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FLEX-8600 Signature Series SDR Transceiver

FlexRadio Systems

SKU: FLEX-8600

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The FLEX-8600 offers the ultimate performance direct sampling SDR technology and the best value for the serious HF/6m operator.

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Supporting Adaptive Predistortion

The FLEX-8600 model is designed for the Ham who wants to operate the radio exclusively as a server from PC, laptop, Maestro, Mac* or iOS* clients – whether local or remote.

Both models share the same game-changing band awareness, industry-leading phase noise performance / receiver dynamic range, and brick wall filters to give you the advantage in the most competitive DXing or contesting activities while maximizing your fun in casual operations.

With a PC, laptop, or Mac client you can utilize up to four 14 MHz spectrum/waterfall displays and independent receivers to revolutionize your view of the bands, especially on digital modes. Antenna Tuner is included.

Contest grade filters, ultra-low spurious emissions, and the ability to operate full duplex cross band on two antennas let you transmit on one band while receiving on another – no external equipment required. Even switch to synchronous diversity reception when needed to help you pick out the weak ones in the midst of QRM.

By adding FlexRadio’s Power Genius XL LDMOS solid-state amplifier, a complete legal limit, all-mode SO2R station is now practical with one radio, one amp and only three interconnect cables–half the cost and none of the complexity.

FlexRadio’s industry-leading SmartSDR^TM software offers compatibility across the entire FLEX-8000 Signature Series family to deliver continuous leveraged software enhancement. And you can use the latest SmartLink^TM technology to access your radio virtually anywhere from any SmartSDR compatible client with only a login and password – even your iPhone.

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* Mac OSX SmartSDR and iOS SmartSDR clients are provided by third-party vendors

Features

100W PEP HF-6m operation
All modes/all bands
Integrated Remote Operation with Maestro, PC/Laptop, Mac, IPad® or iPhone®
4 Independent Band / Mode Receivers
Full Duplex Cross-Band Operation
True Diversity Reception
Two Receive-Only Ports
Two Transverter/Exciter Ports (can also be used for receive antennas)
Economical SO2R Solution – (OTSPR) Support in One Radio
Contest Band Filters: >50dB Rejection band-to-band
Direct Sampling SDR 245.76 Msps – 16 bit
115 dB 2kHz RMDR
>155 dB Dynamic Range
Built-in Antenna Tuner
10 MHz Reference Input
Integrated GPS receiver with antenna maintains radio frequency with no adjustments
Optional GPSDO Option for ultra high frequency precision and accuracy
Optional MARS/CAP/SHARES TX Expansion Module

Full Specifications

Specs

Weight: 272 oz
Width: 18 in
Depth: 19 in
Height: 12 in

Receiver:

4 Independent Band/Mode Receivers (Max)
½ kHz Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR): 110/115 dB
ADC Bits/Sampling Rate: 16/245.76 Msps
Frequency Coverage: 30 kHz-54 MHz
Amateur Band Preselectors: 7th Order Contest bands, 3rd Order Other
Cable-less Digital Audio (DAX/DAX IQ) Channels: 4/4
Receive Only Ports (Base/Including XVTR Port): 2/4
Full Duplex RX/TX Operation
Simultaneous Receive on Two Antennas (e.g. 20m & 6m)
Single Radio SO2R Operation – No external equipment
Diversity Reception

Transmitter

160m-6m Transmitter Output: 1-100W (25W AM)
Harmonic Suppression (Typ): <60 dBc
Transverter Ports: 2
Transverter Frequency Coverage/Power: 100kHz – 54 MHz/0 to +10 dBm
Integrated Automatic Antenna Tuner Range: 3:1 SWR
Optional Continuous MARS/CAP Coverage with Extended Transmit Filter

General

Modes¹ SSB, CW, AM, SAM, FM, RTTY, DIGITAL
Integrated Remote Operation (SmartLinkTM)
Maestro, PC, Mac, iPhone® and iPad® Client Options
Frequency Stability (0⁰C – 50⁰C) 0.5ppm (TCXO)
Integrated 12-channel GNSS Receiver, TTFF < 35s:
- GPS: L1C/A, Sensitivity: Hot >-162dBm, Cold >-148dBm, tracking and reacquisition >-162dBm
- GLONASS:
Optional Disciplined Oscillator (5 x 10-12 Over 24 Hours)
External 10MHz Reference Input
Power Supply Requirements 13.8 VDC +/- 15% (14 VDC Nominal)
Dimensions 6.74”H (17.1 cm) x 14”W (35.6 cm) x 13.25”D (33.7 cm)

1. RTTY and other digital modes use 3rd party software over DAX channels.

More Info

Plug & Play Remote¹

No complex setup required
Operate anywhere, any time
Use a Maestro, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Laptop
Across the country or across the world

Anywhere, Anytime, From Any Of These Devices:
With SmartLink and a FLEX-8600 you can operate your radio from almost anywhere! Just take
an iPhone, iPad, Laptop, or Maestro with you and instantly connect to your radio using an
Internet connection.

Best in Class Performance

115db RMDR
No listening fatigue
Ultra-Low Phase Noise
Full Break-in QSK CW
Brick Wall Filters
Stunning transmit audio

Backed by an Amazing Suite of Software

SmartSDR for Windows
SmartSDR for Mac²
SmartSDR for iOS²
SmartSDR CAT
DAX

1 – SmartLink Remote Requires SmartSDR V2.x License or Later. Requires an Internet connection.
2 – SmartSDR for Mac and SmartSDR for iOS are optional, 3rd party software for pay options.

Order payment information

<strong>FlexRadio does not charge your credit card until your order ships, but we do pre-authorize the full purchase price at the time you place your on-line order. If you choose to use PayPal as your payment method, your account will be charged immediately.</strong>

Due to the price class of a FLEX-8600, your order may exceed your credit card’s daily transaction limit resulting in your order not being completed. In these cases, you may either contact your credit card company and negotiate a different daily purchase limit -OR- you can call the FlexRadio Sales department at 512-535-4713 ext 1 to place your order over the phone where we will not pre-authorize order payment until time of shipment.