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Documented model specifications
FeatureNoname Simplex MMDVM Pi-Star Hotspot ↗RemoveAOR AR-DV10 ↗RemoveUniden Bearcat SDS100EDNP ↗Remove
Model
PurposeSimplex hotspot using MMDVM and Pi-Star in a black metal enclosure.Portable wideband receiver for analog and digital signals from 100 kHz to 1300 MHz.European True I/Q handheld scanner with a colour display and configurable scanning and memory functions.
Frequency rangesNot documented — see detail page.

Receive range
100 kHz–1300 MHz

Frequency ranges, extended firmware
25–520 / 758–960 / 1240–1300 MHz; distributor specifies firmware 1.22 onward

ModesNot documented — see detail page.

Analog modes
WFM, NFM, AM, USB, SSB · USB / LSBSingle Sideband transmits one sideband, usually with the carrier suppressed. USB is the upper and LSB the lower sideband relative to the carrier reference.Example & full explanation →, CW

Analog modes
AM, FM, NFM, WFM, FMB

Digital options, EDNP package
DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →, NXDN, ProVoice, dPMR

Transmit powerNot documented — see detail page.Not documented — see detail page.Not documented — see detail page.
ConnectionsNot documented — see detail page.

Antenna connection
BNC, 50 Ω; maximum input 0 dBmdBm expresses an absolute power level relative to 1 milliwatt, combining the logarithmic dB scale with a fixed power reference.Example & full explanation →

Interfaces
USB Mini-B, microSD, earphone, external DC power

Antenna
SMA; documented package includes an SMA/BNC adapter

Power supplyNot documented — see detail page.

Supply
BP-10 7.4 V / 2000 mAh; external input 6.5–10.5 V

Battery
BT-955, 3.7 V, 5400 mAh / 19.8 Wh

Dimensions and weight

Enclosure
Black metal enclosure as identified in the inventory

Dimensions, W × H × D
65 × 137 × 41 mm, with battery excluding projections

Weight
Approx. 420 g with battery, antenna and belt clip

Not documented — see detail page.
Protection and operating conditionsNot documented — see detail page.

Protection / temperature
IPX5 with battery fitted; −10 to +50 °C

Ingress protection
IPX4

Highlights
  • Browser dashboard for mode, gateway and configuration.
  • MMDVM software family with digital modem and gateway services.
  • Pi-Star supports several digital-voice networks.
  • Cross-mode gateways are possible depending on modem and configuration.
  • Automatic detection of DMR, NXDN, dPMR, P25 Phase 1, D-STAR, C4FM, Alinco EJ47U and D-CR.
  • TETRA reception in Direct Mode (DMO).
  • RAN, NAC, colour-code and time-slot filtering for the relevant digital formats.
  • Priority reception, frequency skip, level/noise and tone squelch.
  • Close Call automatically finds nearby strong radio signals.
  • TrunkTracker, priority scanning and conventional channel operation.
  • Quick Keys, favourites lists, service types and temporary or permanent channel avoidance.
  • Audio recording and Replay of recent transmissions.
Variants and sources

The manufacturer and exact board revision of this unbranded assembly are unidentified. Processor, RF output, frequency coverage and power-supply specifications from other boards are therefore not attributed to this unit.

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The collection also lists the newer 2200 mAh BP-10(A). These base specifications follow the manufacturer brochure with BP-10. The US retail version blocks cellular frequencies.

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The firmware and activation keys on this individual unit have not been read out. Waterfall display is a separately paid upgrade, not a guaranteed part of EDNP. The manual’s HomePatrol database and ZIP-code functions apply to North America.

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How to interpret the differences

BandwidthBandwidth is the width of a frequency range. A receiver filter limits the analysed range; the signal’s occupied bandwidth is a separate quantity.Example & full explanation →SDRIn a Software Defined Radio, software performs key signal-processing tasks such as filtering and demodulation. The analogue front end and converter still determine which signals can be processed.Example & full explanation →DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →SimplexIn typical simplex voice operation, stations take turns transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one station can speak intelligibly at a time.Example & full explanation →RepeaterA repeater receives signals and retransmits them. Many voice repeaters use different input and output frequencies; other stations are heard on the repeater output.Example & full explanation →

A wideband receiver and a handheld transceiver serve different purposes. A wider receive range does not automatically mean better sensitivity. Sensitivity depends on mode, measurement bandwidth and criterion, so this comparison does not create an overall ranking.

First check your required mode, then suitable antenna and accessory connections, and finally the power supply. A device’s transmit capability does not establish your personal permission to transmit.

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