Flex 8600 (without screen)
SKU Part Number: FLEX-8600
The FLEX-8600 offers the ultimate performance direct sampling SDR technology and the best value for the serious HF/6m operator. Supporting Adaptive...
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£4,599.00 £3,832.50
Delivery ETA: Late 2024
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The FLEX-8600 offers the ultimate performance direct sampling SDR technology and the best value for the serious HF/6m operator.

Supporting Adaptive Predistortion

The FLEX-8600 model is designed for the Ham who wants to operate the radio exclusively as a server from PC, laptop, Maestro, Mac* or iOS* clients – whether local or remote.

Both models share the same game-changing band awareness, industry-leading phase noise performance / receiver dynamic range, and brick wall filters to give you the advantage in the most competitive DXing or contesting activities while maximizing your fun in casual operations.

With a PC, laptop, or Mac client you can utilize up to four 14 MHz spectrum/waterfall displays and independent receivers to revolutionize your view of the bands, especially on digital modes. Antenna Tuner is included.

Contest grade filters, ultra-low spurious emissions, and the ability to operate full duplex cross band on two antennas let you transmit on one band while receiving on another – no external equipment required. Even switch to synchronous diversity reception when needed to help you pick out the weak ones in the midst of QRM.

By adding FlexRadio’s Power Genius XL LDMOS solid-state amplifier, a complete legal limit, all-mode SO2R station is now practical with one radio, one amp and only three interconnect cables–half the cost and none of the complexity.

FlexRadio’s industry-leading SmartSDRTM software offers compatibility across the entire FLEX-8000 Signature Series family to deliver continuous leveraged software enhancement. And you can use the latest SmartLinkTM technology to access your radio virtually anywhere from any SmartSDR compatible client with only a login and password – even your iPhone.

  • 100W PEP HF-6m operation
  • All modes/all bands
  • Integrated Remote Operation with Maestro, PC/Laptop, Mac, IPad® or iPhone®
  • 4 Independent Band / Mode Receivers
  • Full Duplex Cross-Band Operation
  • True Diversity Reception
  • Two Receive-Only Ports
  • Two Transverter/Exciter Ports (can also be used for receive antennas)
  • Economical SO2R Solution – (OTSPR) Support in One Radio
  • Contest Band Filters: >50dB Rejection band-to-band
  • Direct Sampling SDR 245.76 Msps – 16 bit
  • 115 dB 2kHz RMDR
  • >155 dB Dynamic Range
  • Built-in Antenna Tuner
  • 10 MHz Reference Input
  • Integrated GPS receiver with antenna maintains radio frequency with no adjustments
  • Optional GPSDO Option for ultra high frequency precision and accuracy
  • Optional MARS/CAP/SHARES TX Expansion Module

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]

Website: flexradio.com

© FlexRadio, Inc. Features subject to change without notice. Some features may be in future firmware releases. Assembled in the USA.

Receiver:

  • 4 Independent Band/Mode Receivers (Max)
  • ½ kHz Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR): 110/115 dB
  • ADC Bits/Sampling Rate: 16/245.76 Msps
  • Frequency Coverage: 30 kHz-54 MHz
  • Amateur Band Preselectors: 7th Order Contest bands, 3rd Order Other
  • Cable-less Digital Audio (DAX/DAX IQ) Channels: 4/4
  • Receive Only Ports (Base/Including XVTR Port): 2/4
  • Full Duplex RX/TX Operation
  • Simultaneous Receive on Two Antennas (e.g. 20m & 6m)
  • Single Radio SO2R Operation – No external equipment
  • Diversity Reception

Transmitter

  • 160m-6m Transmitter Output: 1-100W (25W AM)
  • Harmonic Suppression (Typ): <60 dBc
  • Transverter Ports: 2
  • Transverter Frequency Coverage/Power: 100kHz – 54 MHz/0 to +10 dBm
  • Integrated Automatic Antenna Tuner Range: 3:1 SWR
  • Optional Continuous MARS/CAP Coverage with Extended Transmit Filter

General

  • Modes1 SSB, CW, AM, SAM, FM, RTTY, DIGITAL
  • Integrated Remote Operation (SmartLinkTM)
  • Maestro, PC, Mac, iPhone® and iPad® Client Options
  • Frequency Stability (0⁰C – 50⁰C) 0.5ppm (TCXO)
  • Integrated 12-channel GNSS Receiver, TTFF < 35s:
    • GPS: L1C/A, Sensitivity: Hot >-162dBm, Cold >-148dBm, tracking and reacquisition >-162dBm
    • GLONASS:
  • Optional Disciplined Oscillator (5 x 10-12 Over 24 Hours)
  • External 10MHz Reference Input
  • Power Supply Requirements 13.8 VDC +/- 15% (14 VDC Nominal)
  • Dimensions 6.74”H (17.1 cm) x 14”W (35.6 cm) x 13.25”D (33.7 cm)

1. RTTY and other digital modes use 3rd party software over DAX channels.

 

Plug & Play Remote1

  • No complex setup required
  • Operate anywhere, any time
  • Use a Maestro, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Laptop
  • Across the country or across the world

Anywhere, Anytime, From Any Of These Devices:
With SmartLink and a FLEX-8600 you can operate your radio from almost anywhere! Just take
an iPhone, iPad, Laptop, or Maestro with you and instantly connect to your radio using an
Internet connection.

Best in Class Performance

  • 115db RMDR
  • No listening fatigue
  • Ultra-Low Phase Noise
  • Full Break-in QSK CW
  • Brick Wall Filters
  • Stunning transmit audio

Backed by an Amazing Suite of Software

  • SmartSDR for Windows
  • SmartSDR for Mac2
  • SmartSDR for iOS2
  • SmartSDR CAT
  • DAX

1 – SmartLink Remote Requires SmartSDR V2.x License or Later. Requires an Internet connection.
2 – SmartSDR for Mac and SmartSDR for iOS are optional, 3rd party software for pay options.

 

 

Shipping:

We have several shipping options for our products, including next-day and Saturday/Sunday delivery for certain items. Please see these options at checkout.

Returns:

If you have any equipment that needs to be returned to Martin Lynch & Sons, please fill out the form below:

Click here for returns form

Upon receipt of goods you have 14 days to return goods however the goods must be returned in original packaging and care must have been taken with the goods you wish to return. Under distance selling regulations you are not entitled to any refund on carriage charges or modification charges made at your request. Large items cannot be returned if they have been assembled, unless faulty.

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outside of the 14 faulty return period, returned items cannot be accepted, unless covered by manufacturer's warranty. We will repair as much as possible on site however in exceptional circumstances products may have to be returned to the manufacturer of distributor.

For repairs/replacements under manufacturer’s warranty for any item please download a ML&S return form from the link above and return to ML&S with the faulty product.

International Warranty information

Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]