The Icom IC-R8600 receiver is a wideband communication receiver covering frequencies from 10 kHz to 3 GHz. It can decode various digital signals like D-STAR, NXDN, dPMR, and P25. The receiver utilizes software demodulation technology for superior performance and can be remotely monitored via a Windows PC. The ARRL review of the IC-R8600 can be downloaded from the Icom America Website.

With frequency coverage from 10 kHz to 3 GHz, the IC-R8600 offers decoding of digital signals like P25, NXDN, dPMR, and D-STAR and receives conventional analogue signals. It provides various meter types for the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and has high accuracy for measuring signal strength levels.

The IC-R8600 employs FPGA and DSP units for demodulation and signal processing, resulting in excellent receiver performance. It features multiple RF bandpass filters, superb IP3 performance, and ample memory channels for storing frequencies. The receiver also offers a variety of scan functions and a real-time spectrum scope with a waterfall function for effective signal monitoring.