IC-R8500

This page lists links, related pages and software support for the Icom R-8500 receiver. The technical specifications can be viewed here (From the Icom website)

General Specifications

• 100kHz-2000MHz range
• 800 channels - 20 banks
• Scan rate 10-20cps
• AM, NAM, WAM, FM, WFM, LSB, USB, CW, FSK, RTTY
• 10, 50, 100Hz; 1, 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 100kHz; 1MHz or programmable (0.5 - 199.5kHz/0.5kHz steps)
• 8-character alpha-tag
• Analogue signal meter
• 1 prioity channel
• Noise blanker (NB)
• Attenuator
• AFC
• AGC
• Voice squelch control (VSC)
• 10 search limits
• Autostore (100 channels)
• Dual clock/timer
• Tape recorder control
• Computer control
• Icom R-8500 Specs

Filters and other mods

• Mods.Dk listing

Reviews and User Opinions

• EHam User opinions

Related Pages

• Universal Radio reference page
• Bandercom reference page
• IcomReceivers.Com
• Icom user and service manuals
• R-8500, Trunker and the Optolinx
• IR Remote
  • SWL IR Remote Review from MT (PDF)

Supporting Software

• SysLabs RadioControl
• tk8500
• Also see the following articles for additional support;
  • Amateur Radio Transceiver Control
  • Receiver Software Applications

Mailing Lists / Forums

• Icom Forum at RadioReference

IC-R8500 Receivers for Sale

• IC-R8500 eBay Listings

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