IC-R2

ICOM
IC-R2

Specifications

Prices

The IC-R2 is a small scanner, simple to operate - with quick and easy band switching, and only requires two Ni-Cd or alkaline cells. Wide frequency coverage from 495 kHz to 1309.995 MHz with AM, FM and WFM receive modes. Triple-conversion system, 400 memory channels, auto squelch system that eliminates critical settings, multi scan functions, priority watch function, built-in RF attenuator to help reduce interference from strong local signals, auto power-off function which is selectable from 30/60/90 or 120 minutes. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1998.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-R2 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
0.4950 ~ 1309.9950 MHz [1]
Mode
AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 KHz 1 / 10 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	1.30 uV (0.495~5 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.79 uV (5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.63 uV (118~136 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.63 uV (222~247 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.71 uV (247~330 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.40 uV (1.625~5 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (5~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.20 uV (30~118 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.18 uV (118~175 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.22 uV (175~330 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (330~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.22 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (450~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (470~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.45 uV (1000~1310 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	0.71 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.71 uV (175~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.00 uV (470~770 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	>15 KHz (-6dB) <30 KHz (-60dB)
FM	>15 KHz (-6dB) <30 KHz (-60dB)
WFM	>150 KHz (-6dB)
RF attenuator
~10 dB
Frequency stability
±6 ppm with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	266.700 MHz
2°	19.650 MHz
3°	450 kHz

Features

Memory
400 regular memories, in 8 banks 50 for programmed scan limits 1 priority channel
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 50-tones
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
3V (2 x AA batteries)
Power consumption
170 mA (audio On) 100 mA (squelch On) 41 mA (battery save function On)
Audio power
100 mW on 8Ω (headphone)
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (cloning function, on audio jack)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 86 (H) x 27 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
170g, with antenna and battery

824~849 MHz and 869~894 MHz cellular blocked in the USA.

IC-R2 operating band selection :

ICOM IC-R2 operating band selection:
Push [BAND] several times to select the desired band or rotate Tuning Dial while pushing [BAND] to select the desired band

IC-R2 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-R2 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 104.00 (100EUR)	2022-apr	Second Hand Without scratches. Comes with manual and box
USD 118.00 (89GBP)	2021-oct	Second Hand In good condition
USD 69.95	2019-apr	Second Hand Comes with non-original flex antenna, charger, box, wrist strap, belt clip, original manual

IC-R2 review

Torino3

September-14 2023

Optimal. I've been using it for a long time, very sensitive, perhaps too much with a high-performance external antenna. Still, a nice radio.

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