WiNRADiO
Overview
The WiNRADiO WR-G39DDCi ‘EXCELSIOR’ is a high-performance HF/VHF/UHF/SHF software-defined receiver with a frequency range from 9 kHz to 3500 MHz, with two independent channels of 4 MHz wide instantaneous bandwidth available for recording and further digital processing, plus a 16 MHz wide real-time spectrum analyzer.
The receiver offers an unparalleled flexibility given its SDR architecture, respectable dynamic range, high sensitivity, scanning speed and accuracy of performance, making it capable of filling not only the role of a monitoring receiver but also that of a fast search receiver and measuring receiver, with many operational and instrumentation features not usually found on receivers of any price category.
Frequency range 9 kHz to 3500 MHz
(except cellular bands where required by law)
Ultra-fast search speed 1 GHz/s
Two independent receiver channels
Real-time spectrum analyzer up to 16 MHz wide
Unlimited width swept spectrum analyzer
Audio spectrum analyzer
Audio and DDC recorder
High sensitivity
Excellent dynamic range
Numerous signal analysis tools
Numerous types of search and scanning modes
Numerous precise measuring tools
Optional APCO P25 decoder
Optional trunk tracking
Optional IF output (70 MHz)
Optional reference input/output (10 MHz)
Networking version of application software available
PCI-e bus interface
The receiver has a robust front-end, which features an up-converter for excellent suppression of mirror images, eliminating a need for complex pre-selector filters which introduce distortion and reduce the noise figure.
The receiver interfaces to a Windows-compatible PC via the PCI-e bus. Several receivers can reside on a single PC to form a multi-channel receiver system.
This is the first time a receiver of such advanced specification and unique combination of features is being offered to the general marketplace. The receiver is intended for government, military, security, surveillance, broadcast monitoring, industrial and demanding consumer applications. Easily installed to any modern computer with the PCI-e bus interface, this receiver represents an excellent general-purpose mobile and stationary solution for HF/VHF/UHF/SHF monitoring and surveillance.
The WR-G39DDCi software contains numerous advanced features such as several types of searching and scanning, five types of squelch, many tuning options, virtually unlimited memories and a rich on-line help facility
There are two concurrent DDC channels with 24 selectable output bandwidths ranging from 20 kHz to 4 MHz. Each can be used as an independent “virtual receiver”. There is is also a simultaneous 16 MHz wide real-time spectrum analyzer.
There are numerous demodulation modes, continuously variable demodulator bandwidth from 1 Hz to 320 kHz (in 1 Hz increments), waterfall spectrum analyzers, scanning, searching, logging and task scheduling facilities, as well as an audio real-time spectrum analyzer, test and measurement functions, noise blankers and notch filters.
There is also an integrated recorder, making it possible to instantly record and playback the received signal both at the IF and audio levels, for both channels. Recording offers also pre-buffering feature in order not to lose any transmission.
The receiver is entirely software-defined, which means that additional demodulations or decoding modes can be easily added by a mere software change.
WR-G39DDCi Specifications
Receiver type Dual DDC software-defined receiver with up-converter superheterodyne front end
Frequency range 9 kHz to 3500 MHz
Tuning resolution 1 Hz
Mode AM, AMS, CW, LSB, USB, ISB, DSB, FMN, FMW (stereo), FSK,
UDM (user-defineable mode), DRM (optional)
Image Rejection 90 dB (< 50 MHz)
75 dB (50 – 500 MHz)
77 dB (> 500 MHz)
IP3 +6 dBm typ. (< 50 MHz) @ 5 kHz spacing
+1 dBm typ. (> 50 MHz) @ 10 kHz spacing (preamp off)
SFDR 90 dB typ. (< 50 MHz)
87 dB typ. (> 50 MHz) (preamp off)
86 dB typ. (> 50 MHz) (preamp on)
Noise figure 15 dB typ. (< 50 MHz)
15 dB typ. (> 50 MHz) preamp off
6 dB typ. (> 50 MHz) preamp on
MDS -129 dBm / 500 Hz typ. (< 50 MHz)
-129 dBm / 500 Hz typ. (> 50 MHz) preamp off
-138 dBm / 500 Hz typ. (> 50 MHz) preamp on
Internal spurii Below -100 dBm, typ. less than -115 dBm of equiv. antenna input
RSSI accuracy 2 dB
RSSI sensitivity -140 dBm
Processing and recording bandwidth 20 kHz – 4 MHz (selectable in 24 steps)
Demodulator processing bandwidth 20 kHz – 320 kHz (selectable in 13 steps)
Demodulation bandwidth (selectivity) 1 Hz – 320 kHz (continuously variable in 1 Hz steps within current demodulator processing bandwidth)
Spectrum analyzer 16 MHz wide real-time spectrum, 1.5 kHz resolution bandwidth
ADC 16 bit, 100 MSPS
Search speed Up to 1 GHz/s
Scanning speed Up to 80,000 ch/s (12.5 kHz channel separation)
Sensitivity
AM: 30% mod., 10 dB S+N/N
SSB, CW: 10 dB S+N/N
FM: 3 kHz dev., 12 dB SINAD
FMW: 50 kHz dev., 12 dB SINAD
Mode < 50 MHz typ.
(@ 14 MHz) > 50 MHz (preamp off) typ.
(@ 800 MHz) > 50 MHz (preamp on) typ.
(@ 800 MHz)
AM -102 dBm
(1.8 µV) -103 dBm
(1.6 µV) -110 dBm
(0.7 µV)
SSB -114 dBm
(0.45 µV) -114 dBm
(0.45 µV) -123 dBm
(0.16 µV)
CW -122 dBm
(0.18 µV) -122 dBm
(0.18 µV) -130 dBm
(0.07 µV)
FM -112 dBm
(0.56 µV) -112 dBm
(0.56 µV) -120 dBm
(0.22 µV)
FMW not specified -106 dBm
(1.1 µV) -113 dBm
(0.5 µV)
Note: Below 500 kHz and above 3.3 GHz, the sensitivity gradually drops.
Typical figures (CW, 500 Hz BW, 10 dB S+N/N) are as follows:
500 kHz -121 dBm
200 kHz -118 dBm
100 kHz -112 dBm
50 kHz -106 dBm
20 kHz -98 dBm
10 kHz -90 dBm
3.5 GHz -115 dBm
3.4 GHz -118 dBm
3.3 GHz -122 dBm
Intermediate frequencies IF1: 3910 MHz (BW=30 MHz)
IF2: 70 MHz (BW=16 MHz)
Tuning accuracy 0.5 ppm @ 25 ° C
Tuning stability 0.5 ppm (0 to 50° C)
Antenna input 50 ohm (SMA connector)
Interface PCI Express (1x)
Power consumption 20 W max. (powered via the PCI-e bus)
Operating temperature 0°C to 50°C
Dimensions Length: 217.6 mm (8.57″)
(excluding mounting bracket)
Height: 98.4 mm (3.87″)
(excluding edge connector)
Thickness: 14.5 mm (0.57″)
(incl. components on either side)
Networking Version
Hardware Options
Trunking Option
APCO P25 Decoder Option
Third-Party Developer Information
Independent Receiver Reviews
Application Software Download
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