| Receiver type |
DSP-based SDR with DDS-based dual-conversion superheterodyne front end |
| Frequency range |
9 kHz - 30 MHz
(optionally 9 kHz - 180 MHz) |
| Tuning resolution |
1 Hz |
| Mode |
AM, AMS, LSB, USB, DSB, ISB, CW, FM |
| Image Rejection |
| 1.8-7.3 MHz: |
80 dB |
| 7.3-30 MHz: |
70 dB |
|
| IP3 |
+8 dBm @ 20kHz |
| Spurious-free dynamic range |
95 dB |
| MDS |
-135 dBm |
| Phase noise |
-148 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz |
| Internal spurious |
Less than equivalent antenna input of -115 dBm
|
| RSSI accuracy |
2 dB |
| RSSI sensitivity |
-137 dBm |
| Bandwidth
|
1 - 15000 Hz (adjustable in 1 Hz steps)
|
| Scanning speed |
400 steps/s (at 1kHz steps) |
|
Sensitivity
(AM/SSB/CW 10dB S/N)
(FM 12dB SINAD)
|
| Mode |
0.15‑0.5 MHz |
0.5‑1.5 MHz |
1.5‑30 MHz |
| AM, AMS (30% modulation) |
‑103dBm
(1.6µV) |
‑106dBm
(1.1µV) |
‑108dBm
(0.9µV) |
| AM, AMS (80% modulation) |
‑111dBm
(0.63µV) |
‑115dBm
(0.4µV) |
‑116dBm
(0.35µV) |
| LSB, USB, ISB, DSB |
‑115dBm
(0.40µV) |
‑118dBm
(0.28µV) |
‑119dBm
(0.25µV) |
| CW |
‑122dBm
(0.18µV) |
‑125dBm
(0.13µV) |
‑130dBm
(0.07µV) |
| FM |
‑110dBm
(0.7µV) |
‑113dBm
(0.5µV) |
‑117dBm
(0.32µV) |
Note:
Below 150 kHz, the sensitivity gradually drops.
Typical figures (CW) are:
| 100 kHz | -113 dBm |
| 50 kHz | -102 dBm |
| 25 kHz | -98 dBm |
| 10 kHz | -90 dBm |
|
| Intermediate frequencies
|
IF1: 45 MHz
IF2: 16 kHz (variable 12-22 kHz) |
|
| Roofing filter |
2 x 4-pole 15 kHz crystal filter |
| Tuning accuracy |
1 ppm (25°C ±2°C) |
| Frequency stability |
0.5 ppm (0 to 60° C) |
| Antenna input |
50 ohm (SMA connector) |
| Output |
600 ohm line audio |
| Form factor |
2/3 length PCI card |
| Interface |
PCI 2.2 compliant |
| Dimensions |
Length: 195 mm (7.68")
(excluding mounting bracket)
Height: 99 mm (3.90")
(excluding edge connector)
Thickness: 19 mm (0.75")
(incl. components on either side) |
| Weight |
330 g (11.6 oz) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice due to continuous product development and improvement.
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Note:
For the 180 MHz frequency extension option, the following sensitivity parameters apply:
| Mode |
30‑120 MHz |
120‑180 MHz |
| AM, AMS (30% modulation) |
‑108dBm
(0.9µV) |
‑106dBm
(1.1µV) |
| AM, AMS (80% modulation) |
‑116dBm
(0.35µV) |
‑114dBm
(0.45µV) |
| LSB, USB, ISB, DSB |
‑119dBm
(0.25µV) |
‑117dBm
(0.32µV) |
| CW |
‑130dBm
(0.07µV) |
‑128dBm
(0.09µV) |
| FM |
‑117dBm
(0.32µV) |
‑115dBm
(0.4µV) |
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