Robinson Engineering R806 12-1623 Control Receiver

The Robinson Engineering R806 12-1623 Control Receiver is a Regency R806 mobile scanner—a compact, crystal-controlled receiver designed for on‑the‑move radio monitoring. It provides eight fixed channels (crystal-based) that can be scanned with a programmable priority function and two scanning speeds, enabling a fast pass through channels or a more deliberate, thorough check of selected frequencies. Regency Electronics marketed the R806 as a microprocessor‑controlled crystal scanner with bright LED indicators that clearly show the active channel during operation. Appearing in Regency’s late‑1980s lineup, the R806 12‑1623 variant is intended for hobbyist and mobile installations that need a small, dedicated control receiver without synthesized tuning. This model’s designation, 12‑1623, identifies this specific Regency/R806 variant within the broader R806 family.