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product_id: 6506554
title: "Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver (144/222/440)"
brand: "yaesu"
price: "A$733"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/6506554-tri-band-yaesu-vx-6r-submersible-amateur-ham-radio-transceiver
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Waterproof JIS7 Tri-Band Transmit 1250mAh Battery Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver (144/222/440)

**Brand:** yaesu
**Price:** A$733
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Dive into Connectivity with the Ultimate Ham Radio!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver (144/222/440) by yaesu
- **How much does it cost?** A$733 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yaesu enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yaesu brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready for Adventure!:** Waterproof and submersible, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- • **Power When You Need It!:** 5W output on 2m & 70cm, ensuring clear transmissions.
- • **Stay Connected Anywhere!:** Compact, Mil-Spec design for ultimate portability.
- • **Unmatched Frequency Range!:** Receive from 0.5 to 999 MHz for versatile communication.
- • **Smart Features for Smart Users!:** Includes ARTS for seamless communication awareness.

## Overview

The Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R is a compact, waterproof amateur ham radio transceiver that operates on 144, 220, and 430 MHz bands. With a robust output power of 5 watts and a wide frequency reception range of 0.5-999 MHz, it’s designed for both casual and serious operators. The device features advanced functionalities like ARTS, multiple power settings, and a durable, submersible design, making it an essential tool for outdoor communication.

## Description

Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver (144/222/440)

## Features

- Compact, Mil-Spec, Waterproof & Submersible Tri Band Ham Radio!
- Transmits the 144, 220 & 430Mhz Amateur Ham Radio Bands, & receives 0.5-999Mhz!
- Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
- Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard's WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu's exclusive ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion.
- Included in the box: Yaesu VX-6R Tri-Band Transceiver, FNB-80LI 1250mAh battery, SAD-11B Wall Charger, YHA-67 Antenna, Belt Clip, Manual and Warranty Card

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.1"D x 2.3"W x 3.5"H |
| Color | Black |
| Waterproof Rating | JIS7 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Compatible Devices | [YAESU] |
| Tuner Type | UHF |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Number of Channels | 999 |
| Special Features | Waterproof |
| Frequency Range | 0.5-999 MHz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** YAESU
- **Color:** Black
- **Number of Channels:** 999
- **Special Feature:** Waterproof
- **Frequency Range:** 0.5-999 MHz
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 3 Feet
- **Voltage:** 3.7 Volts (DC)
- **Water Resistance Level:** Waterproof
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.1"D x 2.3"W x 3.5"H
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this pick up cb channels as well?**
A: CB channels are all in 11 Meter band  (26.965 to 27.405 MHz frequencies).   The VX-6R can recieve in these frequencies, but not transmit.   Reception is relatively poor with the factory antenna, but you can remove the factory antenna and connect the unit to a standard CB antenna to enhance reception signal strength and clarity.   The radio can also recieve, AM, FM, HF, marine, aircraft and police bands.   It will not transmit on those bands.  This radio only transmits on portions of the 2 meter, 1.25 meter, and 70 centimeter bands.   You must have an amateur radio license (not a CB  or FRS/GMRS license) to transmit on this radio.

**Q: can it really receive and transmit on all of those bands?**
A: The VX-6R can receive on a much broader range of frequencies than the stated transmit bands RECIEVE: 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 (222 MHz HAM Band), 420 - 470 MHz (430 MHz HAM Band), 470 - 800 (729) MHz (UHF TV Band), (758 - 774) MHz (UHF TV Band),803 - 998.990 MHz (Information Band) (USA: Cellular Blocked)TRANSMIT: 2M, 1.25M, 70cm BandsTX Frequencies: 144 - 146 (148) MHz, (222 - 225 MHz),430 - 440 (450) MHz,.

**Q: Does this have the ability to act as a scanner?**
A: This is a great little radio that has RX coverage from roughly .5MHz to 1GHz for AM, FM and WFM modes. It only has TX coverage on the 2M, 1.25M and 70cm. It can scan on a list of present bands, or ones that you program into the radio. You don't need a computer to program the radio, but it does make it easier if you have a lot of freqs to put in. If you want to listen to Ham, Aircraft, weather, publicworks and commercial bands, then this radio will work. Most Police and Fire departments are upgrading to encrypted mode systems. This radio will not work for those systems.

**Q: this is useful in the car? it can work in any country? what distance? it can be a substitute for bulky car radio?**
A: The radio is useful in the car on 2-m.  The 440 and 220 bands are more susceptible to being blocked by the metal, and, as the previous responder stated, it is best if you use it with an external antenna, like a magnetically mounted one.  The advantage of the bulky car radios is that they will transmit at 2-m up to 45 watts as opposed to the 5 watts of this radio.  I have been very happy with mine and use it primarily on a fiberglass boat, so I do not have many shielding problems and usually good line-of-site access to the repeaters.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*