[FARC] Question about Yaesu VX-6 Software

[Brian McEntire]

Thanks for the replies! I will keep the software.

I'm really excited about the radio and the new license. Ham radio is
something that's been a curiosity for me since the early 90s at least.
I picked up the scanner a year or two ago and found out there really
are people out there talking :) ... And now finally got around to
getting my ticket and radio.

I learned a bit about APRS, from QST articles and a few posts on this
reflector. Looks really interesting! Then again, so many of the
options look interesting, digital modes, satellite/space station
contacts... I have a small budget and even less free time, but
hopefully I'll slowly figure it all out.

Thanks again for the replies!


On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM,  <pudgeforrester at wmconnect.com> wrote:
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>  Hi Brian,
> The VX-6 is a great radio and given the very wide receive range there are a lot of frequencies that can be programmed into its 900 memories; everything from WFMD AM to shortwave, aircraft frequencies, public service, etc.  I would suggest if you already have the software/cable to keep it as it saves a lot of time entering frequencies.  Another option to get is the SMA to BNC adapter (available from Allegheny Electronics in Hagerstown for around $5) so that you can connect external antennas to it.
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> I used the VX-7 for a number of years with the SMA adapter, DC charger (available from Batteries America for around $20; they also have spare batteries for the rig), speaker mic, and a Mirage 35 watt amplifier with a quarter wave mobile antenna.
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> God bless,
> Pudge W4LTX
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian McEntire <brian.mcentire at gmail.com>
> To: Frederick, Maryland ARC <farc at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 9:13 am
> Subject: [FARC] Question about Yaesu VX-6 Software
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> Hi all -
> I've been to one club meeting around September and got my Ham License
> after that. Hope to get out to more when we thaw out this spring!
>
> I got a Yaesu VX-6 for my birthday. It's my first radio and it looked
> like a good starter. I considered the VX-8R but it was quite a bit
> more and I wasn't sure if I'd use it's additional features.
>
> I also received the ADMS-VX6 software. It is called "Advanced Data
> Management System for the Yaesu VX-6" and includes a USB to radio
> cable.
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> Has anyone used this software or have opinions whether it is useful
> and worth the price (I think $30-40). Before my Yaesu , I had a
> PRO-528 scanner-only from Radio Shack and I bought ARC433 software to
> help program the channels for that. I'm guessing this Yaesu software
> is similar but I haven't opened it to try in case it's better to
> return it and go with something more generic or open source.
>
> On other question: in scanning around found two frequencies that
> sounded like data/modems. I tried Google but didn't easily figure out
> what they were. Is there a good website for finding out? The
> frequencies were near 72.30 MHz and 144.395 MHz.
>
> Thanks!
> Brian / KB3TCC
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