1500 or 2500
Keithbh said:
I’m considering purchasing an ICOM Radio (1500 or 2500) and would like to know what your likes and dislikes are with this brand. If you currently own a Uniden or Radio Shack Base Scanner as well as an ICOM radio I would like to know how the different brands compare. I don’t want to start a brand bashing thread, I’m just looking for honest personal opinions from my fellow enthusiast here at RR.
Keith
I have a ICOM R1500(w/control head) and do like it but, as soon as I arrived home after the purchase I discovered that ICOM was releasing a 2500 model.
Get the 2500. Save up the extra cash and get the 2500. 2500 offers dual watch and Digital P25.
P25 is not an option on the 1500.
I am doing some testing on reception with both my icom HF ALL Mode 7000 and PCR1500 on HF freqs using the same High Sierra antenna, if I get a few I will post back the findings.
As noted I have seen better control software - its useable but..
For HF control software Ham Radio Deluxe is an awesome package for most HF radios and is FREE.