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IC-R8500 - Base Receiver
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What the experts say:

"Bottom line: A top-notch receiver/scanner with quality and features to please the discriminating and serious SWL or monitoring buff. This handsome receiver is a terrific centerpiece or complement to any listening shack."
--QST, April 1997. Reprinted with permission of the ARRL

"...it's on HF where the ICOM really shines. The R8500 has both a Noise Blanker circuit and Intermediate Frequency Shift that really help reduce or eliminate interference on shortwave frequencies. The ICOM's Audio Peak Filter is also very effective at helping voices to 'pop out' of the HF background noise."
--Popular Communications, February 1997

"R8500 construction is impressive. A rugged, die-cast aluminum chassis is used to hold and shield the various circuit boards. The large padded tuning knob and rubber keys exude quality and are easy to operate.... The yellow backlit LCD display has excellent contrast, making it much easier to read...."
--Monitoring Times, January, 1997

Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 11.3 (W), 4.4 (H), 12.2 (D), 15.4 lb
  • 100 kHz - 1999 MHz (0.1-1000 and 1240-1300 MHz guaranteed)*
  • Superior Receiver Characteristics
  • AM/FM(w/AFC)/USB/LSB/CW/RTTY
  • Built-In CI-V and RS232C for Direct Computer Control
  • Keypad Entry
  • Large Backlit LCD Display
  • IF Shift
  • Selectable AGC Timing
  • Audio Peak Filter (APF)
  • 1000 Memory Channels:
  • Multiple Scanning Selections
  • 9-Meter Settable Squelch
  • Noise Blanker
  • 12 V DC/120 V AC
  • Very Affordable Price

*Cellular Blocked: unblocked version available only to FCC approved users.

Get PC control of the IC-R8500 with optional RS-R8500 software. Runs on Windows® 3.1 or Windows 95® and comes with the necessary connection cable.

IC-R8500 Specifications
This information is taken directly off of the ICOM IC-R8500 brochure. 
General
  • Frequency Coverage:
    • 0.10000 - 823.99999 MHz
    • 849.00001 - 868.99999 MHz
    • 894.00001 - 1999.99999* MHz (*guaranteed: 0.1 - 1000 and 1240 - 1300 MHz)
  • Mode: SSB (USB,LSB); AM (Normal, Wide, Narrow); WFM; FM (Normal, Narrow); CW (Normal, Narrow*) (*optional filter required)
  • Number of memory channels: 1000 (plus 20 scan edges and 1 priority channel)
  • Antenna connector:
    • Below 30 MHz: SO-239 (50 ohms/Phono [RCA (500 ohms)])
    • Above 30 MHz: Type-N (50 ohms)
  • Usable Temperature Range: -10°C ~ +50°C; +14°F ~ +122°F
  • Frequency stability (in FM mode):
    • Below 30 MHz: ±100 Hz (optional ±20 Hz)
    • Above 30 MHz: ±3 ppm (optional ±0.6 ppm)
  • Tuning steps: 10, 50, 100 Hz; 1, 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 100 kHz; 1 MHz or programmable (0.5 - 199.5 kHz/0.5 kHz steps)
  • Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground) or 117/220/240 VAC (with AD-55/A/V)
  • Current drain (at 13.8 V DC):
    • Standby: 1.8 A
    • Maximum audio output: 2.0 A
  • Dimensions: 287(W) x 112(H) x 309(D) mm; 11.3(W) x 4.4(H) x 12.2(D) in
  • Weight: 7.0 kg; 15.4 lb.
  • Receive system: Superheterodyne
  • Intermediate frequencies:
    • 1st: 48.8 MHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 778.7 MHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz); 266.7 MHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz)
    • 2nd: 10.7 MHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 10.7 MHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz); 10.7 MHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz)
    • 3rd*: 455 kHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 455 kHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz); 455 kHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz) (*except WFM)
  • Sensitivity (typical):
    Frequency band (MHz) SSB/CW AM AM-N AM-W FM WFM
    0.1-0.49999 1.0 µV 6.3 µV - - - -
    0.5-1.79999 2.0 µV 13.0 µV - - - -
    1.8-1.99999 0.25 µV 3.2 µV 2.5 µV - - -
    2.0-27.99999 0.2 µV 2.5 µV 2.0 µV - - -
    28.0-29.99999 0.2 µV 2.5 µV 2.0 µV - 0.5 µV -
    30.0-999.99999 0.32 µV 2.5 µV 2.0 µV 3.2 µV 0.5 µV 1.4 µV
    1240.0-1300.00000 0.32 µV 2.5 µV 2.0 µV 3.2 µV 0.5 µV 2.0 µV
  • Squelch sensitivity (threshold/tight):
    • 1.8-29.99999 MHz:
      • SSB, CW, AM-N: 10 µV/320 mV
      • AM, AM-W: 0.5 µV/320 mV
    • 28-29.99999 MHz:
      • FM: 0.5 µV/320 mV
    • 30-1000, 1240-1300 MHz:
      • FM, AM, AM-W: 0.4 µV/320 mV
      • WFM, SSB, CW, AM-N: 4.5 µV/320 mV
  • Selectivity:
    • WFM: More than 150 kHz/-6 dB
    • FM, AM-W: More than 12 kHz/-6 dB
    • AM, FM-N: More than 5.5 kHz/-6 dB
    • AM-N, SSB, CW: More than 2.2 kHz/-6 dB
  • Spurious and image rejection ratio:
    • 1.8-29.99999 MHz: More than 60 dB
    • 30-1000/1240-1300 MHz: 50 dB (typical)
  • Audio Output Power (at 13.8 V DC): More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an 8 ohms load.
  • IF shift variable range: More than ±1.2 kHz
  • External speaker connector: 2-conductor 3.5 mm (1/8 in)/4-8 ohms 
Options
  • AH-7000 SUPER WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA: Frequency coverage: 25 to 1300 MHz.
  • SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Style and size are matched with the IC-R8500. Input impedance: 8 ohms. Max. input power: 5 W
  • SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Input impedance: 8 ohms. Max. input power: 5 W
  • TV-R7100 TV/FM ADAPTER: Adds capability to receive TV broadcasts and FM broadcasts in stereo.
  • IC-MB12 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET: Receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation.
  • MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE: For easy portable operation.
  • CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT: Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm at 0°C to +60±C
  • FL-52A CW NARROW FILTER: Center freq: 455 kHz; Bandwidth: 500 Hz/-6 dB
  • UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT: Provides audible confirmation of an accessed band's frequency.
  • AD-55/A/V AC ADAPTER: Allows you to power the transceiver via domestic AC. 

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