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On the question of how good the Icom R8600 is. TI TMS320C55 DSP Likely the Digital Voice CODEC as DVSI likes this chip.ДЄltera Cyclone IV FPGA EP4CE55F2-317N (same as IC-7300)Д¬Y7C68013A-56 EZ-USB FX2LB USB 2.0 controller used for IQДў x TI PCM2901E Stereo Audio CODEC w/USB Interface (one for each USB port)Дў x Microchip USB2513B USB 2.0 Hub (one for each USB port)Д¤ x SiLabs CP2102 USB 2.0 to TTL UART (two for each USB port) Micron 48LC4M16A2 4 banks of 1MBx16 SDRAM 167 MHz RX-3818 is likely a engineering or hardware identifier for the receiver, with E for Europe? The 16 bit ADC used to digitize the RF should give excellent performance. I also noticed a number of places for connectors that are not populated.

There are two populated unused connectors on the main board. Maybe there will be a future option board. There is also 4 mounting posts on the speaker panel. There is a hole next to the speaker and a black plastic enclosure on the backside of the speaker. I noticed they are using a ported speaker. ( nobody is saying the FDM-S2 is a bad radio, it's a great radio for the price ) looks like you been bashing the 8600 with a number of members who own the 8600. Prc117f.look at a post from another member of radioreference. I for one feel proud to own the 8600, and sits proudly in my shack.

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It's the finest radio I have owned in my 40 plus years in the hobby. If you can afford this radio, I would recommend you buy it. Take a look at the reviews by the mentioned people above. However, it should not be as good as the 8600. My FDM-S2 is a solid radio, and I am happy to own one. Great for listening on the Ham Bands, just superb. I can hear the AM station 600 from Jacksonville, with a readable signal during the day ! No other radio can do this ( R-75, AOR 7030, Drake R-8, and yes the FDM-S2 cannot ' Hear ' this signal, and recover the audio as well. 2 meters, 70 Centimeters, just outstanding. The FM broadcast band is suitable for DX ing. The NB on the 8600 eliminates 80-90 % of the noise.

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I have a neighbor who has a Plazma TV that causes S-9 RFI. I don't have any expensive equipment, so I leave that up to Sherwood Engineering and others, like Adam Farson, Dave Zantow. Go look at the Sherwood Engineering web site. Rob Sherwood has done extensive tests, and the 8600 is 2nd on the list. You should look at the performance chart on Sherwood Engineering. The 8600 group on yahoo have indeed verified the 16 bit ADC. Original plans were to use 14 bit LTC2208-14. Now the IC-7610 now that would make a real nice HF reciever with its dual 16bit ADCs and dual tracking preselectors. It is quite a bargain actually 1300 bucks you get a complete setup and you can transmit if you get your license. If HF is your primary interest (not VHF/UHF) The IC-7300 is a better deal, same radio minus the extra extended VHF/UHF for half the price.

The 8600 is obviously a pretty slick self contained box For the price they should have used a better ADC since the price differential is not much between the 16 VS 14bit ADC when talking about 2000+ dollar radios. The FDM-S2 IP3 +31 dBm 14 MHz, Spacing 2 kHz (1dbm better than 8600 but thats splitting hairs) The 8600 has a 14bit ADC 122.88MSPS (dont know what FPGA is in use) VS the FDM-S2 which has a 16bit ADC 122.88MSPS and a FPGA Xilinx Spartan6 XC6LXC25 FPGA

Thank you.Д¬lick to expand.How so? Did you do A/B tests on same antenna same signal? not sure what you mean by vastly superior. I would think a 2.5k radio should be able to handle all strong signals.the recently discontinued 8500 did.ДЄny opinions ? Anybody experiencing overload issues ? Any help would be appreciated. I would like to purchase the radio, but don't want to use filters. I also like to DX the AM Broadcast band, so with that said.Has anyone experienced any overload issues with powerful AM broadcast stations ? Any overload or bleed over ? Any bleed over from powerful FM transmitters? Other radios do suffer, and I need a filter or use the attenuator. I have a R-75 that is the same, no overload issues. I still have an R-8500, and have NO overload issues at all. It's also 50,000 watts, so my area is challenging to say the least. Second, I have a local FM station that is only about 2 miles away. I have a 50,000 watt AM powerhouse less than 10 miles away. First let me say I live in a strong signal environment. Just wanted some opinions before / if I buy the 8600.

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