ICOM IC-R8600
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ICOM IC-R8600 10kHz–3GHz Software Defined Wideband Receiver w/Multiple Digital Mode Decode
- 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 Defined Receiver
Whether deployed with two receivers on a single 19-inch rack, or on your desk at home, the IC-R8600 is an impressive upgrade to any serious SIGINT team, interference research team, or the avid shortwave or receiver enthusiasts. Covering 10 kHz to 3 GHz, this communication receiver enables you to hear and see a wide variety of signals on a 4.3-inch color display. Additionally, the R8600 decodes diverse digital communication signals, while the advanced FPGA processing technology provides clarity and accuracy of received signals. With the optional remote control software for a Windows® PC, received audio and spectrum scope data can be transferred through an IP network for monitoring from remote locations.
RX frequencies: |
10kHz – 3GHz Decodes digital including P25, NXDN™, D-STAR RX analog including USB, LSB, FSK, CW, AM, S-AM, FM & WFM |
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Channels: |
2000 with 100 groups 100 scan skip channels 50 pairs scan edges |
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Versions: |
Cellular frequencies blocked or unblocked |
Receiver performance
The R8600 has 11 discrete RF bandpass filters in the HF bands and 13 bandpass filters in the VHF/UHF bands. To prevent overflow, only the intended signal is passed, while it rejects any out of range strong interference signals. The R8600 provides +30dBm IP3 and 105 dB dynamic range at 14.1MHz. IP3 performance is +10dBm at 144 MHz and 0dBm at 440MHz.
Software demodulation in FPGA processing
The R8600 utilizes FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and DSP units for demodulation, decoding and most signal processing. Direct HF signals and intermediate frequency signals, which are converted from VHF/UHF signals, are digitized in a 14-bit A/D converter and transferred to the FPGA and DSP for optimal processing. The high-rate 122.88 MHz sampling frequency used for the A/D converter results in superior aliasing and image reception reduction.
Real-time spectrum scope
An industry first for desktop wideband receivers, the IC-R8600 has a high-resolution real-time spectrum scope with a waterfall screen. The display offers first class performance in resolution, maximum 30 frames per second fast sweep speed, ±2.5 MHz wide scope span (display range) and 110dB of dynamic range (at ±2.5 kHz span). The waterfall screen allows you to find weak signals by showing the spectrum change over time. Tap the spectrum scope or waterfall screen to select as the operating frequency. The peak search function finds several peak frequencies within the scope range, and helps you to select these.
The spectrum scope offers the simultaneous operations found in some of the more expensive rigs! This means you can use either the spectrum scope or the waterfall to quickly move to an intended signal while listening to the receiver audio. The ‘R8600’s touch screen introduces a “Magnify” function. When you first touch the scope screen around the intended signal, the touched part is magnified. A second touch of the scope screen changes the operating frequency and allows you to accurately tune.
Intuitive operation
To efficiently acquire intended signals, the IC-R8600 user interface provides quick and accurate operation. The large 4.3-inch color display, with touch screen function, is configured to collect operating information. By tapping indications and icons on the screen, the setting menu will pop up and parameters can easily be adjusted. Push either the DIAL A, B or C multi-function control knobs to display various functions suck as, scan speed, RF gain, audio tone, display backlight and more.
RSSI (Received Single Strength Indicator)
The IC-R8600 shows S-meter, dBµ¬, dBµ¬ (emf) and dBm meter types in the RSSI. The dBµ¬, dBµ¬ (emf) and dBm meter has a high ±3 dBµ accuracy (between 0.5–1100 MHz) that can be used for measuring signal strength level.
Additional features
- SD card slot for received log, decode log and voice recording
- Screen capture function saves a screen shot in PNG or BMP format
- I/Q signal output for use with future firmware upgrade and third-party SDR software and/or external decoding
- Remote control function through IP network or USB cable
- Scans up to 100 channels per second in memory scan modeThree antenna connectors: SO-239, phono (RCA), type-N
- Program scan/fine program scan
- Priority scan
- Memory scan
- Selected memory scan
- Selected mode memory scan
- Auto memory write scan
- Three antenna connectors: SO-239, phono (RCA), type-N
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Frequency coverage |
0.010000–821.999999*, 851.000000–866.999999, 896.000000–3000.000000 MHz *Guaranteed range: 0.100000–821.999999 MHz |
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Antenna connector |
ANT 1 (0.01–3000 MHz): Type-N (50 Ω) ANT 2 (0.01–30 MHz): PL-259 (50 Ω) ANT 3 (0.01–30 MHz): RCA (500 Ω) |
| Frequency stability | Less than ±0.5 ppm (at 25˚C after warm up) |
| Mode | USB, LSB, CW, FSK, AM, FM, WFM, Digital (D-STAR, P25 Phase 1, NXDN, dPMR, DCR) |
| Number of channels | 2000 regular with 100 groups, 200 auto memory write, 100 skip and 100 scan edge channels |
| Scan types | Programmed, memory, selected memory, selected mode, auto memory write, priority scan and Δf scan |
| Power supply requirement | 13.8 V DC ±15% |
| DC current drain | Stand-by: 1.8 A, Maximum audio: 2.0 A |
| Operating temperature range | –10 ˚C to +60 ˚C; 14 ˚F to 140 ˚F |
| Frequency resolution | 1 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) (projections not included) |
220 × 90 × 230 mm; 8.7 × 3.5 × 9.1 in |
| Weight (approximately) | 4.3 kg; 9.5 lb |
| Receiver | |||
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| Receiver system 0.010–29.999 MHz 30.000–499.999 MHz 500.000–1099.999 MHz 1100.000–1499.999 MHz 1500.000–3000.000 MHz MHz |
Direct sampling Double superheterodyne (IF: 778.7, 46.35 MHz) Double superheterodyne (IF: 278.7, 46.35 MHz) Triple superheterodyne (IF: 900–500.000001, 278.7, 46.35 MHz) Triple superheterodyne (IF: 1000–500, 278.7, 46.35 MHz) |
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Sensitivity*1 (Preamp ON) SSB/CW/FSK |
*2 28–29.999 MHz |
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Selectivity LSB/USB/FSK (BW: 2.4 KHz) |
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Spurious and image rejection |
(Analog mode operation) |
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| Audio output power | More than 2.0 W (8 Ω load, 10% distortion) | ||
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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