Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021 HF SDR Transceiver

Name: Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021 HF SDR Transceiver
Brand: Expert Electronics
SKU: ZEE-MB1-PRIME-2021
Price: 6895.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

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Description

Expert Electronics MB1 PRIME (2021 Version)

The MB1 PRIME transceiver is a game-changer, it's a transceiver and a PC in a single package. It has a classic design, developed over several decades, with the most advanced DUC/DDC SDR technologies - Direct Down Conversion (DDC) and Direct Up Conversion (DUC) and a fully-featured high-end personal computer with an Intel Core i7 processor onboard.

The main advantage of the MB1 PRIME 2021 over its predecessor has improved TX IMD3 AND all-new PC hardware:

GIGABYTE GA-IMB370TN Industrial ITX Motherboard
Intel Core i7-9700 3.00GHz 8-Core/8-Thread CPU (4.70GHz Turbo Freq)
16GB DDR4 RAM
Samsung 970 EVO 500GB SSD (Solid State Drive)

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Transceiver Features:

Independent RX path based on DDC(Direct Down-Conversion) architecture
Independent TX path based on DUC(Direct Up-Conversion) architecture
2software RXs + SubRX for each of them (4 slices total) + independent wideband Bandscope up to 80 MHz
ExpertSDR2 software in two styles: Desktop style and MB1 display (for integrated GUI)
Remote controloperation, using it, you connect PTT and CW-key to the E-Coder panel. Microphone and E-Coder are connected to the remotely set up PC
TCI interfacefor seamless connection with third-party software
Professional TX processing moduleprovides the most advanced tuning capability for voice operation
High-quality IPS 7" touchscreendisplay with a 1280x800 resolution
Supports any software applicable for Windows 10 OS
ExtCtrlconnector to control external devices with 8 powerful keys with open collector
COM-portfor connection of external devices, like PA, antenna switches etc.
ALCconnector for external power amplifiers*
Has a special XVTRconnector for VHF transverters** (SMA connector)
4separate programmable PTT outputs for external power amplifiers
An opportunity to use the transceiver as a signal generator via DAC OUTconnector (SMA connector)
An opportunity to use external filters in the middle of the RF path, using RX INand RX OUT (SMA connector)
Monitoringdelay in CW mode is about 5-6 ms
Input for external 10 MHz reference oscillator
An opportunity to use the transceiver in SO2Vmode
Full duplexor half duplex modes***
4 HF (UHF (SO-239) connector) and 2 VHF(N-type connector) antenna connectors
Internal power-meter for HF and VHF bands and SWR-meter for HF band
Recordand play on air fragments (IQ files) with a bandwidth of up to 312 kHz
Internal ATU(Automatic Tuner Unit)
The embedded power supply unit

* ** *** These functions are supported by the transceiver's hardware but is not implemented in the ExpertSDR2 software. They will be supported in the future ExpertSDR2 software releases.

PC Capabilities:

Installation of digital modes software
Installation of HAM and Contest logs
Two CW Skimmers may be used on different bands
The transceiver can connect to the LAN and the Internet
Use of Internet applications (e.g., e-mail, Skype, ICQ, TV, etc.)
Play video and audio files
Watch TV via USB-receivers
An opportunity to connect two external displays, keyboard, mouse
An opportunity to connect external speakers to the PHONES jack on the front panel

Application area

Full-function radio amateur transceiver
Mobile contest-station
Remote receipt point for the contests and other applications
Spectrum analyzer with the bandwidth up to 80MHz
Work with the external programs of digital connection types, CW Skimmer, etc.

Software

A version of ExpertSDR2 software with adapted GUI for 7" display was specially developed for the MB1 transceiver. At the present time software works in RX/TX mode and supports two independent receiving channels with the bandwidth up to 312 kHz. A DSP library developed by company Expert Electronics allowed improvement of receiving quality and higher the stability of the software.

Features

Transceiver Features:

Independent RX path based on DDC(Direct Down-Conversion) architecture
Independent TX path based on DUC(Direct Up-Conversion) architecture
2software RXs + SubRX for each of them (4 slices total) + independent wideband Bandscope up to 80 MHz
ExpertSDR2 software in two styles: Desktop style and MB1 display (for integrated GUI)
Remote controloperation, using it, you connect PTT and CW-key to the E-Coder panel. Microphone and E-Coder are connected to the remotely set up PC
TCI interfacefor seamless connection with third-party software
Professional TX processing moduleprovides the most advanced tuning capability for voice operation
High-quality IPS 7" touchscreendisplay with a 1280x800 resolution
Supports any software applicable for Windows 10 OS
ExtCtrlconnector to control external devices with 8 powerful keys with open collector
COM-portfor connection of external devices, like PA, antenna switches etc.
ALCconnector for external power amplifiers*
Has a special XVTRconnector for VHF transverters** (SMA connector)
4separate programmable PTT outputs for external power amplifiers
An opportunity to use the transceiver as a signal generator via DAC OUTconnector (SMA connector)
An opportunity to use external filters in the middle of the RF path, using RX INand RX OUT (SMA connector)
Monitoringdelay in CW mode is about 5-6 ms
Input for external 10 MHz reference oscillator
An opportunity to use the transceiver in SO2Vmode
Full duplexor half duplex modes***
4 HF (UHF (SO-239) connector) and 2 VHF(N-type connector) antenna connectors
Internal power-meter for HF and VHF bands and SWR-meter for HF band
Recordand play on air fragments (IQ files) with a bandwidth of up to 312 kHz
Internal ATU(Automatic Tuner Unit)
The embedded power supply unit

* ** *** These functions are supported by the transceiver's hardware but is not implemented in the ExpertSDR2 software. They will be supported in the future ExpertSDR2 software releases.

PC Capabilities:

Installation of digital modes software
Installation of HAM and Contest logs
Two CW Skimmers may be used on different bands
The transceiver can connect to the LAN and the Internet
Use of Internet applications (e.g., e-mail, Skype, ICQ, TV, etc.)
Play video and audio files
Watch TV via USB-receivers
An opportunity to connect two external displays, keyboard, mouse
An opportunity to connect external speakers to the PHONES jack on the front panel

Application area

Full-function radio amateur transceiver
Mobile contest-station
Remote receipt point for the contests and other applications
Spectrum analyzer with the bandwidth up to 80MHz
Work with the external programs of digital connection types, CW Skimmer, etc.

Software

A version of ExpertSDR2 software with adapted GUI for 7" display was specially developed for the MB1 transceiver. At the present time software works in RX/TX mode and supports two independent receiving channels with a bandwidth up to 312 kHz. A DSP library developed by the company Expert Electronics allowed improvement of receiving quality and higher the stability of the software.

Specifications

RF ADC, bit @ MHz	16 @ 160
ADC type	LTC2209
RX Frequency range, MHz	0.1...65; 95...155
Independent software receivers	2 + 2 SubRX
Sample rate, kHz @ bit	39; 78; 156; 312 @ 24
Bandscope, MHz	80
RX HF filters, MHz	LPF: 65 or 9 x BPF
RX VHF filters, MHz	WideRX: 95-155 or SAW filter for 2M: 144-148
BDR on HF, dB	130
BDR on VHF, dB	114*
Sensitivity, uV	0.2
DR IMD3, not less dB	98
RMDR, dB	110
ATT/Preamp, dB	-20; -10; 0; +10
VHF LNA, dB	22
RF DAC, bit @ MHz	14 @ 640
TX Frequency range, M	All amateur bands 160-6; 2
Output power on HF, W	100
Output power on 6M, W	50 (up to 60)
Output power on VHF, W	50
TX IMD3, dB	25-30 on HF/VHF
Local oscillator TCXO, MHz +/- ppm	20 +/- 0.5
External 10 MHz oscillator input	+
Built-in audio codec, bit	24
RF input/output	4HF (SO 239)
	2VHF (N-type)
	1XVTR, ADC IN, DAC OUT (SMA)
Built-in PC	Windows 10 OS
	CPU: Intel Core i7-9700
	RAM: 16GB DDR4
	SSD: 500GB SSD
	IPS 7" 1280x800 touchscreen display
AC voltage range, V, Hz	~100...240; 50...60
Power consumption RX/TX, W	320
Operating temperature, °C/°F	0...+50/ +32...+122
Dimensions L x W x H, cm/inches	32.5 x 28.5 x 15.0/ 12.6 x 9.84 x 5.51
Weight, kg/lbs	9.3/ 22

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation and specifications are only guaranteed within the amateur radio bands.

Includes

MB1 PRIME (2021 Version) + ATU
PTT-microphone MD15
Power Supply Cable to connect the transceiver to an AC mains network
Backup fuse 5A

Customer Reviews

Overall

Great radio

Review by Tim January 28, 2022 1/28/22

I have enjoyed using the MB1 prime and it's a lot different from anything else on the market. This SDR has everything you could ever want and the receiver is very good. The display is absolutely amazing and the touchscreen is very easy to use. I've some other SDR's but they have always had issues with picking up noise from everything in the neighborhood but this one's a keeper. Filtering is second to none and the transmit audio is very clean. I'm still learning and enjoying all the wonderful software! 73 DE K4DXT

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