IC-R6 Miniature Wideband Communications Receiver - Icom AM FM & WFM Receiver: Listen to it All! The 100 Ch/Sec Wideband Signal "Search Machine" Full frequency coverage (0.100 MHz to 1309.995 MHz) High Speed Scan (100 Ch per Second) FM WFM AM Receive Modes Internal bar-antenna (For superior AM reception) 1300 Memory Channels (22 Memory Banks) Louder, Clearer Audio Output (BTL Circuits) 15 Hours of Continuous Receive (With External Speaker) VSC (Voice Squelch Control) Auto Digital Squelch Multiple scan functions Auto Memory Write Scan (Detects & Stores Frequencies) Tone (CTCSS decode) & DTCS decode Required 2x AA Alkaline or Ni-MH cells (Not included) External DC input (for desktop use & Ni-MH charging - Charger NOT Included) Optional PC programming (Enter frequencies with.
Upsides
- Device works good, and features are more than enough for amateur purpose.
- Long battery life and some levels of water resistance.
- It's Made in JAPAN, WOW,
However,
- Expected ferrite bar antenna for AM band inside, but it seems that it is totally relying on Ext antenna for reception. So, the Medium band and long band reception are not as good as you may expect.
- Not happy with the antenna. It's weaker than even a 20-inch telescopic one. So, I Ordered a replacement separately to enhance reception.
==== overal, recommended.