This receiver is intended for government, military, security, surveillance, broadcast monitoring, industrial and demanding consumer applications. It is a near zeroif quadrature software defined radio sdr. Winrad is a free software program designed to implement a software defined radio sdr, meant to run under windows xp, windows 2000, or windows 98se. Hopefully either flex, dogpark or others will provide both linux and os x versions that are as capable as the flex software.
About flexradio downloads the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Quisk supports sdr iq or softrock rocky for the softrock sdrmax v for the qs1r smartsdr ios for flex radios. The accepted definition of a real software defined radio is one where components that have typically been implemented in hardware e. A brief overview of the winradio excalibur receiver. The box of new features from within and without flex is just being opened and there will be lots of folks wanting to ride the wave with new addon software toys. Our customers include professional communications radio users in government, industry, military, security, surveillance and spectrum monitoring organizations, as well as many radio and computer enthusiasts. The winradio wrg39ddce excelsior is a highperformance hfvhfuhfshf software defined receiver with a frequency range from 9 khz to 3500 mhz, with two independent channels of 4 mhz wide instantaneous bandwidth available for recording and further digital processing, plus a 16 mhz wide realtime spectrum analyzer the receiver offers an unparalleled flexibility given its sdr. Softrock ensemble ii, soft66lc, 2x sdriq, sdr14, winradio excalibur, and microtelecom perseus. How do i install updated firmware and drivers for my sdr. The winradio wrg3e is a softwaredefined highperformance hf receiver 9 khz to 30 mhz, optionally extendable to 180 mhz with a usb interface, an external version of the acclaimed wrg3i receiver. Cutesdr open source application supports rfspace netsdr and sdr ip radios or the sdr iq14 isdr for apple iphone and ipad kg sdr supports alinco dxr8a and djx11 powersdr for flex radios. Taking the software defined radio paradigm and bringing it to the public, it brings 2mhz of ddc spectrum at an affordable price. Flex radio sdr based ham radio transceivers perseus hf sdr receivers rf space hf sdr receivers quicksilver qs1r hf sdr receiver winradio hf and vhf uhf sdr receivers alinco hf and vhf uhf receivers with iq outputs elecraft kx3 hf transceiver with iq output coming this fall.
The flex6400 offer the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer excellent performance for chasing dx and contesting flexmaestro plugandplay control console that directs operation of any flex6000 signature ser. Winrad is a free amateur radio program conceived by jeffrey pawlan, wa6kbl, that implements many software defined radio sdr functions which are needed for weaksignal reception including eme, troposcatter, cloudscatter, and very long distance microwave terrestrial contacts. In september we began of our threepart primer on softwaredefined radios sdrs. In september we began of our threepart primer on software defined radios sdrs. Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add classic feel to these sdr radios. Quisk supports sdriq or softrock rocky for the softrock sdrmax v for the qs1r smartsdr ios for flex radios. See more ideas about ham radio, software and ham radio antenna. Digital radio mondiale pcbased receivers and software. Unfortunately both receivers implement the api as a 32bit dynamic library which cannot be loaded into a 64bit application such as sdr console.
My new toy this week is a software defined radio, or sdr, from winradio in australia. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday may 4 2011, and till today flexradio downloads has been followed for a total of 9. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Im particularly interested in being able to identify the kind of digital signal be it p25, dmrmototrbo, trunked control channel, etc. Flexradio systems introduces the flex5000 family of ultra high performance software defined radio transceivers. The flex3000 is a direct descendant of the flex5000, the fullfeatured, worldclass software defined radio transceiver for amateur use. You would then have a world class stand alone portable transceiver with real knobs and the same look and feel of the flex when connected to a computer. W urzadzeniu zastosowano 24bitowy przetwornik analogowocyfrowy, cyfrowoanalogowy.
Flex radio sdr based ham radio transceivers perseus hf sdr receivers rf space hf sdr receivers quicksilver qs1r hf sdr receiver winradio hf and vhf uhf sdr receivers alinco hf and vhf uhf receivers with iq outputs. Like all sdrs from flexradio systems the flex5000 is a fully software defined radio. Sdrplay recommends bonito antennas and this compact moonraker hf antenna for our us government and hf alerting partner click here. Sdr software that can identify and decode a digital signal. Click here to browse our apps and support catalogue. Highend pc required latency not suitable for full breakin cw, qsk not recommended for mobile operation still aimed at. Nooelec nesdr smart xtr sdr premium rtlsdr w extended tuning range, aluminum enclosure, 0. Cutesdr open source application supports rfspace netsdr and sdrip radios or the sdriq14 isdr for apple iphone and ipad kgsdr supports alinco dxr8a and djx11 powersdr for flex radios. The winradio excalibur g31ddc sdr is a truly revolutionary receiver.
Part of the flex6000 signature series with smartsdr. Part one september focused on the nomenclature and components of a functioning sdr system. Simon is gradually adding new features and fixing bugs right now with since it is. Jun 26, 2011 the winradio excalibur g31ddc sdr is a truly revolutionary receiver. Softwaredefined radios hardware flex radio systems softwaredefined radio winradio software defined radios created and kitted by tony parks kb9yig ettus research. The flex series sdrs and flex control firmware is updated automatically updated by powersdr when it is run. The flex5000a integrates all iq data and hardware control over a single firewire ieee94 connection to a user provided computer. It is a signed kit more information at the bottom of this page. Under this heading we list rtlsdr software that is mainly intended for education and research purposes. What is software defined radio in basic terms, it takes an analog signal and converts it to digital signal for processing. Feb 22, 2010 winrad is a free amateur radio program conceived by jeffrey pawlan, wa6kbl, that implements many software defined radio sdr functions which are needed for weaksignal reception including eme, troposcatter, cloudscatter, and very long distance microwave terrestrial contacts. Shortwave listening software for flex sdr flexradio.
Unlike with many radio equipment manufacturers who rely on third parties to provide software support, winradio develops its own software. Tx capabilities, iq sample correction, dual soundcard support. Like all sdrs from flexradio systems the flex 5000 is a fully software defined radio. The uk leading supplier and distributor of communications equipment. Radixon group has pioneered this field with our awardwinning range of winradio products, which included some of the first commercially successful offspring of a marriage between radio and computer. Winradio communications pioneering software defined radio manufacturers of sdr systems for professional radio surveillance and amateur applications. Airspy is a line of popular softwaredefined radio sdr receivers developed to achieve high performance and affordable price using innovative combinations of dsp and rf techniques.
It includes a realtime 50 mhzwide spectrum analyzer and 2 mhzwide instantaneous bandwidth available for recording, demodulation and further digital processing. I was looking to buy an sdr because i want to do some analysis on digital signals. The main category is software defined radios that is about sdr, software defined radios products. Jan 07, 20 the software offers some very nice features like a frequency manager, sharing your sdr over a network, and a nice user interface. The powersdr integrated installer or setup program automatically installs any and all necessary device drivers for your flexradio systems sdr to operate. This article provides a list of commercially available softwaredefined radio receivers. Softrock ensemble ii, soft66lc, 2x sdr iq, sdr 14, winradio excalibur, and microtelecom perseus. Apr 25, 2020 software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. The software offers some very nice features like a frequency manager, sharing your sdr over a network, and a nice user interface.
By and large, sdrs are quite a value when compared to legacy allhardware radios. Winradio excalibur software defined receiver youtube. Winradio drd172 apco p25 phase 2 decoder for g315 drm option for g303, g305, g3 and g315 series and thirdparty receivers advanced digital suite for g303, g305, g3, g315, g31ddc, g33ddc, g35ddc, g39ddc and g65ddc series. It runs on mac, windows and linux and can be used with any receiver supported by the hamlib radio control libraries. A lot of my fun in ham radio is the tinkering with these software defined radios. Sdr, software defined radios products category is a curation of 48 web resources on, dream drm receiver, the pecker, sdrdx osx and windows sdr software. Gnu radio linux free gnu radio is a powerful digital signal processing dsp package for creating software defined radios. Simon is gradually adding new features and fixing bugs right now with sdr since it is. Flex6500 sdr transceiver and updated smartsdr for windows software 1 files 861 downloads. Instead of the flex 3000 you can get an elecraft k3 which has a much better receiver and with an lppan adapter box it will run the same software and panadapter as the flex radios. For each sdr we compare the cost, frequency range, adc resolution, maximum instantaneous bandwidth, whether or not it can tx and if it has any pre selectors.
Flexible reduced obsolescence reprogrammable networkable enhances experimentation sdr disadvantages. A brief intro to the winradio excalibur g31ddc software. The current dedicated listening only sdr line up at the listening desk in the house is. It supports decoding of audio, text messages, epg, afs, bws, journaline and mot slide show.
While the concept of sdr is not new, the rapidly evolving capabilities of digital electronics. Resources listed under software defined radio category belongs to software main collection, and. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. Aug 20, 2014 new software defined radio sdrs products are popping up every few months these days so we thought wed compile a big list of available sdrs as there are a few people who were bitten by the rtl sdr bug and are now looking to upgrade. May 05, 2011 instead of the flex 3000 you can get an elecraft k3 which has a much better receiver and with an lppan adapter box it will run the same software and panadapter as the flex radios. Software defined radio sdr represents an exciting step in the development of radio communication technologies. The winradio wrg31ddc excalibur is a highperformance, lowcost, directsampling, softwaredefined, shortwave receiver with a frequency range from 9 khz to 50 mhz. Sdrplay recommends bonito antennas and this compact moonraker hf antenna.
Taking the software defined radio paradigm and bringing it to the public, it brings. Engineered using the same core multichannel firewire infrastructure as the flex5000, the flex3000 offers ham radio operators a midrange priced, sdr that will continue to just keep getting better. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. Anan series, flex legacy series, sunsdr2, winradio and similar heavy operating modes advanced digital modes, multiple ham radio software opackages running and multi receivers powerful modern computer covers radios like the following in heavy operations, lots of multi tasking where latency needs to be minimal and stability is paramount. The flex6500 is a very capable sdr, with flexibility and performance to satisfy the needs of. Flex radio systems software defined radio winradio software defined radios created and kitted by tony parks kb9yig. Sound cards and multiple cables are no longer necessary. Obviously i dont expect it to decrypt anything if its encrypted but i would like the ability for sdr software to be able to tell me what the digital data is and to be able to. Winradio communications, a division fully dedicated to innovation in radio communication technologies, was established in 1996 as a result of runaway success of our winradio product range. Oct 26, 2011 a brief overview of the winradio excalibur receiver. Winradio communications manufacture radio communications equipment for a very wide range of applications. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. Software defined radio resources ham radio science.
The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and higher. This is a minor upgrade to the kit posted on december 31st, 2019. Dream is a fully open source drm30 and am software radio with advanced features for both amateur and professional use. Mar 19, 2012 the current dedicated listening only sdr line up at the listening desk in the house is. Software either by computer or embedded systems transforms the digital data to any other form the application requires ssb, digital digital radios were in use since the early 70s term software radio was used in 1984 to refer to a digital. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. Sdruno supports rsp1, rsp1a, rsp2, rsp2pro, rspdx and the rspduo. Sdrbridge provides advanced synchronization, integration, and control for software defined radios. Dsp programs can be written visually using block diagrams in the gnu radio companion software. Several solutions for internal professional shortwave pccard version and external professional shortwave version with usb link picture. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtl sdr. Nooelec nesdr smart xtr bundle premium rtlsdr w extended tuning range, aluminum enclosure, 0.
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