R30 R30 battery case.

[bearcatrp]

Vagrant, never say never. Icom could surprise you. The 8600 is out of price range for most. If they could do a R30 version with a smaller waterfall display and price it around $1300, could be a big seller. As far as a newer version of the R30 with a waterfall display, think it would be similar to the 52A as far as construction, size and weight. IF Icom did do this, would become the number 1 handheld receiver on the market. Don't think Icom could make enough as they would be swallowed up fast.

 

[vagrant]

We're already headed off the runway, so I'll leave that pie in the sky receiver for a future thread. I may post back once the BP-293 arrives and see what kind of runtime I get with different AA NiMH batteries.

 

[MDScanFan]

Can someone please report on the runtime of using AA alkaline or AA NiMH using the R30 battery pack? Thanks.

 

[MrThompson]

Five to six hours on standard Eneloops.