SDR WR-G33DDC ‘EXCALIBUR Pro’ 9 kHz to 50 MHz – Excalibur Basics Video by DK8OK

The New WiNRADIO WR-G33DDC ‘EXALIBUR Pro’ direct-sampling SDR Receiver from 9 kHz to 49.995 MHz, includes a real-time 50 MHz-wide specrtrum analyzer and 4 MHz-wide instantaneous bandwidth available for recording, demodulation and further digital processing. – Low-noise preamplifier – Configurable preselection filters – Filter bandwidth adjustable down to 1 Hz.

As many as 119 different filter combinations can be constructed by the user (91 bandpass, 14 low-pass and 14 high-pass). The front-end employs 34 subminiature electromechanical relays! Three demodulators allow the simultaneous reception of three signal frequencies within the 4 MHz bandwidth. -
GROVE  US – Catalog of 06/01/2012 – manufacture: WiRa – Eton – Sangean – Kaito – Perseus – Icom
Prices:  WR-G33DDC EXC. Pro $1,649.95 / WR-G31DDC EXC.. $899.95 / Perseus bid.. $1,199.00

The WR-G33DDC Pro Is an advanced version of the WR-G31DDC receiver, offering many additional features and improvements.  - (!! Please See the WR-G33DDC  Basics Video  by DK8OK below)

The WR Software (Version 1.68)  provide an logical user interface.  - There are several spectrum analyzer configurations including the 50 MHz full span with 1.5 kHz resolution. – The DDC down-converted portion is highlighted and can be selected either via keyboard or by the mouse cursor and then displayed in another window, within which three independent receiver channels can exist. – For any channel, the receiver’s selectivity, IF shift, passband tuning, notch, and other functions can be adjusted, and the audio spectrum of the demodulated signal can be observed. – -
Link to: WR-G31DDC – Perseus – Gemini – AOR-2300 and DX-R88 HamFair 
Link to: WiNRADIO WR-G33 Excalibur Pro the Official Full Specifications

This great video explains its graphical user interface (GUI), and gives some hints on how to use them. Thanks Nils, DK8OK.

R&S® M3TR Software Defined Radios Multiband, Multimode – New software V.7.0

R&S®M3TR Software Defined Radios (Front panel on the image) – The new software Ver.7.0 supports third-generation Automatic Link Establishment (ALE 3G)* in line with the STANAG 4538 NATO standard. If a shortwave consumer receiver could do what this shortwave milspec transceiver hi!!

The heart of the new integrated communications system is the lightweight R&S®MR300xH/U manpack transceiver (1.5 MHz to 108 MHz or 25 MHz to 512 MHz), which offers solutions for all aspects of tactical communications - New Software Makes Rohde & Schwarz Shortwave Radios As Easy To Use As IP Phones -
Last-ditch voice enables reliable voice transmission even when the noise is stronger than the voice signal, ie with a negative signal-to-noise ratio. - The quality of shortwave links heavily depends on ambient transmission conditions such as solar radiation and atmospheric ionization – The software automatically adjusts the transmission rate to accommodate prevailing conditions. – Release 7.0 of the software also features the high throughput data link (HDL) protocol that allows transmission rates of up to 10 kbit/s under optimal conditions.

ALE 3G * - The latest ALE standard uses accurate time synchronization via GPS-locked clocks or a time server to achieve faster and more dependable linking. – It is generally known as 3rd generation or 3G ALE.

Elecraft KX3 Transceiver (architettura SDR) e KXPA100 a Dayton 2011 – Video and Link

The new Elecraft KX3 only 0,7 kg! - Totally different architecture than the Elecraft K3, of course (Wayne N6KR) – Availability towards end of 2011. – Firmware updateable – Large custom LCD – The revolutionary Elecraft KX3 puts the world in the palm of your hand! (Soursce: Elecraft US)

KX3 Ultra-compact  10W, 160-6m transceiver a 32-bit DSP/SDR IQ, all modes SSB/CW/AM/FM/DATA (including built-in PSK31 and RTTY encode/ decode) – The optional KXPA100 100W amplifair with ATU is in an external box. -!! See the video below for a pretty outline of features by N6KR, Wayne. – - (Click the mini-picture to enlarge front panel)

Link to: Elecraft KX3 Transceiver – Preliminary information and Sign-up Form

KX3 Preliminary informations: Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR applications – Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC saundcard –  Narrow roofing filter option with four bw (500 Hz, 1500 Hz, 2.7 kHz, 3.8 kHz)  - Switchable Pre-amp (2 levels) and attenuator (2 levels) -
Advanced DSP provides dual watch over +/- 10 kHz range, PBT for Shift/Width/Hicut/Loct,  noise reduction, noise blanking, autonotch – Software-defined radio (SDR) architecture plus Roofing filter (KXFL3) for excellent dynamic rang – Operate in data mode (PSK31/RTTY) with or without a PC –  For extreme portability,  you can add the internal wide-range ATU, 8-AA cell battery pack with NiMH charger, and adjustable KXPD3 keyer paddle !!

Link to: Elecraft XG3 RF Programmable Signal Source official web

IC-9100 Product Info – Video IK1LBO: prima accensione del IC-9100, Link e di più

IC-9100 Features and comments: Each main and sub-receiver has a dedicated DSP unit. The radio has two independent receivers in one radio and receives two different bands simultaneously. Roofing filter 6kHz FL-430 Unit  and 3kHz FL-431 Unit  are Optional. The band scope (no real-time) is a let down, the RX does not work when this is in operation; During the scan interval, the audio output is muted because the audio recovered from the sweep operation would be meaningless and disturbing.
According to the manual, there’s no way to upgrade the firmware; This could partially explain the long delay in product release. They had to get it right the first time!

First positive comments by Frank VK5KV:
Filter capabilities very good with similar operation to the IC-7600 with bandwidth and shaping etc.The Squelch/RF control can operate independently (squelch or RF gain or combined). NR control, Pre amps and AGC functions all excellent in noisy conditions. The SWR measuring Plot is a great feature for having a quick look at the antenna and doing comparisons, selectable in 10,50,100,or 500khz steps.

Watch the video by IK1LBO Massimo: First power on of the new ic-9100 on Mar. 10, 2011 – on the C.R.E.S., Lab testing, more video will follow! – IK1LBO, prima accensione del nuovo IC 9100!

IC-9100 Features – Multiple-band, Multiple-mode – The IC-9100 received FCC Certification on Feb. 10, 2011 ID AFJ318300 – See the Link below and more news..

ML&S Hamradio UK (Basestation) Price (inc VAT at 20%) £2,999.99 / EUR €3,469.24

Marcucci SpA IT Importer (Basestation) List Price (inc VAT at 20%)  EUR € 3,548.16

Univ.Radio US (Base) List Price 4.600,00 Your Price $3.799,95 (:1,380 = €2.895,61!!)

Link to: IC-9100 informations web page by VA7OJ, Adam
Link to: Download the Icom US  Final Produc  Brochure in ENG .PDF

Icom Inc. Jp Update 2010/12/24 the Software USB Driver Ver. 1.10.
The driver supports the following radios (as of December 2010): IC-7200  IC-7410 IC-7600 and IC-9100.
This driver is for Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 only, [Note] if you require to USB driver for Windows® 98SE/Me/2000, please use Ver.1.00.

Link to: Icom co jp word support  download the USB Driver Ver.1.10

Icom has used a double conversion superheterodyne system and an image rejection mixer in the IC-9100.  The IC-9100 has dedicated receiver circuits from the antenna connector to the 2nd image rejection mixer for each band. – (Watch the Block Diagram below click to enlarge)

Double conversion superheterodyne, a triple conversion system is used for the 1.2GHz band, a built-in 15kHz 1st IF filter and can accept up to two optional filters (3kHz FL-431 and 6kHz FL-430) – Two antenna connectors for HF and 50MHz bands, with an automatic antenna selector, and one each for 144MHz, 430/440MHz and 1200MHz (optional UX-9100) are included in the IC-9100 – The IC-9100 has two independent receivers in one radio and receives two different bands simultaneously – Satellite mode operation – D-STAR DV mode optional UT-121 – HF/50MHz, 144MHz 100W, 430/440MHz 75W – USB connector for PC control – Optional RS-BA1 IP remote control software  (See other features below…!)

Link to: Download the  Icom RS-BA1 product brochure EN .PDF

RS-BA1 Remote Control  Tailored to Icom Transceivers (Click the picture to enlarge)

Software coming soon…US  and EU! - See below the Blok diagram, Link to Download the Final brochure in japanese language - Vedi note  in Italiano e link a Marcucci Spa, Italian Importer and the List Prices below… ( all images are made by © www.radiocronache.com )

<(Click the picture to enlarge) – See the ©VoIP/LAN Network picture by ©www.radiocronache.com – Remotely Control Icom Transceivers through an IP Network (Home or Internet).
The RS-BA1 allows you to use the radio installed in another room using your home network or even from a remote location over the Internet.
Including interference rejection functions and IF filter settings, modulator, received audio, RTTY demodulator, DV mode data can also be transferred over the USB cable or RS-232 and S/P DIF cables. – Low voice latency 150ms (Win® XP)/ 250ms (Vista/7) (caused by the RS-BA1) provides the same operational experience as using an actual radio. ..Continua/Read more..
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Web Radio SDR HF multiple users, located at the amateur radio band – Link utility

Web radio SDR (Software Defined Radio via internet) in varie bande HF multi utente, che si trovano in varie parti del mondo. [Note]: La radio  ETGD, presso l’Università di Twente NL non ha più accesso da novembre 2010! – Rimane l’immagine qui sopra come apprezzamento di uno tra i primi progetti sviluppati in rete. – Qui sotto  i link per ricercare ed ascoltare via web! See below!

[Note]: you need both Java and JavaScript enabled for this page to work properly

Il primo link va al ricevitore WebSDR from Weert, che si trova nella parte meridionale dei Paesi Bassi, vicino al confine con il Belgio. – Il secondo va su WEBSDR Org che ha una raccolta di link

Link to: WebSDR from Weert, The Netherlands

Link to: WEBSDR Org – Il sito con link e relative descrizioni di Web Radio

Su queste pagine potete ascoltare e controllare ricevitori SDR per onde corte. Possono essere sintonizzati ed ascoltati da parte di più utenti contemporaneamente, grazie all’utilizzo del Software-Defined Radio e un interfaccia web appositamente progettata da ciascun gruppo!
Si possono usare i vari comandi per sintonizzare, cambiare la Banda Passante del DSP, cambiare il modo, vedere l’intensità del segnale in dBm. Nel riquadro sotto vengono indicate le sigle (con scritte colorate) di chi ha fatto il log-in e le frequenze che utilizzano in tempo reale. No abuse, please!!

ENG: This WebSDR receiver from Weert,  is located in the southern part of The Netherlands, near the Belgium border – This NOT the many-band websdr from the amateur radio club ETGD at the University of Twente Nl. –Link to: Page info http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/

WR-G31DDC Excalibur Perseus Gemini AOR 2300 and DX-R8 Receivers, Ham Fair 2010

Tokyo Ham Fair 2010  AOR booth: The Digital Revolution – SDR Perseus 10kHz – 30MHz – AR5001D 40kHz – 3150MHz – AR2300  Black-Box Receiver from 40kHz to 3150 MHz .  Alinco booth DX-R8 — (See th Aor GUI above, Watch the Videos Tokyo Ham Radio (2010 年　東京ハムフェア　AOR ブース) and the Link to Download the Flyers …below)

The AOR AR5001D Circuit Configuration: 40kHz – 25MHz Direct Conversion SDR // 25MHZ – 3150MHz Double or Triple Conversion Superheterodyne system // IP3: More than +20dBm (@14.1 MHz), More than +12dBm (@50 MHz), More than +7dBm (@620 MHz) – The AOR AR5001D features a spectrum display function. FFT analyzer is employed for fast spectrum display processing (Display built-in) – Digital I/Q output (Option) through USB2.0 – Composite video output (RCA type) 75 ohm 1V p-p -
US market  List Price:   $4299.00 // Your Price: $3799.95 – is expected August 2010.

Link to: Download AR5100D Flyer for Technical Highlights (PDF 580kB)

The AOR AR2300 Black Box feature a up to three channels can be monitored simultaneously. Direct sampling architecture below 25MHz. The AR2300 utilizes outstanding direct sampling digital architecture for reception below 25MHz. It features a 14 bit 65MS/sanalog-to-digital converter, a high-performance FPGA-based digital-down-converter and DSP-based demodulation circuitry. The AR2300 can be operated by remote control using an optional LAN controller. Digital I/Q output USB2.0 compatible isochronous transfer Digital I/Q output through USB Type-A Jack. Frequency range 25MHz – 3.15GHz (!GUI Software like Perseus Microtelecom It)

Link to: Download AR2300 Flyer for Tecnical features (PDF 909kB) –

TOKYO HAM FAIR 2010 AOR BOOTH 2010年　東京ハムフェア　AOR ブース  and Watch a collection of videos from the Tokyo Ham Fair 2010 (Related videos watch here …Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Other SDR, Loop Antenna and  Alinco DX-R8 SDR) by ThePacificocean777

Alinco DX-R8 150KHz to 35MHz are all mode radio wave receiver SSB CW AM and FM reception mode. More I/Q equipped
rear panel output port signal detection and freeware SDR Using software. The DX-R8 has the popular support behind, SDR! Connected to the PC to process digital data. The software itself uses a variety of  free software. (Google Jap/En!!)
(Info from the  web) And recently the Japanese version of SDR (free software) KG-SDR I can do it!

(Previous Report of 28/07/2010) – The new WR-G31DDC Excalibur by WiNRADIO, the Perseus and New Gemini by Microtelecom Direct Sampling Receivers, already displayed to Ham Radio Fair in Friedrichshafen 2010 (report of 28/07/2010)

WR-G31DDC Excalibur new Direct-Sampling Receiver by RADIXON Group Pty. Ltd. a fully-owned subsidiary of the Australian company Robotron. Robotron is a privately owned high-technology R&D and investment company, founded in 1983.- In the commercial market, the company operates under its brand name WiNRADiO ©  —- Link to: Radixon Group Pty. Ltd  official  Home-page

WiNRADiO © declares that the  new WR-G31DDC Excalibur receiver’s robust front-end (ndr: no preselectors filters!) is equipped with an ultrahigh-linearity amplifier which result in exceptional strong-signal performance. An advanced “dithering” technique eliminates spurios signals without significantly increasing the receiver’s nois floor. The superior 16-bit 100 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) provides exceptional performance over an extremely wide range of signals. Frequency range 9 kHz to 49.995 MHz three indipendent channels can be set separately.

Excalibur did not Preselector filters in the RF imput, has only (MW filter) a high pass for medium wave. Excalibur sample at 100 MHz (MSPS), but what really happens tuning signals around the frequency of “Nyquist” (100 : 2 = 50MHz) – [Note]: The figures SFDR (Spurious-Free Dynamic Range) declared by the producer is still about 107 dB. The Image Rejection 90 dB typ, with an MDS of -130 dBm @ 10 MHz/500 Hz BW. (Clik the image to enlarge  Ultra Low Jitter Clock features for the Gemini FPGA)

New GEMINI, HF/VHF Dual Channel SDR  at 200 MSPS – © Microtelecom  Srl Italy displayed in Ham Radio 2010 at latest Friedrichshafen —- Link to: HamRadio 2010 Photo Gallery by Ari Perugia

The new GEMINI receiver features two RF inputs signals simultaneously sampled by the Gemini A/D converter are numerically processed at 200 MSPS/channel by a high speed multichannel digital down-converter implemented in a FPGA of Xilinx’s most recent Spartan6 family – Ultra Low Jitter Clock for the Highest Dynamic Range up to VHFs! (including the value of SFDR – Spurious-Free Dynamic Range) – Each of the two RF front-ends are equipped with a six bands pre-selection filters bank ranging from 28 to 170 MHz. —- Link to: Microtelecom srl >Gemini official web-page

Preliminari Specificatons (typical at 145 MHz): RF Imput (2x) – Range 28/170 MHz – Imput IP3 +9dBm – Dynamic Range (500 Hz BW) 100 dB – Blocking DR (500 Hz BW) 123 dB – Internal Reference Clock 400 MHz TCXO – PC Interface USB2 port – Size 210 x 80 x 190 mm (WxHxL)

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R&S® M3SR Series 4100 SDR HF Radio Family – Analog mixers and digital IF and audio signal processing

Rohde & Schwarz M3SR® Series 4100 of HF radios represents a new, innovative and versatile generation of software defined radios (SDR).

Rohde & Schwarz ha sviluppato una serie di apparati di nuova generazione per i sistemi di comunicazione professionali, tipiche applicazioni a bordo ni navi, per il controllo di traffico aereo, per ambasciate e per applicazioni tattiche militari. Da quanto si legge nella broshure la struttura della R&S® M3SR Series 4100, pur definita a ragione SDR, sembra andare ancora sul sicuro. Niente RF Sampling (ADC/FPGA), ma impiego combinato della collaudata tecnologia RF analogica (Analog Mixers), dove R&S® è eccellente da sempre, seguita  da una seconfa IF a 48 kHz che viene campionata, digitalizzata e processata con l’impiego dei recenti sistemi DSP numerici implementati R&S® all’interno del’apparato.  (Per esempio si potrebbe dire una struttura a due conversioni + IF DSP simile a quella del’ IC-7700 reiterata da Icom anche sul nuovo IC-7600! in arrivo)

ENG: The R&S® M3SR Series 4100 combines the unmatched dynamic range of radios with analog mixers with the latest in digital IF and audio signal processing. The second IF frequency of 48 kHz is sampled, digitized and processed using digital ignal processors. This means that a wide range of IF bandwidths is available in all modes with high selectivity and optimized for voice and data communications. Digital signal processing also provides functions for noise suppression. The individual radio lines can be occupied by any of the waveforms supported by the R&S®M3SR Series 4100   including:
Voice (SSB, AM, FM) – Radio teletype (RATT) – Modem (STANAG 4285, STANAG 4539) – Automatic link establishment (ALE-2G/3G) – Tactical data links(Link-11, Link-22)

FK4120/4140 è  un rimarchevole sistema di preselettore – optional plug-in modules -  con cinque circuiti LPF da 0 Hz a 1.5 MHz e poi digitally tracking bandpass filters da 1.5 MHz a 30 MHz con 20 dB o 40 dB edge steepness at 10 % frequency offset. Questo per accrescere la selettività dei canali sia in trasmissione che in ricezione. Si migliorano molto i parametri di IMD di 2nd e 3rd ordine, la rejezione di IF e di immagine, l’immunità alla modulazione incrociata. Nella diretzione TX il rumore di fase viene soppresso con un basso valore tipico migliore di -165 dBc/Hz !   (Per esempio, negli RTX per Radioamatori, si può trovare il DIGI-SEL  Unit, Icom o il VRF+ uTune, Yaesu che combinati con gli ATU Unit, possono avere funzioni e performance abbastanza simili! )

Link to: Download the M3SR 4100 Brochures and Data Sheets – 2.8 MB PDF

ENG: The R&S® FK4120/FK4140 digitally tuned HF selectors are optional plug-in modules for the radios of the R&S®M3SR Series 4100. They increase the selectivity of the transmit and receive paths. Receiver parameters such as 2nd and 3rd order intercept, IF rejection, image-frequency rejection and crossmodulation immunity are significantly improved. In the transmit direction, the TX phase noise is suppressed to produce typical values as low as –165 dBc/Hz.
- Five-circuit lowpass filter (0 Hz to 1.5 MHz) for receive frequencies below 1.5 MHz
- Digitally tuned tracking bandpass filters (1.5 MHz to 30 MHz) with 20 dB or 40 dB edge steepness at 10 % frequency offset. – (for Ham radio See the DIGI-SEL  Icom or VRF+uTune Yesu + the ATU Units)

DRW16 the SDR by Roke UK – Windows®-based GUI and API – Wideband HF Receiver with 4 Narrowband Channels

DRW16 the Roke SDR employs a 16 bit A/D conversion to directly digitise the entire HF spectrum…

Il DWR16 della Roke Uk (divisione della Siemens) è un  Ricevitore SDR a conversione diretta (16 bit), down conversion implementata in FPGA • Da collegare  con USB2 al PC o Laptop • Interfaccia GUI e API sotto Windows® • Non ha la variazione continua dei filtri DSP però  dispone di • 74 BW in steps da 56Hz a 32kHz selezionabili in modo diverso per ciascun canale. Si tratta di un apparato  della Roke Uk compatto e a basso consumo • Very low power 3.5W • Registrazione dei segnali I/Q oppure di quelli demolulati in formato .wav. - Particolari struttura dallo schema a Blocchi che si può vedere in dettaglio cliccando l’immagine qui sotto per ingrandirla.  (click for larger image) – The DRW16 © 2008 Roke Manor Research Limited.

Il software DWR in dotazione apre più sezioni dedicate ai vari controlli • Permette di ricevere, monitorare lo spettro e controllare 4 canali indipendenti, sintonizzabili rapidamente su tutta la banda HF • Tenere sotto controllo l’intero spettrro di frequenza da 9 kHz a 40 MHz con risoluzione di 1Hz. Il DRW16 è dotato di • Attenuatore automatico o manuale (0dB to -31dB in 1dB steps) • Controllo dell’AGC in automatico (fast medium slow) oppure in manuale con steps di 6dB, valori diversi impostabile per ciscun canale • Frequency Counter dedicato alla sintonia, si attiva anche di volta in volta per ciscun canale monitorato cliccando su una della 4 barre dati dei canali (distinte da 4 colori) che indicano per ciscuno: • Frequenza • Bandwidth • Mode • BFO • AGC • Gain • Level S-meter • ALC • Wav.

Link to: Download the Roke DRW16 Datasheet .PDF

ENG: DRW16 employs A/D conversion to directly digitise the entire HF spectrum, Down conversion FPGA, USB2 interface to a PC or laptop  for furter IF filtering, signal demodulation, spectrum display 4 indipendent receiver channels and full HF spectrum. The DWR16 is supplied with a Windows®-based application providing a user-interface for receiver control and signal processing of the received signals.
The interface displays and controls the following functions: • Attenuator: automatic or manual mode (0dB to -31dB in 1dB steps) • Signal level – • Centre frequency: 0 to 40MHz with 1Hz resolution) • Bandwidth: (32kHz to 56Hz with 74 bandwidths) • Demodulation (I/Q, AM, USB, LSB, ISB, CW, FM) • Gain control: automatic (fast medium slow) and manual (6dB steps) • Signal level • Audio output level control: automatic or fixed (2 settings) • Audio output • Recording: I/Q or demodulated signal in .wav format • GUI showing: Simultaneous monitoring and display of four narrowband HF channels and full HF spectrum • Four independent receiver channels tune over entire HF band. The DRW16 © 2008 Roke Manor Research Limited.

FLEX-3000 SDR Transceiver: is the new FlexRadio mid-range 100 watt HF 50MHz

 
FLEX-3000 is new FlexRadio mid-range 100W tramsceiver, delivery in January 2009 .  Il FLEX-3000 è una “diretta decedent” del FLEX-5000 ™, un transeiver SDR (Software Defined Radio) per uso amatoriale di prima classe per performance.
Il FLEX-3000 utilizza Filtri di Banda individuali ottimizzati per coprire sia le bande dei radioamatori (filtri di 5°ordine ottimizzati per ciscuna Banda, fatta eccezione per 160m che ha un filtro di 7° ordine) e di un LPF per la copertura generale. The FLEX-3000 è già dotato di un unità di antenna tuning (ATU), tutte le funzioni dell’ATU sono controllate automaticamente dal programma FlexRadio PowerSDR, oltre ad avere il controllo manuale. Il ricevitore usa un convertitore A/D con velocità di campionamento a 48 o a 96 KHz. FLEX-3000 utilizza lo stesso PA realizzato come quello montato nel FLEX-5000, quindi non è stato sviluppato un nuovo amplificatore di potenza da 100W, ma un collaudato progetto già ben provato. Se necessario, la radio è in grado di esergure, manualmente, un auto-test di controllo o di calibrazione.
FLEX-3000, come in tutte le versioni del FLEX-5000, viene fornito con software FlexRadio PowerSDR V.1.x, che controlla tutti i comandi DSP, la modulazione, la demodulazione, il filtraggio e tutte le funzioni di controllo per la radio, oltre a gestire l’analizzatore di spettro (Panadapter display) di classe da laboratorio di misura. FLEX-3000 utilizza la stessa interfaccia Firewire® 1394 per il PC o per Laptop, come il Fx-5000.
Prezzo (Usa) introduttivo di $ 1.499,00 (List 1.599,00) The FLEX-3000 is on sale *now* and is scheduled for delivery in January 2009.
Link to: FlexRadio Systems – Austin, TX USA

NOTE: The IMD DR3 and IP3 measurements are currently being performed and will be published shortl;
NOTE: The depictions of the FLEX-3000 shown above are of the current prototype unit;

ENG: The FLEX-3000 is a “direct decedent” of the FLEX-5000™, the full-featured, world class software defined radio transceiver for amateur use. The FLEX-3000 utilizes individually optimized bandpass filters to cover both the ham bands (Optimized 5th order bandpass filters for each ham band except for 160m which has a 7th order filter) and general coverage reception (low pass filter).The FLEX-3000 comes with an antenna tuning unit (ATU) as a standard feature, all ATU functions are automatically controlled using FlexRadio PowerSDR, as well as having manual control. Rx A/D converters running at either 48 or 96 KHz sampling . The FLEX-3000 uses the same PA design as the one found in the FLEX-5000, so this is not a newly developed RF power amplifier 100W, but uses a well-vetted design that is tried and true. The radio is capable of manually testing and calibrating itself if necessary. The FLEX-3000, like the world-class performer FLEX-5000, comes with FlexRadio PowerSDR 1.x software that performs all DSP, modulation, demodulation, filtering and control functions for the radio in addition to the lab grade spectrum analyzer Panadapter display. The FLEX-3000 uses the same Firewire® control and interface circuitry as the Fx-5000
Introductory price $1499,00 The FLEX-3000 is on sale *now* and is scheduled for delivery in January 2009

Switch BOX: is a automatic T/R switch senses for RTX and your SDR

Switch BOX della Elad: è una unità di commutazione dei collegamenti d’antenna tra un RTX ed un ricevitore SDR separati. Distribuita da WoodBoxRadio di IK3VIG, Beppe, è dotata di sensore di RF trasmessa (100W max)  che permette l’uso di un Ricevitore SDR come il PERSEUS, unitamente ad un qualsiasi Transceiver HF in modo automatico tramite un relay interno, che mette a massa l’antenna RX durante la trasmissione.  L’unità Switch BOX, consente di gestisce anche i segnali audio provenienti dal ricevitore o dal monitor del trasmettitore, permettendo un rapido ed agevole confronto di ascolto tra i due segnali così ricevuti. Usando la CAT dell’RTX, con una partizione di software sul PC per la funzione di sincronismo trà l’RTX e il Perseus, si ottiene un nuovo e performante transceiver.  Protezione: Switch BOX è dotato di uno scaricatore a gas che si inserisce sull’ imput di antenna.

Link to: Download the Connection diagram .pdf

ENG: SWITCH BOX by Elad, is a automatic T/R switch senses transmitted RF (100W max) and switches your
antenna from SDR receive (PERSEUS)  to transmit using a relay. It shorts your receiver antenna input to ground to protect your SDR (Official distribution by WoodBoxRadio, IK3VIG, Beppe). Instead of using RF sense to switch the antenna, a control line input lets your key/keyer or PTT line switch the antenna. A complete switch control is available for the audio path of receiver and transceiver. Using CAT of your RTX, with third parts software which provide a SYNC function between RTX and your Peseus SDR, you can make an outstanding and high performance transceiving operations. Protection: The SWITCH BOX provides gas discharge protection on the antenna input.