Icom's PCR1000 was introduced at the 1997 Dayton Hamvention as a computer-only receiver to compete with the WR-1000i. It had a simple black box design, but was packed with features. It connected to the PC via a serial cable and quickly gained a following. PCR Professional, the first program made for the PCR1000, was written by Jay L. Bray and now supports the PCR100, PCR1500, and PCR2500 receivers.
PCR Professional was the first program made for ICom PCR1000, and now has support for the PCR100, PCR1500 and PCR2500 receivers. PCR Professional Program written By Jay L. Bray. The 1997 Dayton Hamvention saw the introduction of another computer-only receiver designed to go head-to-head with the WR-1000i. Icom had decided to try its hand in this new market by introducing the PCR1000. Many people were quite skeptical upon viewing this new radio. It was a simply black box that attached to the PC via serial cable. But its simple appearance bellied the capabilities contained within.
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