Full kits will be available soon – ready populated SMD boards, coax interconnect cables, plastic parts, LCD, heat sink and all components for the metal chassis/box Price range for the base version $450 – $550
- QRP/QRO output 5 – 50W
- All mode shortwave operation – coverage of the 9 HAM HF bands (160m optional)
- High dynamic range receiver design including high IP3 monolithic IC in the front end and H-mode first mixer
- Low phase noise first LO – SI570 chip
- Full/semi QSK on CW; VOX operation on SSB.
- Down conversion superhet topology with 9MHz IF
- Custom made crystal filters for SSB and CW and variable crystal 4 pole filter – Johnson type
- Stylish and professional look
- Compact and lightweight body
- Multicolor FSTN LCD
- Silent operation with no clicking relays inside
- Modular construction – Mother board serves as a “chassis” also fits all the external connectors, daughter boards, inter-connections and acts as a cable harness.
- Optional modules – NB, AF, ATU, XVRTER
- PC control via CAT protocol; USB FTDI chip
- Memory morse code keyer (Curtis A, CMOS B)
- Contest and DXpedition conveniences