Icom shows new IC-R15 at Tokyo Ham Fair

[bcradio]

Just was emailing with an Icom Canada rep.. He said they hope to have it in North America in June/July this year.

 

[xms3200]

Seems like they keep pushing it further back.

 

[bearcatrp]

Just plan on Christmas time frame.

 

[xms3200]

One unit just showed up on the same site I got mine...from Italy. Enjoying mine every minute I use it.

 

[krtz07]

One unit just showed up on the same site I got mine...from Italy. Enjoying mine every minute I use it.

I wonder if they would retail for $466 in the states or would it be cheaper?

 

[bcradio]

And... .gone ;-)
These things must be more popular than I thought.

 

[eorange]

Well they already sold 2 or 3 !

 

[xms3200]

2 so far

 

[bearcatrp]

There is no way I would pay over $400 for a analog only receiver. The Uniden 160 is only $249 and it comes with DMR and NXDN. Doesn't trunk either like the R15.

 

[eorange]

I might, if the R15 provided superior airband performance above what my R30 already provides. Currently, nobody seems to know this.

 

[AK9R]

As the thread starter, when someone gets some hard information about these radios being generally available, please send me a private message. Until then, I don't see much point in continuing the speculation.

 

[AK9R]

Looks like Moonraker in the UK has them in stock: Icom IC -R15 Wideband Receiver

Thanks to @xms3200 for the tip.

 

[AK9R]

From @bcradio:

Hey, just an FYI, in a moment of weakness and low self-control, I broke down and bought the IC-R15 from mhzoutdoor in Italy. Arrived here at my place in Canada today.

Nice little unit. Just charging it up overnight and will give it a go tomorrow. If you've got any specific questions, let me know. I'll put it through some paces in the next few days and make an initial impression post.

Cheers,

bcradio