There's a couple users that I'm aware of that had the same relay fail that switches the ANT 1 jack in and out of circuit. I think my biggest worry about the R8600 is if the same parts shortage occurs that caused them to discontinue the R30 happens with the R8600, we may be in the same boat and parts support may be short lived and the 8600 is also discontinued. I have some of their older products and they have always performed very well.
It's a shame as they do have some innovative receivers.
There are a few threads about issues in the AOR forum here that are worth reading if anyone is considering a modern day AOR product. Most dealers also won't take returns or do warranty claims if you have issues with them, they must go back to AOR. I don't think any US based dealer even stocks AOR products today, they are all ordered from AOR at purchase. I've read a lot of negativity about AOR recently as well including some defects they won't handle under warranty if you do purchase one. I think other than the Uniden scanners, AOR is about the only other game in town that can pretty much do all of the digital modes including DMR but I forget which AOR model(s) have those abilities. Icom's past president stated they will never support DMR because of their NXDN line but Icom does have a new president as of late so who knows if that stance will ever change or not. 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.
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