Barrett 4050 HF Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
Redefining the software-defined radio
The Barrett PRC-4050 HF SDR Transceiver is the centerpiece of the Barrett range of civilian HF communications equipment.
HF Software-Defined Radio with a robust design, intuitive interface and encryption capabilities.
- Intuitive touchscreen interface
- IP connectivity (ED-137C compliant)
- Wireless and wired remote operation
- Digital Voice and Secure Digital Voice
- AES-256 encryption with FIPS 140-3 security
- Multi-language software GUI
The Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceiver combines software-defined radio technology with a robust design, intuitive interface and encryption capabilities. When teamed with other Barrett HF products, this transceiver provides secure email, data transfer and text within a HF network and IP networks.
Configure to suit your needs
Turn your 4050 radio into the right solution by combining it with one of these accessories:
- 4050 Control Handset
- Transceiver Desk Console
- 4022 Power Supply
Features
Software-defined architecture
The Barrett 4050's software-defined architecture offers complete control of RF modulation and bandwidth for ultimate flexibility and reliability. Enable custom emissions and filter bandwidths up to 24 kHz with a simple swipe of the touchscreen.
IP network connectivity
The 4050’s control head features a wireless access point, letting mobile devices and PCs connect directly via Wi-Fi. For additional IP configurations, the 4050ip variant provides reliable Ethernet connectivity through a standard RJ45 socket on the rear panel.
Encrypted communications
Secure Digital Voice provides encrypted communications. Choose between a non-export-controlled DES-56 vocoder or an export-controlled AES-256 vocoder. Optional FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated AES-256 encryption helps protect keys from digital and physical tampering.
Enhanced DSP noise reduction
The digital signal processor (DSP) provides clear intelligible voice communications on analogue circuits through the digital removal of background noise and radio interference.
Frequency hopping
The frequency hopping option requires no central sync station, handshaking or entry delays. With rates of 5, 15 or 25 hops per second, it supports extended field use without resynchronization. Note: This feature is subject to export controls.
Other features:
- Wireless operation via iOS, Android &
- Windows devices
- USB connection for transceiver programming and key fill
- Multi-Language software interface
- On-board high speed data transmission waveforms
- Detachable wired and wireless control head connectivity
- Up to 150W transmit power
- Superior receiver performance
- Low current consumption
- 2G & 3G Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)
- GPS Push option
- Backwards compatible with existing radio networks
- ED-137C Interoperability Standard1
General
TX Frequency range
1.6MHz – 30MHz
RX Frequency range
250KHz – 30MHz
Channel capacity
1000
Frequency stability
± 0.5 PPM -30°C to +70°C (±0.1 PPM available optionally)
Frequency resolution
10 Hz program mode;1 Hz tunable receiver
Operating modes
J3E (USB, LSB) - H2B (AM) - J2A (CW) - CF (Custom Filter) - ISB (data option)
Filter bandwidths
Fully software-defined standard and custom filter range fro
User environment
Operating temperature
-30° to +70°, relative humidity 95%, non condensing
Resources
Related products
4050 HF SDR Control Handset
A further enhancement to the versatility of the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver
4050 HF SDR Transceiver Desk Console
Standard 4050 HF SDR control head with volume/ power button, touch screen and control keys
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