[PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?

Mike Curtis mcurtis at nc.rr.com
Mon Jul 4 19:59:39 EDT 2005 

I have had the PCR1000 (5+ years) the WinRadio 1500 external (2+ years) and
the RX-320 (2+ years).  The RX-320 is different so I will leave it out of
the comparison, but, I much prefer the PCR1000 over the WinRadio.  While
WinRadio may have open APIs, at the end of the day they mean nothing since
the PCR1000 is supported by FAR more 3rd party programs.  While it was
stupid for Icom not to publishing the PCR's protocol, in reality it was so
easy to reverse engineer it that it does not matter.  
For these radios, software is (almost) everything and I prefer the software
options I get with the PCR.  The hardware of the PCR and the WinRadio are
close enough (and they both have plusses and minuses) the software control
packages are what win me over.
I am going to put my WinRadio 1500 up for sale in Ebay in a week or so.  I
am keeping my PCR since I feel it is the best mix of performance and ease of
use.  I have a very wide variety of receivers, but I always seem to have the
PCR up and running since it is so flexible.
BTW, I agree with Barry, any topic that puts activity into this list and
remotely relates to the PCR is fine with me!
  


-----Original Message-----
From: pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry Hauser
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 1:35 PM
To: Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?

Actually, Don, Winradio has a variety of models.  Their original PC card 
went to 1 ghz as I recall.

The G303i and G303e, 313 series (internal card/external) are HF only, but 
The WR1550's are wideband -- 150 kHz-1.5mHz.  They have a higher end unit 
that goes as high as 4 gHz. (WR-3500 i or e. -- only $2,995.)

Wideband receivers are usually sub-optimal on HF, and the Windradio 303/313 
are more comparable to something like the Ten-Tec RX-320D which is a PC 
controlled HF receiver.

I have the PCR-1000 and several of the RX-320's and 321's (special variant).

I've never had a Winradio -- just going from memory and what's currently 
posted on their website.

There are also a number of standalone receivers that with computer control 
capability, ususally HF-only or VHF-UHF models, but not necessarily. Some of

these are commercial and military receivers that have become available on 
the surplus and used markets, like the RACAL RA6790GM, which is HF, but 
there are wideband "surveillance" receivers from Watkins-Johnson, etc.

If you can't do all you want with a PCR-1000, then "accessorize" by adding 
another receiver ;-)

While, this is the Icom PCR-1000 list, I, for one, don't see a problem with 
making comparisons, especially considering Icom's apparent committment vs. 
some of the other manufacturers.  And yes, there are other lists for 
Winradio, RX-320, etc, where more detailed posting on those belong.

Barry



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Schaefer" <redwolf at wt.net>
To: "Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom" <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?


> Problem Winradio is HF only.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ian Sheffield" <Ian.sheffield1 at tesco.net>
> To: "Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom" <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 9:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?
>
>
>> Nobody seems to mention Winradio, which is a far superior
>> PC RX compared to the PCR1000.
>>
>> regards,
>>
>> Ian.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "DG8FAI" <w4-dg8fai at myacc.net>
>> To: "Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom" <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:23 PM
>> Subject: RE: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?
>>
>>
>>> ICOM JAPAN
>>> http://www.icom.co.jp/products/receiver/index.html is still showing all
>>> receivers, including the PCR-100.
>>> However, the "English Site"
>>> http://www.icom.co.jp/world/products/receivers/index.htm
>>> is limited to the handhelds. No more R8500, no more R75, no more 
>>> PCR-1000.
>>>
>>> Rumors or reality?
>>>
>>> Cord
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> [mailto:pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of R. J. Grasser
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 06:33
>>> To: Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom
>>> Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?
>>>
>>>
>>> The Rochester (NY) hamfest had the same rumours about ICOM, plus tons of
>>> negative comments about their mind-set in dealing with their customers.
>>>
>>> Outside of the lone PCR-1000 everything in my shack is Yaesu, and has 
>>> been
>>> since the early 70's.  Yaesu has always given me (and others) terrific
>>> support even on some very old gear.
>>>
>>> I will probably off-load my PCR shortly, as I just ordered the Yaesu
>> VR-5000
>>> rcvr (fully optioned).
>>>
>>> Regards, RJ
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Kwon2m" <kwon2m at att.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom" <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 9:16 PM
>>> Subject: RE: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?
>>>
>>>
>>> > There hasn't been any news, official or otherwise, about
>>> > a replacement for the 1000. No news about anything to take
>>> > the place of the R8500 either. For that matter, I haven't
>>> > seen any actual announcement that either of these receivers
>>> > have been discontinued, but that does seem to be the scuttlebutt.
>>> > The rumor mill at Dayton this year was that Icom may be betting out
>>> > of the wideband receiver market, although the handhelds seem to
>>> > be hanging in there for now. I, for one, sure hope the rumors are
>>> > wrong. Icom has produced some great radio toys in the wideband world
>>> > and I'd love to see them continue to do so in the future.
>>> >
>>> > John
>>> >
>>> > P.S. - the one GOOD rumor I heard at Dayton was that Ten Tec was
>>> > supposed to have a wideband receiver on the way. No idea is it
>>> > will be a black box computer controlled rig or a stand-alone.
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> > [mailto:pcr-1000-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of DG8FAI
>>> > Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 6:05 AM
>>> > To: Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom
>>> > Subject: [PCR-1000] When can we expect the NEW PCR1000?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Have any news been released when the new/ replacement for the PCR1000
>> will
>>> > be available?
>>> >
>>> >
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