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ColibriDDC HF SDR Recveiver
ColibriDDC is a small sized direct sampling SDR receiver designed to work on HF frequencies from 0.09 to 60 MHz. With the help of external filters ColibriDDC is capable to receive frequencies up to 800 MHz. It is controlled via LAN or can be connected to a Raspberry Pi3 to be remote controlled over the internet.
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ColibriDDC HF SDR Recveiver
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ColibriDDC is a small sized direct sampling SDR receiver designed to work on HF frequencies from 0.09 to 60 MHz. With the help of external filters ColibriDDC is capable to receive frequencies up to 800 MHz. It is controlled via LAN or can be connected to a Raspberry Pi3 to be remote controlled over the internet.
Scroll down for more information and a video presentation of ColibriDDC.
NEW! Andrew Barron ZL3DW review (English) >>
Radiouser magazine review (English) >>
Funk Amateur magazine review (German) >>
Fernando Duarte review (English) >>
659.00 €
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ColibriDDC Main capabilities
- RX path based on DDC (Direct Down-Conversion) architecture
- ExpertRemote system provides full remote control of the receiver
- 2 software receivers (each up to 312 kHz) + SubRX for each of them (4 slices total) + independent wideband Bandscope up to 62.5 MHz
- ExtCTRL connector to control external devices with 7 powerful keys with open collector
- 100 Mbps Ethernet LANÂ interface provides fast and reliable connection to PC
- TCI interface for seamless connection with third-party software like SDC (with its own Skimmer), LogHX, SWISSLOG and RUMlog, more are coming
- Record IQ channel with the bandwidth up to 312 kHz
- Receiving in undersampling mode up to 800 MHz (requires external BPF)
- High-quality 24-bit audio–DAC installed for the smallest signal delays
- Low power consumption, 5V 0.64A
- External reference generator input 10 MHz
- Small size W 65 x H 26 x L 125 mm
ColibriDDC Application field
- Dual channel HF receiver
- Panadapter to classic transceivers
- Dual band CW Skimmer (read application note)
- Remote receiver for contests, DXing and other applications
- Spectrum analyzer with wide spectrum scope up to 60 MHz
ColibriDDC Block Diagram
- REF – connector to connect external 10 MHz generator
- PLL – ADC clock frequency synthesizer
- ATT – attenuator
- MCU – microcontrol unit
- Ant – connector to connect the HF band antenna
- TCXO – inbuilt temperature compensated crystal oscillator
- ADC – high speed analog-digital converter
- DAC – audio digital-analog converter
- EXT CTRL – connector for controlling the external devices
- LPF – input low frequency filter (disabling)
- FPGA – field programmable gate array
- LAN – local network connector
- PHONES – jack for connecting headphones
- Front – front panel
- Rear – rear panel
ExpertSDR2 System Requirements:
- 2 or 4 core CPU Intel Core i3 or Core i5;
- 8 GB RAM;
- 40 GB free space on the HDD/SSD for the ExpertSDR2 and accompanied programs;
- 17′ or bigger monitor;
- video card with OpenGL 1.5 or higher;
ExpertSDR2 supports Windows 7-10 32/64 bit, Linux (Ubuntu/Kubuntu 18.04 x64), and macOS 10.14 Mojave and higher.
ColibriDDC Specifications
RF ADC, bit @ MHz | 14 @ 125 |
ADC type | LTC2261-14 |
RX Frequency range, MHz | 0.1…60 |
Undersampling, MHz | 0.1…800 |
Independent software receivers | 2 + 2 SubRX |
Sample rate, kHz @ bit | 39; 78; 156; 312 @ 24 |
Bandscope, MHz | 62 |
RX HF filters, MHz | LPF: 60 MHz |
BDR on HF, dB | 110 |
BDR on VHF, dB | 106 |
Sensitivity, uV | 0.3 |
DR IMD3, not less dB | 90 |
RMDR, dB | n/s |
ATT/Preamp, dB | -20; 0 |
Local oscillator TCXO, MHz +/- ppm | 20 +/- 0.5 |
External 10 MHz oscillator input | + |
Built-in audio codec, bit | 24 |
RF input/output | 1 (SMA) |
PC interface | LAN 100 Mbit |
DC voltage range, V | 4.5…5.5 |
Current consumption, A | 0.64 |
Power consumption, W | 3.2 |
Operating temperature, °C/°F | 0…+50/ +32…+122 |
Dimensions L x W x H, cm/inches | 12.5 x 6.5 x 2.6/ 4.41 x 2.52 x 0.94 |
Weight, kg/lbs | 0.16/ 0.66 |
In the Box
- ColibriDDC Receiver
- Power source 5V 2A
- Pigtail adapter SMA – PL259 (UHF)
- LAN – cable
Weight | 0.5 kg |
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Dimensions | 20.8 × 15.6 × 7 cm |
RF ADC, bit @ MHz | 14 @ 125 |
ADC type | LTC2261-14 |
RX Frequency range, MHz | 0.1…60 |
Undersampling, MHz | 0.1…800 |
Independent software receivers | 2 + 2 SubRX |
Sample rate, kHz @ bit | 39; 78; 156; 312 @ 24 |
Bandscope, MHz | 62 |
RX HF filters, MHz | LPF: 60 +/or optional BPF kit:Â 8 x HF, ATT – 20dB, Preamp +10dB |
BDR on HF, dB | 110 |
BDR on VHF, dB | 106 |
Sensitivity, uV | 0.3 |
DR IMD3, not less dB | 90 |
RMDR, dB | n/s |
ATT/Preamp, dB | -20; 0 |
Local oscillator TCXO, MHz +/- ppm | 20 +/- 0.5 |
External 10 MHz oscillator input | + |
Built-in audio codec, bit | 24 |
RF input/output | 1 (SMA) |
PC interface | LAN 100 Mbit |
DC voltage range, V | 4.5…5.5 |
Current consumption, A | 0.64 |
Power consumption, W | 3.2 |
Operating temperature, °C/°F | 0…+50/ +32…+122 |
Dimensions L x W x H, cm/inches | 12.5 x 6.5 x 2.6/ 4.41 x 2.52 x 0.94 |
Weight, kg/lbs | 0.16/ 0.66 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation and specifications are only guaranteed within the amateur radio bands.
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