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Beowulf · 04-08-08, 11:49 PM

corrections made

Ali,
The Yaesu VX-6R and the VX-7R are very close in many features. They are the same physical size (less antenna) and for most uses, they have the same frequency coverage; RX and TX. Both are "submersible" (not waterproof as FJ40_Owner stated) which means 30 minutes at 3'. Certainly enough to not worry if you are in a rain storm or skiing or on a snow run and drop it in the snow.

The significant difference is the dual VFOs on the VX-7R. This is a very nice feature. The VX-7 has a better display in that the characters are formed by many dots/pixels whereas the VX-6 uses the LCD 'stick' characters. However, the VX-6 has larger characters & numbers in the frequency display portion which makes it a little easier for those of us with aging eyesight.

Both are 5w on 2M and 70cm (I think this is correct.) The VX-6 is 1.5w on 1.25cm and the VX-7 is 0.3w on 1.25cm but it also has a 4th band at 6M (1w) that the VX-6R does not have (at least not w/o a mod).

Both are very wide RX; something like 0-999MHz. They both have a LOT of memory channels (900+). Both use a Li-Ion battery and many of the accessories are the same and programming software works with both.

The VX-6 has a backlit keypad and display (red-ish). The VX-7 does not and I have read some grumbling when trying to use it in the dark.

The VX-6 belt clip is a joke and breaks when used. The VX-7 has a much better belt clip. The VX-7 is available in silver and black; the VX-6 is only available in black.

You are welcome to borrow my VX-6 for a few days if you want to play with it. Steve bought a new VX-170 so get his feedback on that one too. I have never used a VX-7R so my comments are slanted to what I know about and have read about the VX-6 and only what I've read about the VX-7.

-B-

04-08-08, 11:49 PM	#7
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,620	corrections made Ali, The Yaesu VX-6R and the VX-7R are very close in many features. They are the same physical size (less antenna) and for most uses, they have the same frequency coverage; RX and TX. Both are "submersible" (not waterproof as FJ40_Owner stated) which means 30 minutes at 3'. Certainly enough to not worry if you are in a rain storm or skiing or on a snow run and drop it in the snow. The significant difference is the dual VFOs on the VX-7R. This is a very nice feature. The VX-7 has a better display in that the characters are formed by many dots/pixels whereas the VX-6 uses the LCD 'stick' characters. However, the VX-6 has larger characters & numbers in the frequency display portion which makes it a little easier for those of us with aging eyesight. Both are 5w on 2M and 70cm (I think this is correct.) The VX-6 is 1.5w on 1.25cm and the VX-7 is 0.3w on 1.25cm but it also has a 4th band at 6M (1w) that the VX-6R does not have (at least not w/o a mod). Both are very wide RX; something like 0-999MHz. They both have a LOT of memory channels (900+). Both use a Li-Ion battery and many of the accessories are the same and programming software works with both. The VX-6 has a backlit keypad and display (red-ish). The VX-7 does not and I have read some grumbling when trying to use it in the dark. The VX-6 belt clip is a joke and breaks when used. The VX-7 has a much better belt clip. The VX-7 is available in silver and black; the VX-6 is only available in black. You are welcome to borrow my VX-6 for a few days if you want to play with it. Steve bought a new VX-170 so get his feedback on that one too. I have never used a VX-7R so my comments are slanted to what I know about and have read about the VX-6 and only what I've read about the VX-7. -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. Last edited by Beowulf; 07-22-08 at 04:17 PM.