IC-R9500 Communications Receiver

Professional communications receiver with 0.005 to 3335MHz coverage and high performance spectrum scope

• 0.005-3335MHz wideband coverage
• +40dBm 3rd order intercept point and 109dB dynamic range* *At 14.1MHz
•  Multi-function high performance spectrum scope
•  ±0.05ppm high frequency stability
•  ±3dB* accuracy of dBµ/dBµ(emf) /dBm meter *10 to 70dBµ signal between 100kHz to 3335MHz at 25°C
•  SSB/CW/AM mode auto tuning function
•  Optional P25 digital mode reception
•  Professional grade operation, functionality and build

Wideband coverage
The IC-R9500 covers 0.005-3335MHz in SSB, AM, FM (WFM), CW, FSK and P25* modes. It is suitable for a wide variety of radio monitoring and listening activities.
* Optional UT-122 digital unit is required.

Superb receiver performance
The IC-R9500 achieves amazing performance by using a D-MOS FET array in the 1st mixer (below 30MHz) and an excellent IMD roofing filter. The IC-R9500 has +40dBm IP3 and 109dB dynamic range at 14.1MHz. IP3 performance is +9.8dBm at 50MHz and +6.2dBm at 620MHz (+5dBm (typical) from 30MHz to 3335MHz). 

Five roofing filters
The IC-R9500 has 5 independent roofing filters (240, 50, 15, 6 and 3kHz) for improved selectivity. In very crowded RF spectrum conditions, it is extremely important to protect against strong in-band signals. The 3kHz roofing filter provides a 130dB (approx.)* blocking dynamic range.
* At 15MHz reception, with 5kHz separation signals.

Dual DSP
The IC-R9500 incorporates two independent, 32-bit floating point DSP units, a dedicated DSP unit for receiver functions and another for the spectrum scope. By using the power of two independent DSP units, the radio can respond to operator changes in an instant.

±0.05ppm high frequency stability
The IC-R9500 uses an OCXO (Oven Control Crystal Oscillator) unit which provides ±0.05ppm frequency stability from 0°C to 50°C. The 10MHz reference frequency can either be supplied to or input from external equipment.

Digital IF filter
The digital IF filter* allows the operator to adjust the filter shape (sharp or soft), filter bandwidth, and center frequency characteristics. The digital twin PBT narrows and shifts the IF passband to efficiently eliminate undesired signals. * For FM, WFM and P25 mode, the passband width is fixed.

 Additional outstanding features

• 4 antenna connectors: an SO-239 type, a phono (RCA) connector and two type-N connectors
• S/P DIF output jack
• Video input/output
• Clock function with daily timer and sleep timer
• CTCSS and DTCS tone squelch
• Simplified frequency calibration using WWV or WWVH
• Dial lock function
• Panel lock function
• Adjustable tuning step
• Dimmer function
• Monitor function

Dimensions (W×H×D) (projections not included)
424 × 149 × 340 mm;
1611/16 × 57/8 × 133/8 in

Weight
20kg; 44.1lb (approx.)

7-inch wide color TFT LCD
The large 7-inch wide (800 × 480 pixels) active matrix display delivers quick response time, high resolution and has a wide viewing angle. The multi-function spectrum scope is displayed in vivid color. The background color is selectable from black or blue for your preference. In addition, the IC-R9500 has a VGA connector allowing you to connect an external monitor.

Multiple RSSI
S-meter, dBµ, dBµ(emf) and dBm meter types are selectable in the IC-R9500. The dBµ, dBµ(emf) and dBm meter have ±3dB of accuracy (10 to 70dBµ signal from 100kHz to 3335MHz at 25°C).

Noise blanker
The IC-R9500 has the DSP controlled noise blanker that significantly reduces pulse type noise and improves the S/N ratio by removing interfering noise. The noise blanker has two channels with adjustable width and depth parameters. You can use these to target the specific noise interference.

Two-point manual notch filter
Manual notch filter characteristicsThe digital manual notch filter has a depth of more than 70dB at two points with adjustable filter width (wide, middle, narrow). This means that two strong beat signals can be eliminated at once even while using the auto notch filter.