ICOM IC-R8600 Communications Receivers

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ICOM IC-R8600 Communications Receivers represent the Next-Generation in World-Class Receivers! And the next step in SDR evolution!

Why a Next-Generation, World-Class Receiver?

While ordinary wide band receivers need to have dedicated demodulator circuits for each receive mode, the IC-R8600 utilizes advanced digital processes that demodulate the incoming signals. The IF signal is sent to the A/D converter, resulting in a digital signal, which is then processed by a high-speed FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and DSP to be restored to an analog audio signal.

The received signal is processed to be demodulated according to the receive mode, including not only conventional analog communications in CW, AM, SSB, FM, WFM and FSK, but also advanced digital communications such as D-STAR, P25, NXDN, dPMR and DCR. Of course, this is easily achieved by using Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology.

Here is some additional Information for ICOM's IC-R8600 Wideband Communications Receiver with Multiple Digital-Mode Decoders:

* 10 kHz to 3 GHz general coverage (YES! That's 3.0 GHz!)
* Ultra-wide frequency coverage with RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) function
* Fast moving, real-time spectrum scope and waterfall functions
* Large 4.3 inch TFT color touch screen display
* Decodes multiple digital protocols, including D-STAR, NXDN™, dPMR™ and APCO P25
* Cellular blocked
* I/Q signal output for use with third-party SDR software and/or external decoding
* Optional RS-R8600 PC remote control software allows control of all receiver functions
* Clear audio quality using FPGA/DSP base architecture with Superheterodyne circuitry
* SD card slot for received log, decode log and voice recording
* Optional SP-39AD external speaker with integrated receiver power supply

Additional features include:

* PL-259 Antenna Connector
* Type-N Antenna Connector
* RCA Antenna Connector (500 ohms- for long wire antennas, etc.)
* MUTE Input Jack- Use your R8600 with your favorite transmitter!
* 10.7 MHz IF Output Jack
* 10 MHz Reference Frequency Input/Output
* I/Q Output Jack
* Ethernet Connector
* S-meter Output Jack
* External Speaker Jack
* AF/IF Output Jack
* ICOM CI-V Remote Control Jack
* USB Connector
* DC Power Socket
* DC IN Jack (12V nominal)
* AUX Jack
* Ground Terminal

Note: Please look at the associated files under the "Documentation" tab for additional product information, including an instruction manual.

ICOM's IC-7300 transceiver is renowned for its superior SDR receiver technology. Why not own a communications receiver based on that very same success? Order an ICOM IC-R8600 Communications Receiver for your SWL or Amateur Radio operations!