The yaesu is much higher quality, and its designed to be an amateur radio which means its better at scanning and programming by hand. With wideband reception, rugged and submersible design and simple keyboard commands, these yaesu vx6r transceivers are loaded with features. Mar 12, 2009 ok for all you mac users and those who have usb connector problems. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e. But if your windows installation is not stable, andor you cannot figure out serial port conflicts, then it really isnt the softwares fault. New on the vx 6r is the onetouch direct memory recall feature, that allows you to recall ten favorite memories.
New yaesu ft3dr handheld transceiver the leading glock. My vx6r will not work on my macbook pro and ive been trying since like two oss ago. The main category is yaesu vx 6r that is about yaesu vx 6r. Listed under the softwareradio programming category that is about programming radio software. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Lately ive been using my yaesu vx7 and vx8 radios a little bit more for various reasons i. I just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd.
Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Another title for this thread could be school me on emergency ham usage. New and exciting features of the vx6r are the emergency automatic id eai function, that will automatically cause your vx6r to transmit your callsign and engage your rigs microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch. Programming the yaesu vx 8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings. It is an easytouse little brother to the vx 7r, and is both rugged and submersible to jis7 standard of submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday aug 29 2009, and till today yaesu vx 6r modifications has been followed for a total of 2502 times. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx1r and was later updated with the vx2r and vx3r. Just fyi, once in clone mode, yaesu initiates the transfer by pressing band. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data.
When i updated the last chirp version chirp daily20180331 cloning doesnt. The yaesu vx6r and kenwood thf6a do share some things in common, but they are two very different devices in many ways. Follow the directions and you should not have a problem. The vx6r is dualband tripleband in the us version fm handheld transceiver. The yaesu vx6r is a multiband heavy duty submersible transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability the vx6rs small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walking around town and its operating flexibility.
The vx6r is an ultrarugged 144430 mhz fm handheld featuring wide receiver coverage, jis7 submersibility, the yaesuexclusive emergency automatic identification eai system, and ultrasimple keyboard access to important features. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Chirp is a free crossplatform, crossradio programming tool. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Radio programming software for the yaesu vx 6 the admsvx6 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The yaesu vx6r is a triband radio that allows you to transmit on 2 meters 144mhz, 1. Chirp software for programming amateur radios chirp what is it. I just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx 6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd. Specifications are subject to change without notice and are guaranteed within amateur bands only. Yaesu vx6r with optional mh57 speakermicrophone, courtesy of ki6kvy.
Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable ft60, vx1, vx2, vx5. About vx 6 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Yaesu vx6re is an excellent radio both for amateur and professional use. The main category is yaesu vx6r that is about yaesu vx6r. The cable for the yaesu vx7 actually works perfectly though. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. It is an easytouse little brother to the vx7r, and is both rugged and submersible to jis7 standard of submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes. As a bonus, these usaversion radios transmit on 222225 mhz with 1. Only difficulty was me not following the directions that chirp was telling me to put the yaesu in clonetx mode. Remove c1040 10nf the middle of the five circuits remove c1036 3,3nf the black above is a resistor the brightbrown is c1036 a clear, natural sound of modulation opens the tx lowpassfilter. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. The yaesu vx 6r is a multiband heavy duty submersible transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Vx5 radio programming software yaesu radio software.
Yaesu vx6r vx 6r vx6r handheld amateur r radioworld. The yaesu vx 6r is a triband radio that allows you to transmit on 2 meters 144mhz, 1. The second time the connector came away from the cable. Commander for the yaesu vx 6r is a solid, supported program that works exactly as advertised, and runs perfectly on the windows versions cited by the author.
Click here to write a new message or comment for vx5r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx5r. Using software like chirp is really the only way to go. In chirp the yaesu vx6r is listed as vx6, it is my understanding that the vx6 and vx6r are both programmed the same by chirp so i suggest for clarity it would be best to display the option as vx6r so. In fact, you might even be tempted to think that the i in chirp was for icom. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday sep 20 2015, and till today vx6 commander has been followed for a total of 387 times. Amateur radio ham rig cheat sheets this is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Lets say the grid is down hard no electricity, so normal radio stations and tv are down for the count. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e vx. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. It is capable of being programmed by the open source chirp software. I got the programming cable with it off amazon and it was a breeze to get it up and running with chirp software off my mac and ive already made a dozen or so qsos at 1020 miles using 6 watts. I use virtualbox on my mac and run linux for chirp and a few other ham utilities.
Apr 06, 2020 i know my yaesu is made in japan and the baofeng in china not my favorite place especially now. The rt systems admsvx6 radio programming system includes the rt systems vx 6 programming software for the yaesu vx 6 radio and the rt systems usb57b cable. Jun 09, 2010 until now, chirp development has been focused on icom products. Chirp is een programma dat onder windows 10, mac en linux draait, waarmee je gemakkelijk vele portofoons en mobilofoons 2 meter en 70 cm sets kunt programmeren. Tri band ht, 144440220 amfm bcb wideband receive 504 khz998. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. It basically allows you to download the repeater lists for your area or any area you want onto a spreadsheet, edit the spreadsheet to include or exclude any stationsrepeaters you dont want to use and upload it to your radio. For a more complete view of everything supported, as well as which features are supported for which model, take a look at overview of supported features for the latest build. I was too lazy to figure out chirp for the yaesu, but should have. Frequency ranges and repeater shift may vary according to transceiver version worldwide. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday sep 20 2015, and till today vx 6 commander has been followed for a total of 387 times.
Hello there are two bugsquestions id like to bring up. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu vx 5r and yaesu vx 5r radio. Yaesu vx6r 2m70cm fm heavyduty dualband ultracompact fm hts are ideal for rigorous field use. Vx6r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. May 31, 20 yaesu vx7r i found this radio to a little too complex for my tastes, i would constantly have to get out the manual to figure it out where the other three radios are pretty intuitive. The quadband yaesu vx 8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. But if your windows installation is not stable, andor you cannot figure out serial port conflicts, then it really isnt the software s fault.
It supports a growing list of radios across several. About yaesu vx 6r modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Rt systems vs chirp general i just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx 6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd. The upside of that is that it didnt cost you anything. So ran a few tests with my vx 6 and latest chirp daily on my hackintosh w osx 10. Between my personal radios and the ones i use with the regional sar task force, ive used 8 different software versions from rt systems on mostly kenwood and yaesu radios. Note that radios marked as variant are supported via a. The yaesu vx6r is not even in the same class as the baofengs but i included it in the comparison because its my favorite radio and i think most hams are going to enjoy something like this over a baofeng. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac os. Click here to write a new message or comment for vx6r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx6r.
It supports a growing list of radios across several manufacturers and allows transferring of memory. Yaesu vx6r 2m70cm fm heavyduty dualband ultracompact. Receive coverage is 65108 fm broadcast band, 6174 and 400480 mhz. About yaesu vx6r modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Commander for the yaesu vx6r is a solid, supported program that works exactly as advertised, and runs perfectly on the windows versions cited by the author. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday aug 29 2009, and till today yaesu vx6r modifications has been followed for a total of 2497 times. As a system that includes the rt systems programming software and cable, we can guarantee that you will successfully program your radio from the computer. Purchased a yaesu vx 170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. For being so complex, i couldnt find that it had an advantage over the vx6r other than dual receive.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Rt systems original admsvx6 usb programming software. Image from page 1 of the yaesu vx6r operating manual. My vx 6r will not work on my macbook pro and ive been trying since like two oss ago. Purchased a yaesu vx170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. I did a hard reset on my radio now i dont have any frequencies programed in.
The yaesu vx6r is a triple band handheld amateur radio transceiver with. Programming and using a yaesu vx6 handheld can be a complex task as the radio is almost entirely menu driven. Maxton data rpcy1uf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft10r ft40r ft50r ft60r ft250 vx110 vx410 as ct42 maxton data rpcy857uf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft100 ft817 ft857 ft897 ft100d ft817nd ft857d as ct62. In chirp the yaesu vx 6r is listed as vx 6, it is my understanding that the vx 6 and vx 6r are both programmed the same by chirp so i suggest for clarity it would be best to display the option as vx 6r so that new users understand that both models work in chirp. May 25, 2011 chirp software for programming amateur radios chirp what is it. Hi dear friends, i was reading ok the memories of my vx6r. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Buy rt systems original admsvx6 usb programming software version 5. It works on windows and linux and macosx with a little work. The fact is that the kenwood radio doesnt have nearly as bright of a display as its yaesu counterpart. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. How could a handheld radio such as a yaesu vx6r be of use.
These instructions will cover three of the main tasks to operate the radio. I bought a yaesu vx6r cable to chirp in some frequencies from a reputable us dealer. Enhanced paging and code squelch epcs, that allows you to page a particular station and only. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. I just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx6r. On top of giving you a wide range of operation on uhfvhf ham bands, the radio is also great for monitoring and pulling in stations with a receiver range that covers 504khz. Should i just use chirp to program this or should i take it back and get the rt systems package that includes the software cd. The vx 6r is an ultrarugged 144430 mhz fm handheld featuring wide receiver coverage, jis7 submersibility, the yaesu exclusive emergency automatic identification eai system, and ultrasimple keyboard access to important features. Feb 12, 2016 how to sync chirp with a yaesu vx 8dr ham radio using mac os duration. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx 1r and was later updated with the vx 2r and vx 3r. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software.
Yaesu vx 6r with optional mh57 speakermicrophone, courtesy of ki6kvy the vx 6r is dualband tripleband in the us version fm handheld transceiver. For some radios such as yaesu, the rt systems cable and software are sold alongside. I believe the usbconverter is correct usb 57b, as all programs respond to the initial band press when ready after that it hangs up. How would one go about getting info the frequencies. In chirp the yaesu vx6r is listed as vx6, it is my understanding that the vx6 and vx6r are both programmed the same by chirp so i suggest for clarity it would be best to display the option as vx6 r so that new users understand that both models work in chirp. New on the vx6r is the onetouch direct memory recall feature, that allows you to recall ten favorite memories. Rt systems original admsft2d usb programming software version 5.
Sundely usb programming clone cable cord lead for yaesu vertex standard horizon radio hx370e vx6r vx7e hx750 vx120 vxa700 1pin. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i. Until now, chirp development has been focused on icom products. Have you used chirp or rt systems programming software.