COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iC- r8500

Icom next generation technology brings you super wide band, all mode coverage from HF to 2 GHz, including shortwave and VHF/UHF, while maintaining a constant receive sensitivity. The IC-R8500 is not simply a scannerits a professional quality communications receiver with versatile features from high speed scanning to computer control.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

 Wide frequency coverage

The IC-R8500 covers a wide frequency range continuously from 0.1 to 2000 MHz,* with 10 Hz resolution, while maintaining a high receive sensitivity. You can be sure that if there are any communications or broadcasts out there, youll be able to hear them with a minimum of interference from other signals.
*Some versions have restricted coverage. Refer to the specications for details.

posed over a desired signal by adjusting the center frequency of the audio lter. The APF is especially useful when receiving CW, but is also useful in other modes as a tone control. In addition, a noise blanker, RF attenuator and selectable AGC functions, clarify desired signals when experiencing various forms of interference. A digital AFC function tunes the receiver to the center of FM or WFM signals.

ceived signal strength, as well as receive frequency, channel names and many others.

Versatile scanning functions

For basic scanning, memory, priority and program scans are available. And, for more advanced needs, select, skip, auto write, and mode select scans can be selected. The IC-R8500 scans very quickly and the speed is continuously adjustable up to 40 channels per second (in both memory and programmed scans) with a continuously adjustable delay time. Also, VSC (voice scan control) provides efficient scanning by skipping unmodulated signals. Customize the scan behavior to suit your needs.

All mode capability

Radio signals are transmitted in a variety of modes. The IC-R8500s all mode capability allows you to receive signals in many different modes, from the world over. SSB (USB, LSB), CW, AM, FM and WFM are included, and, several specialty modes, CW narrow,* AM wide, AM narrow and FM narrow are available to receive a variety of signals that require a matched passband width. When the IC-R8500 connected to a PC equipped with a dedicated software, it allows you to watch amateur SSTV or receive RTTY on your screen.
*Optional lter FL-52A is required.

Ample memory channels

The IC-R8500 has 1000 memory channels providing versatile operating possibilities. Each memory channel can store a frequency, mode (including passband width) and tuning step, etc. To facilitate efcient use of the memory channels, they are divided into 20 banks of 40 channels each plus an auto memory write area of 100 channels and a skip area of 100 channels. Alphanumeric names can be assigned to the channels (up to 8 characters) and banks (up to 5 characters) for easy recognition. In addition, there are 20 scan edge memory channels to store 10 sets of frequencies for programmed scan plus 1 priority channel for priority scan. And, the number of channels in each bank is user-assignable.

Various tuning steps

Two methods of frequency entry are available: using the tuning dial or direct frequency entry from the keypad. Use the method that best suits the situation. Numerous tuning steps are available for operating a wide variety of stations. They are 10, 50, 100 Hz, 1, 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 100 kHz and 1 MHz. In addition, a programmable tuning step is available. The programmable tuning step can be set (independently for each memory channel) to a value between 0.5 to 199.5 kHz, in 0.5 kHz steps.

Superior receive characteristics

The IC-R8500 has superb high receive sensitivity over its entire range, and the built-in, high quality crystal (TCXO) provides good frequency stability of less than 100 Hz below 30 MHz; less than 3 ppm above 30 MHz. The crystal is the reference for the PLL and DDS circuits to achieve these specications.

Additional outstanding features

Bank name Channel name

Sensitivity characteristics
(values are typical and not guaranteed)
1.0

Memory editing capabilities include a memory copy and paste function for easy transferring of data from channel to channel.

0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2

RS-232C interface
An RS-232C serial port is located on the rear panel of the receiver for direct connection to a personal computer. Icoms CI-V data communications format allows you to control and monitor many receiver functions from your PC, as well as to read data or levels in the receiver, such as AF gain, squelch level, re-

0.1

0.2 0.3

0.7

5 7

10

20

30

Frequency (MHz)

1.0

Sensitivity (V)

0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2

3 antenna connectors are provided: an SO-239 type and a phono (RCA) connector for below 30 MHz; a type-N connector for above 30 MHz S-meter squelch allows you to receive only those signals stronger than a pre-set level Easy-to-read analog S-meter and center frequency indicator Voice synthesizer (optional UT-102 required) announces the frequency setting Sleep timer (30, 60, 90, 120 min. selectable) REC and REC remote terminals are provided for tape recorder control and for recording received signals (received frequencies can also be recorded when the optional UT-102 is installed)

Sensitivity (V)

Rear view
30 70 100 200 300 500 700 1000 2000

Frequency (MHz)

SSB (for 10 dB SN) FM (for 12 dB SINAD)

Convenient features for receive

IF shift and APF (audio peak lter) functions are built-ina rst for a receiver in this class. IF shift is used to reduce interference from nearby signals. It does so by adjusting the center frequency of the IF lter. APF is used to reduce interference from signals superim-

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iC- r8500
Unit: MHz Frequency coverage 0.10000 823.99999 849.00001 868.99999 894.00001 1999.99999* 0.10000 1999.99999* 0.10000 87.50000 108.00000 1999.99999* Sensitivity Frequency band (MHz) SSB/CW 0.1 0.49999 1.0V 0.5 1.79999 2.0V 1.8 1.99999 0.25V 2.0 27.99999 0.2V 28.0 29.99999 0.2V 30.0999.99999 0.32V 1240.01300.00000 0.32V : AM 6.3V 13.0V 3.2V 2.5V 2.5V 2.5V 2.5V : SSB, CW, AM-N AM, AM-W FM FM, AM, AM-W WFM, SSB, CW, AM-N : WFM More than 150 kHz/6 dB FM, AM-W More than 12 kHz/6 dB FM-N, AM More than 5.5 kHz/6 dB AM-N, SSB, CW More than 2.2 kHz/6 dB : 1.829.99999 MHz More than 60 dB 301000, 50 dB (typical) 12401300 MHz : More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion (8 ) : More than 1.2 kHz : 2-conductor 3.5 mm (18")/48 10 V/320 mV 0.5 V/320 mV 0.5 V/320 mV 0.4 V/320 mV 4.5 V/320 mV Mode AM-N AM-W 2.5V 2.0V 2.0V 2.0V 3.2V 2.0V 3.2V FM 0.5V 0.5V 0.5V WFM 1.4V 2.0V

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency coverage :

U.S.A. Europe France

*Specifications guaranteed: 0.11000 and 12401300 MHz.

Mode

: SSB (USB, LSB), AM (wide, normal, narrow), CW (normal, narrow*), FM (normal, narrow), WFM
*Optional lter required.

Note: SSB, CW, and AM modes are measured at 10 dB S/N; FM and WFM modes at 12 dB SINAD.

Number of memory channels Antenna connector Usable temperature range Frequency stability Tuning steps Power supply requirement Current drain (at 13.8 V DC) Dimensions (projections not included) Weight Receive system Intermediate frequencies

: 1000 (plus 20 scan edges and 1 priority channel) SO-239 (50 )/Phono [RCA (500 )] : Below 30 MHz Above 30 MHz Type-N (50 ) : 10C to + 50C (+14F to +122F) : Below 30 MHz 100 Hz (optional 20 Hz) Above 30 MHz 3 ppm (optional 0.6 ppm) : 10, 50, 100 Hz; 1, 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 100 kHz; 1 MHz or programmable (0.5199.5 kHz/0.5 kHz steps) : 13.8 V DC 15% (negative ground) or 117/220/240 V AC (with AD-55/A/V) : Standby 1.8 A Max. audio 2.0 A : 287(W) 112(H) 309(D) mm 11.3(W) 4.4(H) 12.2(D) in : 7.0 kg (15.4 lb) : Superheterodyne : Unit: MHz 1st 48.8 778.7 266.7 2nd 10.7 10.7 10.7 3rd 0.455* 0.455* 0.455*
*Except WFM.

Squelch sensitivity (threshold/tight) 1.829.99999 MHz 2829.99999 MHz 301000, 12401300 MHz Selectivity

Spurious and image rejection ratio

Audio output power (at 13.8 V DC) IF shift variable range External speaker connector

Frequency band 0.1 29.99999 30.0 499.99999 500.01024.99999

Note: Converter system is adopted above 1025 MHz.

All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

Available options may vary between countries.

IC-MB12 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET Receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation.

SP-23 EXTERNAL SPEAKER 4 audio lters; headphone jack.

Input impedance: 8 Max. input power: 5W (Not available for EU countries)

CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT Frequency stability: 0.5 ppm at 0C to +60C

UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Provides audible conrmation of an accessed bands frequency.

RS-R8500 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Remotely controls the IC-R8500 from a PC.

AH-7000 SUPER WIDEBAND MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA For easy portable operation. Frequency coverage: 251300 MHz

SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Input impedance: 8 Max. input power: 5 W

FL-52A CW NARROW FILTER Center freq.: 455 kHz Bandwidth: 500 Hz/6 dB

AD-55/A/V AC ADAPTER Allows you to power the receiver via domestic AC.

1-1-32, Kami-minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Phone: +81 (06) 6793 5302

Fax: +81 (06) 6793 0013

URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html

Count on us!

2380 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A. Phone : +1 (425) 454-8155 Fax : +1 (425) 454-1509 E-mail : sales@icomamerica.com URL : http://www.icomamerica.com

146A Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand Phone : +64 (09) 274 4062 Fax : +64 (09) 274 4708 E-mail : inquiries@icom.co.nz URL : http://www.icom.co.nz

Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K. Phone : +44 (01227) 741741 Fax : +44 (01227) 741742 E-mail : info@icomuk.co.uk URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk

6F No. 68, Sec. 1 Cheng-Teh Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone : +886 (02) 2559 1899 Fax : +886 (02) 2559 1874 E-mail : sales@asia-icom.com URL : http://www.asia-icom.com

Your local distributor/dealer:

Glenwood Centre #150-6165 Highway 17, Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada Phone : +1 (604) 952-4266 Fax : +1 (604) 952-0090 E-mail : info@icomcanada.com URL : http://www.icomcanada.com

Communication Equipment Himmelgeister Str. 100, D-40225 Dsseldorf, Germany Phone : +49 (0211) 346047 Fax : +49 (0211) 333639 E-mail : info@icomeurope.com URL : http://www.icomeurope.com

Zac de la Plaine, 1 Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais, BP 45804, 31505 Toulouse Cedex 5, France Phone : +33 (5) 61 36 03 03 Fax : +33 (5) 61 36 03 00 E-mail : icom@icom-france.com URL : http://www.icom-france.com

10C07, Long Silver Mansion, No.88, Yong Ding Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100039, China Phone : +86 (010) 5889 5391/5392/5393 Fax : +86 (010) 5889 5395 E-mail : bjicom@bjicom.com URL : http://www.bjicom.com

Unit 1 / 103 Garden Road, Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia Phone : +61 (03) 9549 7500 Fax : +61 (03) 9549 7505 E-mail : sales@icom.net.au URL : http://www.icom.net.au

Ctra. Rubi, No. 88 "Edificio Can Castanyer" 08190, Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, Spain Phone : +34 (93) 590 26 70 Fax : +34 (93) 589 04 46 E-mail : icom@icomspain.com URL : http://www.icomspain.com

Sopot, 3 maja 54, Poland Phone : +48 (58) 550 7135 Fax : +48 (58) 551 0484 E-mail : icompolska@icompolska.com.pl URL : http://www.icompolska.com.pl 98DS029L 19962007 Icom Inc. Printed in Japan