The Icom IC-PCR1000-02 BON wideband computer receiver connects externally to your PC. This provides compatibility with many computer models, even laptops. Incredible coverage is yours with reception from 10 kHz to 1300 MHz (less cellular). Modes of reception (and bandwidth) include AM (15/6 kHz), FM-Wide (230 kHz), FM-Narrow (15/6 kHz), SSB (2.8 kHz) and CW (2.8 kHz). A triple conversion circuit ensures good performance over the entire range. Shortwave sensitivity (1.8-28 MHz) is an impressive 0.28µV. The PCR1000 lets you choose from three interface screens: Communications Receiver Screen, Component Receiver Screen or Radio Screen. Click here to view screens.

1. Adjusting the filter in DM780 and the squelch is important. I also use a narrow 250 Hz filter on my radio. Sometimes the NR on the Icom 7300 helps and other times I believe it makes DM780 CW decode worse. In DM780’s waterfall the main frequency marker needs to be on frequency.
2. The Icom Band-Select Decoder The band decoder takes three inputs from the Icom rig: power, a reference voltage of +8V, and the “BAND” voltage. This band voltage varies from 0V for 30m to over 7V for 160m (see the Table, below, for values measured on my particular rig). The LM3914 is designed as an LED bar graph.

The Icom R30 will decode this.with a known key. In theory it could be brute forced. It may take 32,767 attempts though. Joined Jun 30, 2006 Messages. First I installed the Icom 7610 I/Q package for HDSDR and got it working. See my article: Icom 7610 HDSDR and Icom I/Q Package. After having it for a while I decided to give CW Skimmer a try and wow! Not only easy, but it works so good. The decoding on CW Skimmer (CWS) is amazing.

Other refinements include: Unlimited Memories, IF Shift, NB, AFC, Voice Scan Control, CTCSS decode, six scan types and on-line help. A powerful Band Scope function allows you to visually check signals within a specified frequency range. The span range may be selected as: ± 25 kHz, ± 50 kHz, ± 100 kHz or ± 200 kHz. A built-in speaker is provided. Jacks include: BNC antenna, mini stereo audio out, DB-9F RS-232C and mini Packet. Click here to view rear panel. The sophisticated UT-106 Digital Signal Processing module is an extremely effective option.

System requirements: PC with 486x4, Pentium 100 or higher CPU, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, ME, XP, 16 Mb RAM, 3.5' FD, 10 Mb HD space and VGA or SVGA display. Pokemon phoenix rising link.

This IC-PCR1000 BON version includes the sophisticated Bonito 4.2 Software package in addition to the ICOM software. Click here for information on the supplied Bonito Software. There is also optional Bonito 5.2 software available.

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The PCR1000 does come with an AC adapter, but can also be powered from 12 VDC at 0.7 Amps (with optional OPC-131 DC power cable). Only 5'x7.9'x1.2' 2 lbs. 3 oz.

The PCR1000-04 model is the same as above, but without the 824-849 / 869-894 MHz cellular gap and was available for government or qualifying communications provider purchase order or for export only.

Icom Serial Number Decoding

In my recent CQ WWDX CW 2018 blog post I moaned about needing to do all station switching like BPFs, antennas, etc. manually when using the IC-7300. Driving home after the contest I made up my mind how to solve the “problem”, i.e. getting all automated when using the Icom, too, as we have been doing with our Elecraft and Kenwood radios for years. First I thought about developing my own Icom Ci-V band decoder but taking all the efforts and especially time needed into account as well as cost (it is a costly thing if you want to have it nice!) I skipped the idea. Instead I ordered the Band decoder Mk2 by remoteqth.com. It’s a universal design based on an Arduino and comes as a kit complete with an SMT pre-soldered PCB, a few through-hole parts, I2C display as well as a professionally looking enclosure. It can be configured for various data sources, be it Icom’s Ci-V, Icom band voltage, Yaesu/Elecraft BCD, Kenwood CAT, a.s.o. If used with the Ci-V or CAT interface it detects the frequency down to a kilohertz which can be useful if you want to switch different things within a band, i.e. different dipoles or groundplanes for 80 m CW vs. 80 m SSB. It has an output driver for 8 direct outputs which can be configured as open collector or open emitter circuits. It also offers permanent BCD encoded outputs which is what I needed for our station integration. You can even edit the Arduino Sketch to display antennas names or the like. Quite a clever design! Building it up did not take more than an hour and the online quick start guide was easy to follow. All in all a very enjoyable project delivering to the point and reasonably priced, too – highly recommended! Here are a few impressions of the build process …