Good point Bill, regular scanners are a dime a dozen. I really don't care
that it can record. My experience with the wideband scanners is that they
are very slow at scanning. so that's probably the case with the R20. So just
what is the the chief selling point of the R20? I'll have to wait for the
reviews before I consider something like that.

Tim


"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
...
I think the new ICOM IC-R20 is very disappointing. No trunking, no
digital,
and way over priced! What market is this going to appeal to, that has not
already been met by many others, at a more reasonable price?

If you're considering buying one, hold off for awhile, as I'm sure you
will
be seeing deep discounts when inventories don't move.

Bill Crocker