Compatible FM transmitter
Sold separately
Original receiver photograph. FM coverage starts at 63 MHz.
Extended-band FM / AM radio receiver
Spy-IL17 Extended-Band FM Receiver
Tune below 88 MHz. Hear what ordinary FM radios can miss.
Receive compatible FM microphone transmitters on 63–108 MHz, including a transmitter set to 77 MHz. A portable radio with a digital frequency display, built-in speaker and earphone listening.
$25.00 USD
FM 63–108 MHzAM 522–1620 kHzSpeaker + earphones
Receiver only. Transmitter sold separately. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Match the receiver and transmitter frequencies; this radio does not receive UHF transmitters.
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Match the band. Match the frequency.
Your FM signal.
A receiver that reaches it.
Example setup: a compatible transmitter at 77 MHz.
Spy-IL17 receiver
FM range: 63–108 MHz
Built-in speaker
or supplied earphones
77 MHz is a setup example, not the receiver’s only frequency. FM reception is not encrypted: other compatible receivers tuned to the same signal may also receive it.
01
Install two AA batteries.
Use the specified 3V battery supply. Batteries are purchased separately.
02
Select FM and tune.
Use the frequency supplied with your transmitter. Both devices must match within 63–108 MHz.
03
Adjust for reception.
Adjust the antenna, radio position and volume. Listen through the speaker or earphones.
Beyond the usual FM starting point
More FM coverage.
A familiar radio format.
Many ordinary FM radios start at 88 MHz. Spy-IL17 tunes down to 63 MHz, covering compatible microphone transmitters operating below that point as well as the usual 88–108 MHz FM tuning range.
Use the digital display to match the radio to your transmitter’s frequency. An electret microphone transmitter sends the audio; this receiver lets you hear it through its speaker or earphones.
It also receives AM within 522–1620 kHz. Choose FM when receiving a compatible Spy-IL FM transmitter. Frequency coverage alone does not guarantee reception at a specific distance.
63–108 MHzExtended FM tuning
77 MHzCompatible FM setting
< 5 µVSpecified FM sensitivity
2 × AABatteries not included
Choose the matching transmitter
FM compatibility,
without the guesswork.
Receiver and transmitter must use the same frequency.
Spy-IL377 MHz supplied setting →Spy-IL12Match its labelled FM frequency →Spy-IL14Match its labelled FM frequency →Spy-IL1688–108 MHz FM tuning →
Use the shared frequency range of your transmitter and this receiver. For Spy-IL3, that overlap is 76–108 MHz; the receiver does not tune to 110 MHz. UHF models Spy-IL5, Spy-IL6 and Spy-IL11 require a UHF receiver instead.
At a glance
The details,
clearly laid out.
Use FM mode for compatible microphone transmitters.
The original listing reports a 700–900 m reception test. This is a reported result for a particular setup, not a guaranteed range or an extension of every transmitter’s range.
- Model
- Spy-IL17 · extended-band radio receiver
- FM tuning range
- 63–108 MHz
- AM tuning range
- 522–1620 kHz
- Specified FM sensitivity
- Less than 5 µV
- Specified AM sensitivity
- Less than 1 mV/m
- Specified output power
- 150 mW
- Power supply
- 3V from two AA batteries; not included
- Listening options
- Built-in speaker or earphones
- Display
- Digital frequency display
- Antenna
- Telescopic antenna
- Transmitter compatibility
- FM transmitter within 63–108 MHz; frequencies must match
- UHF compatibility
- Not compatible with 400–470 MHz UHF transmitters
Your delivery
What’s included.
- One Spy-IL17 extended-band FM / AM radio receiver with telescopic antenna and wrist strap
- Earphones
- Power cable shown in the package photograph
Not included: two AA batteries and microphone transmitter. The specified battery supply is 3V; the cable is not described here as a charger or mains adapter.
Before you choose
A few useful answers.
Can this radio receive 77 MHz?
Yes. Its FM range is 63–108 MHz, so 77 MHz is covered. Tune the transmitter and receiver to the same frequency.
Does it work with every Spy-IL model?
No. It receives compatible FM transmitters within 63–108 MHz. It cannot receive 400–470 MHz UHF transmitters such as Spy-IL5, Spy-IL6 or Spy-IL11.
Are batteries included?
No. Two AA batteries are required for the specified 3V supply and are purchased separately.
Are earphones included?
Yes. Earphones and the power cable shown in the package photograph are supplied with the receiver.
Does a microphone transmitter come with it?
No. This product is the receiver. Choose a compatible transmitter separately or select one of our transmitter-and-receiver kits.
Is reception private or encrypted?
No. FM audio is not encrypted. Other compatible receivers tuned to the same frequency may receive the signal. Earphones only change how you listen locally.
Will it receive at 900 meters?
The original listing reports a 700–900 m test, but that is not a guaranteed range. The transmitter, antennas, obstacles and interference determine actual performance.
Can it receive normal radio stations?
Yes, it supports FM within 63–108 MHz and AM within 522–1620 kHz. Station availability depends on local broadcasts and reception conditions.
Match the receiver to your transmitter.
Ask Alex about Spy-IL17 FM frequency compatibility.