I currently use an Optocom & an Icom R75.
I am contemplating selling both & replacing with a nice new PCR2500...
Only couple things I am concerned about.
I like the Opto as it has Discriminator out built in as well as the RS232/Data Slicer.
I use the R75 for basic DX'ing & HF / Weather fax stuff (I use with SeaTTY & HRD).
Will I be able to do same with my PCR2500?
I primarily do everything using software (scanStar, HRD, ARC396, etc...)...
So a software controlled radio is fine, it will all be remotely controlled anyway (over internet).
Would it make sense to make this switch?
I would like to make some room on my desk (also would be nice to NOT need DB9 serial ports anymore, so USB control is cool).
How does the PCR2500 compare to the R75 for shortwave/DX stuff?
Note: I'm not expecting to beat a dedicated HF receiver but if it can do the basics, will work for me.
For the Opto, the above mentioned interfacing/decoding reasons are really only reason I still have it.
Other than that, it's antiquated, slow & totally lame without a software front end.
(I totally used to salivate over this radio though!)
No need for trunking (I also have a 396T), but I need the data interfacing.
Does the PCR2500 have a built in data tap for this, if no data slicer, I suppose I can still use an old OptoLinx right?
If other suggestion beside the PCR2500, please do tell.
I want to keep the cost between $500-$900.
I want a solid, good receiver that has dual tuners & cover from HF up to at least 1.2 ghz.
More interface i/o the better! Geek out!
I am contemplating selling both & replacing with a nice new PCR2500...
Only couple things I am concerned about.
I like the Opto as it has Discriminator out built in as well as the RS232/Data Slicer.
I use the R75 for basic DX'ing & HF / Weather fax stuff (I use with SeaTTY & HRD).
Will I be able to do same with my PCR2500?
I primarily do everything using software (scanStar, HRD, ARC396, etc...)...
So a software controlled radio is fine, it will all be remotely controlled anyway (over internet).
Would it make sense to make this switch?
I would like to make some room on my desk (also would be nice to NOT need DB9 serial ports anymore, so USB control is cool).
How does the PCR2500 compare to the R75 for shortwave/DX stuff?
Note: I'm not expecting to beat a dedicated HF receiver but if it can do the basics, will work for me.
For the Opto, the above mentioned interfacing/decoding reasons are really only reason I still have it.
Other than that, it's antiquated, slow & totally lame without a software front end.
(I totally used to salivate over this radio though!)
No need for trunking (I also have a 396T), but I need the data interfacing.
Does the PCR2500 have a built in data tap for this, if no data slicer, I suppose I can still use an old OptoLinx right?
If other suggestion beside the PCR2500, please do tell.
I want to keep the cost between $500-$900.
I want a solid, good receiver that has dual tuners & cover from HF up to at least 1.2 ghz.
More interface i/o the better! Geek out!