ICOM IC-R30 with NXDN

[Don Borden]

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.

[Jason Rose]

Thanks, Don. I'll get a letter fired off to Santa tonight.

[Sharon Evans]

Overall a good thing as more railroads go digital and you will need a scanner like this to listen in.

[Don Borden]

Jason, I sent my letter in yesterday.

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

Don

[John Cole]

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?

[Don Borden]

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,

Don

[Darryl VanNort]

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! :-)

Thanks,
...Darryl

[Don Borden]

I think the code you put in to monitor is 0 (zero) but not sure.

[Darryl VanNort]

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. :-)