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 | |
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0.0300 ~ 30.0000 MHz [1]
0.1500 ~ 26.1000 MHz [2] |
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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 | |
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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-N | 500 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] |
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IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | ? MHz |
2° | 9 MHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
SSB | <10 uV |
FM | <0.4 uV |
Features |
Memory | |
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79 regular memories (CH #1~79)
20 auto memory write scan (CH 80~99) 2 for scan edge |
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Display | |
100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω
Screw terminals 500Ω |
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Power supply | |
100/117 220/240 VAC
13.8 VDC (±15%) |
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Power consumption | |
1.2A (max volume, 13.8 VDC)
1.0A (squelched, 13.8 VDC) |
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Audio power | |
2 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (4~16Ω headphone)
Jack 3.5 mm (4~8Ω external speaker) |
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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 | |
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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) |
- Specifications guaranteed from 100 kHz.
- German version.
- With optional UI-8 unit installed.
- With optional FL-100 narrow filter (9 MHz IF) installed.
- With optional FL-101 narrow filter (9 MHz IF) installed.
- With optional CR-64 high-stability crystal unit installed.
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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.
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 :
Brand | ICOM | Yaesu | AOR |
Frequency coverage | 0.03-30 MHz | 0.05-30 MHz | 0.001-32 MHz |
AM/SSB/CW | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
AM-S | ✔ | ||
FM | Optional | Optional | ✔ |
SSB filter | 2.3KHz (-6dB) 4.0KHz (-60dB) | 2.4KHz (-6dB) 4.5KHz (-60dB) | 2.3KHz (-6dB) 3.3KHz (-60dB) |
AM filter | 6.0KHz (-6dB) 20KHz (-50dB) | 6.0KHz (-6dB) 18KHz (-50dB) | 6.9KHz (-6dB) 11.6KHz (-60dB) |
IF output | ✔ | ||
S-meter | Analogic | Analogic | Digital-bar |
Memories | 99 | 50 | 100 |
Year | 1992 | 1993 | 1995 |
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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