The Best Ham, GMRS, FRS and MURS Radio - VX-6R
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- In this video, we'll talk about why the Yaesu VX-6R could be the best all-purpose radio for an emergency. In a life threatening emergency, you could have interoperability with other radio services such as GMRS, FRS and MURS. Let's find out how and why.
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What can the VX-6R do?
2:02 What is the MARS modification?
4:14 FRS, GMRS and MURS Interoperability
8:26 How to apply the MARS modification
10:16 Programming Tips
11:43 Close
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the GMRS license was painless to get - love the idea of using one good radio
I have always done the MARS mod on my radios. Radios are used to communicate and it is in my best interest to have my radios be used at full potential. As a prepper, we may need those FRS/GMRS and other freqs to communicate/organize neighbors/friends/family in effort to save lives and such. I have thought about doing MARS, as I served and love the Military and my Country, in light of recent government attitudes, i feel like i do NOT want to give them my radio capabilities, that this could be detrimental to my health in the future. It will be interesting to watch your journey into that area, if you decide to do so. PEACE
Thank you for your service and for a wonderful well-thought out comment. I view MARS as an opportunity to move the needle in terms of my comms training while giving back to our great country. However, it will likely just be a one year commitment given the number of weekly hours required.
I really like it because of the interoperability. Did this to my FT3D, and now I don't have to carry multiple radios for different radio services. For the FT3D, you just have to pry off the 0 resistor behind the rubber grommet behind the battery. It isn't clean as desoldering, but it still works, and you don't have to use much force. It's like Yaesu is telling you "pry this off. We dare you. Unlock the power of this radio." I hear it's exactly the same with the FT2D and FT5D as well.
The modification for the FT-60 was similar. I used a razor blade with good success. They pretty much want you do it. ;-) It's too bad that the FT3D was discontinued and replaced so quickly with the FT5D. I believe it was related to component shortages. It's a good HT from what I've heard.
Hello Tech Prepper, I’m working on my technician license and I have been watching your videos, kudos to you. I’m leaning so much from your videos keep up the great work. I can’t wait to get my license.
I kept hearing the term MARS CAP, but was not aware of the background story. Thanks for explaining. Looking forward to the HF antenna videos.
You're welcome. It feels like the term has been disconnected from its original use. I did not talk about Civil Air Patrol (CAP) as I'm not familiar with the mission. Thanks for watching!
Another excellent video! Glad another FTX is coming up, can't wait to see the exercise AND the AAR!
Thank you! This should be fun. I will likely film the exercise and AAR in a single video that's a bit longer. This is basically round 2 of the same digital exercise we ran a few months back. This time we're headed to one of the actual race venues that we support and everyone is bringing their own gear. Should be interesting. Stay tuned.
Nice video with many valid considerations.
I also have to say I really enjoy the NO BS style and direction of the channel. Keep up the great work/content. ☕😎👍
Thank you, Jose. I figure since I am small potatoes and have nothing to lose as a content creator and have not been bought by any special interests that I am in a position to be myself and share things as I see it. Thank you for loaning me your VX-7R. That was your antenna by the way. I forgot to give you a shout out.
I ordered mine, and I can’t wait until it arrives. I’ve been using a Baofeng UV9R Pro and GMRS9R and making good contacts on hikes. But the squelch is uncontrollable at times. Even though there’s 0-9, it’s really just on or off. Sometimes when it’s set to 1 or 9, it’ll just cut out while the transmission is clear as day. I’ve got a MARS mod VX6R on the way now with some Smiley 5/8 antennas for each band, and the barometer option. I’ve made an adjustable dipole for 6 meters and summit contacts, but the battery situation is a little difficult. Have you found a USB charging solution? Either a USB adapter charge cable, or aftermarket batteries? Because I just bring one 40,000mAh battery on backpacking trips for everything, and it’s worked well for overnights on the Baofengs.
Excellent video! Just picked up the VX-6R to have a radio that could handle some abuse. Also looking at joining MARS. MARS mod means carrying fewer radios.... love that idea!!
Welcome to the VX-6R club. This is an amazing radio from an era of design that is long gone. 73's
Great series on the VX-6…..thanks
You're welcome, Doug. I appreciate you sticking around for the last 7 videos. I was going to make an accessory video, but I'd like a bit more time to test all the accessories I've been using. Cheers.
FB Gman. Great content and always usable. Keep it coming Bro.
Thank you! There's only practical content on this channel. You'll never see an unboxing video here. Take it easy.
I was just gifted a VX-7R & I’m excited to learn it & gather some accessories for it!
That's a great radio. You can't go wrong the with VX line of Yaesu radios. I have the VX-7 on loan from friend. It's dual VFO and will transmit of 4 bands. Enjoy!
You lucky dog!!🤙
If you're buying a new radio, Gigaparts has mars mod service, and it maintains the factory warranty.
Great stuff thank you for what you do...
Most trusted Comms channel on you tube..
That's high praise. Thank you. I am no expert, but I enjoy sharing the experiences and lessons as I work through everything comms related. Take care.
@@TheTechPrepper I am planning to get the yeasu vx6r based on your recommendation and now I know to get the Mars mod as well....thanks again..I'm studying for my license now...
Another great video. I’m on the cusp of picking up a VX-6R. FYI, I heard from Dennis at Digirig today that he’ll have a cable for the VX-6R later this month.
Thank you. Yes, they should be coming soon. I am waiting for one myself. I still have the prototype. It will be nice to have the production run with the shielded cable and integrated ferrite beads. The VX-6R is an older radio that is still relevant today, but do your research. For what I do, it fits the bill and is at a price point where I can have 2 or 3 units. Some are having good success with the FT5DR, but I have no experience with it and it's bit pricey for me to have 2 or 3 units if it's going to be my EDC radio. 73's.
@@TheTechPrepper I hear ya. I looked at the FT5DR, but it seems fragle in comparison with the VX-6R. I've got an Anytone 878 (actually four...). It's a great radio and does a lot of cool stuff - like the FT5DR, but at a lower price. Still, the rugged construction and the small form factor of the VX-6R appeal to me. Like you, I often carry a radio when I run, usually a UV-5R. But in my area, its poor selectivity results in a lot of noise coming through.
@@racerveza4904 The FT5DR seems fragile to me, too. The AnyTone 878 is a great radio. When I get into DMR next year, I will very likely be going for the newer model which has a more complete APRS implementation. I recall that the earlier models were little more than only APRS beacons with no ability to send or receive messages. If you have time, have you played with encryption in CPS for the 878. Curious on your thoughts.
@@TheTechPrepper No, I haven’t played around with encryption. If you’re interested in secured comms, one neat thing it can do is send SMS messages via DMR simplex. They’re brief transmissions, and I don’t think a scanner with DMR capability would be able to decode them. You’re right about APRS. Two of mine are the newer version, and they’re able to do TX and RX, including messages. As you say, the first gen model basically just beacons.
@@TheTechPrepper I just remembered - another thing you can do with the AT878II is to ask another AT878II to send you its location. This is done via simplex, not using APRS. Here's how it's described in the manual: "Ranging(7)When caller and receiver both GPS positioned, if the caller turn on ranging function and the receiver is within communication range, Tx radio will detect the distance and direction between two radios at fixed interval, and then show the information on the display of Tx radio."
Good Job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Informative video, Gaston 👍
Over here in DL we have 2 license free radio services on 2m and 70cms (6 channels at 149 MHz, 16 channels at 446 MHz, our 70cm amateur radio band only covers 430-440 MHz 😉)
The VX6 is the Swiss army knife among handheld radios. The wide receiver gives this handheld another value. A must have when SHTF 😉
Keep up the good work.
Good Morning, Peter. Thanks for the additional details on licensing in Germany. It seems like you have something comparable to our license free bands. It's alway nice when you stop by. Take care.
Thank you my friend
You are very welcome!
Thanks for this info. I subbed because of it. 👊
Thanks for the sub!
Thats great news about 6m on an FT60! I had no idea!
It really is a shame that Yaesu discontinued the VX-7R. Other than not having APRS, it is the perfect emcomm HT
They tend to do that. I have a loaner VX-7. I have not fully explored it but there are a few bonuses that it provides over the VX-6 such the ability to MARS mode in software with the Commander software as well as the full 5 watts on 6 meters. I love my FT-857D and they discontinued that, too. APRS is easily added with a Mobilnkd TNC and APRSDroid. It's an add-on, but more powerful. My VX-8DR as APRS.
@@TheTechPrepper Yes. The MARS CAP mod can easily be done thru the software rather than taking an iron to the radio. Love my VX7.
@@RadespotosR VX-7 Commander
The VX-6R is our group's standard. We spent a lot of time and testing to get to this radio as the best for our preparedness purposes. See the "Signal Stick" antenna, we found it to be the best of all tested.
Your group picked a good one. I have two SignalSticks, but personally can't run them with the VX-6R. I trail run with the VX-6R and it is a gnarly eye hazard. Also, it's uncomfortable getting smacked in the back off the head or face when moving at a cadence of 170 steps per minute. They're good performers though.
@@TheTechPrepper We coil the SS up. Deploy to transmit
Where's a reliable place to order a signal stick from?
Very interesting. Any thoughts on the narrowband issues between Ham, MURS, FRS, & GMRS? In years past, I had two separate radios... a Yaesu FT-2400H (VHF) modified for MARS/CAP, & a Kenwood TK-805DH (UHF). The Kenwood was a Commercial Radio, but was user programmable from the face of the Radio, plus it had a VFO Mode. For lowland VHF, the Yaesu FT-650 & Icom IC-575H worked well for base radios. While I used a Motorola MaxTrac mobile, I'd like to try a Alinco for more frequency agility.
Good videos! :)
It makes sense that they don't need any paperwork to do the modification. As amateur radio operators we are allowed to modify our equipment for testing and experimental purposes.
We are just suppose to only transmit within our bands. 🤷♂️
They used to ask for paperwork according to some local hams. I'm with you; do what you want with your rigs. 73 de KT1RUN
Yeah, amateur radio operators are the only ones that can make their own radios or alter other radios for transmission in the ham bands. Lots of old hams changed their crystals in their Cb radios for 10m operation
Wow I've never really heard of MARS would like to know more about it. Maybe not be my thing but, very intrigued.
It's an interesting program with a rich history. I'll cover it if I'm able to next year when I join.
That would be awesome can't wait.
Something to know about Yaesu radios. After you do the mars mod put the radio on a meter and check your power output. The Yaesu radios do not transmit full power when you go out of band. That seems to be the trend with Yaesu radios. I have had my Yaesu radios mars modded by HRO and GigaParts when I purchased them new. Every HT and mobile radio out of band high power was reduced at least in half. HT's had a tendency to tx between 1 and 2 watts. So doing the mars mod will reduce your power output when you tx out of band.
Another great video. Enjoyed your VX-6R series. What do you think about CB (especially with the new FM mode), in radios like the Wouxun KG-S72C?
Thanks, but I do not have experience with CB. In my area CB is pretty much dead. Most of CB guys were from the Jeep community and that group has mostly moved to GMRS. I think FM on CB was a great move, but something that should have been done a few decades back. If you have a CB activity in your area, go for it, otherwise you may want to give GMRS a look. Notarubicon is a great resource on UA-cam.
There is no type acceptance or certification for part 97. If you can get a radio to transmit in the ham bands and meet the spurious emissions requirements, you're good to go. That's one of the great things about HAM Radio. In the beginning, I'm told, there weren't any radios built specifically for this purpose. Most if not all of the other services have actual type acceptance where the hardware must be certified for use with that service under normal operation. This is what makes using a piece of ham equipment somewhat problematic for use on other services save a few like MARS legally under normal conditions. Note: This is my take based on seeing alot of monkey poo fights over this issue and how I interpret the rules. I am no arbiter of truth nor the authority. Just my two cents. Great video, I do enjoy them greatly.
Thank you so much for demystifying this topic. This makes perfect sense. I am no expert and learning like everyone else so kudos to you for taking the time to correct me on this subject. Cheers!
Best thing about the VX7 is you could do all these mods in software, no need to physically modify your hardware.
True. I have a loaner VX-7 and plan to mod it with the VX Commander software. Too bad it has been discontinued. I am a fan of the VX-6 because it's still actively available and at a decent price.
We can leverage the greater community for a defense or as a utility using FRS/GMRS as these transceivers are the most common, if not ubiquitous.
The VX-6 is great for this kind of interoperability. Cheers.
@@TheTechPrepper Even though the VX-6 is a great radio, standardizing on affordable transceiver can enable neighbors who would otherwise not have a radio. Having a low cost unit that can be handed out creates a network that previously did not exist. Even if I only could listen to a low powered net, the advantage is worth the expense. Revitis sells a package deal of open banded (400 to 480Mhz) UHF transceivers that cost only $12 each!
@@TheTechPrepper For a low powered community network, I've added a low cost simplex repeater, the ADS-1 from Argent Data Systems. This can greatly extend the range of very low powered GMRS/FRS transceivers that are not repeater capable.
Cool I’ve got to get back into MARS, I just tried to do it at the wrong point in my life. You will make a great addition to MARS
We use to have to show our MARS CALL before they would do it but not anymore
Thanks, Mark. I almost joined Army MARS this year, but had to put the process on hold as it is a series time commitment. I am not at the point in my life where I have the time required to volunteer, but I hope to join up in a few years once things slow down.
Excellent videos and content! Thx! Already have an FT 60 and 65 and considering the VX 6 now. On the newer modded VX 6’s do you know the TX power is on 6M?
The power is reduced, but I don't have a power meter to give you exact metrics.
@@TheTechPrepper Okay thanks for the reply back! 73!
I am trying to program two new Yaesu VX-6R radios for the MURS frequencies but it does not seem possible. When I enter 1-5-1-8-2 from the keypad it immediately jumps across it. How does one use MURS with this radio or is it not possible?
Hey! who you calling a propeller head ;-) This radio is now on my list to get if I see a good deal at a hamfest. Thanks!
It's my favorite propeller head! Howdy, Steve. Wait! I'm covering four radios. The FTM-6000R will be covered in more detail on the next video, then we'll move onto more powerful rigs.
Is there a way to tell you're transmitting on murs frequency from a non murs radio ?
I have a Motorola xts 2500 that is a multi-purpose radio for use on MURS and Ham radio
The Motorola XTS 2500 series is a great radio. I am looking at moving into the LMR radios. Did you program it yourself? If so, did you have a hard time finding the CPS software?
Just be careful if you have an HF radio with the MARS MOD. I got a a IC-7300 with the MARS MOD and got myself out of band with the hand mic because I adjusted my hand. A simple fix is to upgrade to a desk microphone.
Yep. Know where you are on the dial and watch out for the pesky band edges.
Hey man, thank you so much for the video. Comms is not my specialty and I don't know much about it. What radios are best for listening rather than transmitting? And what mods would be beneficial for this task?
This is hard question to answer over a comment, but here's my take. If you're technical person, checkout the RTL-SDR Blog V3 dongle: amzn.to/3zDrF0z
I did a series on the RTL-SDR. ua-cam.com/play/PLZpc6PnzmzmFDjzSwmpB29deNAMs6ypV8.html
SDR's are great way to listen to every band and mode with the right antenna.
The VX-6 has wide band receive add will allow you to listen to AM broadcasts, shortwave broadcasts, amateur radio, FM broadcasts, air traffic control, public safety, etc.
@@TheTechPrepper Thank you very much!
HRO doing it will also keep the 3 year warranty intact. a bonus.
This is what I get for leaving my notes in the office. Thanks for calling it out.
Very curious to hear how joining the MARS program is like. Were you ever able to listen on an AMRON net? I’ve been really eager to listen in on that net since you mentioned it but my schedule hasn’t lined up.
Thanks for mentioning AMRON. I almost forgot, but it fell off my plate when I put my SDR series on hold. Now that I'm setting up a permanent broadband HF antenna at the QTH, it's back on the list. I started the process for MARS early in the year and quickly found that it is a significant time commitment, so it will require some planning to make it fit into my schedule next year. There are some technical aspects that are really intriguing. I'll keep you guys posted. Cheers.
@@TheTechPrepper I share the struggle with antenna management. I live in sub division with an HOA. Love my neighbors but its an exercise to get the temporary antenna up any time I want to get on the radio.
Do you remember how much MARS mod at HRO? thx
Lol... Small potatoes, stop. You have a great channel, please continue to do you. We already have far to many sell-outs IMHO.
Shout outs are nice but not necessary, that is just my small way to help support the channel.
I appreciate the support. It makes it easy to be myself and just roll with it. Recently, I stopped editing out the occasional adult language as there's no more time for these edits and frankly I let one or two choice words come out in normal conversation. In general, there's only one take and I just talk about my actual experiences. I picked up an antenna sponsor for the HF series that I'm kicking off later this month. Before agreeing, I told them: I only care about NVIS deployments; that they need to be field expedient deployments for me to consider accepting the antenna; that they will be compromised deployments given my location; that all I care about is making targeted local/regional contacts; and that I will be honest on how well the antenna systems meet my requirements. They agreed, so we'll see how this goes. If they make demands, I'll go just continue to buy the gear myself as I've been doing the last two years.
When is someone going to figure out how to add CB rx/tx to one of these HT must be able to add a AM modulation board
RTFM?? What?! Are you serious??🤣 I agree, everyone should read the manual at least twice. You mentioned front panel programming, in my opinion, everyone should program their radio initially from the front panel. After that, sure use a computer for programming but at least build a little muscle memory for the front panel programming. Cool, video BTW
You're preaching to the choir. I completely agree with you. Thanks for the view.
pretty funny that I have all the same radios. Ft-60r/VX-6r with mars mod/btech murs V1/ btech UV-5x3 triband. what antenna did you settle on for the VX-6r? looks like OEM? where did you source it? thanks
Stock antenna. The OEM is just the factory/stock antenna. Currently, I am more concerned about moisture getting into the radio and the stock maintains the integrity of the seal and works well enough for my needs in my area. However, I always carry a second or third high-gain antenna. I often have the Comet BNC-24 dual bander as a backup for every day carry. Depending on where I am hiking I will a have Slim Jim J-Pole and some times even my 2m Arrow II backpacker yagi in the ruck.
@@TheTechPrepper sorry, I meant it looks like a stock VX-7r antenna in one of your videos on the Vx-6r. I was curious how it worked for you? Where did you source it from? thanks
Can you perform nvis on 6m with ht that’s been modified?
No. NVIS is only found 2 MHz through 10 MHz, so the typical bands are 40m, 60m, and 80m.
A bunch of GMRS HTs come with PL tones as a default. Do MURS HTs often come that way, too?
I only have experience with the MURS-V1. It supports CTCSS and DCS tones, but they are not set by default.
depends on the brand/model you buy. some do some don't. Some can be changed some can't.
Which mobile radio you would recommend for a mars mod shtf situation?
This is going to be a controversial topic. I have my own opinion based on my experiences and needs. Also, I am a Yaesu fan boy, so I am very biased toward that particular band. It really depends on what you want to accomplish. For me personally, I have assembled a number of mobile manpacks. If I had to rank order them for SHTF they would be as follows: Yaesu FT-818ND, Yaesu FT-857D and then the Yaesu FT-8900. If you don't need all-band (HF/VHF/UHF) capabilities then the FT-8900 would be my pick. It's what I showed at the end of the video. It's a quad-band mobile rig that can transmit out of band with the MARS mod. It also does crossband repeat. The first two provide HF capabilities, too. The FT-818ND is my first choice because of its size and weight. I can carry it along with other gear up a mountain along with me support gear with it out it killing me like the FT-857D. More on this topic later this month. I could talk about this for an hour. Please do your research. Check out the IC-705. It is not my thing because of its odd form factor, it is too delicate and the tough screen does not work with my levels of sweat. I could forgive those if it supported 20 watts, but it does not.
Also brother what do you think of the abbre antigens for gmrs an murs is there a better antenna
I tend to prefer antennas tuned (cut) for specific bands. There's a company called Mountain Parameters that makes antennas specifically cut for each band. They are purpose built for SAR operations. I am still evaluating them, but they look promising. Search for "mountain parameters smiley antennas" on Google.
@@TheTechPrepper thank you brother
@@TheTechPrepper I agree they need to be for a spefic band they do tend to work better
Does the different bands require a different antenna or do they overlap Thanks K7WHN
In general, a good dual band 2m/440 antenna covers the ham bands and MURS/FRS/GMRS frequencies. I use the same dual band antenna for all of them. If you want to get pedantic, you can get better performance if you specifically purchase a mono band (single band) antenna specifically tuned for the frequency range you want to work.
@@TheTechPrepper Thanks
Dang, that was Rude... ha ha. Just kidding. Love the channel. Thanks for the breakdown!!
Glad you're enjoying it. I can be rude occasionally.
Keep it coming! @@TheTechPrepper
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@@TheTechPrepper I want to be a club member too. I’ll be joining the coffee guys this week 😀.
@@spudhut2246I appreciate that. There's 9 months of archived member content under the "Posts" section when you join. I also do a private member live stream on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM PDT.
Going to sell my FT2D and get another VX6 - what was the other antenna you mentioned in other video - one with a tiger tail? Anyway, I do use 220 here in LA and have one VX6 in my EDC...just don't need the FT2D but have the FT1XD with the keypad which is so much better....cheers and 73!
It is from Smiley Antenna, but they're just mono band antennas, so you'll need to pick up one for each band. They're great antennas.
@@TheTechPrepper I have a few of their antennas and they are just down the freeway a few hours from me - yes, good stuff. I actually used their tri-band one for the VX-6, but switched to the Diamond so you don't have to scope it up and down all the time. All good and thanks for your work - it's great!!!
I have a friend that just got the VX-6R from HRO with the MARS mod. She programmed the FRS/GMRS frequencies on the VX-6R and she could hear me when I use my Motorolla talkie on different channels but I could not hear her. I told her she should not be transmitting GMRS frequencies, but she does as she wants , but does that mean HRO didn't do the mod right? Or she doing something wrong? Asking for a friend!
Do you still need a DC port cover for your CF-20?
Yes, I do! Were you the one who had a source some time back? I've been trying to find that comment.
Yeah, I work at THE source. Let me see what I can find. Any other small parts?
What antenna is on your vx6
I am actually running the antenna from VX-7R.
What watch Are you wearing?
The Garmin Instinct v1. I love it.
My local HRO closed recently… Total bummer.
That's a shame. This is the reason why I make it a point to drive to my local HRO to buy my gear when possible even if it's more expensive that buying stuff online. It's a 3-hour round trip commute, but I do not want to see them close shop. I hope another opens near you.
@@TheTechPrepper Sacramento. About an hour north of me.
6m🔥
On my 888 I havea 701g of gmrs an fmrs
Anyone can do the Mars mod on a VX-6R. Can you use a soldering gun and a de-solder braid? I sure hope so!!
It's still covered under warranty if HRO does it.
I tend to have issues with GPS units being intergrally combined with transmitters from an operational security standpoint. You have little to no knowledge or control over when your GPS data is being transmitted and how it is being shared in many instances.
Cellphones are the worst offenders of abusing GPS data. Try turning off all GPS tracking in all the apps in your phone. Then check your Google timeline after about a week. Then put your phone in airplane mode for about a week. Then turn off airplane mode, make a phone call, check email, use your phone for 10-15 min. then go check your Google timeline.
I prefer a separate GPS device, such as a dongle to a tablet, laptop, or pi type device that uses an air gap to gps.
I don't know anything specific about amateur radios with GPS that would be negative, but if the radio and GPS are separate then there is minimal possibility of unwanted dissemination of GPS information.
Geofencing is used to SPAM you inside stores when you approaching certian shelved items based on other harvested data.
Edward Snowden reported physically destroys the onboard camera and microphone on cellphones he uses. He has to plug in an earpiece with a microphone to use his phone. There is no possibility of video from his phone.
He reportedly has disable GPS chips also, but keeping you phone in a Faraday box except when in use may also be effective.
These are all excellent points. Thanks for sharing these points with the viewers on the channel.
I am also a big fan of standalone GPS units and my Garmin Instinct Solar watch. It has minimal capabilities to interface with a smart phone, but I have all that turned off. Security issues aside, I prefer simple in the field. I trust my "dumb" GPS more than the ones that have their tentacles connected to the Internet.
This is basically a non issue with radios, they don’t transmit your gps location unless you are using aprs or something like that. They just receive from the gps satellites so that you can transmit the information if you want to
6m power output??
Mine does about 1.3 - 1.5 watts on 6m
@@RandomWire107 fM only or AM Also possible
@@4S7JL According to the Yaesu website, the VX-7 gives 5W out on 6m, 2m and 70cm and 300mW on 220MHz.
It also gives 1W AM on 6 meters so if you're into 6 it sounds like a VX-7R would better suit your requirements. 73, G0CIQ
@@4S7JL FM only
OMG Im dreaming. tell me Im dreaming right?
Its like a baofenger's gift from the radio gods.
It's a bad ass rig. I am saving my pennies for another unit. You can't go wrong with this investment.
Does the VX6R work on LMR frequencies? I ask since I am currently licensed to use 155.2MHz but I am also working on my tech license.
Yes, but you need to MARS mod it. Depending on which band you use, the power output and performance can be impacted. The Ham Radio Outlet can do this for you for a small fee.
should also add that the f.c.c. is Not legal
one of the f.c.c. rules is: No one can Own a frequency. if No one can own it, then No one can tell me I can't use it
f.c.c. also violates the 1st amendment
You can't legally use a vx6r radio on frs gmrs or murs frequencies.
Thank you. Didn't I mention that several times? I made a case for when this is allowed.
Haha sad ham
I purchased the VX-6R and am very disappointed. I had the mars mod, bought the drop in charger, extra battery, AA battery case, the earpiece mic. almost $600.00 I am disappointed in the radio if someone would like to buy it, contact me here.
What didn't you like about it?
Or can be a pirate like me and not worry about what frequency your transmitting on with what radio you're using 😂🤣😂🤣🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ The FCC barely enforces any of this anyways. 🥃🍻🇺🇸
Very true. But, I am on the record on UA-cam, so I like to cover my basis. But absolutely do what you want to do. Cheers!
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Well if you ever find me.. my call sign is stinky Pete.