Description
The Icom IC-R6 is a compact, lightweight, and highly versatile wideband handheld receiver designed for radio enthusiasts, hobbyists, and monitoring professionals. Covering an exceptionally wide frequency range — from longwave (LW) and AM broadcast to shortwave (SW), airband, VHF, UHF, and amateur radio frequencies — the IC-R6 lets you explore the world of radio communication wherever you go.
Renowned for its superb sensitivity, fast scanning, and extended battery life, the IC-R6 combines portability with powerful performance, making it ideal for airband listeners, shortwave enthusiasts, and general frequency monitoring applications.
Key Features
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Extensive Frequency Coverage: 0.100–1309.995 MHz* continuous reception for AM, FM, and WFM modes.
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Compact and Lightweight: Weighs only 200 g (including batteries and antenna) for true handheld convenience.
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Fast Scan Speed: Scans up to 100 channels per second — ideal for monitoring multiple frequencies efficiently.
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Large Memory Capacity: 1300 regular memory channels, plus 50 scan edges and 200 auto memory write channels.
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Superior Audio Quality: Clear and crisp sound from the built-in speaker or headphone output.
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Long Battery Life: Up to 15 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries (or longer with Ni-MH rechargeables).
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Flexible Power Options: Operates on AA batteries, external DC, or optional AC adapter.
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Automatic Memory Write (AMW): Instantly stores active frequencies during scanning.
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Multiple Scan Modes: Program scan, memory scan, skip scan, and priority scan.
- Cloning Capability: Easily transfer memory data between IC-R6 units using an optional cloning cable.
Ideal For:
- Airband and aviation monitoring
- Amateur radio and repeater listening
- Public service and utility frequency monitoring
- Shortwave and broadcast band reception
- Educational and technical exploration of radio signals
