Yes, the 817/818 are great rigs. Transceivers without an IQ port like the Yaseu 817/8 require an IF tap and adapter, or the Spectrum DSP M3 available at the year end, which has the IF adapter built in.
Hi Frank, it's easy to connect to your FX-4CR as the IQ signals are available on the op-amp on the circuit board. I've asked for a circuit diagram from the maker so we can produce a modification guide. Please email info@quantumsdr.com for further information.
Great item and a great video! I placed my order today, and I cannot wait to hook it up to my G90 to get the most out of my G90 with the larger screen size and the extra features that the Spectrum improves with the G90! KD2DTJ
There is an high efficiency DC-DC convertor cable available that will run it off 6-18VDC ideal for portable operation. You can find it in the store at QuantumSDR.com
There is 8 volts available on the G90 accessory port (8 pin mini DIN), but I don't know how current can be pulled out of there. I think pin #7 is +8V and pin #8 is gnd. I would experiment using a male 8 pin mini DIN plug and just see if it has enough "oomph" to power the Spectrum DSP. only after confirming, would I cut off the 5512 connector on the DC-DC converter cable and replace it with the DIN connector.
Hi, it is a very promising device ! I am considering to get this for my Xiegu G90. Is it possible to have the PC and the Spectrum m2 connected to the G90 simultaneously ? My point is: I would like to have HAM radio Deluxe also connected for QSO logging. I don't need PTT from the Pc side, only CAT.
The Spectrum DSP has two CAT ports, one for the PC or tablet over USB, and the other for the G90, acting as a bridge so that Ham Radio Deluxe or SDR programs like PowerSDR or HDSDR can connect at the same time.
Do you mean receive audio over the USB, or the audio out, which requires a 4 to 8 ohm speaker? The speaker output is differential and so must not have the usual ground on the base ring.
Hello, the Spectrum DSP M3+ has an IF/RF input that you can use to connect to the IF signal on your Kenwood 530. It may require soldering a miniature coaxial cable onto the board, and usually there will be someone who published how to do this if you do a web search for "Kenwood 530 IF connection SDR"
If you look at the videos you can see it has an extra digit compared to the G90, so yes, tuning is to 1Hz even when the transceiver doesn't support 1Hz steps!
@@rickhamilton5306 If you tune using the Spectrum DSP, it's an entirely different method. You can just touch the frequency you want, or slide a finger or stylus across the frequencies, or click a button to change by 1KHz or 100 Hz, or click the last 3 digits in the frequency to jump to 000 or 500 Hz offset, common for most stations. It is entirely a more agile and rapid method, along with Slip-tuning, which allows you to tune across 200 KHz at a time without changing the transceiver frequency.
Inside the 7300 there is an IF plug which can be connected to the M3. In this video you can see the cable being used with an SDR adapter: th-cam.com/video/p2Wu3Z8cZDw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Wm8nBHe1HvxXPGl4
Hi, it can connect to any radio with an IQ signal via connector port, or a simple IQ or IF tap onto the PCB, which we can help with. If your radio is non-SDR, we can provide a small IF board to connect, or the Spectrum M3 has one built-in. Email us at the website QuantumSDR.com if you have more questions.
Interesting idea! It connects to most QRP rigs, looking at the QMX circuit, it can be connected to the PCM1804 pins VINL+ and VINR+ via two 0.1uF capacitors, and will then give all the demodulation modes, SSB, A, FM, CW decode, RTTY, freeDV, etc., and the TX modulation signals for SSB probably.
Hmmm, i own an Yaesu ft-897d but i have bad eyes and cant see the display very well, i was thinking of selling it an buy myself something else, like the Xiegu G90, but will this work with my radio? I also have a Mchf tranciver and some others of the Chinese little qrp riggs.. best regards from Norway.
Let's hope it's less of a mess than usdx with AM that doesn't work firmware on Internet. Also as a "business" could not see legal contact information. Personally powerSDr and fldigi on a Windows tablet or RXTX app on android. Let someone else go first on this.
Why would you write this, what has uSDX got to do with this? The AM audio quality is excellent. PowerSDR does not have CAT control for transceivers, and the overall hook-up requires several devices, whereas the Spectrum DSP+ has everything required integrated inside the case. It also offers a day-bright LCD for field use, and speech control, CW decode and many new features. If you want to read the required legal information, you only have to visit the website.
@@robc3863 Because the usdx AM advanced is broken on your github and code absolute complete mess in my opinion. If it is a crowd funding then it needs to be more transparent. If your running it as a business it lacks all the regulatory information. Such as a business redacting web whois for privacy isn't allowed unless they have changed the rules- redacted whois are for private non trading individuals. UHSDR based and therefore GPL version 3 from what I see. YET CAN'T SEE SOURCE IN GITHUB ONLY USDX OPEN I'm quite prepared to apologise if wrong. It could be absolutely great and compliant with GPL3 It's an interesting concept.
Now why would you say that? Both the 3inch and 5inch Spectrum DSP units just plug in with the 2 supplied cables, nothing to adjust for the Spectrum display, and it automatically synchronises to the G90, KX3 or whatever transceiver is connected. If you want to use the DSP audio from the Spectrum, which is much lower noise, then the interface is very easy to tune.
OMG, this is like the GSOC but it actually works!! This is amazing!
This is most excellent! I'm interested!
Contact us at QuantumSDR.com and we'll be pleased to help get your rig upgraded.
When are you going to a video on this ? I'm interested also.
Даа! Очень интересная штучка! Шумы давит лучше, чем сам G 90! Хотя и G 90 по приёму крут!
Да, имеется полное спектральное шумоподавление, и в целом звук, воспроизводимый Spectrum, имеет гораздо меньше шума, чем G90.
Will this work with other radios like maybe the Yaesu 817/818 ? They could really use a spectrum display !
Yes, the 817/818 are great rigs. Transceivers without an IQ port like the Yaseu 817/8 require an IF tap and adapter, or the Spectrum DSP M3 available at the year end, which has the IF adapter built in.
Cool! Do you see having a rig entry for the new FX-4CR? It also has a small screen, etc.
Hi Frank, it's easy to connect to your FX-4CR as the IQ signals are available on the op-amp on the circuit board. I've asked for a circuit diagram from the maker so we can produce a modification guide. Please email info@quantumsdr.com for further information.
Great item and a great video! I placed my order today, and I cannot wait to hook it up to my G90 to get the most out of my G90 with the larger screen size and the extra features that the Spectrum improves with the G90! KD2DTJ
Thanks very much, it's been a lot of work so your comments are appreciated
Does it show the CW decode?
Yes, it has a CW decoder, and new applications can be installed, such as a CW sending QWERTY virtual keypad, and FT4 and 8
So, I assume this will work with the X6100 as it has an I/Q port! I'm interested in one too! Thanks for the video. 73 de WA3RSL
Yes, the new model has a 5-inch day-bright LCD, and will work with the X6100's IQ and CAT
@@robc3863 Thats awesome! Thanks.
What’s the price??
@@paullinnell $200
Will this spectrum display work with my Yeasu 847 ?
Yes, either with an IF connection, or with a small SDR antenna switcher box that costs about $45
I’d love to use this with my G90, but I run POTA with a 12V BioEno battery. How would this be powered in the field ?
There is an high efficiency DC-DC convertor cable available that will run it off 6-18VDC ideal for portable operation. You can find it in the store at QuantumSDR.com
There is 8 volts available on the G90 accessory port (8 pin mini DIN), but I don't know how current can be pulled out of there. I think pin #7 is +8V and pin #8 is gnd. I would experiment using a male 8 pin mini DIN plug and just see if it has enough "oomph" to power the Spectrum DSP. only after confirming, would I cut off the 5512 connector on the DC-DC converter cable and replace it with the DIN connector.
Excellent video
Very cool, looks great. :)
Is this compatible with the Yaesu FT-891?
The CAT connection is compatible, and using the IF adapter and a simple wire tap to the main board it connects to the Spectrum.
Hi, it is a very promising device ! I am considering to get this for my Xiegu G90. Is it possible to have the PC and the Spectrum m2 connected to the G90 simultaneously ? My point is: I would like to have HAM radio Deluxe also connected for QSO logging. I don't need PTT from the Pc side, only CAT.
The Spectrum DSP has two CAT ports, one for the PC or tablet over USB, and the other for the G90, acting as a bridge so that Ham Radio Deluxe or SDR programs like PowerSDR or HDSDR can connect at the same time.
Will the M3 version work with my old dinosaur, the Yeasu FT-100?
Yes, it will just need a miniature coax cable soldered to the IF output. We offer technical support to complete the modification.
Thanks.... the new Spectrum is the M3... what are features it has that the M2 does not??
I finally had time to sit down and connect my DSP M-Plus to my G90. All seems to be working well, except I am not able to receive audio from the SDR.
Do you mean receive audio over the USB, or the audio out, which requires a 4 to 8 ohm speaker? The speaker output is differential and so must not have the usual ground on the base ring.
@robc3863 Speaker outlet. I will try a different approach. Thanks. So far, it is such a big improvement when I am using my G90.
Hi i live in Trinidad would this work on my Kenwood ts 530s transceiver im so interested 73 from 9z4apa
Hello, the Spectrum DSP M3+ has an IF/RF input that you can use to connect to the IF signal on your Kenwood 530. It may require soldering a miniature coaxial cable onto the board, and usually there will be someone who published how to do this if you do a web search for "Kenwood 530 IF connection SDR"
So. How much will the MSRP be?
About $200. It's all on the store at quantumsdr.com. Click, US, UK or international at the top of the page.
Man would that kinda setup be nice with my IC-756pro3.
Contact us at QuantumSDR.com and we'll be pleased to help get your Icom upgraded.
can you set it to tune in 1 hz increments? Otherwise its a pain.
If you look at the videos you can see it has an extra digit compared to the G90, so yes, tuning is to 1Hz even when the transceiver doesn't support 1Hz steps!
i guess what i meant was 1kz increments.
@@rickhamilton5306 If you tune using the Spectrum DSP, it's an entirely different method. You can just touch the frequency you want, or slide a finger or stylus across the frequencies, or click a button to change by 1KHz or 100 Hz, or click the last 3 digits in the frequency to jump to 000 or 500 Hz offset, common for most stations. It is entirely a more agile and rapid method, along with Slip-tuning, which allows you to tune across 200 KHz at a time without changing the transceiver frequency.
Can you align a hdmi lead to monitor big screen etc please
Larger monitors connect over WiFi
@@quantum-SDR ok thanks
How would I connect this to a Icom 7300?
Inside the 7300 there is an IF plug which can be connected to the M3. In this video you can see the cable being used with an SDR adapter: th-cam.com/video/p2Wu3Z8cZDw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Wm8nBHe1HvxXPGl4
Why would you want to? It's screen is smaller than the 7300's.
Can this work stand alone? Can it be attached to a CB Radio?
Hi, it can connect to any radio with an IQ signal via connector port, or a simple IQ or IF tap onto the PCB, which we can help with. If your radio is non-SDR, we can provide a small IF board to connect, or the Spectrum M3 has one built-in. Email us at the website QuantumSDR.com if you have more questions.
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Wow. If this could be made to work with QRP Labs gear...
Interesting idea! It connects to most QRP rigs, looking at the QMX circuit, it can be connected to the PCM1804 pins VINL+ and VINR+ via two 0.1uF capacitors, and will then give all the demodulation modes, SSB, A, FM, CW decode, RTTY, freeDV, etc., and the TX modulation signals for SSB probably.
@@quantum-SDR This would be also be useful for CW with the QCX series.
Hmmm, i own an Yaesu ft-897d but i have bad eyes and cant see the display very well, i was thinking of selling it an buy myself something else, like the Xiegu G90, but will this work with my radio? I also have a Mchf tranciver and some others of the Chinese little qrp riggs.. best regards from Norway.
I'm waiting on mine now
very nice video tnx. I'm waiting to get mine to try with kx3... 73 qro HB9GUR
Hi Philippe, I have just checked and yours is in the batch being prepared right now, so not long to wait!
@@quantum-SDR great news
Цыфра победит аналог!
Мир победит войну.
@@quantum-SDR Неа!
Very nice,
Pity you used such a low resolution on the video
Take a look at the newer videos of the new 5 inch day-bright Spectrum released recently.
Muy bueno, dónde se compra ?? 73
@@rubenverandi quantumsdr.com
Let's hope it's less of a mess than usdx with AM that doesn't work firmware on Internet.
Also as a "business" could not see legal contact information.
Personally powerSDr and fldigi on a Windows tablet or RXTX app on android.
Let someone else go first on this.
Why would you write this, what has uSDX got to do with this? The AM audio quality is excellent.
PowerSDR does not have CAT control for transceivers, and the overall hook-up requires several devices, whereas the Spectrum DSP+ has everything required integrated inside the case. It also offers a day-bright LCD for field use, and speech control, CW decode and many new features.
If you want to read the required legal information, you only have to visit the website.
@@robc3863 Because the usdx AM advanced is broken on your github and code absolute complete mess in my opinion.
If it is a crowd funding then it needs to be more transparent. If your running it as a business it lacks all the regulatory information.
Such as a business redacting web whois for privacy isn't allowed unless they have changed the rules- redacted whois are for private non trading individuals.
UHSDR based and therefore GPL version 3 from what I see. YET CAN'T SEE SOURCE IN GITHUB ONLY USDX OPEN
I'm quite prepared to apologise if wrong.
It could be absolutely great and compliant with GPL3
It's an interesting concept.
Nice but looks like a pain to use.
Now why would you say that? Both the 3inch and 5inch Spectrum DSP units just plug in with the 2 supplied cables, nothing to adjust for the Spectrum display, and it automatically synchronises to the G90, KX3 or whatever transceiver is connected. If you want to use the DSP audio from the Spectrum, which is much lower noise, then the interface is very easy to tune.
Is it possible to use it on my Anytone 6666?