IC-R5 Scanner B Grade Icom IC-R5

Product Description

Features
- 0.150 to 1309.995 M Hz wide band coverage with AM FM WFM modes
- Built-in rod antenna clearly improves low frequency broadcasts
- Total of 1250 memory channels 1000 regular channels with 18 memory banks 50 scan edges & 200 auto memory write channels
- High speed scanning 30 channels per second
- DC power jack for use with cigarette lighter socket
- Ultra compact size with drip-resistant construction
- CTCSS & DTCS tone squelch
- Cloning capability via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable While retaining basic features of its popular predecessor the IC-R2 the IC-R5 contains many improvements including a built-in ferrite rod antenna a total of 1250 memory channels which can be assigned a 6-character channel name external DC power jack & DTCS tone squelch. All these features combined with a high degree of usability means that the IC-R5 will be equally at home with any casual listener of broadcast stations or the serious scanning enthusiast seeking a pocket sized quality receiver. With a super wide frequency range of 0.150-1309.995 M Hz in AM FM & WFM modes the majority of broadcasts & public communications can all be received. The IC-R5 can scan & listen to international national regional & local broadcast radio stations plus many more interesting frequencies such as aircraft air traffic control & marine bands. The user can even listen to terrestrial analogue TV. A built-in ferrite rod antenna improves reception for AM broadcast stations without the need to connect a whip antenna. In addition when you listen to FM broadcast stations you have a choice of using the main antenna or a cable running from the optional earphone SP-13 or headphone HP-4 to improve reception. The 1000 memory channels plus 50 band scan edges & 200 auto memory write channels provide more than enough capacity to locate & store interesting signals. The regular 1000 channels can be divided into 18 memory banks Max. 100 channels per bank for flexible grouping. Each regular channel scan edge & memory bank can be assigned a 6-character name. Designed for ease of use the IC-R5 is ultra compact measuring only 58W x 86H x 27D mm enabling it to fit neatly in the palm of your h&. Built in a drip-resistant case the radio is protected from harsh weather & damp conditions. The use of a large internal speaker ensures loud crystal clear audio whatever the level of background noise. In addition on reception of weak signals an automatic squelch system maintains the signal quality. The IC-R5 has an external DC power jack for operation with the standard BC-07 AC charger or optional cigarette lighter cable CP-18AE. The standard Ni-Cd batteries are charged simultaneously during operation making this a useful function while using the IC-R5 in your vehicle or at home. The IC-R5 supports 9 scan types for maximum receiver utilisation & ease of use. Auto memory write scan searches for a signal within a specified frequency range & when a signal is detected the received frequency mode & tone settings are automatically stored into an auto memory write channel bank. 200 auto memory write channels allow you to recall the memorised stations easily. The BAND TS Mode & VM operating buttons have been enlarged to make the IC-R5 very easy to use. The BAND button means that you can access eleven pre-set operating bands quickly & automatically selects the most appropriate mode for each operating b&. The IC-R5 can be cloned from a Windows 153 PC via the optional USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable OPC-478U. Using the optional CS-R5 cloning software channel bank scan settings etc can be programmed from the PC. The optional RS-232C cloning cable OPC-478 is still available as is the OPC-474 for transferring memory data from one IC-R5 to another. The IC-R5 comes complete with BC-07 UK battery charger 2 AA rechargeable batteries FA-S270C antenna belt clip handstrap & a handbook. Dimentions 58W x 86H x 27D mm