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W4OP

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Malahit or LAN-IQ stand alone SDR
« on: July 06, 2020, 05:42:14 PM »

Does anyone here own one of these receivers? Impressions? I believe the Chinese have copied the Russian RX- but it appears those versions have edge knobs as opposed to the front panel knobs of the Russian version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n12C9qwzVo
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Dale W4OP
 
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KE7MAV

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Re: Malahit or LAN-IQ stand alone SDR
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2020, 09:59:52 PM »

Hi Dale,

I have one of the "edge knobs" versions of the Malahit SDRs in transit right now. I'm not fond of that style of knob either... at least it is not the "toggle lever" type of control such as seen on the NanoVNA! Like you I'd rather have a standard rotary knob on a front panel.

Within the last 24 hours, a few eBay sellers have listed a front panel knobs version for about $99 USD, but these have no enclosure at all, and the battery is not included. I also couldn't tell if these units have an internal speaker (I doubt it). The version of Malahit SDR I have on the way includes a PCB-material enclosure and also a speaker and battery.

Have you seen the other version with garish blue & green 3D printed enclosures? Ugh, I say.

It'll be interesting to see how the Chinese Malahit works compared to my Belarus-made BELKA DSP receiver, and my RSPdx.

I do note on the Russian web site for the Malahit that it mentions the project is open source, so perhaps the Chinese models can be considered legitimate versions. I guess that's for the international lawyers to weigh in on. Me, I'll just use and enjoy the receivers  :)

73, Guy
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Re: Malahit or LAN-IQ stand alone SDR
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2020, 03:20:14 PM »

Thanks Guy for your input looking forward to your experience.
My 1st nanoVNA-F had the toggle wheel switch- a mess. I sold it and bought the new version with the pushbuttons- a nice improvement.

Dale W4OP
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