ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

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ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Don Borden » Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:55 pm

For anyone interested in monitoring the Cumbres and Toltec radio traffic on NXDN;

Icom just announced the new handheld receiver IC-30R at the Tokyo Ham Fest. No prices at yet but it has NXDN

IC-R30 Communications Receiver (Handheld)
The IC-R30 is the successor to the popular IC-R20 compact handheld receiver. The IC-R30 can listen to two signals under certain conditions (analogue + analogue or analogue + digital). The IC-R30 will be able to decode D-STAR, P25, NXDN and dPMR digital (conventional) modes.
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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Jason Rose » Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:22 pm

Thanks, Don. I'll get a letter fired off to Santa tonight.
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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:36 pm

Overall a good thing as more railroads go digital and you will need a scanner like this to listen in.
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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Don Borden » Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:59 am

Jason, I sent my letter in yesterday.

At this time next week I'll be in Chama on the speeder runs.

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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby John Cole » Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:17 pm

I have a question about these scanners, when I looked up the older model the R20 on ebay, there was one new one for $200+ and a European unrestricted model for about $650+. What is the extra money buying you, and is it worth it?
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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Don Borden » Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:36 am

The R20's probably went down in price because of the announcement of the R30 plus the R20 doesn't have all the digital modes the new R30 has. I believe the European model doesn't have the cell phone 800 and 900 mhz. frequencies blocked.

Someone might correct me on this,

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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Darryl VanNort » Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:51 am

So, I've got a basic question. NXDN is part of ICOM's IDAS system. Kenwood has also implemented the protocol. I have an Icom F3161DT which includes the digital (IDAS) capability. Other than that, do I need any specific key-up codes to listen in? Unfortunately, I didn't have this radio and programming stuff with me on the last trip, so couldn't try it out, but I'd like to be ready for my next journey out there! :-)

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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Don Borden » Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:42 am

I think the code you put in to monitor is 0 (zero) but not sure.
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Re: ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

Unread postby Darryl VanNort » Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:41 pm

I'm back in Chama and I confirmed that there is not PL or other squelch tones in use.

A radio or scanner that supports NXDN is required.

Frequencies:
Chama end 1: 161.505, 2: 160.305
Antonito end 1: 161.295, 2: 160.485

I have my Icom F3161DT all set and ready to go.. was listening today so I know it works. :-)
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