The new IC-R8600 Wideband SDR Receiver

The Icom IC-R8600 Wideband SDR Receiver

by Adam Farson VA7OJ/AB4OJ

********** Hot News! IC-R8600 Firmware V1.34 is now available on Icom Japan website. See links below. ********** My IC-R8600 Test Report is now on-line. **********

IC-R8600 front panel (courtesy Icom Inc.)

IC-R8600 rear panel. (Courtesy Icom Inc.)

IC-R8600 top interior view. (Courtesy IØGEJ.)

IC-R8600 screen. (Courtesy IØGEJ.)

Simplified block diagram of IC-R8600 front end

FCC ID: AFJ381800, granted 26 June 2017. Industry Canada approval 202D-381801 granted 13 July 2017. (Information courtesy Dave Zantow N9EWO).

IC-R8600 User Group

My IC-R8600 Test Report

Dave Zantow N9EWO's IC-R8600 Review

Fenu Radio IC-R8600 Review (including interior photos)

Icom Japan IC-R8600 Product Page

Icom RS-R8600 Remote Control Software Product Page

IC-R8600 User Manuals & Downloads (including Firmware, HDSDR etc.)

IC-R8600 Specs, Features & Options 2017

Note: As IP3 is not a valid performance parameter for direct-sampling SDR receivers, it should be disregarded.

Icom America IC-R8600 Press Release

RS-R8600 Documents: Brochure Preparations Manual

The IC-R8600’s built-in RS-R8600 Server function enables the receiver to directly connect to a network. This enables remote control without needing a dedicated computer for the receiver.
ADC: Linear Technology LTC2208-14. ADC driver: Linear Technology LTC6401-20.

Copyright © 2017 A. Farson VA7OJ/AB4OJ.  All rights reserved. Images: contributors as noted.

Last updated: 04/16/2021