Well, let's see...there are several packages listed on the Strong
Signals software page that *may* fit the bill...the URL is:

http://www.strongsignals.net/access/.../software.html

Where available, the page also lists Yahoo support groups for the
software and reviews.

These packages explicitly state they support the R8500:
Spectrum Commander
Deltacomm
Frequency Manager
Radiomax ***one of my favorite weapons of choice for researching
frequencies
Radio Control
TRX Manager

These packages say they support 'most Icom with CI-V protocol' or
similar:
Radioctl
Radio Manager (old version)
Scan Manager

No doubt I missed a few, but this should get you started. If you
find a package not listed on that page, let me know so it can be added.

73s Mike
Strong Signals Software page editor

Cliff Hanger wrote:
Looking for something to better than Icom RS-R8500 and tk8500 software.