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* Digital Modes: Baudot RTTY, [[D-STAR]], [[NXDN]], dPMR™, DCR (Digital Communication Radio) and [[Project 25]] Phase I | * Digital Modes: Baudot RTTY, [[D-STAR]], [[NXDN]], dPMR™, DCR (Digital Communication Radio) and [[Project 25]] Phase I | ||
* '''NOTE: Does Not Support Trunktracking''' | * '''NOTE: Does Not Support Trunktracking''' | ||
+ | * '''Does Not Support DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)''' | ||
* 4.3 inch color TFT touch screen display | * 4.3 inch color TFT touch screen display | ||
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* SDR under 30 Mhz, Superhet above | * SDR under 30 Mhz, Superhet above | ||
+ | * Fast spectrum scope and waterfall display | ||
* 2000 memories (in 100 groups) | * 2000 memories (in 100 groups) | ||
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* Spare blade fuse (3Amp/32V) | * Spare blade fuse (3Amp/32V) | ||
* Two spare glass fuses (3A/125V) | * Two spare glass fuses (3A/125V) | ||
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+ | ===Additional Information=== | ||
+ | * [[Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards]] | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
* CS-R8600 (available from many sources) | * CS-R8600 (available from many sources) | ||
+ | * [https://radioreferenceuk.co.uk/scanner-linker.php RRUK Scanner Linker] | ||
+ | * [https://www.sdr-radio.com/ SDR Console] | ||
* [https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/IC-R8600-programming-software-and-USB-cable-s/2739.htm WCS-RS8600 (RT Systems)] | * [https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/IC-R8600-programming-software-and-USB-cable-s/2739.htm WCS-RS8600 (RT Systems)] | ||
+ | * [https://wfview.org/ wfview] | ||
+ | **{{Thread|icom-receivers.84|425616-new-ic-r8600-software-need-some-testers.html|New ICR8600 Software (wfview) Needs Some Testers}} | ||
+ | *{{Thread|software-defined-radio.193|431239-sdr-and-icom-ic-r8600.html|SDR plus plus and R8600}} | ||
+ | * [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)] | ||
+ | ** {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Universal Scanner Audio Player}} | ||
+ | ==Reviews== | ||
+ | * [https://www.qsl.net/n9ewo/icr8600.html N9EWO's review of the IC-R8600] | ||
+ | * [https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/receivers/r8600/Icom-R8600-QST-product-Review.pdf ARRL Review of the Icom R-8600 (PDF)] | ||
+ | * [https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13677 Icom R8600 reviews on eHam] | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2018/02/guest-post-a-review-of-the-icom-ic-r8600-wideband-sdr-receiver/ Guest Post: A review of the Icom IC-R8600 wideband SDR receiver] | ||
+ | * [http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/r8600/main.html The new Icom IC-R8600 Wideband SDR Receiver] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBhXP7Oznp0 Icom IC-R8600 Wideband Communications Receiver (YouTube)] | ||
+ | * [https://www.fenu-radio.ch/Icom_IC-R8600-en.htm Icom R8600 - Fenu Radio] | ||
+ | * See the Spectrum Monitor magazine from September 2017 | ||
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− | * [ | + | ==Related Pages== |
+ | *[[IC-R8600 Tips and Tricks]] | ||
+ | *{{Thread|icom-receivers|383376-do-all-ic-r8600s-have-the-same-dead-carrier-frequencies.html|R8600 Dead Carrier Frequencies}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:29, 20 May 2023
Contents
Specifications
- Coverage: 10 kHz to 3000 MHz (less cellular)
- Modes: AM, USB, LSB, CW, FM, S-AM (AM synchronous detection mode)
- Digital Modes: Baudot RTTY, D-STAR, NXDN, dPMR™, DCR (Digital Communication Radio) and Project 25 Phase I
- NOTE: Does Not Support Trunktracking
- Does Not Support DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)
- 4.3 inch color TFT touch screen display
- SDR under 30 Mhz, Superhet above
- Fast spectrum scope and waterfall display
- 2000 memories (in 100 groups)
Supplied With
- Fused DC power cord (9.8 feet)
- Spare fuse
- DC power short connector
- Three 3.5mm audio plugs
- Two RCA plugs
- Spare blade fuse (3Amp/32V)
- Two spare glass fuses (3A/125V)
Additional Information
Software
- CS-R8600 (available from many sources)
- RRUK Scanner Linker
- SDR Console
- WCS-RS8600 (RT Systems)
- wfview
- SDR plus plus and R8600 Thread
- Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)
Reviews
- N9EWO's review of the IC-R8600
- ARRL Review of the Icom R-8600 (PDF)
- Icom R8600 reviews on eHam
- Guest Post: A review of the Icom IC-R8600 wideband SDR receiver
- The new Icom IC-R8600 Wideband SDR Receiver
- Icom IC-R8600 Wideband Communications Receiver (YouTube)
- Icom R8600 - Fenu Radio
- See the Spectrum Monitor magazine from September 2017
Related Pages
YouTube and RadioReference