R.I.P. VR-6600P: the radio has been replaced before it even saw the light of day. Instead Vero Telecom introduced the VR-6600PRO, an updated version of the radio we all so desperately wanted to get our hands on. Vero writes:
Hello Hans,
Good day to you.
Thank you for focusing on our new product — VR-6600PRO. Now, it is time to show VR-6600PRO to you. VR-6600PRO adopts many suggestions from HAMs. As well VR-6600PRO uses much optimal design of ergonomics. Please check the detailed videos for VR-6600PRO.We will arrange a free sample to you test as soon as possible.
Super features:
1. The VR-6600P with the DOUBLE RF MOSFET MODULE, and can provide very smooth power from the V band to U band.
2. 8 colors LCD backlight to choose, you will be safer because you can freely adjust the brightness of the backlight and button light, as well as automatic backlight setting
3.The handsfree function is realized with the mini-microphone built in the panel.
4、Clear Voice.
The stereo speakers built in the panel helps the automatically identify the signal.The speaker sounds simultaneously when receive single signal,and it sounds respectively when receive dual signal.
5. With high performance and convenience, the turn 360°new suction cup mounting bracket can firmly suck on different rough plane, and makes it easy to remove without screws.
6.With the dual speaker installed, you can freely choose the microphone connectors whether on the mainframe or panel.
7.The mainframe is solid and break-resistant. Passive cooling adopted, the longevity of mainframe will not be affected by the dust absorbed on it.
8. A data jack is uniquely installed in the mainframe.
9.Three speaker system(two in panel and one in main frame ) allows you to have more options.
10. Multi-functional DTMF microphone is ergonomically designed, which makes you feel well and operate more conveniently. etc.You will be surprised to find more distinctive features when VR-6600pro at hand.
Best regards,Cathy Zhang
Sales Dept –Sales Manager
Ham Radio Blog PD0AC 
So you are alive and back, but the VR-6600 is dead and gone. Good to see you posting again.
Maybe a good radio, but I don’t like the display.
Nice, but will it do APRS like the FTM-350ar? I almost bought one before they discontinued it, now the prices for old stock and used ones have gone insane.
Tom KC2TCK
As soon as I have more information I’ll post it. At this point in time I just don’t know.
From made-in-china.com:
Loads of GPS & APRS Flexibility
Complete with TNC and various APRS information and functions- Receive WX information from other APRS weather stations, exchange messages etc.
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/vgctwowayradio/product-detailcBaQuOSjLRhs/China-Newest-Stable-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-Transceiver-VR-6600PRO-.html
Now I’m really interested. But I’ll wait until it’s on Aliexpress or one of the US importer’s sites since I don’t know anyone else nearby who would want to go in with me on a purchase of two.
Is it PC programmable?
To the best of my knowledge, yes.
Thanks 🙂
I am taking pre-orders for this radio now and will have a shipment in soon, hopefully in the first week or 2 of November –
http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=vr-6600pro
Looks like a Yeasu FTM-350 R does anyone know what APRS spec it is using