Listen to the World with the Compact IC-R6 Handheld Receiver

Online, January 28, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Now Icom has launched the IC-R6; a compact, lightweight but fully featured radio receiver which will provide, to a wide audience, the world of radio communication. Well known for its professional range of two way radio products for marine and commercial customers Icom has not forgotten that there are many people who enjoy listening to the myriad of radio stations that surround us, unseen and unheard, everyday. With the IC-R6 covering the radio spectrum from 100kHz to 1300MHz there is very little that can escape your attention.

The IC-R6 will enable you to:

• Monitor ground to air communications at airports & air shows.
• Listen to marine radio traffic in ports and harbours.
• Tune in to international broadcast stations and radio hams.
• Listen to the motor racing teams and their pit crew at race tracks
• Receive broadcast transmissions i.e. BBC, local radio & television sound.
• Rapidly scan frequency bands (100 channels per second) and store channels
of interest in memory for rapid recall.
• Transfer frequency data to your PC for editing or storage.

The IC-R6 is compact so that you can put in your pocket or suitcase. It has a drip-resistant case that protects the radio from harsh weather and damp conditions so you can take it virtually anywhere. The receiver's large internal speaker will ensure loud, crystal clear audio whatever the level of background noise.

The IC-R6 has an efficient low current consumption design for long operation. With the supplied rechargeable Ni-MH cells, the IC-R6 can provide up to 15 hours of continuous use. Power on the go is easy, thanks to the IC-R6's ability to operate from a variety of power sources including optional cigarette lighter cable and charger docking stand.

The IC-R6 comes complete with BC-07 UK battery charger, 2 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, FA-S270C antenna, belt clip, handstrap and a handbook.

Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager for Icom said, ' The IC-R6 contains many big features that allow you to listen to the widest variety of broadcasts. This means that it will be ideal for any casual listener of broadcast stations or the serious scanning enthusiast seeking a pocket sized quality receiver.'