MB1 Prime
A transceiver and a computer in one case.
DiscontinuedSDR transceiver with a built-in PC
01 / 04 — Вид спереди
100 W on HF, 80 W on 6 m and 50 W on VHF, with an Intel Core i7-9700 PC, 16 GB DDR4 and a 500 GB SSD inside. A 7″ touch screen, knobs and buttons on the front. Press the power button and you are on the air.
- HF
- 100W
- VHF
- 50W
- ADC
- 16bit
- Weight
- 9.3kg
Discontinued
No longer sold. The page stays for owners: specifications and software compatibility.
Features
The whole station in one case
Usually a computer sits next to the transceiver, with USB interfaces and cable looms in between. In the MB1 the links are virtual audio cables and COM ports, and you take one unit to the contest station.
A new-generation computer
- Intel Core i7-9700 processor, GA-IMB370TN motherboard.
- 16 GB DDR4 and a Samsung 970 EVO 500 GB SSD.
- Any Windows software: digital modes, logs, two CW skimmers on the two receivers.
The transceiver
- Separate paths: direct sampling on receive (DDC) and direct digital synthesis on transmit (DUC).
- Two independent receivers with panoramas up to 312 kHz and a sub-receiver each, a band scope up to 80 MHz.
- Transmit IMD3 around 37 dB on HF at 100 W, CW sidetone latency of 5–6 ms.
- Built-in power and SWR meters, an optional automatic tuner, four programmable PTT outputs.
Use Cases
- 01
Main station
A full-featured transceiver without a separate PC.
- 02
Mobile contest
One unit instead of a transceiver, a laptop and a cable loom.
- 03
Remote receive site
For contests and more, through ERS.
- 04
Spectrum analyser
Up to 80 MHz of spectrum at a glance.
ExpertSDR3, TCI and ERS
Free ExpertSDR3 with free updates. The open TCI protocol connects loggers, skimmers and digital-mode programs without virtual COM ports or audio cables; programs without TCI use the RadioSync bridge (CAT, OmniRig). Expert Remote System (ERS) is included: control from a browser or ExpertSDR3, directly or through the ExpertCloud service.
About the software- ExpertSDR3Free software for operating on the air
- TCIAn open protocol for loggers, skimmers and digital modes
- ERSRemote operation from a browser or ExpertSDR3
Hardware headroom
ALC*
Input for external power amplifiers.
XVTR*
VHF transverter connection (SMA).
Full Duplex*
Full-duplex operation.
* The hardware supports these functions; software support comes in ExpertSDR3 updates.
SpecificationsMB1 Prime
Receiver Characteristics
| RF ADC, resolution | 16 bit |
|---|---|
| RF ADC, sampling rate | 160 MHz |
| ADC type | LTC2209 |
| RX Frequency range | 0.1...65; 95...155 MHz |
| Independent software receivers | 2 pcs |
| Sub-receivers | 2 pcs |
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Transmitter Characteristics
| RF DAC, resolution | 14 bit |
|---|---|
| RF DAC, sampling rate | 640 MHz |
| TX Frequency range | 160-6; 2 M |
| Output power on HF | 100 W |
| Output power on 6M | 80 W |
| Output power on VHF | 50 W |
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Specifications
| AC voltage range (Hz) | 50...60 |
|---|---|
| AC voltage range (V) | ~ 100...240 |
| Local oscillator TCXO, frequency | 20 MHz |
| Local oscillator TCXO, accuracy | 0.5 ppm |
| External 10 MHz oscillator input | Yes |
| RF input/output | 4 HF, 2 VHF, 1 XVTR, ADC IN, DAC OUT |
See all specifications for details
Build-in PC
| CPU | i7-9700 |
|---|---|
| IPS | 7" 1280x800 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| SSD | 500 GB |
Documentation and package contents
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BAND-data cable
With the help of this cable, the transceiver can switch bands and turn an external PA to TX mode.
- Length
- 1.8m
- Connector 1
- DB-15
- Connector 2
- DB-15
PTT cable for MB1
With the help of this cable, MB1 transceiver switches an external PA to TX mode.
- Length
- 1.8m
- Connector 1
- RCA
- Connector 2
- RCA
EXTCTRL PTT cable
Use this cable to connect the PTT-line of the transceiver to an external power amplifier (PA).
- Length
- 1.8m
- Connector 1
- DB-15
- Connector 2
- RCA
