MB1 Transceiver High-end SDR amateur radio 0.09 ... 65MHZ and 95 ... 148MHZ RF ADC resolution, bit

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Product Code: MB1TRANSCEIVERHF
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Many radio amateurs use PC with the classical transceiver. In one case it is a notebook, in other – desktop computer. A connection between those two devices every user solves according to its own preference. Somebody connects additional USB interfaces, somebody solders the wire harness. So when you want to go to the contest with the tuned working station, moving the equipment becomes “the pain in the neck”. In this case, you dream about having all that in one box and MB1 becomes a perfect solution for that.

The MB1 transceiver - is a new trend in amateur radio, a transceiver and a computer in a single package. It combines a classic design, developed over several decades, with the most advanced DUC/DDC SDR-technologies - Direct Digital Conversion (DDC) and Digital Up Conversion (DUC), plus a fully-featured high-end personal computer with an Intel Core i5 processor on board. The workstation is switched on with one button

Two independent receive channels with a bandwidth of 312 kHz
Broadband overview of up to 80 MHz
High-quality IPS 7" touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels
ExpertSDR2 software in two versions: for Desktop and for integrated GUI display
Opportunity to install any other software (applicable for Windows 10 OS) by the User
Record and play on air fragments (IQ files) with a bandwidth of up to 312 kHz

Features of the transceiver

An Independent receive path with Digital Direct Conversion (DDC)
A Separate independent transmission path, constructed on the basis of Digital Up Conversion (DUC)
Full duplex or half duplex modes*
Two independent receivers with panorama's bandwidths up to 312 kHz plus two sub-receivers
4 HF antenna connectors and 2 VHF
Four separate programmable PTT outputs for external power amplifiers
ALC connector for external power amplifiers**
The ability to connect to VHF transverters
The ability to use the transceiver as a frequency measuring receiver
The ability to use the transceiver as a signal generator (DAC OUT)
Minor delay in CW mode (about 10 ms)
Ability to use the transceiver in SO2R mode
Remote control mode

* Full duplex mode 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.

** 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.

PC capabilities of your transceiver

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
Ability to connect two external monitors, keyboard, mouse

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.

Block scheme

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.

MB1 supplied accessories

The transceiver may have an additional option: Automatic Tuner Unit (ATU) for impedance matching antennas with 50 Ohm output path of the transceiver.

Basic configuration:

MB1 transceiver

Note: ATU is not installed in the transceiver in the Basic configuration

PTT-microphone MD15
Power Supply Cable to connect the transceiver to an AC mains network
Backup fuse 5A

Maximum configuration:

MB1 transceiver+ATU

Note: ATU is installed in the transceiver in Maximum configuration

PTT-microphone MD15
Power Supply Cable to connect the transceiver to an AC mains network
Backup fuse 5A

Additional equipment:

Additionally, you can purchase following devices:

Computer Headset with electret microphone
PTT footswitch
E-Coder panel or E-Coder mini kit for convenient remote work

Receiver Characteristics

Design concept of the receive path	Direct Digital Conversion
RF ADC clock frequency, MHz	160
RF ADC resolution, bit	16
RX frequency range, MHz	0.09 ... 65; 95 ... 148
The maximum width of the spectrum display, MHz	80
Amount of independent RX channels	2
Blocking Dynamic Range (BDR), dB	129...130
Dynamic Range over IMD3, dB	98
MDS level, dBm	-124
Image channel rejection, dB	> 110
Local oscillator stability, ppm	+/- 0.5
Built-in preamplifier, dB	-20, -10, 0, +10
Additional VHF preamplifier, dB	+22

Transceiver

The method of signal generation	Digital Up Conversion
RF DAC clock frequency, MHz	640
RF DAC resolution, bit	14
The range of transmission frequencies, m	160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6, 2
Maximum output power in HF, W	100
Maximum output power in VHF, W	50

Other characteristics

Power voltage range, V, Hz	~100 ... 240, 50 ... 60
Maximum consumption power, W	320
Operating temperature, °C	0 ... +50
Dimensions L x W x H, mm (inches)	285 x 325 x 150 (11,2 x 12,8 x 5,9)
Weight, kg (lbs)	9.3 (20.5)

Internal PC parameters

Motherboard	GIGABYTE MDH11KI on Intel® H110 Express Chipset
CPU	Intel® Core™ i5-6400T Processor (6M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz) Intel® HD Graphics 530
RAM	8GB SoDDR4 - UMAX DDR4 2400 1024x8
SSD	120GB size-type M2
Connectors	- 4 x USB 3.0 on the rear panel and 2 x USB 2.0 on the front panel - HDMI and DPORT for external monitors - LAN connector 1Gb - COM-port

HPV for VHF (Optional add on)

Additional High Pass Filter (HPF) for VHF with pass frequency 100 MHz.

HPF can be easily installed inside the transceiver.

Videos

Dokumentation.

pdf Terms of the products warranty
pdf MB1 User Manual 1.2.0 This document thoroughly describes MB1 functionality and characteristics. 28-11-17
pdf MB1 User Manual Addendum, by Erik EI4KF
pdf ExpertSDR2 and CW Skimmer This guide describes how to setup ExpertSDR2 and CW Skimmer(s).
pdf MB1 to Expert 2K connection diagram
pdf MB1 to HLV-1000 connection diagram
pdf Using the transceiver for SO2V operation with SDC The diagram can be used for creating two working places with a single MB1 transceiver.

Warning! Software for each device is different! Double-check your device before downloading!

Windows

ExpertSDR2 v.1.2.0 RC7_MB1
ExpertSDR2 x64 v.1.2.0 RC7_MB1

Firmware v. 41.8 dd: 02-11-2016

(for beta 1 release notes see SunSDR2 PRO page)

ExpertSDR2 1.1.3
Firmware v. 41.8 dd:26.10.2016

MB1 Utility 1.1.2

Warning!
To use the ExpertSDR2 software, please install the Visual Studio Redistributable 2017 either from the ExpertSDR2 installer or from the official Microsoft website:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

Articles and Reviews

MB1 review in Practical Wireless, by Don Field, G3XTT (July 2016)
Link to their website - http://www.pwpublishing.ltd.uk

MB1 review in Funkamateur, by Willi Passmann, DJ6JZ (October/November 2016)

Link to their website - http://www.funkamateur.de/

MB1 review on SDRZone website, by Mark Abraham, NI0Z (June 2017)

Link to the home page - https://sdrzone.com/index.php