R6 ICOM R6 my first impressions.

[polekat62]

After much researching on Radio Referance forums, I bought myself a ICOM R6 receiver for Christmas. I am really pleased with it. We have always had a Scanner in our kitchen, and I can sort of compare the R6 . I am surprised how I am able to pickup distant signals, such as marine traffic around Port Angles, which is about 18 miles away. I have down loaded marine, CCG,harbour air, helijet etc. into 4 banks with the help of Butel software. And the nice thing is,I can take the radio with me on my walks along the waterfront in Victoria and listen to all the activity.Thanks again to Radio Referance for all the information, and tips. I did do one test, and that was how long the batteries would last. I installed 2 new fully charged Enelope batteries and with the radio scanning 4banks and a ear bud plugged in, it lasted 24 hrs and 15 min.
Thanks for letting me post
Dale

 

[satellite909]

Hello, I read your comment on the R6, it is a remarkable receiver. I have mine 3+ years now and always have it turned on monitoring various frequencies. What I enjoy doing is trying different antennas depending on what frequency spectrum I want to listen to. Have fun with it!

 

[W8WCA]

Those little R6's are great! Such a small, yet great Receiver.
I use mine for all sorts of listening - Mil Air - Civil Air - Ham - GMRS-FRS -some misc Local Gov Fire EMS LEERN etc (That are not trunked)
I use RT Systems software - (As I use for all my Radio equipment)

This thread had some good info: R6 - Icom IC-R6 notes

 

[prima19rider]

I too have come to the same conclusion. The R-6 for me is a better fit than the R-15 and the sds100.

 

[satellite909]

Too bad the Icom ICR15 only goes up to 500mHz… however it is a really cool, high quality receiver.

 

[bagmouse7]

The R6 also scans super fast so it is great for Airband monitoring.
It is a great little radio, lots of “bang for the buck”!

 

[bcradio]

Lots of cool stuff to listen to in Victoria (and so much from south of the border!) Enjoy your R6!

 

[satellite909]

The R6 also scans super fast so it is great for Airband monitoring.
It is a great little radio, lots of “bang for the buck”!

Yes it’s great on Airband, ACARS, etc.
And pretty darn good on shortwave using a long-wire!

 

[oregontreehugger]

The R6 is a great little radio, you'll have a blast with it!

It does a great job on airband, marine, railroads, and pretty much anything else you can find that's analog. Being able to program it with software makes things sooo much easier, too. That and the long battery life on those Eneloops. Carried one around for years and never had a single problem.

Sure wish Icom would update the little bugger and make an "R8" or something like that.

 

[bearcatrp]

With the R15 out now, doubt there will be any R6 replacement. Just like we are hoping for a R30 replacement. Will not happen.