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SDR-IQ Receiver

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Product Code: 43-501312

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The SDR-IQ™ is a 14-bit software defined radio receiver. It offers a broad range of spectrum analyzer and demodulation capabilities. The hardware samples the whole 0.0001-30 MHz band using a high performance, 14 bit analog to digital converter (ADC) running at 66.6 MHz. The digital data from the ADC is processed into I and Q format using a direct digital converter (DDC). The I and Q data is then sent to the PC for processing using a USB 2.0 interface. All of the demodulation and spectral functions are done on the PC side.

The SDR-IQ™ comes with a High Frequency (HF) amplified front-end with switched attenuators, switched filters and 1Hz tuning. The SDR-IQ™ comes with the latest version of SpectraVue™ software. It supports AM, WFM, USB, LSB, N-FM, DSB and CW with fully adjustable DSP Filter bandwidths and FFT sizes of 2048 to 262144 points. The resolution bandwidth is as low as 0.031 Hz.

Key Features

• Maximum display bandwidth of 196 KHz at an incredible 0.75 HZ RBW.
• Records and plays back spectrum segments up to 196 KHz wide with full demodulation and tuning capabilities.
• Amazing Frequency coverage of 500Hz to 30 MHz. Usable down to 100 Hz.
• Fully documented interface and ActiveX control.
• Drivers for Linux and Windows.
• Network server application for Linux and Windows. Allows remote use of the radio across high speed internet.
• Reliable SpectraVue software with free upgrades.
• Included example source code for spectrum analysis application.
• Directly interfaces with Icom, Kenwood, Elecraft and Yaesu radios for use as a tracking panoramic adapter.
• Built in serial RS-232 port. This port can be used to communicate with external radios.
• Supports AM, FN, NFM, WFM, LSB, USB, CW, CWR, DSB, DRM and customs demod filters / offsets.
• Outputs data in I/Q Wave Format, Excel and graphic formats with resolutions as wide as 262144 pixels.
• Totally self contained. No power supply needed. You will be up and running in 5 minutes.

Uses
• High performance HF Receiver with 190 KHz realtime Panoramic Adapter
• Ultrasound experimentation (Sonar, Underwater ultrasound, Bat and Insect detectors)
• IR (Infrared) subcarrier detection and communications
• Record up to 190 KHz of spectrum to hardrive for later playback and demodulation
• Panoramic adapter for Communication Receivers (any IF in HF band 455 KHz, 8.83 MHz, 10.7 MHz, 21.4 MHz, etc)
• Very Low Frequency (VLF) Studies
• Spectrum Analyzer backends
• Processor for Radio Astronomy receivers

Features
• Smallest SDR with RF DSP™ that samples the whole HF band at once and performs the initial filtering at 67 MHz sample rate with 23 bit accuracy. Uses a high performance Analog Devices 14 bit analog to digital converter.
• Sends 16 bits of I/Q Data to the PC via USB. No messy soundcard cables required.
• SDR-IQ is USB powered. No power supply is required. Works great with laptops running on batteries.
• Incredible receive performance.
• High resolution spectrum display with higher resolution and speed than those in $10K radios.
• RF preselection filters for great IMD performance.
• Serial port to directly interface with radios like the Icom IC-R8500, IC-R9000, IC-R9500, IC R7000, IC-R7100 and AOR AR-5000.
• 50 ohm RF input that can be easily interfaced to antennas, Ultrasonic transducers, IR detectors, and other RF equipment.
• Open source ActiveX control and ActiveX sample program for easy software customization. SpectraVue (not open source).
• Windows, Linux and Mac OS drivers for developers.
• Network server that allows remoting of the SDR-IQ™. Servers available for both Windows and Linux.
• Adds the best panoramic display features to transceivers like the Yaesu FT1000, FT2000, FT9000 and IC-7800 using the RX output connector or RX loopback .

Preliminary Specs
• Frequency Range: 500Hz to 30 MHz in 1 Hz steps. (Usable down to 100 Hz)
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Clipping RF level (Max Gain): -4dBm (Typ)
• Maximum Frequency display BW: 190 KHz
• Sampling Rate: 66.666 MHz
• I/Q Image Rejection: 80 dB+ (Typ)
• MDS (500 Hz): -127 dBm @ 14 MHz
• Input IP3: 15dBm+ (Typ) * Measured with a dither signal
• Voltage: 5 Volts (USB port powered)
• Current Draw: 425 mA
• Connectors: BNC (RF In), USB 2.0, RS-232 (Serial Bi-directional)
• Indicators: Power (Green), Sample (Yellow), ADC Clip (Red)
• Dimensions: 3.75x3.75x1.25 Inches
• Processor: Atmel AT91SAM7S256 w/ JTAG port.
• Analog Demod: AM, WFM, USB, LSB, N-FM, DSB and CW
• Measurements Functions: IQ vs. Time, Power vs. Frequency, Power vs. Frequency vs. Time 3D Surface, Power vs. Frequency vs. Time Spectrogram, Power in BW vs. Time, IQ Phase
• Max FFT Size: 262144 Point
• Max IQ Recording (All BWs): Unlimited to Hardrive.
• Screen Update Rate: 50 FFTs/sec , 190 KHz SPAN @ 100 Hz RBW
• Window Type: Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, FlatTop, Blackman, Blackman-Harris
• Displayed Average Noise Level dBm/Hz:-133dBm/Hz TYp. 14.200 MHz
• Worst Case Spurious Carriers (Birdies):-80dBfs , -100dBfs (typ)

SPAN IQ DATA RATE Min Resolution Bandwidth

5 KHz 8.138 KHz 0.031 Hz

10 KHz              16.276 KHz                     0.062 Hz
25 KHz              37.792 KHz                     0.14 Hz
50 KHz              55.555 KHz                     0.21 Hz
100 KHz            111.111 KHz                   0.42 Hz
150 KHz            158.730 KHz                   0.61 Hz
190 KHz            196.078 KHz                   0.75 Hz

Average Customer Review:

4 of 5

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

SDR-IQ	January 20, 2012
Reviewer: Carmelo Falzon from Cranbourne, Victoria Australia

Had this receiver for a few days my main intrest is to monitor hf aero installation was easy only took a few minutes hooked up my Wellbrook-ALA1530 and the performance was excellent i do not have any noise issues and have also tried it portable hooked up a piece of wire 20 metres long and ran it on my Miracle Ducker-IL antenna tuner results where excellent if u havent got a decent antenna on hf u are not going to get any where regardless what radios u have i do have other receivers from Aor,Drake,Icom,
Palstar,Racal,Ten Tec but the SDR-IQ is definetley a keeper very happy with the Purchase..

Regards Lino..

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Many features, mediocre performance	January 31, 2010
Reviewer: Paul Huffman from Springfield, OH United States

The reason I purchased this model is that it is powered by the USB cable - no messy wall ward hanging off the back. The screen window does has many features including a variety of spectral displays; demodulators for AM, FM, SSB and CW; and infinitely variable filter widths. Other reviews have focused on its use as a panoramic adaptor. My review will summarize its performance as a SW receiver. First, an outside antenna is a must to get away from PC noise. Even then, my portable with a telescopic antenna was able to pull signals out of the noise that were completely absent from the SDR-IQ. Also, the audio output to the sound card is weak. I have to set both the main and WAV volume controls to max for a reasonable listening level. The bottom line: It is great for spectral analysis or for use as a panoramic adaptor. If you just want to listen to shortwave, get one of the many available portables or, better yet, buy a desk top communications receiver.

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