Also see the following articles for additional support. Icmb12 mobile mounting bracket receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation. Fast moving, realtime spectrum scope and waterfall functions. We tried installed the software in our xp system and it can be installed in xp system but we do not try to use it ourself might not for further windows system.
The technical specifications can be viewed here from the icom website. Wcs r8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic r8500 radio. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software. Scanner vhf uhf icom r8500 software for monitoring in vhfuhf range with use scanning receiver icr8500. The ic chip used is a max203 for minimum parts count, but a max232 would work just as well. Thanks for taking the time to make thorough comparison video and audio recordings. This interface has also been tested with an icom r7100. It combines the functionality of a hf radio set with those of a advanced scanner. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to.
Icom icr8600 10khz3ghz software defined wideband receiver wmultiple digital mode decode. Icom ic r8500 used twelve months warranty lamco ba. Icr8500 or ac adapter to rain, snow or any liquids. The interface obtains power from the icom, so there is no issue with weak ports not being able to power the slicer.
The icr850002 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked. Icom r8500 for sale in uk 21 secondhand icom r8500. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. The crystal is the reference for the pll and dds circuits to achieve these specifications. Overview tk8500 is open source software designed to control and program the icom icr8500 receiver. Communications receiver options the ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. The icr8500 is not simply a scanner, it is a professional quality communications receiver with versatile features that will appeal to both the serious receiver enthusiast or professional user.
Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500. Icom orporated receiver wserial port icr8500 fcc id. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Wcs r8500 programming software for the icom ic r8500 attenuator skip select scan comment receive frequency operating mode name step memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories auto memories skip memories memory types left to right the wcs r8500 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Wcsr8500 programming software only for the icom icr8500. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Find great deals on ebay for icom r8500 and icom icr9000. Wcsr8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom icr8500 radio. They are presently working on a package for the r8600 and i am sure it will be as good as all of their offerings. The technical specifications can be viewed here from the icom website contents. Hopefully icom will address this with future updates.
Any other operating system is down to the end users decision as to whether they want to try and get it working. International buyers paying and shipping information. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. Icr8500 communications receiver features icom america. Wcsr8500 programming software for the icom icr8500 attenuator skip select scan comment receive frequency operating mode name step memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories auto memories skip memories memory types left to right the wcsr8500 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom r7100 receiver. The ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. Second hand icom ic r8500 receiver, the ic r8500 is a high specification communications receiver ideal for the radio ham or shortwave listener but with an affordable price. Feb 01, 2012 around 2004 or so is when they stopped production on the cell blocked version for consumer use the icom icr850002 version.
The icom icr850032k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. The ic r8500 02 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked. Scanner equipment icom icr8500 revisited monitoring times. This blocked, consumer version was discontinued by icom. V ersions of the icr8500 which display the ce symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the european radio and t elecommunication t erminal directive 19995ec, and that any applicable essential t est suite measurements have been performed. In 2016, the icom company as the first of the big and wellknown manufacturers of ham radio products introduced the sdrreceiver icom ic r8600. The wcsr8500 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. You can use tk8500, the free, open source software i designed to configure and operate the icom icr8500. Always use the supplied ac adapter or connect to a. Ultrawide frequency coverage 10khz3ghz with rssi received signal strength indication function. The software also allows the seamless use of transverters for the vhfuhf bands with the display showing the transverter frequency. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom r8500 receiver. Radio programming software for the icom ic r8500 the wcs r8500 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
However, i found i really like ham radio deluxe hrd, as it offers a hell of a lot for what it is and depending on your needs i highly recommend it. Icom icr8600 communications receivers represent the nextgeneration in worldclass receivers. The icom ic r8500 32k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software. Icr8500 radio programming software icom radio software. Second hand icom icr8500 receiver, the icr8500 is a high specification communications receiver ideal for the radio ham or shortwave listener but with an affordable price.
Around 2004 or so is when they stopped production on the cell blocked version for consumer use the icom icr850002 version. Custom built 80foot tall free standing ham radio tiptower in action. View and download icom ic r8500 instruction manual online. I use it on linux, but most most people run it on windows. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Click here to write a new message or comment for icr8500 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for icr8500.
It provides a single, comprehensive package to control the drake r8a and r8b, japan radio nrd345, nrd535d, nrd545, aor ar7030, icom r75, r8500, tentec rx320, rx340, rx350d and watkinsjohnson hf8711a. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The cloningprogramming software is terrible and it does not work with the remote control software, the two even use different file formats. The ic r8500 is not simply a scanner, it is a professional quality communications receiver with versatile features that will appeal to both the serious receiver enthusiast or professional user.
The icr8600 will be able to receive a wide frequency range from 0. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jul 5 2017, and till today radio frequency icom r8500 has been followed for a total of 437 times. Wcsr8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic r8500 radio. The ic r8500 has a superb high receive sensitivity over its entire range, and the builtin, high quality crystal tcxo provides good frequency stability of less than 100 hz below 30 mhz. View and download icom icr8500 instruction manual online.
Rnever connect the receiver to an ac outlet directly. View and download icom ic r8500 service manual online. The icr8600 replaces the icr8500 wideband receiver and will feature the technology incorporated into icom. Fcc id application submitted by icom incorporated for receiver wserial port for fcc id afjicr8500 afj icr8500 user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. Your guest posts are always most welcome on the swling post. This replaces the older group deleted by verizon and yahoogroups. Has many features not mentioned, that make it an excellent choice for the serious swl or radio ham who wants a receiver that covers the radio spectrum lf to uhf.
Everybody had been under the impression that the ic r75 and ic r8500 would be the last receivers produced by icom. Apr 26, 20 icom rs8500 computer control software for icr8500 rs8500. Ah8000 super wideband omnidirectional antenna frequency coverage. It provides a single, comprehensive package to control the drake r8a and r8b, japan radio nrd345, nrd535d, nrd545, aor ar7030, icom r75, r8500, tentec rx320, rx340, rx350d and watkins. Oct 10, 2012 tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver. Icom ic r8500 tutorial on computer control youtube. Icom next generation technology brings you super wide band, all mode coverage from hf to 2 ghz, including shortwave and vhfuhf, while maintaining a constant receive sensitivity. Icom still shows the unblocked gov only version icr850032k of the radio on its web site as a current model, and i purchased a new one less than 2 years ago for a government contract with a production date of.
Rt systems wcsr8500 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom icr8500. Tripleconversion desktop receiver, frequency range 0. It can be installed on a windows xp operating system and above. In 2016, the icom company as the first of the big and wellknown manufacturers of ham radio products introduced the sdrreceiver icom icr8600. Everybody had been under the impression that the icr75 and icr8500 would be the last receivers produced by icom. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. Aug 20, 20 you can use tk8500, the free, open source software i designed to configure and operate the icom ic r8500. The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. You can scan multiple memory banks sequentially using tk8500, a feature not found in most other software. Tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500. Opc770 for icom rsr8500 and icr8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. Tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver.
Icom icr8600 communications receivers r8600 02 free. Welcome along to the new group for the icom ric8500. I have tried numerous types of software with my r8500 it came with icoms rsr8500 software, which is fine for the most basic tasks. View and download icom icr8500 service manual online. Rs8500 remote control software remotely controls the icr8500 from and ibm compatible pc.
Overview tk8500 is open source software designed to control and program the icom ic r8500 receiver. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002 monitoring times magazine. Icr8500 communications receiver options icom america. Icom r8500 software it is a computer software that comes with virtual front panel, band scope, and scan controller. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002. Opc770 for icom rsr8500 and ic r8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket.
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