This is the Icom IC-R8600 Presentation.
Icom IC-R8600 Presentation
In December’s event at their headquarters, on which Icom presented the IC-7610 HF/6m transceiver, they also presented the IC-R8600 receiver.
The IC-R8600 is the successor to the IC-R8500 which was in production from 1996-2004. The successor’s frequency range is from 10 kHz to 3000 MHz, as opposed to the 100 kHz to 2000 MHz of the older model.
![Icom IC-R8600 Presentation](http://www.rigpix.com/icom/icr8500.jpg)
Apart from the frequency range, the newer model also supports digital modes and has a real-time spectrum scope and waterfall. The suggested retail price is going to be around ¥300.000 (that’s around €2450 or $2600 US as of 20th January 2017).
Features
10 kHz – 3 GHz frequency range
Real-time spectrum scope and waterfall
Support for digital (D-Star / NXDN / dPMR / P25)
Remote operation through PC
4.3-inch color TFT touch display
Recording of the receiving signal to SD card
Dimensions (approximate): 220mm W x 90mm H x 230 mm D
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