WiNRADiO Frequently Asked Questions
WiNRADiO Software upgrades
Comparative summary of WiNRADiO receivers

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Expires 3/31/2010 Consumer Units Only

With Microsoft’s recent upgrade to Vista™, we have had an issue with driver incompatibility. Therefore, we are upgrading the software for the 1500/2500 series.
In addition to the software upgrade, there is a firmware upgrade available for these receiver models.
Both software and firmware upgrades are available from the link provided on the ICOM America Amateur product page or from the URL below: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/download/index.html
ICOM Downloads http://www.icomamerica.com/receivers/default.asp

This special edition of the AR-ONE offers frequency and phase coherent capabilities for multiple-receiver applications like direction finding:  SMA connectors for inputs and outputs: 10 MHz standard oscillator, 1^st and 2^nd local oscillators (254.5 or 744.5 MHz), 3^rd local oscillator (10.245 MHz)

(Government Purchase Only)

Monitor Any Frequency from 10 KHz to 3.3 GHz. Ultra-stable reference frequency oscillator (0.1ppm)
Surveillance operations are enhanced. Monitoring multiple frequencies is easier and faster. Computer control gives you maximum flexibility and unleashes the many features found in this advanced technology receiver.

(Government Purchase Only)

AOR has introduced their newest multimode base/mobile wide-coverage receiver with improved RF signal processing and better audio. Wider frequency coverage up to 3 GHz

The SR2000A is an ultra-fast spectrum display monitor featuring a high quality triple-conversion receiver and excellent audio output

AOR puts the power of FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) algorithms to work in tandem with a powerful receiver covering 25MHZ - 3GHz (less cellular on consumer model)
The result is a compact color spectrum display monitor that's ultra-sensitive, incredibly fast, yet easy to use.
The SR2000A features a high quality speaker for crisp, clean audio signals and is perfect for base, mobile or field use.

(Government Purchase Only)

The SR2200 is a high-performance, computer-hosted, 25-3000 MHz, "black box" receiver with USB and RS232 interface. Connectors are also provided for 10.7 MHz IF output, antenna (BNC), external speaker, headphones, and data (discriminator and sound output).

A new kind of wideband software defined receiver based on ZERO-IF and DDS local generator, added to a 6” TFT screen displaying an amazing 1GHz bandwidth FFT spectrum!

Signal detection
Signal search in frequency and memory scan mode
Spectrum occupancy and on-the-air monitoring
Coverage and field-strength check
Signal and spectrum analysis through optional I/Q software

Applications may include:
.. Monitoring and storage of up to 2000 frequencies, receiving modes, antenna port, attenuator settings, constant monitoring of one frequency or scanning of selected frequencies.
.. Searching a frequency range with freely selectable start and stop frequencies and step widths of 0.01 kHz (10Hz) to 999.99 kHz.
.. Detection of undesired emissions including pulsed emissions.
.. Detection of unlicensed transmitters communicating illegally or interfering with licensed transmission.
.. Protection against eavesdropping by detecting miniature transmitters (bugs)
.. Monitoring of one's own radio transmissions in a service band and monitoring of selected transmissions.
.. Remote-controlled operation via an optional LAN controller.
.. Unattended long-term monitoring by an internal SD audio recorder or spectrum recording with optional AR-IQ software for laboratory signal analysis.

PC control receiver and all functions are controllable from mouse click or keyboard. It covers 0.01 to 3299.999MHz* in AM, FM and WFM modes and also covers 0.495 to 1300MHz* in SSB and CW modes.  
 

All the advanced features of the recently-released ICOM 1500 Series receivers, plus dual-diversity reception, allowing you to monitor two frequencies simultaneously, and automatic receiver selection between two antennas for best signal!
     The low-profile PCR-2500 is controlled by your computer, or select the R2500 and choose between computer control or stand-alone, mobile or base operation with the full-featured front panel!

Save $20 on PCR 2500
Expires 3/31/2010 Consumer Units Only

PC control receiver and all functions are controllable from mouse click or keyboard. It covers 0.01 to 3299.999MHz (less cellular on consumer model) in AM, FM and WFM modes and also covers 0.495 to 1300MHz* in SSB and CW modes.
ICOM R-1500 Mobile/Base Receiver $728.00 $599.95  
ICOM R-1500U Mobile/Base Receiver (Government Only) $599.95  

All the advanced features of the recently-released ICOM 1500 Series receivers, plus dual-diversity reception, allowing you to monitor two frequencies simultaneously, and automatic receiver selection between two antennas for best signal!
     The low-profile PCR-2500 is controlled by your computer, or select the R2500 and choose between computer control or stand-alone, mobile or base operation with the full-featured front panel!

Icom proudly announces the debut of the new flagship receiver, IC-R9500. covering the RF spectrum from 5kHz to 3335MHz**(less cellular on consumer model) in all modes and utilizes ICOM’s RF circuit development expertise and cutting edge digital technology to achieve +40dBm IP3 and 109dB dynamic range (at 14.1MHz). The IP3 capability is +5dBm (typical) across the range (from 30MHz to 3335MHz).

The IC-R9500 is targeted to telecommunication administrators or related organizations which use the radio for monitoring radio stations or signals and analyzing spectrum, or high level scanner enthusiasts.

This external model is similar to its popular predecessor WR-3100e with improved performance {no DSP}. The frequency range is 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz.

The WiNRADiO WR-3150i-DSP receiver supersedes the highly successful WR-3100i-DSP model, introducing improved spurious signal rejection, selectivity and other hardware and software improvements. The WR-3150i-DSP receiver puts advanced radio receiver technology directly on a personal computer platform, to create a complete spectrum surveillance system. The frequency range is 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz.

This is an external model with performance identical to the WR-3500i-DSP model (but no DSP facilities), contained in an elegant enclosure with RS-232 interface (PCMCIA Adapter optional). Very suitable for cost-effective HF/VHF/UHF monitoring applications up to 2.6 GHz in conjunction with portable computers.

Software options include WiNRADiO Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Advanced Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Trunking Option, Universal FSK Decoder, and WiNRADiO Database Manager. Hardware options include the PC-card (PCMCIA) Adapter, USB Adapter, and Portable Power Source for truly portable battery operation.

This internal version is intended for stationary, discreet, compact applications, system integration and professional surveillance up to 2.6 GHz. The receiver extends the frequency coverage of the WR-3150i-DSP receiver and also adds two extra IF bandwidths (6 kHz and 50 kHz for FM). These compact units are easy to integrate to multi-channel systems, and have no need for external cables, power supplies, external interface ports or extra physical space.

Options include WiNRADiO Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Advanced Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Trunking Option and WiNRADiO Database Manager.

DSP development kit for this model is available for third-party DSP application developers.

This is an external model with performance identical to the WR-3500e model, except its frequency range is extended to 4 GHz. Very suitable for cost-effective HF/VHF/UHF monitoring applications up to 4.0  GHz in conjunction with portable computers.

Software options include WiNRADiO Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Advanced Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Trunking Option, Universal FSK Decoder, and WiNRADiO Database Manager. Hardware options include the PC-card (PCMCIA) Adapter, USB Adapter, and Portable Power Source for truly portable battery operation.

This model is identical to WR-3500i-DSP, except its frequency range is extended to 4 GHz.

Software options include WiNRADiO Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Advanced Digital Suite, WiNRADiO Trunking Option, Universal FSK Decoder, and WiNRADiO Database Manager.

DSP development kit for this model is available for third-party DSP application developers.

The WiNRADiO WR-G305e is a software-defined PC-based wideband receiver (9 kHz to 1800 MHz). It represents an external version of the WR-G305i receiver, with equivalent performance. The PC-based receiver is USB-controlled and compatible with modern desktop and laptop computers with USB interface.

The WiNRADiO WR-G305e/PD is a software-defined PC-based wideband receiver (9 kHz-1800 MHz). It represents an external version of the WR-G305i/PD receiver, with equivalent performance. The PC-based receiver is USB-controlled and compatible with modern desktop and laptop computers with USB interface.

Convert your desktop PC into a most sophisticated radio monitoring station! The WiNRADiO WR-G305i is a software-defined PC-based wideband scanning receiver covering a frequency range from 9 kHz to 1800 MHz (optional down-converter to 3.5 GHz available).

Convert your desktop PC into a most sophisticated radio monitoring station! The WiNRADiO WR-G305i/PD is a software-defined PC-based wideband scanning receiver covering a frequency range from 9 kHz to 1800 MHz (optional down converter to 3.5 GHz available).

The WiNRADiO WR-G526e is a versatile receiver platform of USB-interfaced modular building blocks suitable for high-performance signal intercept, acquisition and monitoring applications, precision direction finding and beam-forming.

(Contact Grove at 800-438-8155 or 828-837-9200 for pricing.)

The WiNRADiO WR-G315i is a software-defined high-performance VHF/UHF receiver (9 kHz to 1800 MHz)

(Contact Grove at 800-438-8155 or 828-837-9200 for pricing.)

The WiNRADiO WR-G526e/DSP is designed to be a compact, low-cost DSP back-end of choice for Software-Defined Radio applications wherever digitizing and digital signal processing of instantaneous IF bandwidth greater than 20 MHz is required.