IC-R72

Specifications    Prices

The IC-R72 is a basic HF receiver with full coverage between 30 kHz and 30 MHz for CW, SSB, AM and FM modes. Features: Double conversion system, RF preamplifier, 10 and 20dB attenuators, noise blanker, 99 memories, 10 Hz and 1~10 kHz step setting, direct key entry, clock and timer. Optional voice synthesizer unit and CI-V level converter for PC remote control. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1992.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-R72 specifications

General
Frequency coverage
0.0300 ~ 30.0000 MHz [1]
0.1500 ~ 26.1000 MHz [2]
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM [3]
Tuning step
10 Hz / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 kHz / 1 MHz
Receiver
Sensitivity
SSB / CW<2.0 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<0.16 uV (1.6~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, preamp ON)
AM<12.6 uV (0.1~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, preamp ON)
FM<0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD, preamp ON)
Selectivity
CW-N500 Hz (-6dB) [4]
250 Hz (-6dB) [5]
SSB / CW>2.3 KHz (-6dB)
<4.0 KHz (-60dB)
AM-N>2.3 KHz (-6dB)
<4.0 KHz (-60dB)
AM>6.0 KHz (-6dB)
<20 KHz (-50dB)
FM>15 KHz (-6dB)
<30 KHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes (1.6~30 MHz)
RF attenuator
10 / 20 / 30 dB
Spurious and image rejection
>70dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes (low or high level)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, slow
Frequency stability
±200 Hz max after swith on 1' to 60'
±30 Hz max after 60' warm-up
±350 Hz max with temperature from 0°C to +50°C
±0.5 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C [6]
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
? MHz
9 MHz
Squelch sensitivity
SSB<10 uV
FM<0.4 uV
Features
Memory
79 regular memories (CH #1~79)
20 auto memory write scan (CH 80~99)
2 for scan edge
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Screw terminals 500Ω
Power supply
100/117 220/240 VAC
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
1.2A (max volume, 13.8 VDC)
1.0A (squelched, 13.8 VDC)
Audio power
2 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (4~16Ω headphone)
Jack 3.5 mm (4~8Ω external speaker)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (CI-V / PC control)
Jack 3.5 mm (Recorder audio output)
Jack 3.5 mm (Recorder remote)
RCA (Spare jack)
RCA (Mute)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
241 (W) x 94 (H) x 229 (D) mm, projections non included
Weight
4.4kg (DC version)
5.5kg (AC version)

  1. Specifications guaranteed from 100 kHz.
  2. German version.
  3. With optional UI-8 unit installed.
  4. With optional FL-100 narrow filter (9 MHz IF) installed.
  5. With optional FL-101 narrow filter (9 MHz IF) installed.
  6. With optional CR-64 high-stability crystal unit installed.
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IC-R72 rear panel and connections :

ICOM IC-R72 rear panel and connections

ICOM IC-R72 rear panel and connections.
AC power socket and fuse holder (left) are present on AC type only receiver

IC-R72 optional FM unit installation :

ICOM IC-R72 optional FM unit installation

ICOM IC-R72 optional FM unit installation.
The UI-8 receive unit allows you to operate FM mode. Remove the bottom cover, insert the UI-8 unit to the proper position (J14 and J25). The location is shown in the diagram.

IC-R72 in comparison with FRG-100 / AR-7030 :

IC-R72
FRG-100
AR-7030
BrandICOMYaesuAOR
Frequency coverage0.03-30 MHz0.05-30 MHz0.001-32 MHz
AM/SSB/CW
AM-S
FMOptionalOptional
SSB filter2.3KHz (-6dB)
4.0KHz (-60dB)
2.4KHz (-6dB)
4.5KHz (-60dB)
2.3KHz (-6dB)
3.3KHz (-60dB)
AM filter6.0KHz (-6dB)
20KHz (-50dB)
6.0KHz (-6dB)
18KHz (-50dB)
6.9KHz (-6dB)
11.6KHz (-60dB)
IF output
S-meterAnalogicAnalogicDigital-bar
Memories9950100
Year199219931995

IC-R72 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-R72 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
EUR 360.00
(375USD)
2022-mar Second Hand

Good cosmetic and excellent operational condition

EUR 389.00 2021-dec Second Hand

In clean condition. Boxed

EUR 225.00
(299USD)
2013-aug Second Hand

In good working condition. The lamp in the right side of the display is burned out

EUR 339.00
(449USD)
2005-sep Second Hand

This radio may never have been put in service, truly pristine. With original owner's manual

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