R30 DMR Audio

[rocky28965]

Looking into buying a used R30.
Was wondering how the audio decode of DMR compares with other radios, such as TRX-1 and SDS100.
The DMR in my current area is DMR T3 and DMR 1F

 

[vagrant]

The Icom R30 does not and will never decode DMR. Search the threads for more info.

 

[rocky28965]

Ok, thanks, I'll scrap that idea.

 

[jazzboypro]

You might be able to do it with a computer and proper software. I did decode FT8 with my R30. Great radio if you can get one.

 

[rocky28965]

I'm not sure where I got that idea from.
Still considering buying it.
But it needs a new battery and doesn't have the original antenna.

 

[cherubim]

Icom are hostile to DMR/MOTOTRBO due to their investment in NXDN/IDAS. They are living in the past and losing sales because of this stupid mentality.

 

[Kiniutech]

Just get your own antenna, Great Receiver cover everything but DMR
Nothing special about iCom antenna, plenty batteries on the market to fit R30, I think battery is the same as R15? great receiver beats anything else on the market. I have TRX-1, Unidens amongst other scanners and iCom reception and sensitivity is hard to beat,
scanning some 200 memories per second, Out of the vehicle I am using Watson 801 short antenna in the vehicle Laird or Larsen triband
NMO antennas. Diamond RH 77's 771's are great but bit longer than Watson
also iCom have a BT facility (with mixed success)

 

[bearcatrp]

You won't regret buying it. It is the best handheld receiver on the market. The included antenna is ok but there are better ones out there. I use this on mine...

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[Kiniutech]

Rockyxxxxx you said battery needs replacing, if you are looking at my TM listing I already said battery is 100% and done only 21 charging cycles, unit is like new.
Check on Classifieds here some been sold for $500-550 US if you get one? crazy prices on Ebay $2500 US

 

[Kiniutech]

if you insist on Genuine iCom
Icom FA-S01RE Telescopic Antenna (R30)

BT Remote control, I didnt have much luck after Iphone IOS updates to ver 18.5, not sure on Android
RS-R30A RS-R30I | Products | Icom Inc.

 

[bearcatrp]

If you get one, buy the AA battery holder for it. Good for when your charging and want to keep scanning

 

[Kiniutech]

Icom BP-293 Dry Cell Case 3 X AA For IC-R30 & IC-R15
ICOM IC-BP293
ICOM BP-293 ICOM Handheld Alkaline Battery Cases | DX Engineering

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