SunSDR2DX

A hundred watts on HF in a compact aluminium case.

100 W on HF, up to 80 W on 6 m and up to 8 W on 2 m, two independent software receivers, 2.6 kg including the cooler. Designed and built in Taganrog, supported directly by the engineers.

HF
100W
6 m
80W
ADC
16bit
with cooler
2.6kg

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Features

100 W and a DDC/DUC architecture

  • Direct sampling on receive (DDC) and direct digital synthesis on transmit (DUC), with separate receive and transmit paths.
  • A 16-bit LTC2209 ADC at 160 MHz: real dynamic range for dense pile-ups and contests.
  • A quiet 140 × 140 mm fan and stable operation through long transmit cycles on digital modes.

Two independent receivers

  • Two software receivers, each with a sub-receiver; reception 0.1–65 and 95–155 MHz.
  • Panorama up to 312 kHz and a band scope up to 80 MHz.
  • Simultaneous reception on different HF bands, DX split and an SO2R position with peripherals controlled over ExtCtrl.

Where it works

  • 01

    Home shack

    Full power without an external amplifier, tuning from the E-Coder2 panel instead of a mouse.

  • 02

    Contest position

    SO2R/SO2V, split in a dense pile-up, CW skimmer over TCI.

  • 03

    DX expeditions

    Full power in a compact case, from the tropics to the Arctic.

  • 04

    Digital modes

    Reliable operation through long FT8 transmit cycles.

  • 05

    VHF

    2 m on its own, the PA50WV amplifier, transverter support.

  • 06

    QO-100 satellites

    Hardware groundwork for full duplex and transverters.

Proven on DX expeditions

Dozens of expeditions over seven years, in harsh climates.

  1. 9U1RUBurundi, 2025179 831QSO
  2. RI1FJLFranz Josef Land, 2026world records on 30 m and in total QSOs for European DXCC159 840QSO
  3. TY0RUBenin, 2022124 734QSO
  4. 5V7RUTogo, 2022102 301QSO
  5. FW5KWallis and Futuna, 202359 528QSO
  6. TU5PCTCôte d’Ivoire, 202240 307QSO
  7. V55LANamibia, 202435 500QSO
  8. 3Y0JBouvet Island, 2023cut short by a storm18 455QSO

ExpertSDR3, TCI and ERS

Free ExpertSDR3 with free updates. The open TCI protocol connects loggers, skimmers and digital-mode programs without virtual COM ports or audio cables; programs without TCI use the RadioSync bridge (CAT, OmniRig). Expert Remote System (ERS) is included: control from a browser or ExpertSDR3, directly or through the ExpertCloud service.

About the software
  • ExpertSDR3Free software for operating on the air
  • TCIAn open protocol for loggers, skimmers and digital modes
  • ERSRemote operation from a browser or ExpertSDR3

Hardware headroom

  • ALC*

    Input for external power amplifiers; today control runs over ExtCtrl.

  • Full Duplex*

    Full-duplex operation.

  • Predistortion*

    Predistortion for a clean signal without external devices.

* The hardware is ready; software support is planned in ExpertSDR3 updates.

Hardware Evolution

Gen6.0

Description of changes:

  • Optimized RF circuitry from the DAC to the power amplifier, resulting in a significant reduction in harmonic levels;

  • Upgraded 6M low-pass filter, resulting in additional harmonic suppression;

  • Upgraded 2M low-pass filter, resulting in a significant reduction in power loss;

  • Increased sensitivity of microphone inputs Mic1 by 4.2 times, Mic2 by 2.13 times;

  • Output power at the DAC OUT connector increased from +4 dBm to +9 dBm;

  • Optimized the VHF amplifier's BIAS node to improve stability.

Description of changes:

  • Optimized RF circuitry from the DAC to the power amplifier, resulting in a significant reduction in harmonic levels;

  • Upgraded 6M low-pass filter, resulting in additional harmonic suppression;

  • Upgraded 2M low-pass filter, resulting in a significant reduction in power loss;

  • Increased sensitivity of microphone inputs Mic1 by 4.2 times, Mic2 by 2.13 times;

  • Output power at the DAC OUT connector increased from +4 dBm to +9 dBm;

  • Optimized the VHF amplifier's BIAS node to improve stability.

SpecificationsSunSDR2DX

Receiver Characteristics

Receiver Characteristics
RF ADC, resolution16 bit
RF ADC, sampling rate160 MHz
ADC typeLTC2209
RX Frequency range0.1...65; 95...155 MHz
Sub-receivers2 pcs
Sample rate39; 78; 156; 312 @ 24 kHz

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Receiver Characteristics
Receiver Characteristics

Transmitter Characteristics

Transmitter Characteristics
RF DAC, resolution14 bit
RF DAC, sampling rate640 MHz
TX Frequency range160-6; 2 M
Output power on HF100 W
Output power on 6M80 W
Output power on VHF7-8 W

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Transmitter Characteristics
Transmitter Characteristics

Specifications

Specifications
Built-in audio codec / Dynamic Range24 / 114 bit/dB
RF input/output2 HF, 1 VHF (Mini_UHF), ADC IN, DAC OUT (SMA)
DC voltage range in RX/TX8...14.8 / 10...14.8 V
Recommended DC voltage13.8 V
Current consumption RX/TX1.2 / 24 A
Power consumption RX/TX16.5 / 330 W

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Specifications
Specifications

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