G7RUX
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That seems like a very decent deal to be fair.
Tempting but since I have a R30, I’ll pass. Hoping Icom is working on a R30 replacement.
kg4ehv
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Got it today, looks great, got it charging right now.
Someone let me know when it hits $300.
Indeed or even 339.
You’ll be missing out on a great radio for a while, then.
Well, if we can still buy it new for $400+, is it worth it? What does the gang think?
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Very good price at $400+, unless you want to wait several years when they decide to discontinue that model…and see it for that price. Normal price is $550
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I had the R-15 but sold it. I just got an R-6 sport and I really like it better. wider band coverage better reception, the mens are not as easy to use and the displ is not as nice, but, the cost difference makes it better for me.
The R-6 is a great receiver for its price…if budget is the ultimate determining factor.
I'm glad I read this! I didn't like the R6 at all since in the city there is quite a bit of interference. That coupled up with some reviews I read here, seems like it's best to stay away.
Better reception on what frequencies? It's been widely reported that the R-15 has better reception on VHF Air and Rail.
In my opinion, yes - but I'm also making heavy use of some of its features (dual receivers, SD card audio recording), and it's an excellent performer on what I primarily listen to (rail). For the casual rail listeners, I'll typically recommend the V86 instead. I don't listen to air band stuff, but those who do seem to rave about it.
Now IF the price drops a little more during Christmas time, may have jump on it. Come on Icom, drop it to $349.00. Would sell out quick.
I wish it would drop to $349, might even get one for every room in the house...Lol
Icanhearit
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I have Uniden BC125AT, BCT15X (two).
While they serve their purpose well when considering their price, the IC-R15 is in a different league in terms of sensitivity, scan speed among other features. Time for the portable BC125AT to retire.
While they serve their purpose well when considering their price, the IC-R15 is in a different league in terms of sensitivity, scan speed among other features. Time for the portable BC125AT to retire.
Couldn't have said it better....Definitely in a different league for VHF air for all the qualities you just mentioned, still amazing to me after 6 months of daily use.
I also use an Icom IC-705 strictly for VHF air and my local tower sounds different compared to the IC-R15, maybe it is all the FPGA/DSP & A/D conversion that alters the audio quality.
I also use an Icom IC-705 strictly for VHF air and my local tower sounds different compared to the IC-R15, maybe it is all the FPGA/DSP & A/D conversion that alters the audio quality.
Have you done a comparison of the 705 and R15 on same antenna on air? Just curious.
Oh yeah….The scan speed is faster on the IC-R15, as well as sensitivity, audio is much better also, I am thinking this is due to all the built in filtering like the FPGA, DSP. The IC-705 is good, but cannot touch the IC-R15 for VHF air. I like the IC-705 for its waterfall and audio scope together with a big display and using it for a very specific function like scanning air, I really think it does well. I even considered the IC-R8600, but some members reported that it underperforms on air, and the AOR 5700 beats it hands down. Very happy with both Icom’s, I know which is my number 1.
It has been a while, but last I checked the R15 was around $390 in Japan. I would say around $400 is a fair price. Does one buy now, or wait for the Icom R30 successor?
I am enjoying remote control & monitoring with my R30 for now on digital and analog. Not sure what I am missing.
