Product News & Site Updates

 

May, 2013

• New Low Cost MX930 Base Station
  RF Base Station platform intended for use in the Digital two-way radio market. i.e DMR & APCO P25 Contact SPECTRA for more info...
• Release of MXTools (Ver3.1.8026) to MX800 downloads page and updated MXTOOLS Version History summary file.
• Release of MX800 firmware (Ver3.7.5) to MX800 downloads section and updated MX800 Firmware Version History summary file.
• Release of T82-T83 firmware (Ver.1.0.13) to MX800 downloads section.
• Spectra Engineering is pleased to announce the release of the Digital APCO P25 Repeater variant of the MX921 at the 2013 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas.

FEB, 2013

• 920tools Updated Ver 1.0.18.0. A PC programming utility for the MX92X series Radio Base Station Transceiver \Repeater. [click here for more..]
• New release of MXTOOLSRD Version 1.0.20 to MX800 downloads section.
• Update to MXTOOLS Version 3.1.8022 to MX800 downloads section.

Jan, 2013

• New MXACU firmware released V1.2.2 to MXACU downloads section.
• Updated T31 Firmware to MX800 downloads section.

July, 2012

• 920tools Updated Ver 1.0.15.0. A PC programming utility for the MX92X series Radio Base Station Transceiver \Repeater. [click here for more..]

MAY, 2012

• New Product Release:

  New External High Power RF Amplifier.

  A VHF 300 Watt 100% duty rated RF Power Amplifier now available. Complete with Advanced Ethernet Remote Diagnostics and featuring high efficiency and very high reliability.
  Ideal for Paging and other demanding applications.

  Live Demo. [Click here] for remote diagnostics online...

  [more info...]
• New release of T58 firmware to MX800 downloads section.
  Allows the user to remotely control T36 Freq. Offest and T88 data delay.

April, 2012

• New release of MXTOOLSRD Version 1.0.18.to MX800 downloads section.

January, 2012

• Updated T58 Technical Manual (Ver. 1.1.0) to MX800 downloads section.

November, 2011

• Added Relm Wireless, BK Radio S-Series Datasheet.
• Release of 920tools Ver 1.0.13.0. A PC programming utility for the MX92X series Radio Base Station Transceiver \Repeater. [click here for more..]

August 2011

• Updated MX921 Datasheet
• New whats new display box added to the homepage.

July 2011

• New MX800 APCO P25 Datasheet update.
• Updated Remote diagnostics pages with new examples pictures.

May 2011

• Spectra Dealer section updates.
• New direct end user access to MX800 downloads section of options documentation and software (password protected as indicated by padlock icon).
• Release of MX800 firmware (Ver3.7.1) to MX800 downloads section and updated MX800 Firmware Version History summary file.
• Release of MXTools (Ver3.1.8017) to MX800 downloads page. and updated MXTOOLS Version History summary file.
• MX800 T82/T83 APCO P25 Technical Manual (Ver. 1.0.1) updated, available in MX800 downloads section. This firmware revision provides programming of DFSI functions via MXTools Ver3.1.8017.
• Release of T82-T83 firmware (Ver.1.0.2) to MX800 downloads section.
• New T58 Option Programmer Software (Ver. 1.0.2.0) and T58 firmware (Ver1.0.3) available in MX800 downloads section.

February 2011

• Spectra Dealer section updates.
• New MX800 T58 Ethernet option released.
  This Option provides data access to the MX800 Base Station/Repeater using Internet/Intranet TCP/IP Protocols. Using the MXTOOLSRD software, remote control and diagnostics monitoring of the MX800 can be performed.

August 2010

• Updated MX800 firmware - V3.6.8 to MX800 downloads section and MX800 Firmware Version History summary file.

July 2010

• Spectra Engineering's RF development team has successfully designed an advanced Power Amplifier option that can output over 100 Watts of RF power at 800MHz and 900MHz frequencies whilst still maintaining the use of the original MX800 mechanical form factor and size. This new option further enhances the range of 100 Watt power output options in common frequency bands from 30MHz thru to 900MHz. All MX800 transmitters feature a full band no adjustment design, unconditional stability from zero to full power, very high levels of power efficiency and offer extremely high reliability.

• New APCO P25 Digital Data Packet Repeater option. [more info..]

• New MX800 chassis now features construction from high grade Magnetic Stainless Steel.
•Greatly increased corrosion resistance.
•Improved electrical conductivity for EMI and RF shielding.
•More consistent visual appearance.
• No plating means increased corrosion protection from scratches.
•Increased chassis strength.
•Fully RoHS compliant chassis.
•Increased product lifetime.
•More value for recycle at end-of-life.
•More environmentally friendly owing to reduction in the use of harmful chemicals.

•Production cost increases absorbed by Spectra Engineering.

May 2010

• Spectra Dealer section updates.

February 2010

• Spectra Dealer section updates.
• Release of New 920tools.
  A PC programming utility for the MX92X series Radio Base Station Transceiver \Repeater. [click here for more..]
• New MX800 firmware V3.6.4 to MX800 downloads section and MX800 Firmware Version History summary file.
• New MX800 APCO P25 Digital Base Station/Repeater Specifications Brochure.

September 2009

• Added Mx800 User Manual to MX800 downloads page.
• Spectra Dealer section updates.

July 2009

• Added APCO P25 options to MX800 Options / Accessories section.
• Updated MX800 Specification sheet for APCO P25 (opt.T82) and 100W PA opt. frequency ranges. MX800 Specification section or PDF download

May 2009

"100 WATT RF POWER OUTPUT NOW AVAILABLE IN UHF & VHF BANDS."

• New MXACU firmware released V1.2.1 to MXACU downloads section. This firmware release is required for the MXACU to work in conjunction with MXACUNET (diagnose and control, software application).
• New release of MXTools Ver3.1.8008 uploaded to MX800 downloads page.

April 2009

" MXACUNET Software Released."

• MXACUNET is an application in which you can diagnose and control single or multiple MXACU, through Ethernet port option T40. [More Here...]
• New MXACU firmware released V1.2.0 to MXACU downloads section.
• T19 Firmware upgrade Ver 0.2.12 upload to MX800 download section.
• New release of MXTools Ver3.1.8007 uploaded to MX800 downloads page. New version support APCO P25 Digital Repeater/Basestation.
• Updated MX921 T45 System Interface Expansion Application note to MX921 download section.
• Spectra Dealer section updates.

March 2009

• New MX920 firmware released V0.2.14 to MX920 downloads section.

September 2008

• Updated MX920 & MX921 downloads pages with MX92x Front Panel RJ45 Interface Socket.pdf
• Dealer section updates.

July 2008

• Updated MX800 Specification sheet for APCO P25. PDF download.
• Dealer section updates.
• Uploaded MX800 Important Firmware Release Notes PB003 to MX800 downloads section.

March 2008

• New MX800 firmware V3.5.14 to MX800 downloads section and MX800 Firmware Version History summary file.

• New release of MXTools Ver3.1.8003 uploaded to MX800 downloads page.
  New version support remote digital squelch\mute control. (Motherboard dependent, requires >Rev.R)

• New Mx920 User manual uploaded to Mx920 downloads page.

February 2008

"MX800 APCO P25 REPEATER"

• Spectra Engineering is pleased to announce the release of the Digital APCO P25 Repeater variant of the MX800 at the 2008 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas. The Digital Repeater will be proudly displayed at the Relm Wireless Corporation stand. [More Here...]