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Icom IC-R20

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/VHF/UHF/SHF receiver/scanner
Frequency range:0.15-3305 MHz (Cellular blocked in the US)
Tuning steps:10 / 100 Hz, 1 / 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 KHz
Frequency stability:±6 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode: VFO A: AM / FM / SSB / CW / WFM (0.15-470 MHz)
VFO B: AM / FM / WFM (118-175 / 330-3305 MHz)
Channels / memory management: 1000 regular
200 auto write
50 scan edges
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Power supply:3.7-4.5 VDC (Li-Ion battery pack or three LR6 / AA batteries)
or 6 VDC ±5% external (Barrel connector, center positive)
Current drain / power consumption:Single band: 35-150 mA
Dual band: 82-340 mA
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):60*142*35 mm (2.36*5.59*1.38")
Weight:320 g (11.29 oz), with antenna and BP-206
Other features: VSC. Internal ferrite bar antenna for MW reception. Simple scope.
NB/ANL. CI-V. CTCSS/PL and DCS with tone scan. Digital recorder
up to 4 hours. Single or twin RX.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Triple conversion superheterodyne and down converter
1st IF: 266.7 and 429.1 MHz
2nd IF: 19.65 MHz
3rd IF: 450 KHz
Sensitivity: AM (10 dB S/N)
0.495-5 MHz: 2.2 uV
5-30 MHz: 1.4 uV
118-136 MHz: 1.4 uV
FM (12 dB SINAD)
1.62-5 MHz: 0.56 uV
5-222 MHz: 0.4 uV
330-833 MHz: 0.56 uV
833-1305 MHz: 0.71 uV
1330-2305 MHz: 5.6 uV
2330-3000 MHz: 18 uV
WFM (12 dB SINAD)
76-108 MHz: 1.8 uV
175-222 MHz: 1.8 uV
470-770 MHz: 2.5 uV
SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)
0.495-5 MHz: 0.4 uV
5-30 MHz: 0.25 uV
50-54 MHz: 0.25 uV
118-147 MHz: 0.25 uV
330-470 MHz: 0.32 uV
Selectivity: AM/FM
12 KHz (-6 dB), 30 KHz (-60 dB)
WFM
150 KHz (-6 dB)
SSB/CW
1.8 KHz (-6 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:100 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm, 8 ohm




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 2004-200x (Discontinued)
Additional info:New price 2005 in Sweden: SEK 6875:-
Related documents: User manual (2.7 MB)
Service manual (6.7 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:Short Wave Magazine: May 2004, page 24
Options / Accessories:
BC-149A
BC-149D
BC-156
BP-206
CP-18A
CP-18E
CS-R20
CT-17
LC-158
MB-86
MB-98
OPC-1382
SP-13
AC adapter/charger. 6 VDC, 1 A. USA, 120 VAC
AC adapter/charger. 6 VDC, 1 A. Europe, 230 VAC
Desktop rapid charger
Li-Ion battery pack. 3.7 V, 1650 mAh
Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter
Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter
Cloning software
CI-V level converter
Carrying case
Swivel belt clip
Belt clip
Cloning cable, USB (Radio-to-computer)
Earphone