Hilberling PT8000
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RX:
9 kHz … 30 MHz
50 … 54 MHz
69.9 … 70.5 MHz
144 … 148 MHz
110 … 143.9 MHz
TX:
160 / 80 / 60 / 40 / 30 / 20 / 17 / 15 / 12 / 10 / 6 / 4 / 2 m-band
All-Mode
2x RX
DSP
16-pol analogue + digital filters
PA: 200 W | 100 W (HF | VHF)

Hilberling PT8000
ModelHilberling PT–8000ASerial # 12080134Tests:Sept&Oct2012+ May 2013
Note: Hardware updates were installed in October from Rev 1.00 to Rev 2.00
Note 2: A new filter board was installed in May 2013 for hardware Rev 3.00.
This added a 250-Hz 16-pole CW filter for both Main and Sub receivers.
At this point this update will be standard in US transceivers, and an option in Europe.
All measurements made on 20 meters unless otherwise noted.
IF BW 3100 -3 /-6 / -60: 3180 / 3670 / 5100 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 2700 -3 /-6 / -60: 2470 / 3070 / 4200 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 2400 -3 -6 / -60:2210 / 2670 / 3800 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 2000 -3 /-6 / -60: 1810 / 2140 / 3200 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 1800 -3 /-6 / -60: 1480 / 1790 / 2800 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 500 -3 /-6 /-60:440 / 550 / 1090 HzUltimate>100dB
IF BW 250 -3 /-6 /-60:250 / 300 / 700 HzUltimate>100dB
Note: The -60 dB SSB bandwidths are approximate and will be updated soon.
The -3 and -6 dB values are exact, as are the CW -60 dB bandwidths.
First IF rejection @ 40.7 MHz123dB

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First IF rejection @ 40.7 MHz with pre-selector enabled>100dB
Second IF rejection @ 10.7 MHz95dB
Dynamic Range with radio, no preamp
Dynamic Range 20 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm
Dynamic Range 5 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm
Dynamic Range 2 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm
Dynamic Range 1 kHz104*dBIP3+31dBm
* Combination of phase noise and 3rdorder product
Dynamic Range with radio, Preamp 1
Dynamic Range 20 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm
Dynamic Range 5 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm
Dynamic Range 2 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm
* Combination of phase noise and 3rdorder product
Blocking above noise floor, 1uV signal @ 100 kHz, AGC On:< 142 ^dB

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^ Receiver protection triggered at +17.5 dBm
Note: The protection circuitry triggered at different values depending on band.
Ranged from +11 dBm to + 19 dBm
Phase noise measured on 20 meters using HP 8642A
Phase noise (normalized) at 2.5 kHz spacing:-143dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 5 kHz spacing:-143dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 10 kHz spacing:-144dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 20 kHz spacing:-147dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 30 kHz spacing:-146dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 40 kHz spacing:-149dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 50 kHz spacing:-149dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 60 kHz spacing:-148dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 70 kHz spacing:-147dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 80 kHz spacing:-147dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 90 kHz spacing:-148dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 100 kHz spacing:-148dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 200 kHz spacing:-149dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 300 kHz spacing:-149dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 400 kHz spacing:-150dBc
Phase noise (normalized) at 500 kHz spacing:-150dBc
Noise floor, 500 Hz, 10.1 MHz, no preamp-127dBm
Noise floor, SSB bandwidth 14 MHz, no preamp-124dBm
Noise floor, SSB bandwidth 14 MHz, Preamp 1 On-137dBm
Sensitivity at 14 MHz, no preamp(+100 Hz PBT offset)0.45uV
Sensitivity at 14 MHz, Preamp 1 On (+100 Hz PBT offset)0.11uV
Noise floor, 500 Hz, 14.2 MHz, no preamp-128dBm
Noise floor, 500 Hz, 14.2 MHz, Preamp On-141dBm
Noise floor, 500 Hz, 50.125 MHz-142dBm
Noise floor, 2.4 kHz, 50.125 MHz-138dBm
Sensitivity, 2.4 kHz, 50.125 MHz0.1uV
Noise floor, 500 Hz, 144.205 MHz-141dBm
Noise floor, 2.4 kHz, 144.205 MHz-137dBm
Sensitivity, 2.4 kHz, 144.205 MHz0.11uV
Signal for S9, no preamp-73 dBm50uV
Signal for S9, Preamp 1-73 dBm50uV
Gain of preamp15dB

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Attenuator10dB
AGC threshold at 3 dB, no preamp5.4uV
AGC threshold at 3 dB, Preamp 1 ON1.0uV
Note:
The S-meter linearity is very accurate, as are the S-meters in the Flex products and the
Perseus. The S meter reading is not affected by preamp, attenuator or hybrid splitter
settings.
If the splitter is not desired for the Sub receiver, be sure to switch the Sub receiver to
antenna #2 to take the splitter out of the circuit if maximum sensitivity is desired on the
higher HF bands. Due to band noise on 30 meters and below, having the splitter in the
circuit would cause no practical degradation of reception of weak signals.
The LCD display is outstanding, with excellent brightness at the default backlight level.
The display is angled internally, so it is not mandatory to use the tilt-bail for easy viewing
of the screen.
Markings on the front panel are very legible in white on the dark charcoal background.
No need to use a flashlight to read the panel, unlike some other brands.
With very weak signals, broadband noise outside the crystal-filter passband is
dramatically reduced by enabling the audio DSP filtering. While this only has a minor
effect on measured noise floor (1 to 1.5 dB), audibly the improvement is significant.
With the addition of the 16-pole CW filter, the audio-derived AGC option will no longer
be available or needed. This feature caused problems with S9 or stronger signals,
particularly if the preamp was enabled. (This change will occur in firmware update.)
Merci à Hans Hilberling DK7LG