IC-R5

ICOM
IC-R5

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The IC-R5 is a pocket scanner with 0.150 to 1310 MHz wide frequency range and AM, FM, WFM receive modes. Features: internal bar antenna for AM broadcast band (0.5~1.62 MHz), the connected earphone's cable can be used as an antenna for FM broadcast band, 1250 memory channels with 18 banks available and DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) system, 200 auto write and 50 scan edge channels are included, CTCSS and DTCS squelch, Weather alert function, battery or external power supply operation, cloning between receivers. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2002.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-R5 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
0.1500 ~ 1309.9950 MHz [1] [2]
Mode
AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 KHz 1 / 10 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	1.3 uV (0.495~5 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.71 uV (5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.56 uV (118~136 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.56 uV (222~247 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.71 uV (247~330 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.32 uV (1.625~5 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (5~80 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.18 uV (118~247 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (247~330 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.18 uV (330~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (470~833 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (833~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.35 uV (1000~1310 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	0.89 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.71 uV (175~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (470~770 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	>15 KHz (-9dB) <30 KHz (-60dB)
FM	>15 KHz (-9dB) <30 KHz (-60dB)
WFM	>150 KHz (-6dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [3]
Frequency stability
±6 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	266.7 MHz
2°	19.65 MHz
3°	450 kHz

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories, in 18 banks 200 auto write channels 25 pairs for programmed scan limits
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DTCS
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
3V (2 x AA alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries) 6V (AC adapter or charger)
Power consumption
170 mA (max audio) 120 mA (charging at 6 VDC) 41 mA (with battery save function)
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
185g

USA version: 0.15~821.995, 851~866.995, and 896~1309.995 MHz.
France version: 0.15~29.995, 50.2~51.2, 87.5~108, 144~146, 430~440, 1240~1300 MHz.
When the internal bar or earphone cable is used for antenna, the attenuator function cannot be used.

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IC-R5 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-R5 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 91.00 (80EUR)	2017-sep	Second Hand In good condition

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