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. New on the VX-6R is the One-Touch Direct Memory Recall feature, that allows you to recall ten favorite memories with a single button press, just like on your car stereo. The VX-6R comes equipped with a high-capacity 1400 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery P

The VX-170 conforms to IPX7 specifications for submersibility (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet).   The VX-170's hefty 700 mW of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment. The VX-170 is supplied with a long-life 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack, for extended operating time during search-and-rescue or public service event operations.   The receiver's frequency range is 137-174 MHz, covering many public service, marine, and government channels. To prevent an unauthorized person from using your VX-170, you may engage a security password that must be keyed in prior to operation, if you like.   The 200 memories may be partitioned into as many as 10 memory groups. Alpha-numeric labeling is available on all memories.   Operating frequencies may be entered directly from the front panel keypad, which may also be used for quick recall of memory channels by number.   In the U.S. version, a dedicated special memory bank of ten NOAA Weather Channels is available, with a "Severe Weather" alert capability.