Icom IC-R30 Dual Band Receiver

Name: Icom IC-R30 Dual Band Receiver
Brand: Icom
SKU: ZIC-R30
Price: 617.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

SKU: ZIC-R30

Availability:

Out of stock

Discontinued by the manufacturer.

Description

Features

Specifications

General

		IC-R30
Frequency coverage	USA	<A band> 0.100000 − 821.999990, 851.000000 − 866.999990, 896.000000 − 3304.999990 MHz* <B band> 108.000000 − 520.000000 MHz * Depending on the receiver version. 0.100000–3304.999990 MHz guaranteed.
Mode	<A band>	≤1300 MHz FM, FM-N, WFM, AM, AM-N, SSB, CW, D-STAR (DV), P25, dPMR, NXDN, DCR ≥1300 MHz FM, FM-N, WFM, AM, AM-N
Mode	<B band>	FM, AM, D-STAR (DV), P25, dPMR, NXDN, DCR
Antenna impedance		50Ω (SMA)
Number of memory channels		2000 regular (100 groups), 200 auto memory write scan, 100 skip, 300 GPS memories
Frequency stability		Less than ±2.5 ppm (–20 °C to 60 °C; –4 °F to 140 °F )
Tuning steps		0.01, 0.1, 1, 3.125, 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz * May be available, depending on the operating band and mode.
Power supply requirements		3.6 V DC (with BP-287), 5.0 V DC ±5% (USB)
Battery life		8 hours 20 minutes (Approximate) (with BP-287, continuous receive, 100 mW audio, GPS OFF, Bluetooth OFF)
Current drain (at 3.6 V DC)		AF rated power 330 mA typical Receive standby 200 mA typical Power saved 100 mA typical (FM mode single receive, voice recording OFF, GPS OFF, back light OFF)
Dimensions (Projections not included.)		58 (W) × 143 (H) × 30.5 (D) mm 2.3 (W) × 5.6 (H) × 1.2 (D) in
Weight (Approximate)		310 g, 10.9 oz (With antenna and BP-287 battery pack), 200 g, 7.1 oz (main unit)
Operating temperature range		–20 °C to 60 °C, –4 °F to 140 °F
Bluetooth®		Version: Bluetooth® Ver 4.2, Profile: HFP, HSP, SPP
GNSS		GPS, QZSS

Receiver

		IC-R30
Receiving system		Triple conversion superheterodyne + Down converter (A band except WFM) Double conversion superheterodyne (A band WFM, B band)
Intermediate frequency	<A band>	1st IF: 266.65/266.7/266.75 MHz 2nd IF: 58.0500 MHz (Except WFM), 10.7000 MHz (WFM) 3rd IF: 0.4500 MHz (Except WFM)
Intermediate frequency	<B band>	1st IF : 46.3500 MHz 2nd IF : 0.4500 MHz
Sensitivity Available frequencies and modes differ, depending on A band and B band.		SSB/CW (10 dB S/N) 0.495000 - 1.899990 MHz : Less than 0.4 µV 1.900000 - 14.999990 MHz : Less than 0.25 µV 15.000000 - 29.999990 MHz : Less than 0.25 µV 50.000000 - 53.999990 MHz : Less than 0.25 µV 144.000000 - 147.999990 MHz : Less than 0.25 µV 430.000000 - 449.999990 MHz : Less than 0.32 µV AM (10 dB S/N) 0.495000 - 1.899990 MHz : Less than 2.2 µV 1.900000 - 14.999990 MHz : Less than 1.4 µV 15.000000 - 29.999990 MHz : Less than 1.4 µV 118.000000 - 136.999990 MHz : Less than 1.4 µV FM (12 dB SINAD) 28.000000 - 221.999990 MHz : Less than 0.4 µV 222.000000 - 832.999990 MHz : Less than 0.56 µV 833.000000 - 1299.999990 MHz : Less than 0.56 µV 1300.000000 - 1999.999990 MHz : Less than 1.8 µV 2000.000000 - 2699.999990 MHz : Less than 1.8 µV 2700.000000 - 3304.999990 MHz : Less than 18 µV WFM (12 dB SINAD) 76.000000 - 107.999990 MHz : Less than 1.8 µV D-STAR (DV) (1% BER) 28.000000 - 29.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV 50.000000 - 53.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV 144.000000 - 147.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV 430.000000 - 449.999990 MHz : Less than 1 µV 1260.000000 - 1299.999990 MHz : Less than 1 µV NXDN/ dPMR/DCR (1% BER) 136.000000 - 173.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV 350.000000 - 379.999990 MHz : Less than 1 µV 380.000000 - 511.999990 MHz : Less than 1 µV P25 (5% BER) 136.000000 - 173.999990 MHz : Less than 0.4 µV 400.000000 - 469.999990 MHz : Less than 0.56 µV 763.000000 - 832.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV 833.000000 - 869.999990 MHz : Less than 0.71 µV
Selectivity	SSB/CW	More than 1.8 kHz/−6 dB
	AM/FM	More than 12 kHz/−6 dB, Less than 30 kHz/−60 dB (below 1305 MHz), Less than 30 kHz/−40 dB (above 1305 MHz)
	WFM	More than 150 kHz/−6 dB
Audio output power	Internal SP	More than 400 mW (16Ω load, at 10% distortion)
Audio output power	External SP	More than 200 mW (8Ω load, at 10% distortion)

* Cellular bands are blocked in the USA version.

DUALWATCH CAPABILITY

		B band
		FM/FM-N	AM/AM-N	D-STAR	P25/NXDN/dPMR/DCR
A band	FM (FM/FM-N/WFM)	✔	✔	✔	✔
	AM (AM/AM-N)	✔	✔	✔	✔
	SSB (LSB/USB), CW (CW/CW-R)	✔	✔	−	−
	D-STAR (DV)	✔	✔	†	−
	P25/NXDN/dPMR/DCR	✔	✔	−	−

✔ : Dualwatch, dual recording possible
† : Main band has priority, if two DV signals come in at the same time.
−: Single receive only.

Includes

Customer Reviews

Overall

Much better than expected!

Review by Chris

I got the buying bug from reading July QST review. Have owned almost a week now and managed to use a lot of features already. Was a bit worried based on some negative reviews given the price. I am really enjoying it!

First off, I am finding it quite sensitive (despite others' comments), especially on HF, even with solar flux only around 80 last week. This is the only radio I have been able to easily receive HF signals (ham bands) on using only the equipped antenna from INSIDE -- truly armchair copy from my LR -- no need for active antennas, cable runs to the window or outside antenna, etc.

Second, it has many great features. It's got 2000 memory channels across 100 groups (geesh, I am storing everything!) and linkable programmed searches. Searches can auto-write memories upon hits and a voice control squelch helps skip past noisy freqs. Excel can be used to manage the memories. Recording and playback are very nice. The remote control software is quite good. It can be used while also connecting the radio to a remote speaker or earphone on Bluetooth (which is otherwise not very flexible, as others noted). I was surprised I could easily hear my local P25 800 Mhz trunked radio despite it lacking trunk tracking capability. Can be set-up to scan based on GPS location (e.g., go on vacation and set to hear just nearby local stations not out of area home stations).

Third, it is enjoyable to use. The menus and buttons are quite intuitive. I found little use for the manual besides looking up finer points and terms. Nice included drop-in charger can be used as a stand (unplug power input). Lightweight, but not a cheap feel. Big knob (not a split pair which I hate on my Kenwood THF6) for either volume/squelch or freq/menu changes. CW copy is very good, even during Field Day 2021, despite not having a real narrow audio filter. SSB is also quite good.

Just a few dislikes so far: Dual-jointed antenna (a neat idea) swivels easily so can't set it on angle. Speaker volume and tone are just OK. Limited to storing only one linked search. Radio and accessories seem overpriced.