yaesu vx-6r

I ordered a used Yaesu VX-6 off eBay in preparation for getting my Technician license. It just arrived and I have starting watching a YouTube series on the radio created by KS6DAY. Very interesting for a new radio operator. I am on #4 in the series and performed the factory reset. When I attempt...

Need a true outdoor and modern version of the Yaesu VX-6R (VX-7R) packaged with FT5D style features (dual receive, APRS, 16 character channel names, etc) with support for screw down threaded and sealed speaker mic. The VX6 is I think an 18 year old design at this point. What's a good option...

I have a Yaesu VX6 that I use for accessing some UHF repeaters and have noticed that the CTCSS tone is not stable, we mainly use 141.3Hz but when pressing the PTT the radio will sometimes send the correct tone but will also send 146.2 & 136.5 only seems to occur on UHF (if I select a lower tone...

I am new to HAM radio but I am ready to jump in! I am looking to get a transceiver- I am trying to decide between the Yaesu VX-6R and the Wouxun KG-UV6Dv2. What are the differences? Eventhough it is more pricey I think I want the 6R because of the large amount of frequencies it can receive...