SunSDR2 transceiver - is an up-to-date system of the amateur radio communication in the HF and VHF frequency bands with the digital signal processing. This device is designed to work with the PC via Ethernet (LAN) or via WiFi. Receive path is based on the direct conversion principle, transmission path – over the direct synthesis principle.
Main capabilities
* ALC functionality is supported by the transceiver's hardware but is not implemented in the ExpertSDR2 software. It will be supported in the future ExpertSDR2 software releases.
Application field
The ExpertSDR2 minimal system requirements:
The ExpertSDR2 software supports Windows 7-10 32/64 bit, Linux (Ubuntu/Kubuntu 18.04 x64), and macOS 10.14 Mojave and higher.
Warning! The ExpertSDR2 software for Windows requires Visual Studio Redistributable 2017, you may install it either from the ExpertSDR2 installer or from the official Microsoft website.
Block diagram
Transceiver SunSDR2 configuration
The transceiver can have additional option WiFi unit for work in wireless networks. In accordance with it at the rear panel can be either set or not WA connectors and the delivery set is changed.
Basic configuration:
Maximum configuration:
Additional configuration:
In addition to the basic transceiver's configuration can be purchased the following devices:
General coverage receiver in HF, MHz | 0.09...65 |
General coverage receiver in VHF, MHz | 95...148 |
Frequency coverage in HF in TX mode, MHz | All amateur frequencies |
Frequency coverage in VHF in TX mode, MHz | 144...148 |
Sensitivity, uV | 0.2 |
Maximum transmitter's output power in HF, W | 20 |
Maximum transmitter's output power in VHF, W | 8 |
Blocking dynamic range in HF mode (BDR), dB | 120 |
Blocking dynamic range in VHF mode (BDR), dB | >114 |
RF ADC clock frequency, MHz | 160 |
RF ADC resolution, bit | 16 |
RF DAC clock frequency, MHz | 640 |
RF DAC resolution, bit | 14 |
Recommended power supply, V | 15 |
Supply voltage range, V | 12...16 |
Local oscillator's stability, ppm | +/- 0.5 |
Maximum consumption current, А | 5 |
Built-in audio codec resolution, bit | 24 |
ALC input voltage range, V | 0..4 |
Dimensions, mm | 165х165х35 |
Operating temperature, Celsius degree | 0...+50 |
Weight, kg | 1 |
* More modes can be supported via external software
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation and specifications are only guaranteed within the amateur radio bands.
ExpertSDR2 User Manual v1.4 24.11.2017
Betriebsanleitung v1.3 (User Manual in German) 01-10-19
中文软件操作手册 V1.4 (User Manual in Chinese) 03-05-18
MANUAL DE USUARIO v1.5 (User Manual in Spanish) 11-09-19
User Manual Addendum version, by Erik EI4KF Adenda del Manual del Usuario version 6.9 08-07-20
ExpertSDR2 + LogHX + JTDX, by Sergey (RJ7M, ex UA0ZS)
Spanish translation
This document describes how to set up ExpertSDR2 + LogHX + JTDX
Setup instructions for WSJT-X, ExpertSDR2 and MacLoggerDX
Main characteristics of the SunSDR2 transceiver are given in the document
Getting Started
Empezando (Getting Started in Spanish) 11-09-19
"Setting up SunSDR2 PRO for DUMMIES" by Pete Parisetti, MM0TWX
El primer procedimiento 11-09-19
ExpertSDR2 and CW Skimmer
This guide describes how to setup ExpertSDR2 for use with one or two CW Skimmers ExpertSDR2 y CW Skimmer (in Spanish)
Using the transceiver for SO2V operation
Using the transceiver for SO2V operation with SDC
Both diagrams can be used for creating two working places with a single SunSDR2 transceiver.
Connecting to SunSDR2 of external PA, fan and relay
In the document, you can find information about how to connect to external PA. Described the connection to transceiver a fan and relay to control the external BPF, antenna switch, etc.
Schematic diagram for connection VL-1000(Yaesu) and SunSDR2
This schematic diagram provides you to create special control cable by own hands. With this cable, you can connect the SunSDR2 transceiver to VL-1000 power amplifier from Yaesu and control bands switching and PTT mode.
Also, you can use this schematic diagram for building additional cables for control PA, antennas switches etc.
ExtCtrl to EB300 connection diagram
Warning! Software is device-specific! Don't mix software with unsuitable hardware, it may lead to issues that are not covered by warranty!
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Article in FUNKAMATEUR (August 2014)
The article in German magazine FUNKAMATEUR about SunSDR2 transceiver (German language)