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Sales Update: PCB will now come with all SMD parts installed along with USB circuit and DC jack. Price increase reflects the extra parts and labor. List of Part in downloads
The Ultimus SDR is an HF 160M-10M 5W transceiver. The design of this radio uses mostly through holes parts with fine pitch IC’s preinstalled my Multus. The intent of this design, which is basically a Proficio using through hole parts, was to cater to those who desire to build a radio but are leery of installing SMD parts. In this design we tried to eliminate as many SMD parts as possible while keeping the performance as close to the Proficio as possible. We added a few features available as add on devices for the Proficio like and ATU circuit. The ATU circuit is for controlling an external device like an amplifier filter switching via mini DIN8 socket. ATU also controls switching between antennas. The MFC( Multi Function Controller ) has a tuning knob, 20x2 LCD display and function input buttons. The MFC will only work with the Fortis through and I2C connection. Included in the PCB set is a blank front panel if your not using the MFC.
The Ultimus works with our hosting software, MSCC, on the Fortis or windows desktop version.
The Ultimus is also compatible with most host SDR applications like HDSDR, PowerSDR variants and Quisk.
These are some of the features:
•96kHz digital I/Q interface. No additional sound card needed. Only one USB connection is needed.
•Two tone, 2 kHz spacing, third-order dynamic range: 99 dB.
•External Amplifier control via AMP port.
•External filter switching via mini DIN8 jack
•External antenna switching
•CW Key Jack.
•DG8SAQ/PE0FKO/SoftRock control interface.
•Open Source firmware.
•Firmware Field Updates via on board USB bootloader.
•Optional front display
•Optional tuning knob
•Optional Heat sink fan controller for long duty cycle transmitting
With these additional features:
• All band. The Ultimus covers all bands from 160M to 10M.
• Enhanced receive. A RF amplifier is now in the RF front end that provides about 19db of gain at 10M and tapers down to about 0db at 160M
• Receive Band Pass Filters for all band groupings (160M,80M,40M-60M,20M-30M,15M-17M,12M-10M)
• The same BPFs are used in conjunction with Low Pass Filters in the transmit path to provide a clean output.
• 5W Class A PA. Clean output of 5W on all bands (slightly less on 160M and 10M).
• Real CW. Supports zero latency CW. Software generated CW is not required.
Specifications:
Receive:
Continuous from 1.8MHz to 30MHz. (Lower sensitivity below 1.8MHz and between amateur bands)
Sensitivity: MDS: Average -123db. (-125db on 10M. -121db on 160M) ( MDS performance specifications for amateur bands only.)
Transmit:
Power Output: 5W, 4W minimum (transmit permitted on amateur bands only).
Spurious Emissions: Meets or exceeds FCC requirements (-43db from carrier).
Frequency Stability: 1PPM (when using MSCC).
This is for the PCB only which will have the PSoC, Codec, Si5351, Crystals and several Diodes preinstalled. The ATU circuit requires a programmed PIC which is included. Front and back panels to fit a Hammond enclosure(1402D) as pictured. Included is also the blank front panel if you don't use the MFC/Display.
The heat sink pictured works very well with key down at 5W for over 10 minutes it only gets warm to the touch and recovers fast. If you expect to operate very long duty cycles then a heat sink with fan can be found on ebay. Would then populate the fan controller circuit on the back panel to control the fan on/of and variable speed based on temperature.
There is a shared Shopping Cart at DigiKey for you to order the rest of the parts. Documentation can be found here: https://multussdr.groups.io/g/main/files/Ultimus
To review what is included:
1. Main PCB 4 layer board
2. 2 front panels and rear panel
3. Installed and Programmed PSoC
4. Installed PCM3060
5. Installed 24 and 25MHz crystals
6. MMG3 RF Pre-Amp
7. Installed Si5351
8. Installed several Diodes/TVS
9. Heat Sink
10. RD16HHF1
11. Programmed PIC16F688
12. Installed ULN2003
13. LT6231
These are hard to install SMD parts that are also difficult to find these days. The remaining SMD parts are SOIC type IC's that are fairly easy to install. The rest is through hole parts.
Look in downloads for BOM, parts list and links to order parts
Rev 4 PCB now only supports the Hammond enclosure with protective end caps.
The Magnis Duo is an updated version of the Magnis which was mainly an SMD parts radio. This version uses 90% through holes part for ease of assembly. There are a few SMD 1206 capacitors and SOIC type IC's. The Magnis Duo uses plug in BPF/LPF modules so band plan changing is very easy. The PA section is also updated to a RD16HHF1 for 5W output. The frequency coverage is 160M – 10M.
Below are some of the features:
•96kHz digital I/Q interface. No additional sound card needed. Only one USB connection is needed.
•Two tone, 2 kHz spacing, third-order dynamic range: 99 dB.
•Support for Elecraft T1 automatic antenna tuner.
•External Amplifier control via AMP port.
•CW Key Jack.
•DG8SAQ/PE0FKO/SoftRock control interface.
•Open Source firmware.
•Firmware Field Updates via on board USB boot-loader.
With these additional features:
• All bands. The Magnis Duo covers all bands from 160M to 10M.
• Enhanced receive. A RF amplifier is now in the RF front end that provides about 19db of gain at 10M and tapers down to about 0db at 160M
• Receive Band Pass Filters for all band groupings (160M,80M,40M-60M,20M-30M,15M-17M,12M-10M)
• The same BPFs are used in conjunction with Low Pass Filters in the transmit path to provide a clean output.
• 5W Class A PA. Clean output of 5W on all bands.
• Real CW. Supports zero latency CW. Software generated CW is not required.
• Back panel fan controller. Temperature sensor,TC653, turns on at a predetermined temperature and increases speed at heat sink temperature rises.
The Magnis Duo is compatible with desktop MSCC and the Fortis Cube running MSCC.
The Magnis Duo is also compatible with all host SDR applications that work with the Basic (HDSDR, Genesis SDR, Quisk and others).
Specifications:
Receive:
Continuous from 1.8MHz to 30MHz. (Lower sensitivity below 1.8MHz and between amateur bands)
Sensitivity: MDS: Average -123db. (-125db on 10M. -121db on 160M) ( MDS performance specifications for amateur bands only.)
Transmit:
Power Output: 5W, (transmit permitted on amateur bands only).
Spurious Emissions: Meets or exceeds FCC requirements (-43db from carrier).
Technical support and documentation is located at: https://multussdr.groups.io/g/main
Please do not use this website to obtain technical support. Requests for technical support via this website will not receive a response.
Enclosure not included. A 3D printed one is available
NOTE:
This is not a kit. Front and back panels to fit extruded aluminum Hammond 1455N1601 enclosure, filter module PCBs for all Bands.
Click downloads above for a price breakdown
Link to parts to complete build. https://www.digikey.com/short/7cpjwndd
Link to filter module parts. https://www.digikey.com/short/z9tfpv8f
Link to parts available at Mouser. https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=4597cd66f1
There is a one to two business day lead time before shipping the kit.
It has all the features of our previous transceiver:
•96kHz digital I/Q interface. No additional sound card needed. Only one USB connection is needed.
•Two tone, 2 kHz spacing, third-order dynamic range: 99 dB.
•Support for Elecraft T1 automatic antenna tuner.
•External Amplifier control via AMP port.
•CW Key Jack.
•DG8SAQ/PE0FKO/SoftRock control interface.
•Open Source firmware.
•Firmware Field Updates via on board USB bootloader.
•Hardrock 50 control when using MSCC.
With these additional features:
• All band. The Proficio covers all bands from 160M to 10M.
• Enhanced receive. A RF amplifier is now in the RF front end that provides about 19db of gain at 10M and tapers down to about 0db at 160M
• Receive Band Pass Filters for all band groupings (160M,80M,40M-60M,20M-30M,15M-17M,12M-10M)
• The same BPFs are used in conjunction with Low Pass Filters in the transmit path to provide a clean output.
• 5W Class A PA. Clean output of 5W on all bands (slightly less on 160M and 10M).
• Real CW. Supports zero latency CW. Software generated CW is not required.
Multus SDR, LLC. provides a custom in house produced host application - MSCC.
MSCC is custom designed for the Proficio and is recommended when operating the Proficio.
We believe our transceiver kit when used with our MSCC custom host application, is the easiest to use SDR transceiver kit available in amateur radio market.
The build time is approximately one hour.
Installing and using our transceiver on your PC is plug and play. There are no cumbersome and confusing configurations to deal with.
If building a kit is not your thing, we offer a build service at a nominal cost.
The build service provides a professionally built and fully tested transceiver.
The Proficio is also compatible with all host SDR applications that work with the Basic (HDSDR, Genesis SDR, Quisk and others).
The Proficio is supplied as a kit with all SMD devices installed. The customer needs only to install the thru hole components.
Specifications:
Receive:
Continuous from 1.8MHz to 30MHz. (Lower sensitivity below 1.8MHz and between amateur bands)
Sensitivity: MDS: Average -123db. (-125db on 10M. -121db on 160M) ( MDS performance specifications for amateur bands only.)
Transmit:
Power Output: 5W, 4W minimum (transmit permitted on amateur bands only).
Spurious Emissions: Meets or exceeds FCC requirements (-43db from carrier).
Frequency Stability: 1PPM (when using MSCC).
Technical support and documentation is located at: Support
Please do not use this website to obtain technical support. Requests for technical support via this website will not receive a response.
Enclosure not included.
NOTE:
These kits are produced at time of order. There is a two day lead time before shipping the kit.
NOTE: The Proficio is currently out of stock. When 25 requests for orders have been received, an order will be placed with the manufacture. Twenty five is the minimum order the manufacture will accept. Contact Multus SDR, LLC. for additional information. Please respond to a poll on our forum and let us know if you are interested in placing an order (https://multussdr.groups.io/g/main/topic/proficio_order/84639112?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,84639112). You may need to create a an account on our forum to respond.
Building of this radio requires an SMD experienced builder with good troubleshooting skills.
The Proficio is the next generation of Transceivers. It is an all band version (160M - 10M) transceiver.
It has all the features of our previous transceiver:
•96kHz digital I/Q interface. No additional sound card needed. Only one USB connection is needed.
•Two tone, 2 kHz spacing, third-order dynamic range: 99 dB.
•Support for Elecraft T1 automatic antenna tuner.
•External Amplifier control via AMP port.
•CW Key Jack.
•DG8SAQ/PE0FKO/SoftRock control interface.
•Open Source firmware.
•Firmware Field Updates via on board USB bootloader.
•Hardrock 50 control when using MSCC.
With these additional features:
• All band. The Proficio covers all bands from 160M to 10M.
• Enhanced receive. A RF amplifier is now in the RF front end that provides about 19db of gain at 10M and tapers down to about 0db at 160M
• Receive Band Pass Filters for all band groupings (160M,80M,40M-60M,20M-30M,15M-17M,12M-10M)
• The same BPFs are used in conjunction with Low Pass Filters in the transmit path to provide a clean output.
• 5W Class A PA. Clean output of 5W on all bands (slightly less on 160M and 10M).
• Real CW. Supports zero latency CW. Software generated CW is not required.
Multus SDR, LLC. provides a custom in house produced host application - MSCC.
MSCC is custom designed for the Proficio and is recommended when operating the Proficio.
We believe our transceiver when used with our MSCC custom host application, is the easiest to use SDR transceiver kit available in amateur radio market.
Installing and using our transceiver on your PC is plug and play. There are no cumbersome and confusing configurations to deal with.
If building a kit is not your thing, we offer a build service at a nominal cost.
The build service provides a professionally built and fully tested transceiver.
The Proficio is also compatible with all host SDR applications that work with the Basic (HDSDR, Genesis SDR, Quisk and others).
The Proficio is supplied as a kit with all SMD devices installed. The customer needs only to install the thru hole components.
Specifications:
Receive:
Continuous from 1.8MHz to 30MHz. (Lower sensitivity below 1.8MHz and between amateur bands)
Sensitivity: MDS: Average -123db. (-125db on 10M. -121db on 160M) ( MDS performance specifications for amateur bands only.)
Transmit:
Power Output: 5W, 4W minimum (transmit permitted on amateur bands only).
Spurious Emissions: Meets or exceeds FCC requirements (-43db from carrier).
Frequency Stability: 1PPM (when using MSCC).
Technical support and documentation is located at: Support
Please do not use this website to obtain technical support. Requests for technical support via this website will not receive a response.
Enclosure not included.
NOTE:
These PCBs are produced at time of order. There is a two day lead time before shipping the kit.
Link to DigiKey parts for the build: https://www.digikey.com/short/c4wh1v4w
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