ICOM IC-R20 WIDE RECEIVER RADIO SCANNER R20 AM FM WFM
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HTML clipboard I REALLY LOVE THIS RADIO SCANNER! I it's rather amazing how much they packed into this thing! * * * I've had this radio for about a week now and am very impressed. I've had many scanners and HT/scanner combos but the R-20 is, IMO, the best overall. Sensitivity, even when inside with the supplied whip is very good. Signals on the 118MHz air band, ham repeaters on 2m & 440, and 500 MHz public service bands are all stronger than other scanners I've had. The air band sensitivity is especially good with many more signals and volume. In addition to my local NOAA station, which comes in full scale, I can receive others near Harrisburg and NYC - both about 100 mi. away. I could not do this with other radios. Scanning speed is very fast for both the VFO band settings and memory channels. Memory channel management is well thought out. With the supplied internal bar antenna, I can hear a good number of stations on the AM BC band. As far as HF, I've also been impressed. With the supplied antenna, and inside my home, SW broadcast stations are numerous and strong. Ham CW and SSB signals can even be even heard on 80 & 40 meters, but the signal level is low to moderate. I tried a 60" whip and this did improved reception. So, I would guess a length of wire - 8' or more would do even better, especially outside. It's really tough for radios of this size with short antennas to hear anything on HF, but the R-20 gives you plenty to listen to. I haven't noticed intermod or splatter even though I'm in a metro suburb. In fact I live within a mile of a 50KW AM station and get no overload of the front end at all! So far, the Li-ion battery hasn't needed recharge and the 3AA cell option is good to have. Other users have reported excellent battery life. The Li-ion recharges overnight (8-11 hours depending how far down you run it) and the radio indicates when full charge is reached (I assume too the charge is stopped at this point, but I'm not sure). In summary - for a handheld scanner, with the supplied whip antenna, I think the R-20 is the best all-around unit I have used. I personally don't see the point having a handheld scanner and using a big outside antenna but others may feel differently and I'm sure the R-20 would do well. This radio gives you good full-spectrum access -- AS-IS, and that, along with the good battery life, is what I like most about it. I may try some aftermarket ducks and whips for specific frequencies. Also, I haven't used the recorder yet but I'm sure it will be another plus for the R-20. Email us with any questions! Happy bidding! ______ ______ * FREE US Shipment: We will send this item - Nice - Safe - Quick! * * With 100% shipping insurance & delivery confirmation! * ______
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