new Fobos SDR with USB 3.0 Interface from RigExpert

[dotncom]

Those who interested in fobos, it became available in Ukraine last week. So, orders not will be shipped quick. I think, best option is write email to Rigexpert, and get detailed information.

Also, firmware for fobos sdr both versions available. So, if you have some problems - you can reprogram it by yourself. It not yet available in internet, but generally, it in free distribution. If you need it in future, I can help.

 

[Unitrunker2]

Update today from Gigaparts.

"As indicated on our website, the ZRE-FOBOS on your order is currently out of stock, but we expect to ship the complete order in approximately 2-4 weeks. We will keep you updated on this time frame as often as possible, based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. Lead times are subject to change at any time."

 

[aooobc]

Why are they using a MAX2830 wifi frontend to mix to baseband? This seems like a really strange architecture.
Also, how is this 14bit, the ADC they appear to be using is 12bit.

 

[dotncom]

Ltc2142 is 14-bit ADC as it says in datasheet, here's structural scheme of old 2.0 version

 

[Unitrunker2]

Gigaparts today shows this SDR in stock.

RigExpert FOBOS SDR Receiver

RigExpert FOBOS SDR Receiver

www.gigaparts.com

So far, I do not see any other retailers advertising the Fobos SDR.

Edit: not so. Rigexpert USA also has it in stock.

Fobos SDR

rigexpert.net

 

[Unitrunker2]

Gigaparts today shows this SDR in stock.

That didn't last long.

 

[VK4BNQ]

I would wait until RigExpert improve this Fobos SDR. I only use it above 50 MHz, it works OK with SDR++ (supplied by them) with DSD+ for digital reception, better than the RTL-SDR but there are a lot of mirror signals and FM stations in the air band, despite the FM stations being of fairly low strength here. At this stage, RigExpert seem to think it's all OK and that we should make compromises. My feedback stated that I don't use it on HF but their reply went on about HF for some reason... It has great potential, and I love the wide bandwidth, I just hope they can improve a few things to make it great.

 

[maus92]

Shows back in stock today.

 

[BM82557]

TechMinds: A Review of the RigExpert FobosSDR

Earlier this year the Ukrainian company RigExpert released the FobosSDR, and only recently has it become available to most people in the world via global resellers. FobosSDR is an RX-only USB 3.0 device, with a 100 kHz to 6 GHz tuning range, 50 MHz of bandwidth, and 14-bit ADC resolution...

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