ML-9600 Narrowband HF Transceiver

FlexRadio’s ML-9600 wideband Software Defined Radio is the ultimate platform for commercial and government HF applications. This Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) transceiver can support up to 24kHz* transmit bandwidth and up to 384kHz* receiver bandwidth to support the latest modernized waveforms.

Opting for the fully integrated modem will provide native use of modern protocols and waveforms including: 2G/3G/4G ALE, MIL-STD-188-110D, MIL-STD-188-141D, STANAG 4285, 4415, 4529, 4538, 4539 and 5069.

With built in IP-based Ethernet communications the transceiver can be operated locally with an included Windows application, optional iOS/ MacOS software interface or through custom applications via an open API.

For rapid deployment or prototyping of waveforms, we offer an optional GNU Radio source/sink interface compatible with multiple operating systems. The SmartSDR™ open API allows for developers to create custom applications and waveforms to interface directly with the radio using plain language commands and standard VITA- 49 streaming RF/IF and FFT data.

The ML-9600 includes a +10dBm exciter output that can be combined with FlexRadio’s COTS high power, modular RF Power Amplifier solutions up to 10 kW such as the FPA-5K and FPA-10K.

ML-9600 Features

• 2 to 30 MHz 100W Continuous Coverage Transmit/Receiver
• Optional: Broad Range of NATO and MIL-STD Waveforms
• Optional: 2G/3G/4G ALE Support
• Full Featured Open Waveform and Control API
• Up to 24 kHz Transmit Bandwidth
• Up to 384 kHz* Receiver Bandwidth
• GNU Radio Source/Sink Compatible
• Up to Four Independent Narrow Band (20 kHz) Receivers
• Up to Four Real Time Spectrum Displays
• Ultra-Low Phase Noise RX/TX
• Diversity Reception
• Full Duplex Receive Capable
• Optional Integrated GPSDO for Precision Time/Location
• Optional Precision Time Stamping Enables Wide Range of Applications including DF, TDOA, Beam Steering and More
• Low Power +10dBm Exciter Output Available

ML-9600 Preliminary Specifications

Receiver

• Independent Band/Mode Receivers (Max): 4*
• ADC Spectral Capture Channels: 2
• Simultaneous Receive Antenna Inputs: 2
• Diversity Reception: Standard
• Full Duplex Receive: Standard
• Frequency Coverage: 100kHz – 80MHz
• Noise Figure (Max Gain): 6dB
• Streaming Channels: 4 Audio @ 24ksps / 4 Digital I/Q 192 ksps (Standard)
• Receiver Phase Noise: <-145 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz
• Ultimate IF Filter Rejection: 115 dB
• Line Audio Output: -10 dBV Unbalanced

Spectrum/Waterfall Display

• Spectrum/Waterfall Displays (Min/Max): 4*
• Spectrum/Waterfall Bandwidth (Min/Max): 1.2 kHz–14 MHz
• Spectrum Sensitivity (Max Gain): > -152 dBm
• Spectrum Resolution Bandwidth (Min): 1.5 Hz

Waveforms

• 2G / 3G /4G ALE: Optional (Single Channel Only)
• MIL-STD-188-110D: Optional (Single Channel Only)
• MIL-STD-188-141D: Optional (Single Channel Only)
• STANAG 4285, 4415, 4529, 4538, 4539, 5069: Optional (Single Channel Only)

Transmitter

• High Power Output (2 ports): 1-100W PEP/CW (50 Ohms)
• Integrated Antenna Tuner Range: 3: 1 VSWR (100 Watts)
• Low Power Output (2 ports): 0 – +10dBm (50 Ohms)
• Frequency Coverage: 2.0 – 29.999999 MHz
• Analog Waveform Channel Bandwidth: 20 kHz (Max)
• Maximum Transmit Bandwidth: 48 kHz (Standard), 78 kHz (Optional)
• Balanced Audio Input: 600 Ohm
• Mic Level Audio Input: 600 Ohm Pseudo Balanced with Bias Option
• 3rd Order IMD Products (100 Watt PEP): -35 dBc Below Equal Tones
• 3rd Order IMD Products (+15 dBm PEP): -40 dBc Below Equal Tones
• Duty Cycle: 100% (+10dBm), ICAS (100W PEP)

General

• Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
• Frequency Stability (Standard): 0.5 ppm (0-50C) without GPSDO active
• Integrated GPSDO Freqency Stability: 5 x 10^-12 Over 24 Hours
• External 10 MHz Reference Input: Standard
• External Up/Down Converter IF Control Display Range: 0-999 GHz
• Certifications: FCC Part 87 & 90, CE
• Native Modes: USB, LSB, CW, Digital, AM, FM, SAM, FreeDV, AME
• Integrated Remote Operation / Multi-User Operation: Standard
• User Client Interface Options: Windows 10, Maestro, GNU Radio
• Power Supply Requirements: 25A, 13.8 VDC Nominal +/- 15% @ 100W Output
• Dimensions: 6.74”H (171.1cm) x 14”W (35.6cm) x 13.25”D (33.7cm)
• Dimensions: 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) RJ-45 1GB Ethernet with Open API

*Additional Receivers and Spectral Displays Optional