Professional Communications Receiver

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

The IC-R9500 is a high-end professional communications receiver for wideband monitoring,
signal detection, spectrum analysis, recording received signals, and more.
Main features –• 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

Dual DSP units provide superb receiverBASIC

PERFORMANCE

Wideband coverage

Five roofing filters

Digital IF filter

The IC-R9500 covers 0.005–3335MHz in
SSB, AM, FM (WFM), CW, FSK and P25*modes. It is suitable for a wide variety ofradio monitoring and listening activities.

The IC-R9500 has 5 independent roofingfilters (240, 50, 15, 6 and 3kHz) for improved selectivity. In very crowded RF
spectrum conditions, it is extremely important to protect against strong in-bandsignals. The 3kHz roofing filter provides a130dB (approx.)* blocking dynamic range.

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.

* Optional UT-122 digital unit is required.

Superb receiver performance
The IC-R9500 achieves amazing performance by using a D-MOS FET array inthe 1st mixer (below 30MHz) and an
excellent IMD roofing filter.
The IC-R9500 has +40dBm IP3 and109dB dynamic range at 14.1MHz. IP3performance is +9.8dBm at 50MHz and+6.2dBm at 620MHz (+5dBm (typical)
from 30MHz to 3335MHz).

[dB] 170
150

Intercept Point

15 MHz+44.5 dBm

130110907050
30

Digital twin PBT setting example

Five roofing filters–20Noisef loor level

100–10

SSB sharp filter characteristics[dB]
200Dual 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.

Receiver output* For FM, WFM and P25 mode, the passband width is fixed.

* At 15MHz reception, with 5kHz separation signals.

–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–4000 –3000 –2000 –1000

01000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
[Hz]

FM filter characteristics[dB]0

Dynamic range

109.2 dB

[dBm]

Antenna input–20

Receiver output[dB] 170150–4050 MHzIntercept Point

130

–60

+9.8 dBm110

Dual DSP units

90±0.05ppm high frequency stability

705030100–10Noisef loor level

Dynamic range

89.7dB[dBm]

Antenna input

Receiver output[dB] 170
150620 MHz

130110The IC-R9500 uses an OCXO (OvenControl Cr ystal 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.

–80–100–120–40–20–10010203040[kHz]

AM filter characteristics[dB]
200Intercept Point–20+6.2 dBm– 4090–30–60

70– 805030
100–10Noisef loor level

Dynamic range

89.5dB[dBm]

Antenna input–100

OCXO unit

–120
–10–8

–6–4

–202468

10[kHz]performance and spectrum analysis
SPECTRUM

SCOPE

Multi function
spectrum scope• Fixed mode ... the scope screen does not shift(±10MHz, ±25MHz, ±50MHz, ±100MHz ±250MHz

nor mal sp e c tr um s c op e, t he digi t al
scope’s filter width can vary from 200Hz
to 20kHz with a variable sweep speed.
The spectrum scope can also be set touse specific scope edges or to center
the span on the receiving frequency.
The peak search function automaticallymoves the display marker to the strongest signal on the scope screen. In addition to these features, the scope has 3
levels of attenuation (10dB, 20dB, 30dB).

and ±500MHz selectable). When using the* While using the wide band scope function, AF output is muted.

• Mini scope function

Using a dedicated DSP unit improves thedynamic range of the spectrum scope.
The IC-R9500 has four different spectrum modes such as normal/ wide andcenter/fixed width. The normal spectrum
scope covers a range from ±2.5kHz to± 5MHz , w hile t he w ide b and spe c tr um scope* observes up to ±500MHz

when you change the receiving frequency.
• Center mode ... the scope screen shifts as
the receiving frequency moves. The receiving frequency is always centered on thescope screen.
• Wide band scope receives up to ±500MHz.
• Sweep speed/span/ filter width setting• Peak search function• Peak hold function• Attenuator

Center mode setting example

Mini scope function example
Fix mode setting example

Wide band scope example (±100MHz)

Monitor and connection cab

Multiple functions and sophisticated oper
FUNCTIONS

7-inch wide color TFT LCD

Two-point manual notch filter

The large 7-inch wide (800 × 480 pixels)a c tiv e ma trix displa y deliv er s quick
response time, high resolution and has awide 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, theIC-R9500 has a VGA connector allowing
you to connect an external monitor.

The digital manual notch filter has adepth 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.
[dB] 10Manual notch filter characteristics

0NARROW MIDDLE WIDE

–10
–20

Multiple RSSI

–30

S-meter, dBµ, dBµ(emf) and dBm metertypes are selectable in the IC-R9500. The
dBµ, dBµ(emf) and dBm meter have ±3dBof accuracy (10 to 70dBµ signal from 100kHz to– 40
–50
– 60
– 70
– 80– 90
–100
–800 – 600 – 400 –2003335MHz at 25°C).

VFO-3 for the 1200MHz band, etc. Youcan quickly change the operating bands
with the 10-keypad. When the VFO ischanged, the settings are automaticallystored in that VFO channel.

A total of1220 memory channels
T he IC-R 9 5 0 0 ha s a t o t al o f 12 2 0
memor y channels. Store frequencies,modes, filter width and tuning steps.
Memory channels are grouped into 10
memor y bank s. B y c onnec ting t o aUSB keyboard, you can edit memor ycontents directly.
• 1000ch regular memory channels

0200400600800[Hz]• 20ch scan edge channels• 100 auto memory write channels• 100 memory scan skip channels

Synchronous AM detection
S-meterdBm meterdBµ (EMF) meter

The synchronous AM (S-AM) detection
pr o v ide s le s s dis t or t e d audio thannormal diode detection. This mode isuseful when fading occurs or signal levelis low. The IC-R9500 can recreate thecarrier signal exactly by using the DSP.
In addition, upper or lower sideband
demodulation for S-AM is selectable for
eliminating interference from adjacentstrong signals.

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

FSK demodulator & decoder

Noise reduction

10 VFOsThe noise reduction function separates
signal components from random noise
through Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
and enhanc es the signals bur ied innoise for improved signal readability.

The IC-R9500 has 10 VFO channels fortuning and storing operating frequencies,mode, filter width and other settings.
For example, use VFO-1 for the 7MHz
band, VFO-2 for the VHF marine band,

The IC-R9500 has built-in FSK demodulator and decoder.
• Twin peak filter• Water-fall indicator• FSK-R mode
• FSK tone and shift frequencies programmable

Memory setting example

Digital voice recorder
The IC-R9500 has two types of digitalv oice r ecor der s. One is the r egularrecorder, recording for long periods in“WAV ” format into the built-in CF memory or an external USB memory. Thesampling rate is variable from 8kHz (SQ1)
to 48kHz (SHQ). In SQ1 mode, up to 130
minutes (approx.) of recorded audio canbe stored into the CF memory. The otherrecorder is the shor t voice recorder,
which saves the previous 15 seconds ofradio audio into RAM, allowing you toplay back the audio instantly.

Voice recorder setting example

ations allowing efficient radio monitoring

Multi-scan functions

USB connector• Optional P25 digital mode reception

Numerous scanning functions to searchfor desired stations are a vailable tomake operation easier. The IC-R9500
scans 40 channels per second in memory scan mode.

The IC-R9500 has a USB connector forconnecting external USB memory or otherUSB devices. Received audio and the receiver configuration files can be imported
and exported to a PC. Firmware upgrades
are also possible via USB memory.

• Optional CI-V inter face and RS-232C for PC• Memory scan
• Program scan
• Fine program scan
• ∂F scan /∂F fine scan
• Priority scan
• Selected mode memory scan
• Selected memory scan
• Auto memory write scan
• Tone scan

Voice synthesizer
The built-in synthesizer announces thereceiving frequency, mode and signal
strength in English.

External Speaker Jack
External DC Output Jack (15.0V)
ACC Socket
Antenna Selector Jack
Reference Frequency In/Out Terminal
Speech Output JackLine Output Jack
Recorder Remote Jack

remote control• Analog TV tuner (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)*2* 1 Some functions are not available depending on
operating mode or band.

*2 Except USA version

Additional outstanding features

Various receive assist functions*• 4 antenna connectors: an SO-239 type, a phono• SSB/CW/AM mode auto tuning function• S/P DIF output jack• AFC function compensates for frequency shifts• Video input/output

1(FM/WFM mode only)(RCA) connector and two type-N connectors• Clock function with daily timer and sleep timer• Preamp and attenuator• CTCSS and DTCS tone squelch• 1/4 tuning step function and dial click function• Simplified frequency calibration using WWV or WWVH

• CW-R (reverse) mode

• Dial lock function• APF (Audio Peak Filter)• Panel lock function• AGC (Automatic Gain Control)• Adjustable tuning step

• VSC (Voice Squelch Control)• Dimmer function• Input overload protection (HF bands only)• Monitor function

Detector Output Jack
Video Input Jack
Video Output Jack
Spare JackIF Output Jack
DC-DC Power Socket
Fuse Holder
AC Power Socket

Main Power Switch
Data Input Socket
CI-V Remote Control Jack
RS-232C Connector
External Display Connector
Antenna Connector 2
Ethernet Connector

Antenna Connector 1/
HF Antenna Connector 3
S/P DIF Output Terminal
USB Connector
HF Antenna Connector 2
HF Antenna Connector 1
Ground Terminal

SPECIFICATIONSGENER ALRECEIVER

Frequency coverage (Unit: MHz)Intermediate frequencies

0.005–3335.000000** Cellular bands are blocked in the U.S.A. version.

France version

VHF/UHF

Sensitivity
SSB, CW, FSK

0.100 – 1.799MHz*1
1.800 – 29.999MHz*1
30.0–2499.999MHz*2
2500–2999.999MHz*2
3000–3335.000MHz*2

USB, LSB, CW, FSK, AM, FM, WFM, P25*

Mode

58.7MHz (1st) /10.7MHz (2nd) /48kHz (3rd)278.7MHz or 778.7MHz (1st) /58.7MHz (2nd) /10.7MHz (3rd) /48kHz (4th)HF

0.005 – 29.999999
50.200 – 51.200000
87.500 – 108.000000
144.000 – 146.000000
430.000 – 440.000000
1240.000 – 1300.000000* Optional UT-122 required.

Number of memory channels

1220 (1000 regular, 100 auto memory write chan-Antenna connectors

SO-239 (50Ω for HF),
Phono [RCA] (500Ω for HF),
Type-N × 2nels, 100 memory scan skip and 20 scan edges)

0.5μV
0.2μV
0.32μV
0.32μV
1.0μV

AM
6.3μV
2.5μV
3.5μV
3.5μV
11μV

FM50k WFM
FM––––
0.5μV*3 0.71μV*3
0.5μV 0.71μV 1.4μV
0.5μV 0.71μV 1.4μV
4.5μV
1.6μV
2.2μV

*1 Preamp1 ON *2 Preamp ON *3 28–29.999MHz
SSB, FSK BW=2.4kHz, CW BW=0.5kHz, AM BW=6.0kHz at 10dB S/N,FM BW=15kHz, FM50k BW=50kHz, WFM BW=180kHz at 12dB SINAD(50Ω, one each for 30–1149.99999MHz, 1150 – 3335MHz)

Temperature range

0˚C to +50˚C; +32˚F to +122˚F

Frequency stabilityLess than ±0.05ppm (at 25˚C)after warm up (5 minutes)

Temperature fluctuation
Frequency resolution
Power supply requirement

Less than ±0.05ppm (0˚C to +50˚C)
1Hz
100V/120V/230V/240V AC

Power consumption

Stand-byMax. audio

Dimensions (W×H×D)(projections not included)

424 × 149 × 340 mm;
16.69 × 5.87 × 13 .39 in

Weight20kg; 44.1lb (approx.)

3rd order IMD dynamic range

109dB (typ.) at 14.1MHz, 100kHz separation,preamp OFF

Selectivity (Representative value)USB, LSB, FSK (BW= 2.4kHz)CW (BW= 500Hz)

Less than 100VA
Less than 100VA

AM (BW= 6kHz)
FM (BW= 15kHz)
WFM

More than 2.4kHz / –3dB
Less than 3.6kHz / –60dB
More than 500Hz / –3dB
Less than700Hz / –60dB
More than 6.0kHz / –3dB
Less than 15.0kHz / –60dB
More than 12.0kHz / –3dB
Less than 25.0kHz / –60dB
More than 180kHz / –6dB

Spurious and image rejection ratio
0.1 – 30.0MHz

Supplied accessories• AC power cable• RCA plugs

30.0 – 2500MHz• Carrying handles • Spare fuses • ACC plugs• DC power plug
• Speaker plugs

2500 – 3000MHz

AF output power

More than 70dB
More than 50dB
More than 40dB
More than 2.6W with an 8Ω load
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS
CT-17

UT-122

SP-34

AH-8000

CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER

P25 DIGITAL UNIT

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

For remote receivercontrol using a PCwith anRS-232C.

Provides APCO P25
digital mode
reception.

4 audio filters;
headphone jack;can connect to 2 receivers.
Input impedance: 8Ω
Input power: 5W Max.

SUPER WIDEBANDOMNIDIRECTIONALANTENNA
Frequency coverage:
100–3300MHz.
Type-N antenna connector.

• All screen images are simulated.
• The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small or dark spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.
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