COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iC- r20

Scan, Monitor, Record — The Pro’s Scanner!

2 for 1, Dualwatch receive
Until the IC-R20, the capability of monitor-
ing two frequencies required two radios.
Whether you need to monitor local public
safety, air traffic control, or at the track lis-
tening to two drivers, even the play by play
from both the local TV and radio station is
possible!
(See specifications
for actual frequency Alphanumeric memory channels
ranges for Dual- With 1,000 regular memory channels, 200
watch receive.) automatic memory scan channels and 25
Shortwave to microwave, pairs of frequency scan edges, the IC-R20
Wideband coverage makes it easy to identify received signals
The IC-R20 covers 150kHz to 3304.999MHz* with the capability of programming a name
in SSB, CW, AM, FM and WFM modes. to each channel.
This covers AM/FM radio and TV broad- 11 hours of continuous receive*
casts, wireless communications for boaters, Icom’s energy efficient design allows the
aviation, conventional public safety and IC-R20 11* hours of continuous reception
many other commercial services. from the internal Li-Ion battery pack. Also,
(* Depending on version, U.S.A. version is cellu- the IC-R20 can operate with 3 AA Alkaline
lar blocked. ) cells, or longer operation as well as charg-
4-hour digital recorder ing the internal battery pack is possible
from either an optional cigarette lighter
The IC-R20 has an internal 32MB digital
cable or the supplied AC adapter.
recorder capable of storing received com-
(* Single receive in FM mode, at Max. AF audio.)
munications. This feature is useful in a vari-
ety ways, like recording a wireless See your signals
microphone audio at a meeting. There is Sometimes hearing a signal is not enough,
also a USB port to download to a computer so the IC-R20 includes a band scope. The
for storage or to bandscope enables you to see signals
forward to a around a monitored frequency. An addi-
friend. (PC play- tional function of the bandscope is the abil-
back not possible) ity to hear the signal while sweeping a
range, so you can
CTCSS, DTCS tone signaling see if the signal is
When multiple users share the same chan- modulated.
nel, these users use specialized signaling
to reduce interference from other users. Scan features
The two popular signaling formats, CTCSS The IC-R20 is Icom’s fastest receiver with
and DTCS are standard in the IC-R20. 100* channels per second scanning speed.
Tone scan is also possible. You can tag memory channels into dynamic
banks, ranging from Max. 100 channels per
bank (Max. 26 banks) as well as link multiple
banks for customized memory bank scan-
ning. Additionally, the IC-R20 offers multiple
scanning controls such as scan delay, scan
resume for received signal notification.
(* In VFO mode.)
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iC- r20
OTHER FEATURES
• VSC (Voice Squelch Control) opens the squelch only when a • Built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM broadcast
modulated signal is detected. • FM earphone cord antenna capability
• Offset monitor capability for semi-duplex channel monitoring • Dial speed-up function
• Auto squelch and squelch monitor capability • Auto power off and power save functions
• Built-in attenuator and RF gain control • Key lock function
• Noise blanker, ANL (Auto Noise Limiter), AF filter • Rotary selector and up/down buttons are reversible
• AFC (Auto Frequency Control) function • Weather channel and weather alert* (* U.S.A. version only)
• CI-V PC remote control capability with optional CT-17 • Preprogrammed with TV and popular shortwave channels

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL RECEIVER
• Frequency coverage : 0.150–1304.999, 1305.000–3304.999MHz* • Receiver system : Triple conversion superheterodyne + down converter
(* Cellular blocked in the U.S.A. version.) • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.7MHz, 429.1MHz, 2nd 19.65MHz, 3rd 450kHz
France 0.150–29.999, 50.2–51.2, 87.5–108, 144–146, 430–440, 1240–1300MHz
• Sensitivity (except spurious points; single receive):
Dualwatch VFO A 0.150–469.999MHz (LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, WFM modes)
FM 1.620– 4.999MHz 0.56µV 5.000– 221.999MHz 0.4µV
VFO B 118–174.999, 330–1304.999MHz (AM, FM, WFM modes)
(12dB SINAD) 330.000– 832.999MHz 0.56µV 833.000– 1304.999MHz 0.71µV
• Mode : LSB*, USB*, CW*, AM, FM, WFM (* 0.150–469.999MHz) 1330.000–2304.999MHz 5.6µV 2330.000– 2999.999MHz 18µV
• No. of memory channels : 1250 (1000 regular, 50 scan edges and 200 auto memory write) WFM 76.000– 108.000MHz 1.8µV 175.000– 221.999MHz 1.8µV
• Usable temperature range : –10˚C to +60˚C ; +14˚F to +140˚F (12dB SINAD) 470.000– 769.999MHz 2.5µV
• Tuning steps : 0.01, 0.1, 5, 6.25, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100kHz AM 0.495– 4.999MHz 2.2µV 5.000– 29.999MHz 1.4µV
(* Selectable depending on operating bands.) (10dB S/N) 118.000– 135.999MHz 1.4µV
• Battery requirement : BP-206 or 3 × AA (R6) alkaline cells SSB, CW 0.495– 4.999MHz 0.4µV 5.000– 29.999MHz 0.25µV
• External power supply : 6.0V DC ±5% (with BC-149A/D, CP-18A/E) (10dB S/N) 50.000– 53.999MHz 0.25µV 118.000– 146.999MHz 0.25µV
330.000– 469.999MHz 0.32µV
• Current drain (at 3.7V DC) : Rated audio 150mA typ. (Backlight off)
(Single receive, IC rec OFF) Standby 100mA typ. (Backlight off) • Selectivity SSB, CW : More than 1.8kHz/–6dB
Power save 35mA typ. (duty=1:4) AM, FM More than 12kHz/–6dB, Less than 30kHz/–60dB
WFM More than 150kHz/–6dB
• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (BNC)
• AF output power (at 3.7V DC): 100mW typ. at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
• Dimensions : 60(W)×142(H)×34.8(D) mm; 23⁄8(W)×519⁄32(H)×13⁄8(D) in
• External SP connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) /8Ω
(projections not included)
• Weight (approx.) : 320g; 11.3oz (With antenna and BP-206)
Supplied accessories *depending on version
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
● BP-206* ● BC-149A/D* ● MB-98 ● Handstrap ● Antenna

OPTIONS
• BP-206 Li-Ion BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY • CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP
3.7V/1650mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. For receiver remote control from a PC. A fast and easy way to remove the receiver from your belt.
• BC-149A/D WALL CHARGER • CS-R20 CLONING SOFTWARE (With USB cable) • MB-98 BELT CLIP
6V DC, 1A output AC adapter. Use a PC to easily edit stored memory channels, Alligator type. Same as supplied.
recorded contents and receiver settings.
• BC-156 DESKTOP CHARGER (Microsoft Windows 98/Me/XP/2000)
® ®
• SP-13 EARPHONE
Rapidly charges the BP-206 in 2.5 hours (approx.). Provides clear audio even in noisy environments.
AC adapter, BC-123A/E supplied with the charger. • LC-158 CARRYING CASE
Helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
• CP-18A/E CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
6V DC, 2A output from 12V cigarette lighter socket.

BC-156 CP-18A/E CT-17 CS-R20 LC-158 MB-86 SP-13

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