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John September 12th 04 03:37 AM

WTB: Icom R-5 New Unblocked
 
I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.


DougSlug September 12th 04 01:49 PM

Try http://www.bander.com. The price listed on their Web page is 172.50 EUR
(US$208.16). Not bad when compared to the HRO price of US$199.95 for a
blocked model.


"John" wrote in message
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I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.




Jim Hackett September 12th 04 03:07 PM

How much is shipping?



"DougSlug" wrote in message
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Try http://www.bander.com. The price listed on their Web page is 172.50

EUR
(US$208.16). Not bad when compared to the HRO price of US$199.95 for a
blocked model.


"John" wrote in message
. com...
I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.






Bruce Markowitz September 12th 04 03:42 PM

How much is the fine when you get arrested for importing an illegal scanner
into the US?
"Jim Hackett" wrote in message
ink.net...
How much is shipping?



"DougSlug" wrote in message
. net...
Try http://www.bander.com. The price listed on their Web page is 172.50

EUR
(US$208.16). Not bad when compared to the HRO price of US$199.95 for a
blocked model.


"John" wrote in message
. com...
I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.








Jim Hackett September 12th 04 04:33 PM

Fine? They would probably just confiscate it at the border ;)



"Bruce Markowitz" wrote in message
...
How much is the fine when you get arrested for importing an illegal

scanner
into the US?
"Jim Hackett" wrote in message
ink.net...
How much is shipping?



"DougSlug" wrote in message
. net...
Try http://www.bander.com. The price listed on their Web page is

172.50
EUR
(US$208.16). Not bad when compared to the HRO price of US$199.95 for

a
blocked model.


"John" wrote in message
. com...
I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.










feathered frog September 12th 04 06:36 PM

On Sun, 12 Sep 2004, Nelson wrote:

But if you buy it for Canada well there is no laws saying you can't listen
too it here, but trust me on this, after listening to about three hours of
just dribble its not worth anything, mostly its just blah blah blah. I just
delte those frequncies when they come up anymore, not worth the time, just
like listening too taxi's same **** different pile.
Cell phones, Big deal, Boring


This brings up an interesting point. What do you find INTERETSTING to
monitor? I'm finding the usual "public service" bands less than exciting
except when there's a local fire or a surveillance going on (then it's
really funny), occasionally the marine bands while at a beach. The
local Yacht Club vs the Coastguard: comms discipline vs drunken
boaters.

The "personal communications" frequencies (frs,ham,cb) are usually just plain
boring. There's always the local McDs, but how many "you want fries with
that" can one listen to? The voice pagers are interesting for about 30
seconds, but again, how many "Dr. Foosball, please call the hospital about
patient Gremlin" messages can one hear before ennui sets in.

I'm not a NASCAR fan, although I see where monitoring those transmissions
could be interesting. Likewise, maybe at a baseball game.

So what do you all listen to? Right now, the local EDACS-II is going for
background noise in my place.

By the way: I note that the PRO-94 is on sale right for about $119, in
case anyone's listening. I set up a couple of banks for my local RS's
display model just to try out the programming. Easy, but no digital link
so far as I can see.

Also: if anyone could point me to a USB-interface/sofware for any
consumer scanners, I'd appreciate the information.

--
Ribbet!


Bob Parnass September 13th 04 05:06 AM

On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 11:58:20 -0400, Nelson wrote:


...Cell phones, Big deal, Boring ...


You misunderstand a motivation for obtaining a non-USA
version IC-R5.

The problem with the USA version IC-R5 (and IC-R20) is
that ICOM deleted more than just the cellular
phone frequencies. They cut important frequencies which are used by
police, fire, and other agencies in the United States.

The USA version IC-R5 will not receive
822 - 824, 849 - 851, 867 - 870, and 894 - 896 MHz

Frequencies in the 867 - 868 MHz
range (and 45 MHz below) are used by 3 local towns
which I monitor but the USA version IC-R5 and IC-R20 omit those segments.

--
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Bob Parnass, AJ9S GNU/Linux User http://parnass.com


DeWayne September 14th 04 08:09 AM


"Bob Parnass" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 11:58:20 -0400, Nelson wrote:


...Cell phones, Big deal, Boring ...


You misunderstand a motivation for obtaining a non-USA
version IC-R5.

The problem with the USA version IC-R5 (and IC-R20) is
that ICOM deleted more than just the cellular
phone frequencies. They cut important frequencies which are used by
police, fire, and other agencies in the United States.


Yep, Icom screwed up the R5 royally! I can't believe they even sell any US
versions. Everyone should know by now about the R5. The unblocked version is
really neat.

DeWayne


The USA version IC-R5 will not receive
822 - 824, 849 - 851, 867 - 870, and 894 - 896 MHz

Frequencies in the 867 - 868 MHz
range (and 45 MHz below) are used by 3 local towns
which I monitor but the USA version IC-R5 and IC-R20 omit those segments.

--
================================================== =======================
Bob Parnass, AJ9S GNU/Linux User http://parnass.com




Tempest September 15th 04 12:51 AM

You can just skip over to Canada from Detroit and get one and then
bring it back over and nobody will give a ****.


On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:47:59 -0400, "Nelson"
wrote:

Than its sucks to be in the USA, but if you must try this link here in
Canada, www.durhamradio.com I know you can buy from them and there's has all
the channels you want, but then again, just look out for the PO as they may
stick it to you down there, if they know your scanner is illegal.

"Bob Parnass" wrote in message
. ..
On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 11:58:20 -0400, Nelson wrote:


...Cell phones, Big deal, Boring ...


You misunderstand a motivation for obtaining a non-USA
version IC-R5.

The problem with the USA version IC-R5 (and IC-R20) is
that ICOM deleted more than just the cellular
phone frequencies. They cut important frequencies which are used by
police, fire, and other agencies in the United States.

The USA version IC-R5 will not receive
822 - 824, 849 - 851, 867 - 870, and 894 - 896 MHz

Frequencies in the 867 - 868 MHz
range (and 45 MHz below) are used by 3 local towns
which I monitor but the USA version IC-R5 and IC-R20 omit those segments.

--
================================================== =======================
Bob Parnass, AJ9S GNU/Linux User http://parnass.com




murdochvil October 7th 05 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John
I'm looking for an Icom R-5 new in the box and unblocked.

anytime i send you an ic-r5 canadian for
500.00 software and cable included


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