To start with: Almost every function of the IC-R9500 can be user-defined. But with some technical knowledge, you can operate the radio very well. With all these controls, you cannot do without the manual. You really have to get a general overview before you can start. The front of the IC-R9500 is full of control knobs and push buttons. The IC-R9500 is a very flexible receiver. I took care of the fan and replaced it by a 'silent fan' The result can be viewed under the link ' The IC-R9500 in Action Full HD Video. For a top class receiver, this is an absolute no go. Unfortunately though, the fan is very loud to be exact: it produces quite a lot of noise even if you have your headphones on you will hear the fan. It is activated when a certain level of heat is exceeded. In order to minimize the heat load, the IC-R9500 has a cooling fan on the back. It is clear that such a radio produces heat. The mechanical construction is completely satisfying and on a professional level. The integrated power supply is even shielded twice. The boards are all shielded by a thick sheet covering. The case is made of thick aluminum cast and absolutely torsion-free. After unscrewing approximately 30 screws, the radio is open and you will see scrupulously separated and shielded boards. Most of the weight comes from the case and the cover. You will hold 20Kg of concentrated reception technology in your hands. If you open the case to have a look at the inner parts you will be surprised at how heavy this receiver is. Our search engine recommends and warns our users: Don't Compromise! Protect Your On. Additionally, you can activate the latching function, if you want to hop from channel to channel.Ġ2 4 torrent. The big and heavy VFO has a flywheel effect which I had never encountered on a radio before. The feel of the control buttons is simply phenomenal. The blue lines on the front (made of aluminum) gives the appearance of the IC-9500 a special touch and reminds you of the receivers made by Rohde & Schwarz. The radio comes in an elegant grey-white color. If you have a closer look at the IC-R9500 the trained eye will notice the excellent manufacturing quality. The IC-R9500 was introduced to the market in 2007 and is still (2015) being produced. No other radio combined shortwave with the upper frequency bands with such high a reception quality. The wideband receiver ICOM IC-R9500 is the direct follow -up model of the IC-R9000 which at its time was the benchmark of a broad band receiver. Unfortunately, professional antennas were not available. All mentioned professional receivers were operated and tested using standard SWL a ntennas.
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