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IC-R9500 Professional Communications Receiver

The IC-R9500 is a high-end professional communications receiver for wideband monitoring, signal detection, spectrum analysis, recording received signals, and more.
Government, military and intelligence professionals engaged in Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) activities require aggressive, capable receiving equipment. A SIGINT receiver must be able to tune quickly and accurately, zero in on weak signals while ignoring adjacent signals, detect and demodulate numerous signal modes and interface cleanly with signal analysis equipment. Icoms new IC-R9500 receiver is designed for integration into these smart, exible communications systems. Tuning from 5kHz (VLF) to 3335MHz (SHF), the R9500 receives USB, LSB, CW, FSK,

IN THIS ISSUE: IC-R9500 Professional Communications Receiver IC-2820H Dual Band FM Transceiver F5061: Just Try and Outgrow This Radio! Military Repeater Package/ F43GS Military Bundle

AM, FM, WFM, and P25 (with the optional UT-122 module), recovering voice, image, fax, data, satellite, and non-communications signals. continued on page 2

IC-2820H Dual Band FM Transceiver

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D-STAR Digital Voice plus GPS receiver*. Wideband receiver with simultaneous receive capability. 50W output on dual VHF/UHF bands.
*Optional UT-123 board is required

Every day we hear of amateur radios importance in emergency situations: How amateur radio enthusiasts, also known as Ham operators, assist rst responders all over the world. Icom Inc and Icom America Inc. are proud to introduce the latest amateur radio tool to provide communications support to rstresponder professionals: the IC-2820H. Traditionally, voice communication has been sufcient, but modern emergency communication requires digital data. In addition, emergency managers need to track and deploy material and human assets more efciently than ever. Icoms D-STAR digital amateur radio equipment lls this need. The IC-2820H supports all the latest features and functions of D-STAR on VHF and UHF channels.

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The IC-2820H can transmit digital data over the same channel as digital voice, allowing status reports to be led in the eld from a laptop or PDA. Logistics data such as inventory, head count, staff lists and schedules can now be managed digitally. Because D-STAR transmissions dont send data in the clear, D-STAR can be integrated into a HIPAA-compliant system without modication. D-STAR transmissions also integrate GPS information automatically with tactical communications. By installing the D-STAR/GPS UT-123 module, position data can be included with every voice transmission. GPS data enables COTS software packages to use resource continued on page 2

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IC-R9500 Professional Communications Receiver

larger range with lower resolution. Sweep speed is also selectable. Signal Analysis Interface: The ICR9500 provides all of the necessary access to internal signals by SIGINT systems. The 10.7 MHz IF Output (BNC connector) and Detector Output (3.5 mm 3-conductor connector) signals are available for processing by external signal analysis or recording systems. Frequency Reference: The ultra stable, Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) unit provides 0.05 ppm frequency stability important to the automated monitoring and demodulation of digital signals. The reference-derived 10MHz output signal can be used as a reference for other equipment. Communications System Integration: High-speed USB 1.1/2.0 and serial ports are available for connection to computers or user interface equipment. An optical S/P DIF interface supports direct digital audio connection to suitable recorders and PCs. Accessory jacks group signals in single-cable connections to digital signal demodulation equipment. Digital Recording: The IC-R9500 features two types of digital voice recorders; one-touch functions that start and stop recording or automatically capture audio received during a preceding time interval or controlled by squelch-activated recording. Recorded audio can be stored on Compact Flash or USB memory devices and an optical interface supplies audio in S/P DIF format for recording by PCs or digital recorders. Supporting Features: Icoms patentpending Auto Tune function tunes in not only AM and CW signals, but SSB as well - an industry rst. The synchronous AM detector offers superior performance over ordinary diode detectors when receiving a weak or fading AM signal. Digital twin passband tuning (PBT), manual and auto-notch lters, two-channel noise blankers to signicantly reduce impulsetype noise, and 10 VFO channels combine for exceptional performance in the challenging RF battleground that is todays RF spectrum. The IC-R9500 can store and retrieve customized receiver congurations of operating settings quickly and repeatably.

Dual DSP Units

5 Roong Filters

OCXO Unit

Distortion-Free Signal Selectivity: SIGINT users need the IC-R9500s exceptional +40dBm IP3 and 109dB dynamic range performance and 5 selectable roong lters from 240 kHz to 3 kHz to receive weak signals free of masking and blocking from adjacent signals. IF ltering is performed by 32bit DSP processors that allow complete control of lter response, bandwidth, and center frequency. High-Resolution Spectrum Display: The IC-R9500 has two modes of spectrum display: high-resolution normal and wide. The normal spectrum scope mode displays from 2.5kHz to 5MHz around the receive frequency with 200 Hz to 20 kHz lter widths. Wide mode covers a continued from page 1

IC-2820H Dual Band FM Transceiver

safety and government channels. 50 watts of output power on both VHF and UHF provide solid, maximum range communications even under difcult circumstances. Diversity reception is provided to minimize fading, mobileutter, and cross-polarization that degrade communications. communications with which the emcomm community is accustomed. D-STAR is an acronym for Digital Smart Technology for Amateur (Ham) Radio. The D-STAR technology is based on an open protocol designed in Japan. The English version of the protocol is published on the ARRL Web site (www.ARRL.org). D-STAR is quickly growing in popularity with U.S. ham operators and is being adopted by numerous emergency communications groups. To learn more about integrating amateur radio into your operations, or to nd a ham radio club or Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) team in your area, contact the American Radio Relay League (www.arrl.org).

location data without modication. For example, a computer running Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) software provides real-time map plots of where your resources are deployed. Know where your teams are operating at-a-glance! The IC-2820H also has an outstanding set of communications features. Its extended receive range allows hams to listen in to tactical and logistic communications on regular public

The IC-2820H has excellent scanning capabilities, as well! Over 500 memory channels are available for scanning functions, and are organized by frequency range, pre-programmed channel lists, in banks or in Icoms Dynamic Memory Scan system. Recognizing that emergency communication systems in many areas have not upgraded to digital communications, the IC-2820H fully supports all the older, analog voice and packet radio

F5061: Just Try and Outgrow This Radio!

Conventional and LTR operation with 6.25kHz digital narrow mode communication.*
*Optional UT-119H board is required

The land mobile industrys unsettled regulatory environment lulls many operators into a hesitant complacency, fearful to upgrade to new technologies lest the equipment become obsolete before it is even installed. So whats the problem with taking a wait-and-see approach to new technologies? For one thing, users may overlook technologies available now that meet the needs of today and tomorrow. To address this concern, Icom developed the new F5061/F6061 series mobile radio which is designed to grow to meet a customers changing needs. The radio also complies with the FCCs 2013 narrowbanding deadline. Just try and outgrow this radio! This will be the radio that everyone wants, says John Sullivan, Icom America regional sales manager. Every type of user will be a potential user of this new technology. A high-end analog radio, the F5061 offers advanced multimode operation. Conventional mode and basic LTR operation come standard. With the optional UT-119H, the mobile provides 6.25kHz digital communication that meets FCC 6.25kHz emission mask requirements for narrowbanding. LTR trunking makes more efcient use of available spectrum, allowing operators MILITARY REPEATER PACKAGE

to load three to four times more users on a system than with conventional mode. With LTR included in both the VHF and UHF versions, the radio is ideal for any public or private LTR system, including wide-area systems, says Mark Maynard, Icom program manager. The exibility of this mobile makes it a perfect choice for many private, public, and service applications, Maynard says. A companion radio to the F3061/F4061 portable, the F5061 mobile rounds out Icoms 6.25kHz digital offering. The radio is MDC1200-compatible, providing advanced automatic number identication (ANI), selective call (Selcall), and emergency call features. A DB25 connector on the back of the radio provides pin outs for connecting various external devices. The F5061 is a good, high-end radio for public safety police, re, and EMS because of its feature set, says Icom program manager Kevin Ryan. MDC1200 signaling, remote mount, 512-channel capacity, advanced scan capability, and the large alphanumeric display are all features that public safety users require. Public safety as well as business and industrial users will appreciate the mobiles 512-channel capacity with 128 zones, allowing for exible channel groupings. The radio also covers a wide range of frequencies. A key feature for transportation users, especially heavy-duty truck operations, is the radios remotemount feature. Users can mount the radio under or behind the seat, and place only the lightweight control head on the dash. Remote mount makes an efcient use of space and protects the radio from being accidentally hit, damaged, or jarred loose. The two-way radio industry is moving forward, and Icoms F5061 mobile and F3061 portable are keeping step with todays technological advances and tomorrows regulatory deadlines. Savvy users will choose these future-minded radios that meet todays needs and embrace the industrys exciting future.

Extend the range (400-430 MHz) of your F43GS portables. Icom America Systems developed a custom designed Military Repeater Package that is built around the rugged Icom F420 mobiles. Soldiers in the eld can use their existing F43GS Military Bundle radios with this repeater. The package includes two AH-7000 wide band discone antennas (vertical separation required) which eliminates the need of a duplexer. The ability to change the repeaters frequency pairs offers great exibility. Once frequencies are programmed, eld setup is fast just connect the antennas, power up, and tune in!

F43GS MILITARY BUNDLE

This radio is proven in the eld. Over 33,000 U.S. Army soldiers now rely on the F43GS Military Bundle for secure and reliable in-the-eld communications. When in harsh environments or high-risk zones, an Icom radio is usually found alongside active soldiers. The F43GS stands less than 5 inches and weighs less than 12 ounces yet offers excellent strength and heat dissipation meeting intense military specications; its durability is tested by the Armys Battle Lab. The experienced portable provides wide frequency range, large channel capacity, loud audio and an 8-character LCD for viewing channel names and operational status. Included with the bundle are the F43GS UHF portable transceiver equipped with high security data encryption by Transcrypt International, two 2000 mAh Li-Ion batteries, clip-on military style headset and carrying case.

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Introducing Icoms IC-R9500 Wide Band Receiver*

Weve raised the bar with our super performance, multiple function wide band measuring receiver. The IC - R9500 has normal and wide spectrum scope functions. With ve roong lters before the rst amp, two independent 32 bit oating point DSP processors, and 7- inch wide color TFT LCD, this is something to get excited about!

*Refer to Owners manual for exact frequency specs.