ICOM IC-R8600 [ VIDEO ]

ICOM IC-R8600

Features

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

Software

ICOM IC705 firmware 1.27 has just been released

May 20, 2022 No comments

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ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available! [ N3FJP LOG]

April 01, 2022 No comments

“Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know that…ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!We just completed a brand new... Read more

Updates for Icom IC-7100, IC-9100 and IC-R8600 Cloning/Programming Software

March 24, 2022 No comments

Icom has released cloning/programming software updates for the IC-7100, IC-9100 HF/VHF/UHF Amateur radio transceivers and the IC-R8600 Wideband Commun... Read more

VHF

Icom IC-T10 Rugged Dual Band HT @ HamVention

May 25, 2022 No comments

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Icom VE-SP1 LTE/PoC Radio Desktop Conference Microphone

April 29, 2022 No comments

A short video about the Icom VE-SP1 desktop conference speaker microphone which enables a simultaneous voice conference in multiple locations by combi... Read more

Iridium Command Center Explanation – ICOM

April 12, 2022 No comments

Icom’s satellite radios utilize Iridium’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. With this network, you can set up to 2,250,000 square kilometer... Read more

Review

Elecraft K4 Updates from Hamvention 2022

May 26, 2022 No comments

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Ham Radio Operator Needs This Book! The Encyclopedia Of Ham Radio

May 26, 2022 No comments

This Hamradioguide has ALL KINDS of great information within!! For new ham radio operators, you can learn a lot from this. For the seasoned ham, there... Read more

Venus Technologies SW-3B QRP CW Transceiver Review

May 24, 2022 No comments

Looking at the Venus Technologies SW-3B QRP CW Transceiver for 20/30/40 meters. Dimensions: 104*71*25mm (excluding the protruding part such as kn... Read more

News

iPortable Rack Systems | Ham Radio Rack Mounts

May 25, 2022 No comments

Take your Ham Radio Portable with iPortable. A look at these really cool rack mount units for HF/VHF/UHF Ham Radio. Portable Pro2 Equipment Rack Syste... Read more

The history of communicating with submarines underwater

May 24, 2022 No comments

“Nestled deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northwest Wisconsin is the small town of Clam Lake. Clam Lake is best known for the... Read more

K4BEN, announces the official beta of his Remote Radio Service

May 23, 2022 No comments

K4BEN, announces the official beta of his Remote Radio Service, DXRemote.net. It is a very simple concept: his enterprise-class, redundant n... Read more

Digital Modes

The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer

November 04, 2021 No comments

Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surfac... Read more

Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners

November 04, 2021 No comments

FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction... Read more