£395.70 + V.A.T. 
Icom Airband IC-R1500
IC-R1500 PC Communications Receiver
The IC-R1500 is not only a powerful PC-controlled receiver, but when a remote control head is added it becomes a mobile or base receiver featuring a high-speed scanning capability of up to 60 channels per second. The IC-R1500 communication receiver covers 0.01 to 3299.999MHz in AM, FM & WFM modes (0.495-1300MHz in SSB and CW modes).
Wideband receiver
The IC-R1500 covers 0.01-3299.999MHz* in AM, FM & WFM modes (0.495-1300MHz only in SSB and CW modes). 1Hz fine tuning resolution is available in all bands. When connected to a PC, all functions can be controlled by the click of a mouse or from keyboard input. * Frequency range depends on version.
Remote controller head
The IC-R1500 is supplied with a remote control head for mobile or base station use. Green, amber and yellow backlit colour are selectable.
High speed scanning of up to 60 channels per second
The IC-PCR1500 has a maximum high speed scanning capability of 60 channels per second*. This scanning power provides the utmost efficiency when searching a wide frequency range. Auto memory write scan searches for a signal. When a signal is detected, the received frequency is automatically stored into an auto memory write channel bank.
The following other scans are available
- Full scan
- Mode select scan
- Programmed scan
- Memory scan
- Priority scan
- Tone scan
- Bank scan
- Skip scan
- Auto memory write scan
- Program skip scan
- Program skip area scan
*Tuning step is 100kHz or less in program scan mode.
VSC, CTCSS, DTCS tone and S-meter squelch
- The VSC (Voice squelch control) opens the squelch only when a modulated signal is detected and ignores unmodulated, beat noise signals.
- The CTCSS and DTCS tones provide quiet stand-by while waiting for a matched tone signal.
- S-meter squelch releases the AF mute, when only signals stronger than the pre-set S-meter level are received.
- Pocket beep function alerts you with a beep sound when a matched tone signal is received.
DSP capability
With the optional DSP unit, UT-106, you can add a noise reduction function, which improves the S/N ratio. Also, the automatic notch filter automatically cuts beat interference. These DSP functions pull out desired signals from noise, and provide superior receive quality.
Other Noise reduction functions
- IF filter selection
- IF shift function (SSB/CW mode only)
- Noise blanker (SSB/CW/AM mode only). Eliminates pulse type noise such as engine ignition noise.
- 20dB RF attenuator (approx, below 1300MHz)
- AFC function (Auto Frequency Control). Automatically compensates for frequency drift in FM mode and keys the receiver tuned to the centre frequency of the tuned station. (BW: 6KHz or 15KHz).
- AGC function. Fast/slow setting is possible.
Other Features
- DTMF tone decoder
- Duplex operation
- Recording function ... Allows you to store received audio on the PC in WAV format
- Tuned bandpass filters for VHF/UHF bands
PC Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE
- Intel Pentium® III 450MHz or faster (Pentium® 4 recommended)
- Hard disk with minimum 50 MB of free disk space
- Minimum 128 MB of memory (256Mb or more recommended)
- USB 1.1
Note
- CD-ROM or DVD drive is required for software installation
- Mouse or other compatible pointing device may be required
- USB audio dropouts or gaps may occur, because of a lack of PC power.
- Additional hard disk space is required for recording sound or storing scope data.
Supplied accessories:
BC1A power supply, Controller, 3.4 metre Controller cable, Control software (CD), Antenna and USB cable
Full Icom radio range now available.
Specifications :
Approximate dimensions: 146(W)x41(H)x206(D)mm Weight: 1.2kg
