UNBLOCKED Icom R2-07 Wide Coverage Receiver, 500 kc-1300 MHz Working, w/manual.

Description

Hi Folks!
Up for your consideration today is a used, checked, and working Icom R2-07 general coverage receiver, S/N 07376.
It comes with the flexible antenna, a copy of the operating manual and two “AA” batteries.
It does not have the belt clip or wrist strap.
The range is 495 kc -1300 MHz.
This one DOES receive the normally blocked cellular channels, so although it’s marked as an R2, it’s an R2-07.
As such, it is only for sale to people authorized to own it.
I’ll use the honor system on this.
Here are descriptions and specifications for the unit (shamelessly lifted from the Universal Radio site!):
The Icom IC-R2 is a miracle of miniaturization. At only 2.3"x3.4"x1" (58x86x27 mm) is it absolutely packed with features. It is especially big on coverage, tuning from 495 kHz to 1309.9 MHz (less cellular) in these modes: AM, FM Narrow and FM wide. The triple conversion circuit provides amazing sensitivity for the size. It has 400 channels of memory (8 banks of 50). Each memory stores: frequency, mode, step size, duplex direction and offset, CTCSS tone, tone squelch and skip settings. Plus you get an additional 50 band-edge memories. You can scan one bank or all banks. Both automatic and manual Squelch are supported and CTCSS decode is built in! Other features include: attenuator, LCD display with lamp, auto power off (30/60/90/120 mins.) and battery save. The efficient circuit operates on just two AA cells. There is a mini headphone jack.
The IC-R2-07 model is the same as above, but without the 824-849 / 869-894 MHz cellular gap and could be purchased via government or qualifying commercial purchase order or for export only.
IC-R2 Specifications
General
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Frequency Range (U.S.A. version):
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0.495-823.995 MHz
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849.0-868.995 MHz
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894.0-1300.995 MHz
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Mode: FM, WFM AM
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Tuning Steps: 5, 6.25, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 kHz
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Scan/Search Speeds: 10 channels per second/30 steps per second
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Number of Memory Channels: 450 (400 regular, 50 scan edges)
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Usable Temperature Range: -10°C to +50°C; +14°F to +122°F
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Current Drain (at 3.0 V DC):
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Rated Audio: 170 mA typ.
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Standby: 100 mA typ.
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Power Saved: 41 mA typ.
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Power Supply Requirement: 2 x AA (R6) Ni-Cd or alkaline cells
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Antenna Connector: SMA (50 ohms)
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Dimensions: 58(W) x 86(H) x 27(D) mm, 2.3(W) x 3.4(H) x 1.1(D) in (projections not included)
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Weight: 170 kg; 6 oz.
Receiver
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Receive System: Triple conversion superheterodyne
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Intermediate Freq.
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1st: 266.7 MHz
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2nd: 19.65 MHz
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3rd: 450 kHz
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Sensitivity (except spurious points; typical):
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FM (at 12 dB SINAD)
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1.625 - 5.0 MHz, 0.4 µV
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5.005 - 29.995 MHz, 0.25 µV
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30 - 117.995 MHz, 0.2 µV
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118 - 174.995 MHz, 0.18 µV
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175 - 329.995 MHz, 0.22 µV
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330 - 429.995 MHz, 0.25 µV
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430 - 450 MHz, 0.22 µV
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450.005 - 469.995 MHz, 0.25 µV
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470 - 999.995 MHz, 0.28 µV
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1000+ MHz, 0.45 µV
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WFM (at 12 dB SINAD):
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76 - 108 MHz, 0.71 µV
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175 - 221.995 MHz, 0.71 µV
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470 - 770 MHz, 1.0 µV
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AM (at 10 dB S/N):
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0.495 - 5 MHz, 1.3 µV
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5.005 - 30 MHz, 0.79 µV
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118 - 136 MHz, 0.63 µV
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222 - 246.995 MHz, 0.63 µV
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247 - 329.995 MHz, 0.71 µV
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Selectivity
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AM, FM: More than 15 kHz/6 dB, Less than 30 kHz/60 dB
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WFM: More than 150 kHz/8 dB
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Audio Output Power: 100 mW typical, at 10% distortion with an 8 ohm load.
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External Speaker Connector: 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm (1/8")/8 ohms
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The radio has been selectively tested for performance and functionality on a number of bands and modes.
Power On/Off, Band, Volume, Mode, Tuning Speed, and Squelch buttons were tested.
Everything I checked worked fine, no issues were found.
Cosmetics are good: It’s a fairly clean radio.
Battery box is in good condition, with no sign of leaking batteries.
Audio sounds good, both internally and into an external 8 Ohm speaker.
For the quieting tests, I used the following:
10 dBQ for the AM mode.
12 dBQ for the NBFM mode.
AM: 1000 Hz tone at 30% modulation.
FM: 1000 Hz tone at 3.0 kc deviation.
Frequency
AM
FM
550 kc             1.90 uV
1530 kc           1.20
3.875 MHz       2.40          0.800
50.4 MHz         0.65          0.200
118.50 MHz     0.600
146.52 MHz                      0.170
370.5 MHz       0.800
444.5 MHz                        0.260
833.5 MHz                        0.270
932.5 MHz                        0.320 uV
The receiver is being sold for an estate, it goes to a good cause.
The unit is sold “as is”.  Rest assured that this is not your typical Ebay pig in a poke: I have checked the unit for functionality as stated.
It leaves here working and well packed!
No guarantees beyond that.
I have honestly described the item.
Check my feedback, and bid with confidence!
Slips into a USPS Small Flat Rate box.
The manual will be sent separately via Media Mail unless you don’t mind in being folded up and crammed in the box..
Any test equipment, body parts, props, pets, parts, children, gold bars, etc. in the background are strictly incidental and not part of the auction!
I am usually able to ship within 24 hours of payment.
On rare occasions, it may take me a little longer to get the item out due to work and other responsibilities.
Please feel free to ask questions, I’ll answer them as best as I can.
Check my feedback, and bid with confidence! 35+ years professional electronic technician/engineer, Master Certified Electronic Technician, FCC GROL licensed.
Thanks for viewing this auction!
-Tom  Herman, PhD., CETma, RGA, AJP  N1BEC/7