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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
  
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'''100 kHz – 1309.995 MHz* wideband coverage'''
  
==Mods and Key Tricks==
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While the IC-R6 receives an ultra wideband frequency range, the radio provides superior sensitivity and receiver characteristics that is insusceptible to interference. Amateur stations, AM, FM, short wave broadcasts, TV* audio and a variety of utility communications can be caught and listened to.
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Frequency range depends on version, the USA version includes the WX weather band option). *Analog TV audio only. Cannot decode digital TV audio.
  
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'''100 channels per second high speed scan'''
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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The IC-R6 has 100 channels per second high speed scan capability*. This superior scanning power allows the utmost efficiency when search over 1300 MHz of spectrum!
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(*VFO mode scanning).
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'''15 hours of continuous receive capability*'''
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The IC-R6 is energy-efficient, designed to provide many hours of listening enjoyment on a single charge. With the supplied rechargeable Ni-MH cells (1400mAh × 2), the IC-R6 provides up to 15 hours of continuous receive capability at 50 mW output using external speaker.
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'''1300 memory channels with 22 memory banks'''
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With 1300 alphanumeric memory channels, 50 scan edges and 200 auto write memories, the IC-R6 gives you flexible scanning. Use the bank link scan feature to choose from and connect any of the 22 memory banks.
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'''VSC (Voice Squelch Control)'''
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The VSC opens the squelch only when a modulated signal is detected and ignores unmodulated beat noise. It is a handy feature for those listeners who are scanning for talk, news and music, but not data bursts or beacons.
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===Supplied With===  
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* Wrist strap
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* Belt clip
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* SMA flexible antenna.
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/receivers/handheld/r6/default.aspx US icom R6 page]
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* [[IC-R6 Tips and Tricks]]
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==Reviews==
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* [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9055 Icom R6 reviews on eHam]
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2016/10/an-swls-review-of-the-icom-ic-r6-sport-16-wideband-handheld-receiver/ An SWL’s review of the Icom IC-R6 Sport 16 wideband handheld receiver]
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* [https://www.edcforums.com/threads/icom-r6-receiver-quick-review.101467/ Icom R6 Receiver - Quick Review]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbHUa651gIg Icom R6 Review (YouTube)]
  
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
* [www.butelsoftware.com ARC6 for Icom IC-R6]
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* [http://www.butel.nl/products/arc6/arc6.html ARC6 for Icom IC-R6] product page
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* [[ARC6 for Icom IC R6]] wiki article
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* [https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/IC-R6-programming-software-and-USB-cable-s/2338.htm RT Systems WCS-R6]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC-R6/ IC-R6 Yahoo group]
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==YouTube and RadioReference==
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=11 Icom Forum at Strong Signals]
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* [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/icom-receivers.84/ Icom Receivers at RadioReference]
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=84 Icom Forum at RadioReference]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Icom+R6 YouTube Search on Icom R6]
 
   
 
   
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==eBay Listings==
 
==eBay Listings==
<ebay>Icom ("R-6","R6")</ebay>
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*[[IC-R6 eBay Listings]]
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[[Category:Handheld Receivers]]
 
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[[Category:Icom Receivers]]
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 28 January 2023

IC-R6 rx

This page lists links, related pages and software support for the R-6 handheld receiver. The technical specifications can be viewed here (copied from Icom website).


General Specifications

100 kHz – 1309.995 MHz* wideband coverage

While the IC-R6 receives an ultra wideband frequency range, the radio provides superior sensitivity and receiver characteristics that is insusceptible to interference. Amateur stations, AM, FM, short wave broadcasts, TV* audio and a variety of utility communications can be caught and listened to. Frequency range depends on version, the USA version includes the WX weather band option). *Analog TV audio only. Cannot decode digital TV audio.

100 channels per second high speed scan

The IC-R6 has 100 channels per second high speed scan capability*. This superior scanning power allows the utmost efficiency when search over 1300 MHz of spectrum! (*VFO mode scanning).

15 hours of continuous receive capability*

The IC-R6 is energy-efficient, designed to provide many hours of listening enjoyment on a single charge. With the supplied rechargeable Ni-MH cells (1400mAh × 2), the IC-R6 provides up to 15 hours of continuous receive capability at 50 mW output using external speaker.

1300 memory channels with 22 memory banks

With 1300 alphanumeric memory channels, 50 scan edges and 200 auto write memories, the IC-R6 gives you flexible scanning. Use the bank link scan feature to choose from and connect any of the 22 memory banks.

VSC (Voice Squelch Control)

The VSC opens the squelch only when a modulated signal is detected and ignores unmodulated beat noise. It is a handy feature for those listeners who are scanning for talk, news and music, but not data bursts or beacons.


Supplied With

  • Wrist strap
  • Belt clip
  • SMA flexible antenna.

Related Pages


Reviews


Supporting Software


YouTube and RadioReference


eBay Listings


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