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ICOM R8600

Simon Brown
 

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the R8600 is a class act. Haven't used lab gear, just looked at the Band II signal - super clean, HF - clean and very sensitive. 


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Curt Faulk
 

I've almost bought one a couple of times as it's obviously a great radio.

These days, though, I've more got my eye on a WiNRADiOWR-G69DDC 'Excelsior Ultra'. I'm seriously considering this one, especially if I can convince Simon to accept drop-shipment of it first so that he can adapt it into SDR Console before I even get it.
Siegfried Jackstien
 

easy solution .. buy two .. let one deliver to simon :-)

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Am 25.01.2023 um 14:01 schrieb Curt Faulk:

I've almost bought one a couple of times as it's obviously a great radio.

These days, though, I've more got my eye on a WiNRADiOWR-G69DDC 'Excelsior Ultra'. I'm seriously considering this one, especially if I can convince Simon to accept drop-shipment of it first so that he can adapt it into SDR Console before I even get it.

Simon Brown
 

Already supported.

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 25 January 2023 13:01
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 
I've almost bought one a couple of times as it's obviously a great radio.

These days, though, I've more got my eye on a WiNRADiOWR-G69DDC 'Excelsior Ultra'. I'm seriously considering this one, especially if I can convince Simon to accept drop-shipment of it first so that he can adapt it into SDR Console before I even get it.

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Curt Faulk
 

Simon, wait...

I know you already support the WR-G65DDCe 'Excalibur Sigma' through the use of the G65DDCAPI.dll, but does this apply to the WiNRADiO WR-G69DDC 'Excelsior Ultra' also?

That would be great.
Simon Brown
 

Yes,

It's in the Search menu. All the WinRadio are great on HF - I think​ they use a super low noise preamp and a very linear ADC. There's something about them. Sadly they don't let me keep the radios but that's understandable.

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 25 January 2023 13:37
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 

Simon, wait...

I know you already support the WR-G65DDCe 'Excalibur Sigma' through the use of the G65DDCAPI.dll, but does this apply to the WiNRADiO WR-G69DDC 'Excelsior Ultra' also?

That would be great.


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Curt Faulk
 

Mea culpa... I should have looked.

Thanks, Simon.
Simon Brown
 

😄

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 25 January 2023 14:49
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 
Mea culpa... I should have looked.

Thanks, Simon.

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singleshare
 

Did you ever get the  WiNRADiOWR-G69DDC Excelsior Ultra? If so how do you like it? 

I can't find much info on this receiver, not even a current price and I'm interested in it. I can only assume it's priced out of the hobbyist market except for a select few.
I'm all ears for any info you have.
Curt Faulk
 

No, I haven't bought it yet. I'm actually running a little side savings account to get it late this year. My final large influence.
Simon Brown
 

No such thing as 'final', just 'most recent'.

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 15 April 2023 13:15
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 
No, I haven't bought it yet. I'm actually running a little side savings account to get it late this year. My final large influence.

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Curt Faulk
 

At these prices, Simon, for me, that'll be final. (Especially if my spouse finds out.)   :-)

But, I completely understand your point.
Simon Brown
 

WinRadio makes very nice SDRs. I'm only aware of a couple of people who use SDR Console with them, so assume most must use in-house software.

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 15 April 2023 14:23
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 
At these prices, Simon, for me, that'll be final. (Especially if my spouse finds out.)   :-)

But, I completely understand your point.

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Mike Bott
 

You're killing me Curt.  This is exactly the same reason why I haven't added the R8600 too.

I had divested myself of most physical radios about a year and a half ago but still have a DX 160 that was in the shop at the time. It rarely gets used nowadays.

On 4/15/23 09:23, Curt Faulk wrote:
At these prices, Simon, for me, that'll be final. (Especially if my spouse finds out.)   :-)
Curt Faulk
 

I'm killing myself, Mike. This G69 is a killer receiver.

It boasts an ultra-fast search speed of 3 GHz/s.

Now if I can only bribe Simon into adding a scanning/searching module into SDR Console, I'll be set as soon as I get this thing.

The native WiNRADiO software truly sucks. I WAY prefer SDR Console with my WiNRADiO G31 Excalibur receiver.
Simon Brown
 

A 'proper' scanner is a big project. And summer's coming...

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> on behalf of Curt Faulk via groups.io <curt.faulk2+airspy@...>
Sent: 15 April 2023 19:04
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] ICOM R8600
 
I'm killing myself, Mike. This G69 is a killer receiver.

It boasts an ultra-fast search speed of 3 GHz/s.

Now if I can only bribe Simon into adding a scanning/searching module into SDR Console, I'll be set as soon as I get this thing.

The native WiNRADiO software truly sucks. I WAY prefer SDR Console with my WiNRADiO G31 Excalibur receiver.

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Curt Faulk
 

I am a patient man. When it comes, it comes; if it ever does.

We know that it is an oft-requested addition, and it would truly make SDR Console heads and shoulders above the rest, even more than it already is.

Personally, I would fund a tidy further donation (and think many others would as well) to see it added. But we know you and George have other things to do.

So this remains a polite ongoing request and in no way any sort of demand. We are all very appreciative of your efforts, Simon. SDR console is what I use far better than 99% of the time.

Your summer there by the sea must be very nice indeed.

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