Icom 8500

[ACL]

Hi. I currently own an Alinco dxr8e for MW and HF dx and an AOR 8600 for vhf/uhf dx. I'm considering trading these in for a 2nd hand like new Icom r8500.Has anybody got any suggestions as to whether this would be a good move or not? Would it perform as well or better then my current set up in the respective frequencies mentioned. Thanks.

 

[higinbotham]

Technology is changing. But I am assuming that your like me. Not being able to purchase new and latest. I happen to buy the ICOM R-8500 years ago. But I found that the unit drifted a little in the higher range and I need the stable crystal upgrade and the default filter capability seems lacking. Maybe you might upgrade to later version of present AOR radio.
Read this - receiver-reviews
AOR 8600 MKII - http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtscan1002.pdf
ICOM R-8500 http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtscan0804.pdf

 

[airwolfbell222]

Having had both Icom and AOR, I'd keep the AOR and Alinco, I think you're better off having a dedicated VHF/UHF & HF rig as oppose to having both combined. Plus you have a portable unit right now in the AOR if needed, the Icom 8500 is a boat anchor and don't expect to ever move it.

 

[n2pqq]

I would also keep your current radios.

Alinco has a better hf receive then the Icom.

I have owned a Icom 8500 and currently own a Alinco dx-r8.
The alinco is a hot receiver for the price.

Between the built in preamp the if shift and the rit you have a better chance of hearing that elusive signal.

 

[Turbo68]

Hi main intrest for me is monitoring aircraft I do have both receivers and performance is excellent youre better off having 2 receivers and its easier to monitor lots of signals then rely on one to do every thing.
What antennas are you using for hf & vhf..

Regards Lino..