Any word on NXDN for rail fanning? Competition for the new Uniden?
Icom shows new IC-R15 at Tokyo Ham Fair
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Looks like no digital at all. But I don’t read japanese so am not sure. Plus we don’t know what Icom will submit to the FCC. What’s shown is for Japanese market.
Lacks more than that. Tried different modes in higher frequencies and wouldn’t allow it even though the option was there for lower frequencies. Also, curtain frequencies would not allow curtain steps. I tried but wouldn’t work. Reason why I sold mine. If Icom would have allowed all modes and steps in all frequencies available, would have kept mine.
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After a silent period from scanners manufactors seems that 2023-24 bring some news: alinco, uniden and now icom.
But seems that the strategy is now to design scanner with less features than the previous ....
But seems that the strategy is now to design scanner with less features than the previous ....
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A lot of questions can be answered by reading linked page on hamlife.jp. Note that some browsers automatically translate to English, with varying levels of success, so the Japanese text isn't really a problem.
From the text of the article: "The reception frequency range is 76 to 500MHz, and it supports AM/FM/WFM..." So, no HF, no 800 MHz, no NXDN, no D-STAR, no DMR, no P25.
Yeah, I overstepped by suggesting that the IC-R15 might be a replacement for the IC-R30. Given that you can't buy an IC-R30 new and used ones are commanding high prices, anything might be considered a replacement.
From the text of the article: "The reception frequency range is 76 to 500MHz, and it supports AM/FM/WFM..." So, no HF, no 800 MHz, no NXDN, no D-STAR, no DMR, no P25.
Yeah, I overstepped by suggesting that the IC-R15 might be a replacement for the IC-R30. Given that you can't buy an IC-R30 new and used ones are commanding high prices, anything might be considered a replacement.
palmerjrusa
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I really hope Icom releases a successor/new iteration of the IC-R30.
The IC-R30 wasn't on the market very long, I assume it was discontinued due to a parts problem arising from the fire at that Japanese semiconductor plant.
I emailed Icom about upgrading the R30 in the 52A body and big screen. Heck, I’d be fine with the same R30 internals but the larger color screen would be great. Looks like that didn’t happen. Disappointed with what’s coming out. Phase II capable would have a sweet upgrade for the R30.
Featurewise very retro...feels 1985ish. Maybe the japanese are going to sell Maxell tapes again soon.
Would have bought the R30 but the politics against DMR sucked. So no deal.
And now this: A simple FM/AM scanner? Without NXDN? Nothing? I mean...really?
Would have bought the R30 but the politics against DMR sucked. So no deal.
And now this: A simple FM/AM scanner? Without NXDN? Nothing? I mean...really?
Love the display and the USB-C, but I think I'll keep my IC-R30. In fact, I recently bought a AA battery case for it just in case the Li-ion pack finally calls it quits, if I happen to be away from a power source, etc. Sure, it's technically not a "scanner", but it has crazy-fast scanning/searching speeds, Bluetooth, and GPS.
I don't see the point of that new radio. A 50$ SDR dongle can do more. Useless radio as far as i am concerned.
The new uniden scanner has more options than this. I’ll stick with what I have now. Let’s hope the American version will have more than what’s posted but not holding my breath.
eorange
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I never understand these types of comparisons. You can't take a SDR with you on the go.
You can with a laptop.
eorange
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Not when you're hunting for a RCAG, or entering the airshow, or off to the pier listening to marine traffic between the freighters and the bridge ops.
Air490
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The IC-R15 looks like the long overdue replacement for the IC-R6. There has been rumours since the IC-R30 was discontinued that Icom were working on a new receiver, and had been prior to the end the of the R30.
Based on the features this receiver may not be intended for the US market. Icom may release only to the domestic and European markets, where there is strong interest in airband and marine monitoring.
Based on the features this receiver may not be intended for the US market. Icom may release only to the domestic and European markets, where there is strong interest in airband and marine monitoring.
Yes you can
fasteddy64
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