Exactly. Works fine.
R30 Icom IC-R30 accessories - What should I get?
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Edit the CSV as needed with Excel or any editor that handles text files. Then import from SD to the R30 memory.
The Butel Software is a csv editor specific to this radio. It cuts down the learning curve a little.
Paul-Nuneaton
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Hi, I am new here 
I just bought an R30 on this week and today wanted to program the about 60 channelised frequencies into a bank.
It was so easy with the CSV and Excel.
Once you export the CSV from the the R30 you can see what you need to put in, You only need to fill in the columns that matter.
A cut and paste from a website and a simple formula to change the memory name for each entry and I was done.
Not a sniff of RF in my apartment and I cannot erect an external antenna. Still, the R30 looks nice
I just bought an R30 on this week and today wanted to program the about 60 channelised frequencies into a bank.
It was so easy with the CSV and Excel.
Once you export the CSV from the the R30 you can see what you need to put in, You only need to fill in the columns that matter.
A cut and paste from a website and a simple formula to change the memory name for each entry and I was done.
Not a sniff of RF in my apartment and I cannot erect an external antenna. Still, the R30 looks nice
IC-R30 finally arrived on 9/29 as I figured...three days late even though shipped using USPS Priority. If I find a few more of these for $400 I am going to buy them. I'll keep one or two scanners to handle DMR & trunking, but this thing is nice. I haven't tried D-Star with it, but P25 sounds great plus HF as well even with a small passive loop. Menus, programming and editing direct on the radio are also painless. Of course many of you already know this.
- The receiver on this thing works very well. No overload, but the filters are inline on the coax for other stuff. I'll need to try without, but this does RX better and in some cases where nothing is heard on scanners. (This is what I figured and I'm glad it is doing the job) I also use an Original Miracle Whip IL Ducker tuner (the BNC one), with passive loops and wires for HF stuff. I'm basically using it as a preselector.
- The CS-30 software came with the purchase, but I opted for RTS. Extremely easy to import from Kenwood D74A, as well as add even more and perform mass editing of options all-at-once. Importing things I don't have from RadioReference via RTS is crazy easy.
- Waiting for the case to arrive on Tuesday. I expect I will use this receiver often and may as well protect it to some degree.
- I also purchased a micro USB angle adapter. The handhelds are side-by-side on a stand and fighting for space.
- I tested charging/direct power using a 3A USB battery that pushes out 5v. Small size, cost and performance vs. an OEM battery or the AA battery pack made it an easy choice ($8 vs. $120), plus I already had it.
- The receiver on this thing works very well. No overload, but the filters are inline on the coax for other stuff. I'll need to try without, but this does RX better and in some cases where nothing is heard on scanners. (This is what I figured and I'm glad it is doing the job) I also use an Original Miracle Whip IL Ducker tuner (the BNC one), with passive loops and wires for HF stuff. I'm basically using it as a preselector.
- The CS-30 software came with the purchase, but I opted for RTS. Extremely easy to import from Kenwood D74A, as well as add even more and perform mass editing of options all-at-once. Importing things I don't have from RadioReference via RTS is crazy easy.
- Waiting for the case to arrive on Tuesday. I expect I will use this receiver often and may as well protect it to some degree.
- I also purchased a micro USB angle adapter. The handhelds are side-by-side on a stand and fighting for space.
- I tested charging/direct power using a 3A USB battery that pushes out 5v. Small size, cost and performance vs. an OEM battery or the AA battery pack made it an easy choice ($8 vs. $120), plus I already had it.
While the Icom RS-30A Android app works fine on my phones, it also works on an old Kindle Fire 7 (5th gen 2015) I had laying around and a BT speaker. Leaving the receiver indoors connected to outdoor antennas works for me. I do wish I could control the volume using the application though. A different BT speaker may allow that function.
Maximum distance w/speaker shown: 30' indoors. (Hopefully further after testing with better BT speakers)
Maximum distance w/Fire 7: Unknown - I was at least 75' away in my backyard with two indoor and one exterior wall in the way. I tested control to be sure and adjusted frequency and options several times.
Maximum distance w/speaker shown: 30' indoors. (Hopefully further after testing with better BT speakers)
Maximum distance w/Fire 7: Unknown - I was at least 75' away in my backyard with two indoor and one exterior wall in the way. I tested control to be sure and adjusted frequency and options several times.
palmerjrusa
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Lucky you, I've owned a VR-500 (great little wide band receiver!) from pre-2000 and was just beyond the date when Yaesu stopped servicing this receiver when the display problem started. It's a known problem with old VR-500s (cable/display connectivity issue) but there's an online webpage outlining how to fix the problem which I'll get round to sometime.
palmerjrusa
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My new bluetooth earpieces connected immediately to my IC-R30.
In contrast, after over an hour of attempting to get my Kenwood TH-D74A and FT-3DR handhelds to connect I gave up.
In contrast, after over an hour of attempting to get my Kenwood TH-D74A and FT-3DR handhelds to connect I gave up.
Might have something to do with the HTs ability to transmit. Whereas the R30 is simply sound or media.
I don't have a good grasp on how bluetooth works with profiles and such. Additionally, there are so many versions of it.
palmerjrusa
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It's supposed to be a very simple procedure and I followed the respective manuals, the handhelds knew there was a bluetooth device there but refused to connect to it.
I recently bought a pair of Sony bluetooth headphones, and the same outcome = the IC-R30 immediately connected and the Yaesu and Kenwood handhelds would not.
It kind of reinforces my bias that Icom gear does what it says and does it well.
I'll be buying an IC-705 and have no doubt enabling bluetooth functionality will be a breeze with the earpieces and the Sony headphones.
That's interesting. For me it is the opposite. I did not doubt my BT earpiece would connect to the Icom as I had zero problems with the FT3 and D74A. The Icom even displays the name of the device and my earpiece confirms that paring was successful. I have deleted and added it several times. Still, when I go to connect it fails. I like that earpiece as it fits into my ear and easily recharges in the holder.
I like that earpiece as it fits into my ear and easily recharges in the holder.
eorange
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These earbuds which paired with my G4 also paired nicely with the R30.
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noot NP11 BT earbuds
These earbuds paired with my G4 V1.10. The beeps are present, but for Amazon Prime $16...they're not bad. https://www.amazon.com/noot-products-NP11-Headphones-Waterproof/dp/B07SRVYKDF
N1SQB
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To the OP:
The R30 is a great receiver. I have the RT Systems software and it is not only simple to use but pretty much trouble-free. I bought the battery case. You CAN use rechargeable batteries in it, you just can not use the drop-in charger to recharge them. I also bought the leather carry case. It will work perfectly with the factory battery pack but NOT with the battery case. I put the included rod antenna away as a spare and use the Diamond RH-77 CA. Yes, it's tall but the radio picks up great on frequencies above 30 Mhz. with that antenna. My biggest complaint is the brightness on the screen when used outdoors. I prefer the orange color used by other manufacturers. So those are really the best accessories for that radio. Good luck with it.
Manny
The R30 is a great receiver. I have the RT Systems software and it is not only simple to use but pretty much trouble-free. I bought the battery case. You CAN use rechargeable batteries in it, you just can not use the drop-in charger to recharge them. I also bought the leather carry case. It will work perfectly with the factory battery pack but NOT with the battery case. I put the included rod antenna away as a spare and use the Diamond RH-77 CA. Yes, it's tall but the radio picks up great on frequencies above 30 Mhz. with that antenna. My biggest complaint is the brightness on the screen when used outdoors. I prefer the orange color used by other manufacturers. So those are really the best accessories for that radio. Good luck with it.
Manny
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