (–6 dB /–20 dB) |
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| AF Output | 200 mW @ 8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 7.4 V) 400 mW @ 8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) |
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Specifications to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the amateur bands only. Frequency ranges and functions will vary according to transceiver version.
Supplied Accessories
- FNB-80LI 7.4 V, 1,400 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
- NC-72B/C/U* 5-Hour Battery Charger
- YHA-67 Antenna • Belt Clip • Hand Strap
Datasheet Yaesu VX-6R 144/430MHz Dual-Band Hand-Held Transceiver
