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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
WSJT-X 2.1.0 is available!
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SDRuno v1.32 release !
“We are pleased to announce the release of v1.32 of SDRuno. The purpose of this release is primarily to add MRC Diversity functionality for the... Read more
VHF
VHF Newsletter 83 – New VHF Handbook
The latest edition of the VHF Newsletter has been mailed to all on the VHF mailing list and can be found here. The new version of the VHF Handbook, 8.... Read more
Dutch IARU Member-Society Invites Hams to Participate in 2-Meter Propagation Experiment
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society in the Netherlands, VERON, has invited radio amateurs from around the world to take part i... Read more
The Best DMR Radio? Anytone AT-D878UV Bluetooth GPS
To fully utilize all the features you have to use Windows PC to program this radio. Not Compatible with CHIRP and RT systems software. FCC Part 90 C... Read more
Review
Chameleon MPAS 2 NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) Antenna
“Part 2 of my look at the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System. I set the antenna up in the horizontal NVIS (Near Vertical Inciden... Read more
Overview of the Icom IC-9700 SDR VHF/UHF Transceiver
Following on from our initial ‘Introduction to the IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base Station SDR Transceiver’ video, we have put together a more in-depth,... Read more
News
EME SSTV Lunar Landing Commemorative Event Set
Moonbounce enthusiasts are invited to take part in a commemorative Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) slow-scan television (SSTV) party on 23 centimeters, marking... Read more
Centenarian Radio Amateur’s Efforts Helped Pave the Way to the Moon
The Nashville Tennessean newspaper recently featured the story of a 104-year-old ARRL member who contributed to NASA’s effort to put the first humans... Read more
Award for Top Homebrew Designers in Amateur Radio Announced
The ICQ Podcast has announced a partnership to establish an annual “Homebrew Heroes Award” to recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that hel... Read more
Digital Modes
New Summer EURAO Party to Premier FT4
The motto of the new European Radio Amateurs’ Organization (EURAO https://www.eurao.org/) Summer Party https://www.eurao.org/en/node/1045 is... Read more
World Wide Digi DX Contest
The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (“WWROF”), in collaboration with the Slovenia Contest Club (“SCC”), is pleased to announce the first annual... Read more
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