Icom IC-R6 Compact Wideband Receiver 0.1-1310 MHz, 1300 Channels, 15hr Battery

Icom IC-R6 Compact Wideband Receiver

The Icom IC-R6 is a pocket-sized wideband receiver covering 0.1 to 1309.995 MHz, making it one of the most capable handheld scanners available for its size. Whether you are a casual shortwave listener, an aviation enthusiast, or a serious scanning hobbyist, the IC-R6 delivers fast 100-channel-per-second scanning, 1300 memory channels across 22 banks, and 15 hours of continuous receive on a single charge — all in a compact, drip-resistant body.

Key Features

• Wideband coverage: 0.1–1309.995 MHz
• 100 channels per second high-speed scan
• 1300 memory channels across 22 banks with 6-character comments
• Multiple scan modes: full, band, programmed, memory, priority, bank, skip, tone, link, auto memory write
• CTCSS and DTCS tone squelch
• VSC (Voice Squelch Control)
• 15 hours continuous receive capability
• 150 mW loud audio output; 50 mW with external speaker (8 Ω)
• Built-in ferrite rod antenna for AM; earphone cord antenna for AM aviation and FM
• Built-in audio low-pass filter to reduce noise
• PC programming capability
• External DC power jack
• Compact, drip-resistant construction
• ±1.0 ppm high frequency stability

Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 0.100–1309.995 MHz
• Memory channels: 1300 (22 banks, 6-character comment)
• Scan speed: 100 channels per second
• Audio output: 150 mW (internal speaker); 50 mW (external 8 Ω speaker)
• Squelch: CTCSS, DTCS, VSC
• Frequency stability: ±1.0 ppm
• Battery life: Up to 15 hours continuous receive
• Construction: Drip-resistant