


I use DSD+ Fastlane for DMR decoding from one of my 8600's IF output if needed.ĭMR is in direct competition with Icom's NXDN radios. Something about that large radio and its large and smooth tuning knob and other controls keeps drawing me to it!Īs was mentioned, the 8600's lack of DMR is a disappointment but one I was well aware of before purchase of my 1st one. The R8600 blows the doors off the others but I still find myself using the R9000 a lot. I've never seen them below $2300 unless there was a rebate involved but I've honestly not been watching the prices either as I don't need a 3rd 8600! I can't say I've noticed any price increases on the 8600's though when browsing sites like say HRO or others.

I bought a 2nd 8.95 so the price dropped for me.īoth of them did have $100 dollar rebates as well so the total was really 2399.95 after the rebate checks arrived.
