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The ICOM IC-R6 is an improved version of the ICOM IC-R5. Improvements incorporate faster scanning (100 channels per second), better battery life (up to 15 hours), more memories, voice control squelch and optional drop-in charger. Earphone cord acts as antenna for AM aviation as well as FM broadcasts.
*) Tuning steps 8.33 and 9 kHz selectable depending on operating frequency.
New price in 2010: USD 199.00
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ± 1.0 ppm (+25°C)
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 6.25 / 8.33* / 9* / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 125 / 250 kHz
- Memories
- 1550 channels in 1 bank(s) @ 100 channels/second
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.1–824 / 851–867 / 896–1310 (USA)
0.1–30 / 50.2–51.2 / 87.5–108 / 144–146 /
430–440 / 1240–1300 (France)
0.1–1310 MHz (Other regions) - Modulations
- AM FM W-FM
- Sensitivity
- FM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)
1.625–4.995 MHz 0.32 μV typical
5.000–29.995 MHz 0.25 μV typical
30.000–117.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical
118.000–246.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical
247.000–469.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical
470.000–832.995 MHz 0.32 μV typical
833.000–1029.995 MHz 0.28 μV typical
1030.000–1309.995 MHz 0.35 μV typical
W-FM (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)
76.000–108.000 MHz 1.1 μV typical
175.000–221.995 MHz 1.1 μV typical
470.000–770.000 MHz 1.8 μV typical
AM (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N)
0.495–4.995 MHz 1.3 μV typical
5.000–29.995 MHz 0.89 μV typical
118.000–136.000 MHz 0.63 μV typical
222.000–246.995 MHz 0.63 μV typical
247.000–329.995 MHz 0.79 μV typical - Selectivity
- AM/FM
More than 12 kHz/–9 dB
Less than 30 kHz/–60 dB
W-FM
More than 150 kHz/–6 dB - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Triple conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 266.7 MHz
2nd: 19.65 MHz (FM/AM), 19.95 MHz (W-FM)
3rd: 450 kHz (FM/AM), 750 kHz (W-FM) - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 150mW at 10% distortion, 8 ohms
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA + Built-in ferrite bar
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 4.5-6.3V DC or 2 R6/AA
- Current drain RX
- 30 mA (standby), 130 mA (typical), 140 mA (max)
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 58 × 86 × 29.8 mm (2.28 × 3.39 × 1.17 in) (excluding antenna)
- Weight
- 200 gr (7.1 oz) (with supplied antenna and batteries)
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2010 and 201x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- CTCSS & DTCS
PC-programmable via USB
Data-cloning
Build-in battery charger
Rotary frequency dial
Ferrite bar antenna for MW
Frequency shift for duplex transmissions
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5085
- MPN
- ICOM-IC-R000006
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Icom IC R6 Manual PDF - 4.41 MB, submitted by Nuclear
- Icom IC R6 Sservice Manual PDF - 5.19 MB, submitted by Nuclear
- Upload relevant documents
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used ICOM IC-R6. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the ICOM IC-R6 is around:
- USD 58.00 ~ USD 57.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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