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Icom is an excellent choice when choosing shortwave receivers. Their product lines include everything from the handheld models to the desktop models. The Icom mobile shortwave radios featured on this page ar eexcellent for the survivalist that is on the move.

IC-R1500 Communications Receiver

Wideband mobile receiver with remote control head
Ultra wideband coverage
Explore radio signals from all over the world! The IC-R1500 covers 0.01–3299.999MHz* in AM, FM, SSB and CW mode.
* See the specifications for details.

Remote control head
While similar to the PCR1500, the IC-R1500 is supplied with a remote control head for mobile and/or base station operation. It provides a variety of mounting possibilities in various place.

60 channels per second scan
Quickly scan through a band with the IC-R1500’s 60 Ch/second scan rate*. Program, priority scan and various scanning modes are available.
* When tuning step is less than 100kHz in program scan mode.

Optional DSP capability
Whether you are into weak signal work or you have noise from your vehicles ignition, the optional DSP, UT-106, will help. The noise reduction and auto notch filter functions are the key to pulling a radio signal out of the noise.

1000 alphanumeric memory channels
1000 on-board memory channels at the touch of a button! With Icom’s Dynamic Memory Scan, DMS, you have a versatile memory channel management system at your command. The 1000 memory channels can be arranged by service or personal preference in the 21 memory banks. Selectively link the channels together to scan depending on your needs. Programming the memory channels and 6 character memory names is simple with your PC.

CTCSS, DTCS tone and pocket beep
The CTCSS and DTCS tones provide quiet stand-by while waiting for a matched tone signal. And the pocket beep function alerts you with a beep sound when a matched tone signal is received.

Other features
¦VSC (Voice squelch control) opens the squelch only when a modulated signal is detected and ignores unmodulated, beat noise
¦IF filter selection for changing IF filter width
¦IF shift function
SSB, CW mode only
¦Noise blanker eliminates pulse type noise such as engine ignition noise
SSB, CW, AM mode only
¦RF attenuator attenuates 20dB (approx.)
below 1300MHz
¦Weather alert function
U.S.A. version only
¦AFC function automatically follows the receiving frequency when the receiving frequency drifts in FM mode
BW: 6kHz or 15kHz
¦30 min – 2 hour auto power off timer
¦Fast/slow AGC setting
¦Short/long squelch delay
¦All IC-PCR1500 functions are available when connected to a PC
¦Cloning function allows you to read/write memory contents from your PC. Sharing the data with IC-PCR1500 is also possible.

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IC-R2500 Communications Receiver

Dualwatch, Digital Mode, Diversity Receiver
Dualwatch capability
The IC-R2500 has dualwatch receive capability*1, allowing you to receive two bands simultaneously. It covers 0.01–3299.999 MHz in AM, FM, WFM, SSB, CW, DV*2 and P25*3 modes on the main receiver, while the sub-receiver covers 50–1300MHz in AM, FM and WFM modes*4.
*1 Two antennas are required for dualwatch receive.
*2 Optional UT-118 required.
*3 Optional UT-122 required. Already installed with some versions.
*4 Frequency range differs depending on version.

Diversity receive capability
The diversity receive* mode is useful for mobile operation where the received signal changes continuously. It compares the signal strength and chooses the antenna with the better signal to maintain good sound and receive quality.
* Two antennas are required. Available in FM/DV/P25 mode between 50– 1300MHz only. Diversity reception is not available while using dualwatch.

Wide LCD display for independent band control
The wide LCD display shows both main/sub receiver settings in an easy-to-read symmetric side-by-side layout. The controller provides separate tuning, volume, squelch knobs and function buttons for the left (Main) and right (Sub) receivers. The LCD backlit color is selectable between amber and green for your preference.

Digital mode reception
The optional UT-118 D-STAR digital unit and UT-122* P25 digital unit provide the latest digital mode reception. Catch the action in digital communications!
* Already installed with some versions.

1000 alphanumeric memory channels
With Icom’s Dynamic Memory Scan, DMS, you have a versatile memory channel management system at your command. The 1000 memory channels can be arranged by service or personal preference in the 21 memory banks. Selectively link the channels together to scan depending on your needs. Programming the memory channels and 6 character memory names is simple with your PC.

Other features
¦Weather alert function
U.S.A. and Canada versions only
¦Optional DSP capability with UT-106
¦VSC (Voice Squelch Control) ignores unmodulated signals or heterodynes
¦IF filter selection for changing IF filter width
¦Noise blanker eliminates pulse type noise
SSB, CW, AM mode only
¦AFC function automatically follows an FM signal when the signal’s frequency drifts
BW: 6kHz or 15kHz
¦IF shift function
SSB, CW mode only
¦30 min – 2 hour auto power off timer
¦Fast/slow AGC setting
¦Short/long squelch delay
¦CTCSS/DTCS tones and duplex mode operation for monitoring a repeater
¦RF attenuator attenuates 20dB (approx.)
below 1300MHz
¦All IC-PCR2500 functions are available when connected to a PC
¦Cloning function allows you to read/write memory contents from your PC.
Sharing data with IC-PCR2500 is also possible.