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The collection of ICOM R2 information ARC2 Software for ICOM R2:
designed by and for scanning radio users.

ARC2 software expands frequency range of ICOM R2 to 1599 MHz!

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ARC2 is reviewed in the U.S. magazine Monitoring Times January 2001 by Bob Parnass.

Quote from Mr. Rich Wells, published at his superb website strongsignals.net: "If this software is anything like what he offers for AR8200 users, it should be very popular!"

Download the latest ARC2 software (V1.16).

This new software will add extra power to your Icom R2. Unlike the other software from Icom and RT systems this software is a real manager for your Icom R2 designed by Icom R2 users in The Netherlands and Icom R2 operators in the US. We only design dedicated software for radios we use ourselves.
Please compare the list of features below with those of other packages before you spend your money.

You feedback is very welcome! If you like to share your suggestions for Icom R2 software please let us (BuTel) know.
Compatible with Windows 3.1 / 95 / 98 / NT4 / ME + NT2000.
For Screen shots scroll down this page.
Easy user interface
Program frequencies up to 1599 MHz (!) in your memory banks. (R2 only specified up to 1300 MHz)
Program the new 8.33 step for Air band into your memories! 8.33 step is not available in VFO mode.
Setup your Icom R2 Memory and Search banks in a spreadsheet type interface.
Add comments to your memory channels / search banks (not stored in R2)
Setup your own bank 'tags'
Table tags are saved in memory files
Easy cut/copy/paste data between channels and banks.
Extra cut/copy/paste buttons that select entire channel data
Import CSV data
Export CSV data
Import ICF files from Icom software or the online free Percon database
Merge ICF files into your current settings, so using Percon files will not force you to re-setup your scanner! (see screenshot below of import ICF data window )
Cleanup Percon ICF files. The cleanup will remove all duplicates.
Full clipboard support for import/export data to/from other applications
Insert/remove/delete/swap/sort channels with a few mouse clicks
Move/Copy/Swap entire memory banks
Easy data toggle with mouse double click or space bar
Sort frequencies per bank or all banks
Remove duplicate frequencies
User adjustable frequency band plan: type in a frequency and software will select right mode and step. (see screenshot below of bandplan)
Easy Fill for setting up new banks in a few seconds (enter a start frequency and a step, and easyfill will calculate and fill the selected bank)
Import frequencies directly from any website with Webcatcher.
Extra Dummy bank for storing temporary data while you are re-organizing your memories.
Print option
Smart-Info
Reprogram 9 kHz MW step to 10 kHz step (Euro models only!)
Updated support for 9 kHz step in AM band (not available for US version of R2!)

Registration/Purchase:
You can register/purchase the software by using one of these payment methods:
If you need any help with the registration please contact us.

	Credit card: buy/ register the software online: go to the secure page ORDERS
	Money order
	Check

After payment you will receive the the program and the key by e-mail.

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