![]() ![]() It's by the far the most expensive radio ever for me, and my first commerical-quality receiver since last leaving amateur radio in mid-1970's. Without reservation, I like everything about the R9500. I've owned almost every Icom transceiver offered and I love their products. I installed the UT-122 Digital Unit, and while I had the receiver open, I noticed the excellent construction quality and the massive shielding. ![]() I also plan to use it for DXing utility stations in the SW spectrum and for occasionally monitoring police and aircraft frequencies. I use this receiver primarily for MW DXing and it is a great performer. ![]() Sensitivity and selectivity are amazing and the dual passband tuning and notch controls allow me to "zero in" on a station without distorting audio quality. It does take a while to get used to everything the 9500 offers, and it is very pricey, but it's worth every penny. I have plenty of other radios (R-390A, Perseus SDR, JRC NRD-515 and 525, Drake R8B, Kenwood R-5000), but the 9500 blows them all away. I bought it to enjoy in my retirement years. I have an Icom 7851 and I think that is a great radio - but, in my opinion, the R-9500 receiver is better than the 7851. I've been in the radio hobby for over 50 years and this is my dream radio. This is THE receiver for the serious DXer. ![]()
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