[ScanIndiana] IC-PCR1000

Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:44:03 -0400

I reviewed one of these for Scanning USA a few months ago.  Overall, it was a nice radio.  Good reception & lots of features  The included software is OK, but there are better software alternatives (especially if you're using Windows 2000).

If you don't need SSB, the PCR-100 might be a better choice.

With only 1 antenna input, you're kind of limited.  The PCR series (actually ANY wide band receiver) needs the ability to use a separate antenna for frequencies under 30 MHz.

I prefer a "scanners" for frequencies above 30 MHz and a "Communications Receiver" (like a Drake R8) for frequencies below 30 MHz.  Make all the difference in the world (in my opinion).

Andrew
IndyScan.com Webmaster

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Wesley Beam" <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:37:15 -0500

>now that I know this list is alive, got a few questions for ye venerated
>scanning sages...
>
>Is the Icom IC-PCR1000 worth purchasing or should I just get a regular
>scanner? I want something that I can tune in onevarious frequnecies about
>the the cities I'm in (I make a circuit of Kokomo, Lafayette, and
>Bloomington) and occasionally record them...Would this, in your opinions, be
>the best purchase for me?
>
>Now, I'm a scanning idiot so, go easy on me..
>-Wes
>
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