Fellow ham radio enthusiasts, prepare for the ultimate flagship!

If you dream of a radio experience that combines the power of SDR software with the convenience of immediate physical control, HamRadioShop has just what you need: the FlexRadio FLEX-8600M! It's not just a transceiver; it's the technological pinnacle of the new 8000 Signature series, featuring a stunning display and performance that redefines the concept of a radio station. Get ready to dominate the bands with unprecedented precision and visibility!

The New Generation of High-End SDR

With the FLEX-8000 series, FlexRadio sets a new standard. The FLEX-8600M builds on the architecture of the successful FLEX-6000 but takes a monumental leap: it features a CPU with approximately four times the performance and an FPGA with double the performance. This increase ensures lightning-fast boot times and provides the foundation for future functionalities impossible for the 6000 series.

The 8600M model is ideal for the HF/6m operator who desires the most advanced interface: a marvelous 8-inch IPS touchscreen display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, allowing you to keep spectra and waterfalls up to 7 MHz under control at all times, without the need for an external PC (though you can use one whenever you want!).

Proudly introducing "Adaptive Pre-distortion" (APD), which delivers the cleanest signal ever seen on an amateur radio platform. Integrated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) functionality and the NTP time server ensure your station remains perfectly frequency-centered.

Band Vision and Signal Purity

The FLEX-8600M is a direct-sampling SDR with a 122.8 MHz frequency and a 16-bit AD converter. The result? An exceptional RMDR value of 115 dB (at 2 kHz). You'll have up to four independent spectrum displays, allowing you to simultaneously monitor different bands and modes with instant QSY. Operating in digital mode is a dream: no sound cards, cables, or external boxes thanks to the integrated DAX digital channels.

FLEX-8600M Highlights

• Integrated 8" IPS Touchscreen Display
• 100W PEP HF-6m operation
• 4 independent receivers (Slices) for multi-band monitoring
• Integrated SmartLink remote operation (Maestro, PC, Mac, iOS)
• Full Duplex Cross-Band operation
• Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU) included
• APD (Adaptive Pre-distortion) for a pristine TX signal
• Integrated GNSS/GPSDO module for extreme precision
• Dedicated Transverter and Receive-only ports

Total Freedom with SmartLink™

With SmartLink and your FLEX-8600M, you can operate your station from almost anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and a compatible device (iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Laptop) to connect instantly. Maximum flexibility without sacrificing FlexRadio's legendary audio performance.