PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
IC-R9500
Professional Communications Receiver with High Performance Spectrum Scope
Professional Communications Receiver with High Performance Spectrum Scope
Icom, a brand name that scanning/monitoring enthusiasts and Government Agencies trust when it comes to high performance desktop and rack mount receivers. The IC-R9500 is the ultimate in receiver performance, with the right balance of bells and whistles for the most intense RF environments, rivalling receivers twice the price.

General
Frequency coverage (Differs depending on the version) |
0.005-3335.000000MHz*1 |
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Mode | USB, LSB, CW, FSK, AM, FM, WFM, P25* * Optional UT-122 required. |
Frequency stability | ±0.05ppm (25°C; after 5 min. warm up) |
Maximum current drain | 100VA (Power consumption) |
Power supply requirement | 100, 120, 230, 240V AC |
Antenna connector | SO-239 (50Ω for HF) Phono (RCA: 500Ω for HF) Type-N × 2 (50Ω*2) |
Number of memory channels | 1220 (including 100 auto memory write, 100 memory scan skip and 20 scan edges) |
Dimensions (W×H×D; Projections are not included) |
424×149×340 mm; 16.69×5.87×13.39 in |
Weight (approx.) | 20kg; 44.1lb |
Receiver
Sensitivity (typical) SSB, CW, RTTY, AM: at 10dB S/N FM, WFM: at 12dB SINAD |
SSB, CW, FSK (BW=2.4kHz) | 0.1-1.799MHz 0.5μV (Preamp1 ON) 1.8-29.999MHz 0.2μV (Preamp1 ON) 30-2999.999MHz 0.32μV (Preamp ON) 3000-3335MHz 1.0μV (Preamp ON) |
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AM (6.0kHz) | 0.1-1.799MHz 6.3μV (Preamp1 ON) 1.8-29.999MHz 2.5μV (Preamp1 ON) 30-2999.999MHz 3.5μV (Preamp ON) 3000-3335MHz 11μV (Preamp ON) |
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FM (15kHz) | 28-29.999MHz 0.5μV (Preamp1 ON) 30-2999.999MHz 0.5μV (Preamp ON) 3000-3335MHz 1.6μV (Preamp ON) |
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FM50k (50kHz) | 28-29.999MHz 0.71μV (Preamp1 ON) 30-2999.999MHz 0.71μV (Preamp ON) 3000-3335MHz 2.2μV (Preamp ON) |
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WFM (180kHz) | 30-2999.999MHz 1.4μV (Preamp ON) 3000-3335MHz 4.5μV (Preamp ON) |
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Selectivity | SSB, FSK: (BW=2.4kHz*) | 2.4kHz/-3dB 3.6kHz/-60dB |
CW (500Hz) | 500Hz/-3dB 700Hz/-60dB |
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AM (6kHz) | 6.0kHz/-3dB 15.0kHz/-60dB |
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FM (15kHz) | 12kHz/-3dB 25kHz/-60dB |
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WFM | 180kHz/-6dB *variable between 50Hz and 3.6kHz |
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Spurious and image rejection | More than 70dB (0.1-30MHz) More than 50dB (30-2500MHz) More than 40dB (2500-3000MHz) |
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AF power (at 10% distortion) | AF power (at 10% distortion) | |
External speaker connector | 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8'')/8Ω |
*1 Cellular bands are blocked in the USA version.
*2 One each for 30-1149.999MHz, 1150-3335MHz
* The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small or dark spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
