Product Comparison: Yaesu VX-6R vs Yaesu FT-70D


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Yaesu VX-6R Walkie Talkie
Yaesu VX-6R Walkie Talkie
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Yaesu FT-70D Walkie Talkie
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General Specifications
Brand
Yaesu
Yaesu
Model
VX-6R
FT-70D
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The VX-6R is an ultra-rugged 144-430 MHz FM Hand-Held featuring wide receiver coverage, JIS7 submersibility, the Yaesu-exclusive Emergency Automatic Identification (EAI) system, and ultra-simple keyboard access to important features.
The new FT-70DR is a compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode. The FT-70DR provides up to 5W of reliable RF power, and its large Front Speaker delivers 700mW of Loud Audio Output.
Key Specs
Packaged Quantity
1
1
Frequency Band
VHF, UHF
VHF, UHF
Frequency Range
140 - 174 / 420 - 470 MHz
137 - 174 / 400 - 470 MHz
Communication Range
30 miles
30 miles
Number Of Channels
1000
1105
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Yaesu VX-6R Walkie Talkie
  • VHF marine performance is solid for a handheld.
  • It looks good, sound quality was excellent.
  • The speaker is quite clear.
  • Great range; excellent voice clarity.
  • Works and looks great. Voice clarity is clear.
Yaesu FT-70D Walkie Talkie
  • The radio is very high quality.
  • The build and sound quality are very good.
  • Fantastic radio. Great clarity, great power.
  • Great radio. The sound is clear.
  • Very comfortable to hold. Very clear signal.
Size & Weight
Height
3.5 in.
3.86 in.
Width
2.28 in.
2.36 in.
Depth
1.1 in.
1.3 in.
Weight
0.59 lb.
0.56 lb.
Features
Display Type
LCD Display
LCD Display
Headset
No
No
Keypad lock
No
No
Protection
IP54
IP54
Accessories Included
Antenna, Battery Charger, Power Adapter
Antenna, Battery Charger, Power Adapter
Extras
Aluminum Die-Cast Case, Direct Memory Recall, Emergency Automatic ID system, Smart Search
Compact design, Rugged design, VOX, Programmable VFO Scan, Automatic Mode Select, Time-Out Timer
What customers say about "Features"
Yaesu VX-6R Walkie Talkie
  • Compact size and comfortable in the hand.
  • It offers a ton of features and is lightweight and compact.
  • This unit is nice and compact.
  • Water resistant with easy to read screen.
  • The radio has many nice features.
Yaesu FT-70D Walkie Talkie
  • Awesome radio. Awesome build quality.
  • Easy to program. Good quality.
  • Very easy to program. Very user friendly.
  • Lots of features and an excellent purchase.
  • It was easy to setup and easy to use.
Power
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery life
10 hours
10 hours
What customers say about "Power"
Yaesu VX-6R Walkie Talkie
  • The battery life is great.
  • The rechargeable battery was almost fully charged in the box.
  • It's easy to use, compact, and the battery lasts forever.
  • Very easy to use. Good battery life.
  • Great battery life, not too bulky. Would recommend.
Yaesu FT-70D Walkie Talkie
  • Great price and works great. Good battery.
  • Easy to use and has great battery life.
  • The battery is not very good, but the charge lasts for a day.
  • The only drawback is the long charging time.
  • Terrible battery life and even worse charging times.
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE
Manufacturer warranty
1 year
1 year
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download


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