Icom IC-R75

The Icom IC-R75 Shortwave Receiver

The IC-R75 is one of the most popular tabletop receivers in production.

Specs:

• Frequency coverage – 0.03–60.000000 MHz*
• Modes – USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM
• Memories – 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges)
• Frequency stability – Less than ±7 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min. after power on. After that rate of stability less than ±1 ppm/hr. at +25°C (+77°F). Temperature fluctuations 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) less than ±5 ppm.
• Power reqs – 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC) – Standby 0.9 A, Max. audio 1.1 A

Resources:

• Manufacturer’s product page – IC-R75
• Reviews
  • Eham.net reviews
  • RNW review on MWCircle
  • North American Shortwave Association (NASWA) Review of IC-R75 (1999)
• Retailers
  • Universal Radio
  • Grove Enterprises