Anyone out here with the R10? How do you like its performance on the VHF/UHF aircraft bands? Does anyone else find the AM volume a little on the low side? Lots of birdies in the UHF aero band?
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JohnWayne
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I bought an R10 to use on a trip to Newfoundland last month. I went through six airports, so I had a lot of time to listen. The VHF aviation band reception was absolutely horrible. I could be in sitting in the terminal, and barely hear the tower or ATIS. Even at small airports, like Gander and Halifax, where I could see the tower, the reception was horrible. The UHF reception was slightly better. I used an earphone most of the time, so the volume was OK to me.
I am thinking that it may be due to the antenna that comes with the unit. I am going to try it with a 118-136MHz antenna and see if it works any better.
On a side note, the HF reception wasn't too bad. I used a little 24' roll-up dipole that I made, and it seemed to work well. I could hear New York, Shanwick (Ireland), and Gander HF stations very well from my location about 20 miles south of Gander.
Overall, if you are looking for a radio just for aviation band stuff, then you may want to look elsewhere. I'll reserve any definitive judgment until I can test the unit with a VHF antenna.
Jeff
I am thinking that it may be due to the antenna that comes with the unit. I am going to try it with a 118-136MHz antenna and see if it works any better.
On a side note, the HF reception wasn't too bad. I used a little 24' roll-up dipole that I made, and it seemed to work well. I could hear New York, Shanwick (Ireland), and Gander HF stations very well from my location about 20 miles south of Gander.
Overall, if you are looking for a radio just for aviation band stuff, then you may want to look elsewhere. I'll reserve any definitive judgment until I can test the unit with a VHF antenna.
Jeff
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yes it is
The am reception is low with the antenna that comes with this radio. Getting a longer antenna will improve the performance. Radio Shack sells one that will work quit well. Thats is what did to make mine work.
The am reception is low with the antenna that comes with this radio. Getting a longer antenna will improve the performance. Radio Shack sells one that will work quit well. Thats is what did to make mine work.
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Icom radios - low volume
I bought the Icom-10 for airshows and am very disappointed. Forget the search function. You better know exactly what frequency to look for or you'll probably miss it. I will try a longer antenna though. I was worried that it was my radio only.
I bought the Icom-10 for airshows and am very disappointed. Forget the search function. You better know exactly what frequency to look for or you'll probably miss it. I will try a longer antenna though. I was worried that it was my radio only.
Definitely...after a couple of years, now I wouldn't part with my R10 if someone held me at gunpoint :shock:
Try the AL-500 from Maldol...works like a charm
Try the AL-500 from Maldol...works like a charm
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