FlexRadio FLEX-8600 SDR HF/50 MHz transceiver 100 watts

FlexRadio FLEX-8600 SDR HF/50 MHz transceiver 100 watts

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The FLEX-8600 series offers the latest direct sampling SDR technology and 4 receivers

The FLEX-8600 offers the maximum performance of direct sampling SDR technology

With the FLEX-8000 series (consisting of the 8400, 8600, 8400M and 8600M models), FlexRadio launches the new generation of high-class SDR transceivers.

The FLEX-8600 is based on the architecture of its successful predecessor, the FLEX-6600, but features a CPU with approximately four times the performance and an FPGA with double the performance. This performance increase not only ensures shorter boot and loading times, but more importantly forms a solid foundation for the implementation of numerous future features that could not be achieved with the resources of previous hardware.

One of the first of these upcoming innovations is "adaptive pre-distortion" (APD) which, according to the manufacturer, offers the cleanest signal on an amateur radio platform.

All FLEX-8000 models also come with integrated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) functionality and a future integrated NTP time server as standard. This ensures that all FLEX-8000 transceivers always remain on exactly the same frequency. But even without a direct view of the sky, the FLEX-8600 can continue to use the internal TCXO.

High performance receivers are designed as direct scan SDR receivers. The impressive sampling rate of 245.76 Msps exceeds even current 8400 series devices by two times! The AD converter has a word width of 16 bits. This results in an exceptional RMDR value of 115 dB (at 2 kHz spacing). As a visible result of this high-level digital technology, the user has a spectrum width of up to 14 MHz at his disposal, much more than enough to simultaneously monitor numerous amateur radio bands and organize his activities accordingly. With a minimum resolution of the viewable spectrum of 1.6 Hz/Px, the FLEX-8600 far surpasses the 8400 series models (minimum resolution of 5.85 Hz).

The frequency range of the receiver extends from 30 kHz to 54 MHz, while the transmitter is limited to the amateur radio bands. Furthermore, the band filters have been designed to be more selective: 7-pole filters are now used for the competition bands and 3-pole filters for the remaining bands. The number of independent receivers has also been increased from 2 to a full 4 receivers. The transmitter of the FLEX-8600 offers a transmit power of 100W (PEP, 25W AM), the suppression of unwanted by-products is better than 60 dBc.

Thanks to the integrated automatic antenna tuner, even imperfectly matched antennas can be tuned without any problems (SWR up to 3 : 1).

Support adaptive predistortion

The FLEX-8600 model is designed for the radio amateur who wants to use the radio exclusively as a server from a PC, laptop, Maestro , Mac* or iOS* client, both local and remote. Both models share the same band awareness, industry-leading phase noise performance, brick wall filters and legendary audio performance to deliver maximum enjoyment in a wide variety of operating styles.

With a PC, laptop or Mac client you can use up to two 14 MHz spectrum/cascade displays and independent receivers to revolutionize your view of the bands. Its two receivers can be positioned simultaneously on any band and mode with instant QSY between VFOs. Operation in digital mode is a dream with no sound cards, cables or boxes needed.

FlexRadio's industry-leading SmartSDR ^TM software offers compatibility across the entire FLEX-8000 Signature Series family to deliver continuous leveraged software improvement. And you can use the latest SmartLinkTM ^technology to access your radio virtually anywhere from ^any SmartSDRTM compatible client with just a login and password, even your iPhone.

Features

Operation of 100W PEP HF-6m
All modes/al-band
Integrated remote operation with Maestro, PC/Laptop, Mac, IPad or iPhone
4 band reception / independent mode
Full duplex cross-band operation
Port of the crosser
Receiving port-only
Direct Sampling SDR 122.88Msps – 16 bit
115dB 2kHz RMDR
No. 155 dB Dynamic Range
Optional antenna tuner
10 MHz reference input
Built-in GPSDO option for ultra-high frequency precision and accuracy
MARS/CAP/SHARES TX expansion module

Full specifications

Receiver:

4 independent band/mode receivers (max)
½ kHz Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR): 110/115 dB
ADC Bits/Sampling Rate: 16/245.76 Msps
Frequency coverage: 30kHz-54MHz
Pre-selectors of amateur bands: competition bands of the 7th order, others of the 3rd order
Wireless digital audio channels (DAX/DAX IQ): 4/4
Receive ports only (base/including XVTR port): 2/4
Full duplex RX/TX operation
Simultaneous reception on two antennas (e.g. 20 m and 6 m)
Single radio SO2R operation – No external equipment
Welcoming Diversity

The transmitter

160m-6m transmitter output: 1-100W (25W AM)
Harmonic suppression (typ.): <60 dBc
Converter ports: 2
Transverter frequency/power coverage: 100 kHz – 54 MHz/0 to +10 dBm
Built-in automatic antenna tuner Range: 3:1 SWR
Optional continuous MARS/CAP coverage with extended transmit filter

The reference general

Mode 1 SSB, CW, AM, SAM, FM, RTTY, DIGITAL
Integrated remote operation (SmartLinkTM)
Maestro, PC, Mac, iPhone® and iPad® client options
Frequency Stability (0⁰C – 50⁰C) 0.5 ppm (TCXO)
Integrated 12-channel GNSS receiver, TTFF < 35s:
GPS: L1C/A, Sensitivity: Hot >-162dBm, Cold >-148dBm, tracking and reacquisition >-162dBm
GLONASS:
Optional Disciplined Oscillator (5 x 10-12 in 24 hours)
External 10 MHz reference input
Power Requirements 13.8 VDC +/- 15% (14 VDC nominal)
Dimensions 6.74"H (17.1cm) x 14"W (35.6cm) x 13.25"D (33.7cm)
1. RTTY and other digital modes use third-party software on DAX channels.

Plug & Play Remote ¹

No complex setup is required
Operate anywhere, anytime
Use a Maestro, Mac, iPad, iPhone or laptop
Across the country or across the world

Anywhere, anytime, from any of these devices:

With SmartLink and a FLEX-6400 you can use your radio from almost anywhere! Simply take an iPhone, iPad, laptop or Maestro with you and immediately connect to the radio using an Internet connection.

Best of the Performance class

115db RMDRR
No listening fatigue
Ultra-low phase noise
Full QSK CW break-in
Brick wall filters
Stunning broadcast audio

Backed by an incredible software suite

SmartSDR for Windows
SmartSDR for Mac 2
SmartSDR for iOS 2
Intelligent CAT SDR
The DAX
1 – SmartLink Remote requires SmartSDR license V2.x or later. Requires an Internet connection.
2 – SmartSDR for Mac and SmartSDR for iOS are optional third-party software for paid options.