RX-400 HF/VHF/UHF DSP Receiver
TEN-TEC has expanded its line of DSP based receivers. Tuning from 2 MHz to 3 GHz, the 1 ms synthesizer lock time provides realistic scan rates of 100 channels/sec or faster. One outstanding benefit of the DSP architecture is more than 50 built-in filter bandwidths from 100 Hz to 300 kHz, most useable in any detection mode. Strong signal handling is assured with a typical in-band 3rd order intercept of -3 dBm. In addition to conventional AGC presets, RX-400 includes a programmable mode. This allows the customer to build their own unique AGC characteristics specifically for a mission. A 21.4 MHz wideband IF output is provided with 6 MHz of bandwidth. The RX-400 includes both an RS-232 interface and TCP/IP. Receiver is modestly sized for ½ rack installation. Options will include: a Digital Data output, Narrowband IF output and a POTS interface to allow customer to remote unit anywhere with access to nothing but a phone line (no PC required).
Inquires: tomsalvetti@tentec.com or call Tom Salvetti direct (304) 884-7601.
This device has been tested for FCC Part 15 certification and passed.
FREQUENCY COVERAGE: 2MHz - 3.0 GHz
MODE: USB, LSB, ISB, CW, AM, NFM, WFM
TUNING RESOLUTION: 1 Hz steps. (10 kHz steps at WB-IF output)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 - 50 degrees C @ full specification. -10 to 60 degrees C with degraded performance.
FREQUENCY STABILITY: Standard TCXO: below 30 MHz +/- 20 Hz, above 30 MHz +/- 0.5ppm
ACCURACY: All internal oscillators are locked to either internal or external frequency standard.
EXTERNAL FREQUENCY REFERENCE: 1, 2, 5 or 10 MHz. Receiver automatically switches to this reference upon application, at power up or after any control interface activity.
SPURIOUS RESPONSES: all spurious to be less than -105 dBm equivalent input max. with approx. 6 less than -80 dBm
IMAGE REJECTION: 80 dB typical 2-3000 MHz
IF REJECTION: 80 dB typical 2-3000 MHz
BFO: Tunable in CW mode only, +/- 8 kHz. Tuning in 10 Hz steps. Fixed frequency in SSB, disabled in AM and FM.
MEMORIES: 1000
SCAN RATE: 100 channels/sec or faster
SYNTHESIZER LOCK TIME: approx. 1ms
SQUELCH: adjustable 0-127 dB
SELECTIVITY: selection is mode independent. Approx. 50 filter bandwidths with 8-10 chosen appropriately for each of the 5 modes. Shape factor 1.5:1 or better. (6 to 60 dB).
Examples, useful for: CW-100,150,200,250,300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000 Hz SSB-1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 3.0, 3.4 kHz AM- 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.6, 10.4, 12.0, 13.6, 15.2,16kHz WFM-100,120,140,150,160,180, 200, 250, 300 kHz
INBAND RIPPLE: 2-3 dB, referenced to IF output
SENSITIVITY:
| Mode | BW dBm (for 12 dB NF) | ||
| SSB | 10 db S/N | 3 kHz | -117 |
| AM (50% mod) | "" | 6.0 kHz | -108 |
| FM-N @ 6 kHz dev | 16 dB SINAD | 15 kHz | -107 |
| FM-W @ 10-20 kHz dev | "" | 30-50 kHz | -102 |
| FM-W @ 75kHz dev | "" | 200 kHz | -96 |
DYNAMIC RANGE: in-band
| Freq. | NF (dB) | IP3 (dBm) | ||
| Typ | Max | Typ | Min | |
| 2 MHz - 88 MHz | 12 | 15 | -2 | -5 |
| 89 MHz - 1650 MHz | 13 | 16 | -3 | -6 |
| 1651 MHz - 3 GHz | 14 | 17 | -3 | -6 |
2nd ORDER INTERCEPT: 50 dBm minimum
AGC: Fast, Medium, Slow, Programmable. Manual gain setting is provided in all four modes, adjustable over 120 dB range. DUMP feature provided in all modes.
| Mode | Attack(dB/ms) | Hang(sec) | Decay(dB/sec) |
| Fast | 0.8 | 0 | 1200 |
| Medium | 0.8 | 0 | 100 |
| Slow | 0.8 | 0 | 25 |
| Prog. | 0.01-1.0 | 0.01-99.9 | 0.01-99.9 |
WIDEBAND IF OUTPUT, ANALOG: 21.4 MHz center frequency, fixed gain, 6 MHz bandwidth, 10 kHz tuning steps. 2 MHz bandwidth if receiver tuned below 20 MHz.
S-METER: reports signal level in dBm to host upon request
OPTIONS: (only one may be installed)
- DIGITAL DATA OUTPUT: 23 bit, I&Q, serial. Baseband representation of NB-IF output
- NARROWBAND IF OUTPUT: 21.4 MHz center frequency, bandwidth determined by filter selection, delayed AGC
CONTROL INTERFACE: built-in MULTI-DROP RS-232 (DB9 connector) and TCP/IP
Optional: POTS - allows customer to remote unit anywhere with access to nothing but a phone line. No PC required.
FIRMWARE: can be updated remotely in Flash ROM
ANTENNA INPUT: 50 ohm, unbalanced, SMA connector. 2.5:1 VSWR max @ receiver's tuned frequency.
RF INPUT PROTECTION: accepts +20 dBm w/o damage
AUDIO LINE OUTPUT: 0 dBm (+/- 3 dBm) 600 ohm outputs. Terminals may be grounded or shorted together without damage. One AC coupled, one DC coupled
HEADPHONE OUTPUT: both 1/4" and 1/8" stereo phone jacks. 10 mw maximum into 600 ohms. Front panel volume control.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 90-264 VAC, 48-440 Hz @ 36 watts typical, 0.6 PF @ 120VAC, 60 Hz. Removable six foot line cord included.
- OPTION: substitute 11-28 VDC supply at additional cost
DIMENSIONS: 7.5"W x 17"D x 3.5"H. Without knobs and fan. Rack mountable with optional bracket kits for either half rack or full rack widths.
WEIGHT: 10.25 lbs. (4.65 kg)
MTTR: less than 30 minutes for replacement of any of 9 major subassemblies.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
BITE: Built-in self test capability will identify virtually all faults to the board level.
Mute: for use in transmit/receive applications, mutes audio and IF outputs.
Tuning from 2 MHz to 3 GHz, the 1 ms synthesizer lock time provides realistic scan rates of 100 channels/sec or faster. One outstanding benefit of the DSP architecture is more than 50 built-in filter bandwidths from 100 Hz to 300 kHz, most useable in any detection mode.
