ELAD TM-2 Console for SDR Radios is a remarkable desktop USB controller that provides the knobs, buttons and display for the operation of several different software programs for Software Defined Radio receivers and transceivers. Developed specifically for Software Defined Radio users who prefer the tactile operational comfort of a ‘traditional’ knobs and buttons radio, while using the most up-to-date SDR technology. The TM-2 allows the manual manipulation of an SDR or rig control program without the need to touch a mouse or watch a computer monitor. This is especially helpful when a limited screen area is in use by other programs for logging, digital and contest operations.

The ELAD TM-2 controller (formerly known as the WoodBoxRadio Tmate 2) is connected by USB to the computer running the SDR or rig control software. Depending on the software it offers controls that are typical of a traditional radio front panel as well as many extra controls with programming menus. The selectable color backlit Liquid Crystal Display shows the current frequency, has a signal level S meter, the current mode and much more. Six push buttons are available for often used functions, such as mode selection, step width, receiver mute etc. Equipped with heavy, metal knobs, one large rotary encoder serves as the “VFO” frequency control, while two smaller metal knobs can be assigned for AF Gain, RF Gain or Filter Width control, or to most other functions, as desired. Each of the rotary encoders are also push buttons, which may be used to toggle the knob to many other assignable functions. Due to its significance, one of the biggest benefits of the TM-2 warrants reiteration: instant and simultaneous control and display of frequency, mode and other conditions of the SDR receiver or transceiver program is possible, all while a logging, digital mode or contesting program is active in the foreground on the computer monitor.

Connect the TM-2 to the computer running the SDR program or rig control using the included USB A to USB B cable. This controller uses the standardized HID protocol for USB devices, so it does not require special drivers on recent operating systems. The TM-2 case is metal, giving it a solid touch and feel with a convenient 45-degree angled panel. Power is supplied over the USB connection, so a separate power supply is not required. The TM-2 dimensions are WHD is 5.630 x 3.071 x 5.315 in. (143 x 78 x 135mm) and it weighs 1.72 lbs. (780g).

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  ELAD TM-2 Console or SDR Radios

NOTE: The operation of this device can require the installation of additional software and drivers, which are not included in the shipment, and which may require an additional purchase. The appropriate free software (e.g. Tmate2CatConsole) appears on the manufacturer’s website.

Supported Programs and Devices for the ELAD TM-2

The TM-2 can be used directly with these programs [*] without additional software:

• FDM-SW1 [*]

• FDM-SW2 [*]

• Studio1 [*]

• SDR-Radio Console V2 [*]

• N4PY Software [*]

and more...

For operation of the TM-2, these programs (**) require additional software, not included:

• PowerSDR (FlexRadio, Beta status, requires Tmate2CatControl Software) [**]

• Perseus (Microtelecom, Alpha status, requires Tmate2CatControl Software) [**]

• HPSDR PowerSDR (Apache Labs ANAN-xx Transceiver, Beta Status, requires Tmate2CatConsole Software) [**]

Required Downloads [**]

• Tmate2CatControl available from eladit.com download, free of charge, and

• Virtual Serial Port Emulator for 64 Bit operating systems, which is purchased and downloaded online from Eterlogic, a trusted Norwegian company.