Old Codger Rant

[Mudfoot]

I bought an Icom IC-R6 Sport receiver to play around with, mostly to listen to aircraft.

They still sell these, but try to buy a wall wart, charger base or wall wart. All disconnected. I managed to scarf everything except a drop in charger base. I hate that. It's like buying a new Icom HF rig, but can't buy a stock hand mic. Stooooopid.

 

[brandon7861]

$25 on ebay

 

[Mudfoot]

OEM or aftermarket?

 

[brandon7861]

not sure. you can click the word "ebay" in my above post (hyperlink). Probably aftermarket since I see several of the same ones on ebay.

 

[Mudfoot]

not sure. you can click the word "ebay" in my above post (hyperlink). Probably aftermarket since I see several of the same ones on ebay.

Yds, they are aftermarket. Doesn't say what the import duties are. Thi k I'll pass, but appreciate you looking out for me. Icom should have them stocked.

 

[AudioShockwav]

Icom should have them stocked

Yeah, if your going to sell the radio sell the accessories that go with it, it's just like repair parts that that are no longer available.
Customer support after sale is just a memory nowadays.

73
Jeff

 

[Crawdad]

Myself, I always enjoy a good Old Codger Rant.......

 

[Mudfoot]

Lol, I do too.

 

[unit_399]

Me too

 

[W4KVW]

I bought an Icom IC-R6 Sport receiver to play around with, mostly to listen to aircraft.

They still sell these, but try to buy a wall wart, charger base or wall wart. All disconnected. I managed to scarf everything except a drop in charger base. I hate that. It's like buying a new Icom HF rig, but can't buy a stock hand mic. Stooooopid.

What microphone are you trying to purchase from ICOM?

 

[Mudfoot]

I have an IC-R6 handheld wideband receiver. Trying to find the rapid charging base. All I see is ones priced as Gold, but mostly discontinued or out of stock. Lots of fake clones, too. I have the wall wart and 12 volt plug. I also ordered a USB power plug MyVolts in the Netherlands. It's still on its ocean voyage.

I find it unacceptable to sell the radio for years, but not have accessories easily purchased. I had bad luck with clones almost starting fires or frying my equipment. Hard to tell the difference anymore.

Codger rant continued.......

BC-194 Rapid Charge Base.

 

[Mudfoot]

I had one of these many years ago. With the right antenna, it's a great airband receiver. I use a Smiley telescoping antenna. Works nicely. I haven't tried the 12 volt cigar plug yet, but the wall wart takes forever to charge. I mostly swap out with charged NiMH spares.