Sdr transceiver zs1 has been one of the first real softwaredefined amateur radio transceivers, and is still going strong. This video introduces in about ten minutes time to all major aspects of the revolutionary sdr transceiver zs1, developed and produced by alexandr gromov of st. Software dsp gnu radio open source software dsp library. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. The maximum output power of the zs1 is 15w on amateur bands, and can be.
Zeus radio this is a software intended to work with multiple receivers and transceiver. Buy products related to sdr transceiver products and see what customers say about sdr transceiver products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The sdr cube is a totally selfcontained, embedded sdr transceiver for cw, ssb and am using a softrock for the rf front end and a pc board implementation of an hf modem. These sdrs are intended for use in the amateur radio ham bands. Pc is not needed for using the sdr cube, as all dsp processing is accomplished by an embedded dsp processor on the three internal pc boards. Why not improve transceiver performance and operating flexibility with sdr. This is not a comparison zeus s 1 has pre distortion programmed with this process along with a complete functional radio i am showing that it has pre distortion not using this description to explain or compare as i have said more and more sdr radios will provide this pre distortion. Sdrs for amateur radio use the radioreference wiki. Vibroplex has stated that they are offering introductory pricing for continue reading. I must say this is a poor manstinkerers entry into the world of shortwave listening using software defined radio. Petersburg offers sdr transceiver capabilities at direct sampling level. Flex5000a sdr radio ham radio picture at myhamshack you get a free personal web page for your shack your shack. Zeus radio is a modern software to work with a variety of amateur radio receivers and transceivers. This article provides a list of commercially available softwaredefined radio receivers.
Perseus is a vlflfhf receiver based on a outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. 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. Here youll find links for sunsdr hfvhf sdr transceivers covering hfvhf ham radio bands, in addition, specific models mentioned in the ham radio forums along with other brands like icom,kenwood,yaesu, or alinco and more we are here for future reference. Zs1 new sdr with pre distortion flexradio community. I can be found mostly on psk and mfsk with picture tranfers on 80 thru 20 mtrs most days. This allows, in combination with the builtin swr meter, to use the transceiver for antenna analysis and adjustments. As far as firmware software is concerned, you can easily update that to the latest from the github site where it is maintained for all versions of the underlying design, except for. Demo version adds every 5 to 10 seconds the word trial into the datastream. Now the zs1 sdr transceiver has acquired additional functionality and enhanced capabilities for external connections, while ideology and structure remained the same.
Zeusradio may soon be compatile with sdrplay sdrplay. I have been working with it since this past weekend and have learned a few things about it. Zeus radio program is designed specifically for the zs1 transceiver and supports all the basic functions rit, xit, split, noise reduction, auto notch filter, etc. Among these transceivers, russian and germanmade zeus zs1 is an outstanding example, covering each amateur radio band from 160 m to 10 m with up to 15 watt output. Jan 27, 2020 the new zeus zs1 is a new direct sampling sdr transceiver capable of covering all classic hf bands in transmission, including the warc bands, with an adjustable output power of 15 watts. For operation as an exciter for transverters the zs 1 can transmit on all frequencies from 300 khz to 30 mhz with low power. Sdr transceiver zeus zs1 and digimode software fldigi nils. The maximum output power of the zs1 is 15w on amateur bands, and can be adjusted very precisely by software. This stepbystep instruction should help to set up outstanding sdr transceiver zs1 and also excellent software fldigi for smoothly operating digital modes with using just the usual usb cable between transceiver and pc. Keeping in mind various new cutting edge technologies, they have been implemented into the radio. I use this to listen to am radio, shortwave broadcasters, hf aeronautical, hams on 160804030201510 meters, time signal stations, other utility stations such as faxrttydgpslf beaconsale. It utilizes 16bit 100 mss analogtodigital converter and high dynamic range low noise.
Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. Sdr transceivers are around for many years but failed to have a major impact until now. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtl sdr. Recently, i have been doing some work for vibroplex here in knoxville and scott, w4pa has asked me to do some testing with the zeus zs 1 sdr transceiver. Q900p is an ultraportable allmodes allbands radio based on the software defined radio sdr technology. I have it connected to a kenwood 590sg hf transceivers antenna out terminal. Softwaresoftware defined radiozeus radio program is designed specifically for the zs1 transceiver and supports all the basic functions rit, xit, split, noise reduction, auto notch filter, etc.
Sdr transceiver zs1 has been one of the first real softwaredefined amateur. Vhfuhfmicrowave sdr transceiver on the air john petrich, w7fu pnwvhfs 2016 conference bend, or october 8, 2016. My question is it possible to leave the sdrplay box attached when i transmit on a hf radio. Keeping in mind various new cutting edge technologies, they have.
On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. This stepbystep instruction should help to set up outstanding sdr transceiver zs 1 and also excellent software fldigi for smoothly operating digital modes with using just the usual usb cable between transceiver and pc. Sdr can be easily used as panadapter extracting the if form most popular and modern amateur radio transceivers in the market. Bug fixes importexport all settings now available extio support. After softwaredefined receivers have been the state of the art for several years, the zs1 now opens up all the possibilities of direct sampling.
There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. Software audio chain using pc audio processing with a headset for ham radio by n0rthwestradio. Sdr covers all amateur bands, aeronautical bands lf to hf, vhf, uhf it is possible to see the entire amateur band spectrum at the same time. Sdr project description hardware ettus research b200 sdr transceiver. Virtual audio cable, supports audio connection from zs 1 to software for decoding and analysis. A fully digitised sdr transceiver with general coverage reception. Sdr transceiver zeus zs1 and digimode software fldigi. Hermes anan, afedri odyssey support hiqsdr support. For more details visit us or call us at 01922 414 796. Sdr transceiver zs 1 has been one of the first real software defined amateur radio transceivers, and is still going strong.
No optimized for hf amateur bands with 4 user selectable preselect hf filters. Ive just received word that vibroplex is partnering with the european manufacturer ssbelectronic to offer products like the zeus zs1 sdr and ecoflex cable to customers in the usa and canada. The cube is designed to fit into an optional 4 x 4 x 4. This is one part of your first pair com5 com6 of the two vspe cables to control the frequency and the mode e. Kyodo news hf fax with rtl sdr rtl2832 and nooelec ham it up upconverter. Transition from analog to sdr the analog system leverages highly developed, high performance hf transceivers sophisticated uhf filter, lna, and power amplifier technology and proven overall system design question. This is not a comparison zeus s1 has pre distortion programmed with this process along with a complete functional radio i am showing that it has pre distortion not using this description to explain or compare as i have said more and more sdr radios will provide this pre distortion. My interests in ham radio are centered around hf operations of digital modes. Using sdrplay with a hf transceiver sdrplay community forum. Receiver frequency range is also extended down to 300khz.
The zs1 is a real software defined shortwave transceiver for the classic hf amateur bands, including warc bands, offering an output power of up to 15 w. Your source for softrock radio kits softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver kit the softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver kit provides a 1 watt sdr transceiver that can be built for one of the following five band groups. Hf usb transceiver zs1 the zs1 is a hf allmode fully software defined amateur radio. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. It can receive hf short wave directly without the need of up converter. Builtin bluetooth, can be directly connected to mobile phones, computers, bluetooth microphones.
Perseus is a vlflf hf receiver based on a outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. Would be used for standard hf 3khz channel use and have processing power for. High quality band pass filters ensure clean signals. Easy to set up with free sdr software such as hdsdr, sdrconsole, and cubicsdr. Ssbelectronic gmbh description predistortion setup the settings window for the. The receiver has been developed for the most demanding users. Software defined receivers have been stateofthe art for years already. Elektor avr sdr, kit and prebuilt, up to 1 mhz in undersampling. Now the zs 1 sdr transceiver has acquired additional functionality and enhanced capabilities for external connections, while ideology and structure remained the same. Among these transceivers, russian and germanmade zeus zs 1 is an outstanding example, covering each amateur radio band from 160 m to 10 m with up to 15 watt output. Russian zs1 sdr transceiver new equipment 1 comment tags. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. Now you can use zeus radio with rtl sdr, elad, peaberry, winradio, sdr iq, afedri, qs1r, and etc.
Jul 10, 2019 mb1 is a modern, high performance ducddc direct conversion sdr transceiver with a classic design for hf, 6 meter and 2 meter bands. Kyodo news hf fax with rtl sdr rtl2832 and nooelec ham it up upconverter, sdr sharp and fldigi by superphish. Find great deals on ebay for sdr transceiver and sdr receiver. Zeus radio zeus radio program is designed specifically for the zs 1 transceiver and supports all the basic functions rit, xit, split, noise reduction, auto notch filter, etc. Apr 09, 2014 ive just received word that vibroplex is partnering with the european manufacturer ssbelectronic to offer products like the zeus zs1 sdr and ecoflex cable to customers in the usa and canada. Integrating a usbsdr radio into ham station operation d. The new zeus zs1 is a new direct sampling sdr transceiver capable of covering all classic hf bands in transmission, including the warc bands, with an adjustable output power of 15 watts. Stateoftheart sdr transceiver zeus zs 1 and digimode software fldigi. Find great deals on ebay for sdr radio and software defined radio. The maximum output power of the zs 1 is 15w on amateur bands, and can be adjusted very precisely by software. Frequency range tx, high power, hf ham bands 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 160, m.
In the lpw transmission is possible at any frequency within the hf band. In reception zeus zs1 covers frequencies from 300 khz up to 30 mhz. 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. The zs1 is a direct sampling software defined radio sdr transceiver for shortwave.
The zs1 is a hf allmode fully software defined amateur radio. Looking for a good sdr transceiver for hf coverage 1. It is based on the work of the openhpsdr community. Vhfuhfmicrowave sdr transceiver on the air john petrich, w7fu. For operation as an exciter for transverters the zs1 can transmit on all frequencies from 300 khz to 30 mhz with low power. Uhf sdr transceiver and ham radio system john petrich, w7fu microhams digital conference march 19, 2016. Among these transceivers, russian and germanmade zeus zs1 is an outstanding example, covering each amateur radio band from 160 m to 10 m with up.
The 3d effect on the bandscope function is just amazing. I can sync the radio and sdr using ham radio deluxe or omnirig. The zs1 pc software performs dsp, modulation, demodulation, narrow band filtering and control functions for the radio. Apr 09, 2012 this video introduces in about ten minutes time to all major aspects of the revolutionary sdr transceiver zs 1, developed and produced by alexandr gromov of st. Hf sdr transceiver hf ssb shortwave radio amature radio rs978 builtin battery. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter with an exceptional 76 db snr bw 40 mhz, an highperformance configurable fpga digital downconverter with an up to 1 mss output sampling rate and a 480 mbits, highspeed usb 2. Recently, i have been doing some work for vibroplex here in knoxville and scott, w4pa has asked me to do some testing with the zeus zs1 sdr transceiver. Ssbelectronic gmbh description predistortion setup the settings window for the predistortion of. With softwaredefined radio or sdrs, also ham radio has made a considerable leap forward. I keep replaying the zeus sw demo with the demo files they have and when i show that display to friends their jaws dropjust a fantastic way to view the band and. It features direct sampling receiver, direct digital synthesis based transmitter and usb 2. Zs1 transceiver sdr transceiver hf range designed for amateur radio applications with the use of modern technologies of digital signal processing. Sdr is a wide spectrum sdr receiver by ba5sba that is available on the market since some months now and can be purchased at 40 euros 50 usd from major online stores, including aliexpress and amazon the msi.
This video introduces in about ten minutes time to all major aspects of the revolutionary sdr transceiver zs 1, developed and produced by. Xiegu x108g qrp transceiver outdoor version 9 bands amssbcw 120. For receiving purposes, the transceiver covers all frequencies between 300 khz to 30 mhz. With a stepbystep instruction, the combination of both with audio inout, keying and freqeuncy transfer is easy. Dipole and inverted v antenna basics by dave tadlock. With now 16 bit and a largely improved input section, it promises to match amateurs and swls needs for an able sdr transceiver or receiver even better than its predecessors with 12 and 14 bit.
To install the zeusradio software and the drivers for the zs1 transceiver start. Flex5000a sdr radio ham radio picture my ham shack. I have to say i love the zeus radio softwarei have yet to see any sdr software as appealing. Among these transceivers, russian and germanmade zeus zs 1 is an outstanding example, covering each amateur radio band from 160 m to 10 m with up. Also it is able to work with sdrconsole or sdrmax iii using tcpip connection or any other software using virtual cat interface. Best sdr radios of 2015 and 2016 so far ham radio science. Latest news about from about sunsdr2 pro, mb1, colibriddc, om power amplifiers, modmic and more. The next step would be to allow it to stay in line when transmitting. Now you can use zeus radio with rtlsdr, elad, peaberry, winradio, sdriq, afedri, qs1r, and etc. Sdr transceiver zeus zs1 and fldigi ssbelectronic gmbh. Fdmduo is an sdr transceiver that offers the possibility to operate standalone like traditional radio or connected to a computer discovering the possibilities provided by the sdr technologies.
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