Receiver Review: ICOM IC-PCR1000
Released
in 1997, ICOM responded to the popular WiNRADiO with its PC-based DC-to-daylight
receiver. We haven't had the opportunity to completely test the ICOM unit
yet, but here's what we know. It is an external unit, covering from 100
kHz to 1300 MHz with modes of AM, FM, WFM, SSB and CW. In some countries
the version is cellular-blocked. There is an optional DSP unit that plugs
into the radio. The software allows three "views" of the receiver:
a standard receiver, components and a smaller receiver that reminds us
of the IC-R100. Note there is a "bandscope", multiple filters
and memory and scanning options.
The street price of the wide-coverage receiver is US$400, CAN$700, UK £255.
Special Note: A copy of the manufacture's manual for this receiver is included on Vol 51 of our archive CD's.
This review first appeared on the Radio
Netherlands website.