The Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceiver is the new centrepiece of the Barrett range of HF communications equipment.
It combines Software-Defined Radio technology with the intuitive “ease of use” that has become synonymous with the Barrett name.
When teamed with other Barrett HF products the versatile Barrett 4050 transceiver provides secure email, data transfer and telephone connectivity within a HF network and onwards to the international telephone network an internet.
>> Software-Defined Architecture
>> High Resolution Touch Screen Control
>> IP Network Connectivity
>> Multi-Language Menu
>> Enhanced DSP Noise Reduction The new digital signal processor (DSP) provides clear intelligible voice communications on analogue circuits through the digital removal of background noise and interference. The standard DSP noise reduction system provides outstanding voice quality by reducing radio frequency interference, and the effects of electrical interference by enhancing audio signals to provide easier listening.
>> Secure Digital Voice
>> Advanced Frequency Hopping (optional)
>> Advanced Calling Features
>> Automatic Link Establishment
>> Data Modems
>> Integrated GPS Interface
>> Desktop, Mobile and Tablet Applications
General specifications
TX Frequency Range | 1.6MHz – 30MHz |
RX Frequency Range | 250KHz – 30MHz |
Frequency Stability | ±0.5 ppm (±0.3 ppm optional) |
Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz tunable receiver |
Operating Modes | J3E (USB, LSB) – H3E (AM) – J2A (CW) – B2B (AFSK) Software-Defined filter bandwidth |
Filter Bandwidths | Fully Software-Defined. From 300Hz to 3000Hz and beyond. Optionally up to 16kHz. |
Operating Temperature | -30° to +70°, relative humidity 95%, non condensing |
Frequency Hopping | 5 or 25 hops per second |
Supply Voltage | 13.8V or 24V operation |
Selcall System | Based on CCIR 493-4, 4 and 6 digit systems |
ALE Standards | 2G & 3G ALE |
Current Consumption | 350mA standby (muted) |
Sensitivity | -121dBm (0.20 µV) for 10dB SINAD |
RF Output Power | 150W PEP (with 24V supply) 125W PEP (with 12V supply) |
Duty Cycle | 100% data with fan option |
Standards | Designed to meet or exceed: – FCC – Part 90# – CE# – Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4770 2000 and AS/NZS 4582:1999# – EMC and vibration Standard IEC 945# – Mil-STD 810G for drop, dust, temperature, shock and vibration# – NTIA# – JITC# |
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