NS9710
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I can only seem to find it used via ebay, is the R30 even being produced anymore?
R30 Availability R30?
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No, production ended a couple years ago.
Icom IC-R30 Scanner | Radio Industries Australia
Due to manufacturing difficulties ICOM Has halted production of the IC-R30 and ICOM is currently developing a replacement model. The IC-R30 includes both digital and analog wideband communications receiver with dual-watch and dual-band recording functions. Key features include: Decodes Digital...
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Was one for sale on this forum but after just checking, not listed. Not sure if he sold it or pulled the ad. It was high in price but since its the best handheld receiver on the market, it will be high on used ones. One draw back is no DMR. Good luck finding one.
They surface every so often on classifieds. Two are still listed as sold from 2021 & 22
In addition to the classifieds here, they also pop up on eBay and QRZ.com from time to time. Icom calls it a 'portable communications receiver' rather than s scanner; being an absolutely excellent radio (I've got one, love it), they command a very premium price, recently over $700. On top of that, new battery packs cost over $100 each, and the dry cell pack is getting tougher to find.
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Best to get the AA battery holder if you get a R30. When I bought mine, I made sure to order that too. Never used it yet so don’t know how fast the batteries drain when scanning. May have to test it out to see if
kg4ehv
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My OEM pack is getting long in the tooth, need to pick up a new one. Have the AA pack, but never used it.
If you find a good deal on a battery, please post where you got it. Mine is getting a bit old and probably needs a replacement in near future.
The R30 takes the same battery as the R15, so they should be easy to find. It takes the BP‑287. That does not make them cheap. At HRO they go for $129.95.
Google BP-287 and you’ll see some options under $100
Found this one for under a hundred. Looks like a Chinese knockoff.
BP-287 Battery 3120mAh 12Wh 3.6V Icom IC-R30 Receiver | www.batteryclub.org
Icom BP-287 battery is compatible with Icom IC-R30 Receiver,value price and high-quality performance.
For me I'd get a genuine ICOM battery rather than a knock-off. That's just my preference.
Another option is the AA Battery case. It probably won't power the scanner for as long as the BP-287 before you need to change the AA batteries, but it's cheaper and powered by cheap widely available batteries. I use rechargeable batteries in mine.
ICOM IC-BP293
Battery Case 3 x AA
HRO Discount Price: $52.95
Another option is the AA Battery case. It probably won't power the scanner for as long as the BP-287 before you need to change the AA batteries, but it's cheaper and powered by cheap widely available batteries. I use rechargeable batteries in mine.
ICOM IC-BP293
Battery Case 3 x AA
HRO Discount Price: $52.95
Good price to take a chance on getting a good unit.
