R10 Specs and some features

  • Compact size: 2.3 (W), 5.1 (H), 1.2 (D), 10.9 oz.
  • Wideband performance: 500 KHz - 1.3 GHz *
  • All mode: AM/FM/WFM/USB/LSB/CW
  • PC programmable for total scanning control
  • CI-V interface is built-in
  • Data Clone from PC to IC-R10 or IC-R10 to IC-R10
  • Uses available 3rd party software too!
  • 6 different scanning operations
    • Full scan
    • Program scan
    • Memory scan
    • Bank scan
    • Auto-memory write scan

    • Mode select scan

  • Direct entry tuning

  • VFO knob tuning
  • Includes the new "Signal Navigation" (SIG NAVI) scan that looks for the next busy frequency (within ±100 KHz) while you listen to the paused frequency
  • LCD Function Display
    • Multi-Function Dot Matrix
      • Opening message
      • Receive frequency
      • Tuning steps
      • Band scope
      • Memory bank and channel number
      • Alphanumeric dot matrix display with up to 8 characters per channel name and up to 10 characters per bank name
      • Programmable scan edges
      • Priority frequency
      • SET mode contents
      • Signal Strength indicator
      • LOW battery indicator
  • Function Display Indicators
    • Sleep mode
    • Function
    • Memory mode
    • VFO mode
    • Receive mode
    • Easy mode
    • VSC 
    • Attenuator
    • AFC
    • Lock
  • 1000 memory channels with EEPROM to protect against memory loss
  • 18 banks of 50 channels with 100 channels for auto memory write and program skip scan
  • "Real Time" band scope on the LCD display
    • +- 5 channels (up to +-100kHz)
  • Built-in 20dB attenuator
  • Large 36mm** speaker
  • "Easy Mode" - Beginning listeners can start out using 1 of 10 band scan programs set at the ICOM factory. As your listening preferences grow, the scans can be changed to follow the listener's desired settings
  • Uses Ni-Cd, Alkaline or other DC power source
  • The IC-R10 comes with 4 "AA" Ni-Cd batteries that can be charged right in the radio! (AC wall charger plug INCLUDED)
  • Other listeners may prefer to use "AA" Alkalines
  • or use an external DC power supply, like a car cigarette lighter. Option CP-12L or OPC-254L required, depending on DC source (4V to 16V)
  • Noise blanker/ANL
  • Lock
  • Sleep timer (20, 40 60 min)
  • Auto Frequency Control (AFC)
  • Memory search function
  • Auto mode
  • Priority watch
  • Tuning step function
    • 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 6.25, 8, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 kHz and user programmable 0.1 to 999.90 kHz
  • Users SET modes (11 conditions)
    • Opening message
    • Audio beep
    • Display contrast
    • Backlight
    • Program skip
    • Memory skip
    • Power save
    • Scan delay
    • CI-V address
    • CI-V baud
    • CI-V transceive

IC-R10 Specifications:

Frequency Range:

Version

Frequency Range

U.S.A.

0.5000-823.9999
849.0001-868.9999
894.0001-1300.0000

Europe

0.5000-1300.0000

France

0.5000-87.50000
108.0000-1300.0000
  • Mode: FM, WFM AM, USB, LSB, CW
  • Tuning Steps: 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 6.25, 8, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 kHz or user-programmable (0.1-999.9 kHz/0.1 kHz steps)
  • Antenna Connector: BNC (50 ohms)
  • Usable Temperature Range: -10°C to +50°C ( +14°F to +122°F)
  • Current drain (at 13.5 V DC):
    Rated Audio:     180 mA typ.
    Standby: 110 mA typ.
    Power Saved: 38 mA typ.
  • Power Supply Requirement: 4.8 V DC (4 AA (R6) Ni-Cd cells) or, 4.8-16 V DC acceptable (negative ground)
  • Dimensions: 58.5(W) x 130(H) x 31.3(D) mm, 2.3(W) x 5.1(H) x 1.2(D) in
  • Weight: 310 kg; 10.9 oz.
  • CI-V Connector: 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm (1/8")
  • Scan Speed
    Programmed:     16.7 channels/sec.
    Memory: 6.25 channels/sec.

Receiver:
  • Receive System: Triple superheterodyne
  • Intermediate Freq.
    1st:     266.7 MHz (340.000-999.9999)
    429.1 MHz (except above freq.)
    2nd: 10.7 MHz
    3rd: 455 kHz
  • Sensitivity (typical): (except spurious points)

Frequency (MHz)

FM

WFM

AM

SSB/CW

0.5-4.9999

0.5 µ V

--

1.6 µ V

0.4 µ V

5-74.9999

0.32 µ V

--

1.0 µ V

0.25 µ V

75-199.9999

0.32 µ V

1.0 µ V

1.0 µ V

0.25 µ V

200-339.9999

0.45 µ V

2.2 µ V

1.6 µ V

0.4µ V

340-699.9999

0.35 µ V

1.3µ V

1.4µ V

0.32µ V

700-799.9999

0.79 µ V

2.0 µ V

2.0 µ V

0.63 µ V

800-899.9999

0.5 µ V

1.6 µ V

1.6 µ V

0.4 µ V

900-1300.0000

0.5 µ V

--

1.6 µ V

0.4 µ V

FM and WFM are measured at 12 dB SINAD; AM, SSB and CW are measured at 10 dB S/N.
  • Squelch Sensitivity: (at threshold)

Frequency (MHz)

FM

WFM

AM

0.5-4.9999

0.5 µ V

--

1.6 µ V

5-74.9999

0.32 µ V

--

1.0 µ V

75-199.9999

0.32 µ V

1.0 µ V

1.0 µ V

200-339.9999

0.45 µ V

2.2 µ V

1.6 µ V

340-699.9999

0.35 µ V

1.3µ V

1.4µ V

700-799.9999

0.79 µ V

2.0 µ V

2.0 µ V

800-899.9999

0.5 µ V

1.6 µ V

1.6 µ V

900-1300.0000

0.5 µ V

--

1.6 µ V
  • Selectivity
    SSB, CW:     More than 4 kHz/6 dB
    AM, FM: More than 15 kHz/6 dB
    WFM: More than 150 kHz/6 dB
  • Audio Output Power: More than 120 mW at 10% distortion with an 8 ohm load.
  • External Speaker Connector: 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm (1/8")/8 ohms

Last updated January 4, 2000
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