Handheld Question

[K7UTA]

The more I search, the more confused I get.
Othr than the Kenwood TH F6A, is there another manufacturer
that makes a tri band handheld that is has as good a reputation as
the Kenwood?
Thanks.

[K6FI]

Yes,
Yaesu VX7R.

[N4CYA]

Yes,
Yaesu VX7R.

Like what KI6TXC have already said here's the link to the reviews fellow hams have mentioned about the Yaesu VX-7r Quad Band Handheld http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2...7d37653a4dcf39

[KI2Y]

The Yaesu VX-6R is the triband radio. The 7R is a quadband.

I have the VX-6R, it's a wonderful radio! You have 2 meter, 220, and 440. I realize that they market it as a dualband radio, but it actually does 220 although it's at a reduced power. It is very difficult to find a full power 220 radio anymore and I think the only manufacturer that still offers it is Alinco. It's a shame, it's a wonderful band.

If you want to have 6 meter too, then get the 7R. Otherwise, save your money.

I picked it up on sale for about $220 through HRO www.hamradio.com

Welcome to amateur radio!

73 and HAVE FUN!

[K7UTA]

I think Im going to make a trip to HRO and see the radios in person and ask some more questions.
Thanks for the help.

[N4CYA]

I think Im going to make a trip to HRO and see the radios in person and ask some more questions.
Thanks for the help.

That's the best thing you can do! Go the local Ham Radio Outlet look at the different handheld's like the Yaesu VX-6R, VX-7R and the new VX-8R make sure you ask questions on what bands your wanting to operate on. In the past I've owned the Yaesu Vx-6R and the VX-7R both great handhelds.

Ask the sales representive on what radio he or she recommends for you to buy and operate on which ever band your wanting use to QSO on. I would imagine it will be either the VX-6R, VX-7R and the VX-8R. I think the VX-7R will be the best way to go if it was me it covers the 50/144/433 band plus you can listen to the 222mhz but can't talk. Maybe look into the VX-8R that covers 50/144/430 MHz plus 1.5 watts on 222 MHz. Another idea you can think about is decide what handheld radio you think you will need the most and what bands your wanting to QSO or just to listen on to


73' Jamie (N4CYA)

[K7UTA]

Just as an update, I went to HRO and spoke with one of the salesmen there.
Bought a VX 6R and so far I like it.
I do know that, after looking thru the manual, I may have to go back to school to learn how to set it up.

[K6WAC]

You may consider the accessory software (ADMSVX6) to assist programming your new radio. It makes the process so much eaiser Also, you will have a copy of all the frequencies and offsets; If ever you needed to completly reset the memory to factory specs and reload your favorite frequencies. 73 & have fun.

[K7UTA]

When I got the VX 6, I also got the ADMS program.
It did include a cable with it, but the cable has a Serial connector on it and the computer doesnt.
Iv got to locate an adaptor for it.

[K0RGR]

There are lots of USB to Serial port adapters out there. I run most of my radio stuff that way. A Google search will find lots of them, and Best Buy carries at least two kinds.