what antenna you re talking about any info ?
and what antenna are you talking about ? any info or links will be appreciated
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bearcatrp
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Am surprised no waterfall display. Just learned about this.
This is the one I am very impressed with. The signal strength when receiving CLE twr & gnd is the same as when using my 2db gain ext antenna.
Smiley Antenna 125 - 132Mhz
Smiley Antenna 125 - 132Mhz
eorange
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@palmerjrusa Thanks for your opinions so far! This is the kind of empirical analysis we've all been looking forward to.
Did some quick, not very scientific, purely anecdotal testing on weak NOAA channels between the R15, R6, and V86, all using the Smiley 160 MHz 5/8 Slim Duck antenna. The R15 and V86 were neck & neck, both receiving the same transmissions at the same strength. I do think the V86's audio is a little smoother, while the R15 has more of that analog static sound to it - but as far as I can tell, it's not the V86 receiving any better, it's simply producing a slightly cleaner audio signal.
The R6 couldn't quite keep up with the R15 or V86, with the same signals coming across weaker & much more static-filled. Putting a Diamond SRH77CA antenna on the R6 got it a little closer to the other two with the Smiley antennas, but the R6 was still noticeably worse.
The R6 couldn't quite keep up with the R15 or V86, with the same signals coming across weaker & much more static-filled. Putting a Diamond SRH77CA antenna on the R6 got it a little closer to the other two with the Smiley antennas, but the R6 was still noticeably worse.
While not airband, the v86 is an excellent radio. I have the older v80, basically the same and receive pretty much beats out any other vhf receiver that I own. Its supplied antenna is very good also. As you say very smooth audio on it too. Good to hear the r15 is in the running. Too bad they couldn’t put the same audio from the v80/v86 in the r15.
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that's where my r30 shines. yes its monochrome but full keyboard and 2 function keypad and the traditional icom ht 4 way key pad. ts, usb, etc. I do miss a color screen and a the scope of the 52. so be it
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I'm looking for my r30 but in a 52 case. I also would pay top dollar
bearcatrp
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Along with the waterfall display of the 52. Can't believe no waterfall display on the R15, since its part from the 52.
Anyone able to test the mil airband? Im very close to getting rid of my r30, 95% of my scanning is civil and mil airband outdoors. The R30 display in sunlight is horrible.
I have had no luck with UHF mil even when using the signal sticks. I hear a lot of mil talking on VHF air including the Doomsday 747…Boeing E4B
I'm having lots of success on UHF air... Very sensitive, fast scan speed. Finding lots of new stuff too, as I can scan through the 225-380 band in about 20 seconds (by using both receivers.... One scanning 225-302.5 and the other from 302.525-380)
Exactly what I bought this thing for. I love it.
Exactly what I bought this thing for. I love it.
What freq tuning steps are you using for UHF, is it 25khz, & what type of antenna. Also, what is your other receiver, is it the IC-R30.
25khz, stock antenna on the road, a made-for-sdr window mount dipole at home.
No other radio, just using both receive circuits in the IC-R15.
No other radio, just using both receive circuits in the IC-R15.
eorange
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Park on 274.450 for AR Tuesday thru Thursday on any given week.
Not very much AR in my part of the world.
eorange
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Aw that stinks. I am directly under the track! Have been seeing the tankers and C-17s for many years. Also caught a C-5 and even a B-52 once!
After reviewing videos and reading the posts here, I broke down and ordered the R15 from Moonraker in the UK.
I thought the lack of a keypad would be a deal-breaker, but it does seem quite easy to tune this radio to the desired frequency with a minimum of hassle. I still do not think it will be faster than a keypad, but it will work out OK.
Moonraker has these for $449 US, and I thought shipping was a bit high even for the UK, but the bottom line was $506.77 including DHL Worldwide Express. This is door-to-door service from DHL. No worries about it falling into the black hole that is the USPS once it hits the US.
And duty free too.
I thought the lack of a keypad would be a deal-breaker, but it does seem quite easy to tune this radio to the desired frequency with a minimum of hassle. I still do not think it will be faster than a keypad, but it will work out OK.
Moonraker has these for $449 US, and I thought shipping was a bit high even for the UK, but the bottom line was $506.77 including DHL Worldwide Express. This is door-to-door service from DHL. No worries about it falling into the black hole that is the USPS once it hits the US.
And duty free too.
Moonraker delivered mine quickly. Only one drawback: the VHF weather band search isn't in the firmware; you need to program a bank. I love this little radio.
