Icom IC-PCR2500 User Manual

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

PC controlled dual band, dualwatch, digital mode receiver!

Tool bar

Multi-function receiver screen

Simple screen

Dualwatch capability*

The IC-PCR2500 covers 0.01–3299.999 MHz in AM, FM,
WFM, SSB, CW, DV and P25 modes on the main receiver,
while the sub-receiver can simultaneously cover 50–1300
MHz in AM, FM and WFM modes*

*1Two antennas are required for dualwatch receive. *2See specifica-

tion page for available mode and frequency range details.

1

2

.

Digital mode reception

The optional UT-118 D-STAR digital unit
and UT-122* P25 digital unit can be
installed in the IC-PCR2500. Catch the
action in digital communications!

* Already installed with some versions.

With optional UT-122

Diversity receive capability

When two antennas are connected to the IC-PCR2500, it
provides diversity reception*. The diversity reception continu­ously compares the signal strength and selects the better an­tenna for maintaining good sound and receive quality.

* Available in FM/P25/DV mode between 50–1300MHz only.

Diversity reception is not available when using dualwatch.

3 receiver screens to choose from

Choose the look you want!
“Component” and “Simple”

“Multi-function receiver”,

screens are available.

Component screen

Multi channel monitor screen

Multi channel monitor function

You can monitor up to 25 channels. The software tracks the
band activity with S-meter levels as channel status is visually
represented by three background colors. Simply click the
busy channel and the PCR2500 tunes to the active channel.

DSP capability

If you are into weak signal work, the optional UT -106 DSP unit
is a must have. This add-on gives you noise reduction and
auto notch filter functions to improve the S/N ratio for improv­ing received signal quality.

Bandscope and time-line scope

Along with a 5MHz
line scope allows you to observe the band condition over the
past 100 minutes.

* AF output is muted when setting the bandscope range is between

500kHz and 5MHz or the operating in CW or SSB modes.

(Max.) wide range bandscope*, the time-

Recording function

You can record audio in WAV format directly through the USB
port. Skip over hours of channel inactivity with the software’s
remote control function that pauses and resumes recording
according to the channel activity.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

0.495–1.799MHz

1.8–49.999MHz
50–699.999MHz
700–1300.000MHz
1300*1–2299.999MHz
2300–3000.000MHz

FM

–

0.63µV*

2

0.5µV

0.63µV

5.6µV
18µV

WFM

–
–

1.4µV

1.8µV
18µV
56µV

AM

25µV

2.5µV
2µV

2.5µV

–
–

SSB, CW

5.0µV

0.5µV

0.4µV

0.5µV
–
–

*

1

1300.000001MHz *2 28–49.999MHz
SSB, CW BW=2.8kHz, AM BW=6.0kHz at 10dB S/N
FM BW=15kHz, WFM BW=230kHz at 12dB SINAD

Antenna

connector

Data

Antenna

connector

GND

DC IN

USB

(for PC

connection)

Not used

9600 bps
packet

External
speaker

Frequency coverage

0.010–3299.999MHz*

1

(Guaranteed 0.495–3000MHz)

0.495–1300MHz*

1

50–1300MHz*

1

Main receiver

Sub-receiver

Mode
AM, FM, WFM,
DV*

2

, P25*

3

USB, LSB, CW
AM, FM, WFM

OTHER FEATURES

• VSC ignores unmodulated signals or heterodynes

• CTCSS/DTCS tones and duplex mode operation for monitoring a repeater

• S-meter squelch • Pocket beep function • IF filter selection

• IF shift function (SSB, CW mode only)

• Noise blanker eliminates pulse type noise. (SSB, CW, AM mode only)

• 20dB (approx.) RF attenuator (below 1300MHz)

• Auto memory write scan searches for a signal, and when a signal is
detected, the received frequency is automatically stored in PC memory

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL RECEIVER PC REQUIREMENTS

•Frequency coverage and mode :

*1Cellular bands are blocked in the U.S.A. version.

*2Optional UT-118 required.

France 0.010–29.999*4, 50.200–51.200, 87.500–107.999,

144–146, 430–440, 1240–1300MHz

4

*

Main receiver only. Guaranteed range 0.495–29.999MHz

•

Usable temperature range: 0˚C to +60˚C; +32˚F to +140˚F

• Frequency stability : Less than ±3ppm on the basis

•Tuning steps : 1Hz (minimum)

• Power supply : 12.0V DC ±15%

• Current drain

(at 12.0V DC) :

Max. audio Less than 1.5A
Stand-by 0.85A typ. (Dual mode)

• Antenna Impedance : 50Ω

• Dimensions

(Projections are not included) ; 5

• Weight

All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.

×H×D)

(W

(approx:) : 1350g; 3lb

*3Optional UT-122 required.

˚C

(

0˚C to +60˚C

of 25

(BNC)

: 146×41×206 mm

3

⁄4×15⁄8×81⁄8 in

)

(Dual mode)

•Receiver system : Triple-conversion super-

•Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.70MHz

• Sensitivity

(Less than) :

• Selectivity (typical) :
SSB, CW, AM More than 2.8kHz/–6dB
SSB, CW, AM, FM More than 6.0kHz/–6dB
FM, AM More than 15kHz/–6dB
FM, AM, WFM More than 50kHz/–6dB
WFM More than 230kHz/–6dB

• Audio output power : More than 500mW

•External SP connector :

• AFC function
signal when the signal’s frequency drifts.

(Auto Frequency Control)

automatically follows an FM mode

(BW: 6kHz or 15kHz)

• AGC function; Fast/slow setting is available

• Weather alert function

(U.S.A. and Canada versions only)

• 24-digit DTMF tone decoder • Squelch delay

• Up to 2600 memory channels per file

• U.S.A. Customers check out www.icomreceivers.com for frequency lists in
your neighborhood and region. (Based on FCC licensee database.)

heterodyne + Down converter
2nd 10.70MHz

3rd 450kHz

(Except WFM)

®

Pentium®III 450MHz or faster

•Intel

•Hard disk with at least 50 MB of free disk space

•At least 128 MB of memory

•Display with 1024 × 768 pixel resolution, high color

•CD-ROM or DVD drive is required for software installation

• USB audio dropouts or gaps may occur because of a lack of PC power

• Additional hard disk space is required for recording sound or storing
scope data

Turn off the Main unit power switch when not using the IC-PCR2500 while
installed in a vehicle. The IC-PCR2500 has standby power consumption
that will drain the vehicle battery over a period of time.

(256MB or more recommended)

(Pentium

®

4 recommended)

•Microsoft®Windows®XP/2000/ME/98SE •USB 1.1 or 2.0

Rear view

distortion with an 8Ω load

2-conductor 3.5

(d)

mm (1⁄8″)

at 10%

/8Ω

OPTIONS

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

• UT-106 DSP UNIT

Provides noise reduction and auto notch functions.

• UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT

DTMF decode function for Sub-receiver. Either UT­108 or UT-118 can be installed in the receiver.

• UT-118 D-STAR DIGITAL UNIT

Provides D-STAR DV mode reception. Either UT-108
or UT-118 can be installed in the receiver.

• UT-122 P25 DIGITAL UNIT

Provides APCO P25 digital mode reception.

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• AD-113A/E AC ADAPTOR

10.5V DC, 1.8A/1.5A

(A/E) output. Same as supplied.

• CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE

12V DC, 2A output from 12V cigarette lighter socket.

• OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE

For use with an external power supply.

(12V DC required)

• SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER

For all-round mobile operation.

CP-12L

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Supplied accessories

● AD-113A/E* ● USB cable ● Software CD ● Antenna
(* Depending on version)

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