Normally, DX Engineering in Ohio carries all ICOM products, but so far they haven’t listed anything about the R15. That’s where I bought my R30s.
Icom shows new IC-R15 at Tokyo Ham Fair
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I checked with Radioworld.ca.. They called Icom and they said to expect it in Canada mid-May.
but sometimes it's sooner than what Icom says.
Looked at this before and looking again. Take a look at the specs of the 52a and the R15. Its almost better to get the 52a with more modes. I had a 52a and sold it due to neutered as some modes are not in all bands. Regret it now. Of course it costs more though.
ID-52A | Products | Icom America.
ID-52A | Products | Icom America.
I canceled my pre-order I'll just wait and see what everybody's saying about the radio
I just canceled my pre order also. The new uniden has more features for less money that I am considering. My 2 R30's plus my other radios in plenty efficient. Will still watch for reviews. May get one in the future.
eorange
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There were some not good reviews of the new Unidens. I think it was deafness and lots of squelch breaks...?
Plus - some folks suggested that the deafness on the new Uniden scanner was caused by front end overload in high RFI environments such as large cities and factories.
I am confident Icom will come out with a quality priduct as always. Love my A25C for VHF airband, I am sure this will follow the same lines…unfortunately…The waiting and anticipation kills!!!
It will take a few firmware updates before things get better. Just like the other uniden scanners. I’ll wait for those to come out and users confirm it works before I decide. Am covered for now.
Also, can’t beat Japanese quality!!!
palmerjrusa
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That's why I'm holding off for now on purchasing the BCD160DN.
When one lives on the cutting edge, one tends to bleed a little.
Mine appears to be working fine, it had the latest firmware already installed.
I just asked if anyone has tried a FM trap filter? seems its very sensitive. Am still tempted to get one since I have a filter for my discone.
Have to contact HRO with my CC for the cancellation.
Have to contact HRO with my CC for the cancellation.
I didn’t find the ID-52 particularly sensitive on air bands, compared to the R30. The R15 might be a different story and I’d wait until the reviews and price is finalized before jumping on board.
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palmerjrusa
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Been monitoring 322.550 MHz this morning (weak signal) on my IC-R30 and ID-52A.
Not seeing any difference re sensitivity between the two radios.
My AR-DV10 on the other hand is noticeably less sensitive.
FM trap filter? I used one and it does improve reception up into the railroad bands.
Have you tried comparing them on the weaker NOAA NWS frequencies?
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Will do, going to try 162.550MHz...
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