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H.M.S. Communications, Inc.
ICOM RECEIVERS
This information is taken directly off of the ICOM IC-R8500
brochure. 
 
IC-R8500 SPECIFICATIONS
 
GENERAL
  - Frequency Coverage:
    
      - 0.10000 - 823.99999 MHz
      
- 849.00001 - 868.99999 MHz
      
- 894.00001 - 1999.99999* MHz (*guaranteed: 0.1 - 1000 and 1240 - 1300
        MHz)
 
       
   - Mode: SSB (USB,LSB); AM (Normal, Wide, Narrow); WFM; FM (Normal, Narrow);
    CW (Normal, Narrow*) (*optional filter required)
  
 - Number of memory channels: 1000 (plus 20 scan edges and 1 priority
    channel)
  
 - Antenna connector:
    
      - Below 30 MHz: SO-239 (50 ohms/Phono [RCA (500 ohms)])
      
- Above 30 MHz: Type-N (50 ohms)
 
      
   - Usable Temperature Range: -10°C ~ +50°C; +14°F ~ +122°F
  
 - Frequency stability (in FM mode):
    
      - Below 30 MHz: ±100 Hz (optional ±20 Hz)
      
- Above 30 MHz: ±3 ppm (optional ±0.6 ppm)
 
      
   - Tuning steps: 10, 50, 100 Hz; 1, 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 100 kHz; 1
    MHz or programmable (0.5 - 199.5 kHz/0.5 kHz steps)
  
 - Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground) or 117/220/240
    VAC (with AD-55/A/V)
  
 - Current drain (at 13.8 V DC):
    
      - Standby: 1.8 A
      
- Maximum audio output: 2.0 A
 
      
   - Dimensions: 287(W) x 112(H) x 309(D) mm; 11.3(W) x 4.4(H) x 12.2(D) in
  
 - Weight: 7.0 kg; 15.4 lb.
  
 - Receive system: Superheterodyne
  
 - Intermediate frequencies:
    
      - 1st: 48.8 MHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 778.7 MHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz);
        266.7 MHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz)
      
- 2nd: 10.7 MHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 10.7 MHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz); 10.7
        MHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz)
      
- 3rd*: 455 kHz (0.1-29.99999 MHz); 455 kHz (30.0-499.99999 MHz); 455
        kHz (500.0-1024.99999 MHz) (*except WFM)
 
       
   - Sensitivity (typical):
    
      
        
          | Frequency band (MHz) | 
          SSB/CW | 
          AM | 
          AM-N | 
          AM-W | 
          FM | 
          WFM | 
         
        
          | 0.1-0.49999 | 
          1.0 µV | 
          6.3 µV | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
         
        
          | 0.5-1.79999 | 
          2.0 µV | 
          13.0 µV | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
         
        
          | 1.8-1.99999 | 
          0.25 µV | 
          3.2 µV | 
          2.5 µV | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
         
        
          | 2.0-27.99999 | 
          0.2 µV | 
          2.5 µV | 
          2.0 µV | 
          - | 
          - | 
          - | 
         
        
          | 28.0-29.99999 | 
          0.2 µV | 
          2.5 µV | 
          2.0 µV | 
          - | 
          0.5 µV | 
          - | 
         
        
          | 30.0-999.99999 | 
          0.32 µV | 
          2.5 µV | 
          2.0 µV | 
          3.2 µV | 
          0.5 µV | 
          1.4 µV | 
         
        
          | 1240.0-1300.00000 | 
          0.32 µV | 
          2.5 µV | 
          2.0 µV | 
          3.2 µV | 
          0.5 µV | 
          2.0 µV | 
         
      
     
   - Squelch sensitivity (threshold/tight):
    
      - 1.8-29.99999 MHz:
      
 - SSB, CW, AM-N: 10 µV/320 mV
      
- AM, AM-W: 0.5 µV/320 mV
      
  - 28-29.99999 MHz:
      
 - FM: 0.5 µV/320 mV
      
 - 30-1000, 1240-1300 MHz:
      
 - FM, AM, AM-W: 0.4 µV/320 mV
      
- WFM, SSB, CW, AM-N: 4.5 µV/320 mV
 
      
   - Selectivity:
    
      - WFM: More than 150 kHz/-6 dB
      
- FM, AM-W: More than 12 kHz/-6 dB
      
- AM, FM-N: More than 5.5 kHz/-6 dB
      
- AM-N, SSB, CW: More than 2.2 kHz/-6 dB
 
        
   - Spurious and image rejection ratio:
    
      - 1.8-29.99999 MHz: More than 60 dB
      
- 30-1000/1240-1300 MHz: 50 dB (typical)
 
      
   - Audio Output Power (at 13.8 V DC): More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with
    an 8 ohms load.
  
 - IF shift variable range: More than ±1.2 kHz
  
 - External speaker connector: 2-conductor 3.5 mm (1/8 in)/4-8 ohms
 
 
 
 
  
 
 OPTIONS
  - AH-7000 SUPER WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA: Frequency coverage:
    25 to 1300 MHz.
  
 - SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Style and size are matched with the
    IC-R8500. Input impedance: 8 ohms. Max. input power: 5 W
  
 - SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Input impedance: 8 ohms. Max. input power:
    5 W
  
 - TV-R7100 TV/FM ADAPTER: Adds capability to receive TV broadcasts
    and FM broadcasts in stereo.
  
 - IC-MB12 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET: Receiver mounting bracket for
    mobile operation.
  
 - MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE: For easy portable operation.
  
 - CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT: Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm
    at 0°C to +60±C
  
 - FL-52A CW NARROW FILTER: Center freq: 455 kHz; Bandwidth: 500 Hz/-6
    dB
  
 - UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT: Provides audible confirmation of an
    accessed band's frequency.
  
 - AD-55/A/V AC ADAPTER: Allows you to power the transceiver via
    domestic AC.
 
 
 
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