Yaesu VX-6R User Manual

VX-6R/E OPERATING MANUAL14
SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND
The VX-6R/E covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different
operating modes are used. There-
fore, the VX-6R/E’s frequency
coverage has been divided into
different operating bands, each
of which has its own pre-set
channel steps and operating
modes. You can change the chan-
nel steps and operating modes
later, if you like (see page 22).
To Change Operating Bands:
1. Press the
[
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
]
key repetitively.
You will see the LCD indication move toward a higher
frequency band each time you press the
[
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
]
key.
2. If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
ward (toward lower frequencies), press the
[
F/W
]
key
first, then press the
[
BAND
(
SCN
)
BND DN
]
key.
3. Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scan-
ning) per the discussion in the next chapter.
When receiving in the AM Broadcast or Shortwave bands (0.5-30 MHz), we recommend
that you connect an external antenna, for improved reception.
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
The VX-6R/E will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which
allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-6R/E:
1
)
Tuning Dial
Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the cur-
rent operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes
the VX-6R/E to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while
counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the
[
F/W
]
key momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This fea-
ture is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excur-
sions over the wide tuning range of the VX-6R/E.
OPERATION
BAND
FREQUENCY RANGE
[
BAND N UMBER
]
USA V
ERSION EXP/EU VERSION
BC Band
[
1
]
0.5 - 1.8 MHz 0.504 - 1.8 MHz
SW Band
[
2
]
1.8 - 30 MHz 1.8 - 30 MHz
50 MHz Ham Band
[
3
]
30 - 59 MHz 30 - 88 MHz
FM BC Band
[
4
]
59 - 108 MHz 88 - 108 MHz
Air Band
[
5
]
108 - 137 MHz 108 - 137 MHz
144 MHz Ham Band
[
6
]
137 - 174 MHz 137 - 174 MHz
VHF-TV Band
[
7
]
174 - 222 MHz 174 - 222 MHz
222 MHz Ham Band
[
8
]
222 - 420 MHz 222 - 420 MHz
430 MHz Ham Band
[
9
]
420 - 470 MHz 420 - 470 MHz
UHF-TV Band
[
A
]
470 - 800 MHz 470 - 800 MHz
Information Band
[
b
]
803 - 999 MHz 800 - 999 MHz

Yaesu VX-6R Specifications

General

Frequency Range (Transmit)	144-148 MHz, 222-225 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Antenna Connector	SMA
Frequency Range (Receive)	0.5-999 MHz
Modes	FM
Channels/Memory	900
Display	LCD
Receiver Type	Superheterodyne