I recently acquired an ICOM R-8500. It did not come with an AC Adapter. I was considering purchasing this adaptor:
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ico-ad-55s-12?gclid=CK2w6JaO87UCFYje4AodrR8AHw
I'm also interested in controlling the radio using Ham Radio Deluxe. This CIV Cable seemed to...