WSPRlite Classic Antenna Performance Analysis System

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WSPRlite Classic 

Covers 630 m through to 20 m

WSPRlite users gain free access to Premium features of DXplorer.net (subject to terms below)

Michael G0POT reviews WSPRlite with DXplorer

 Wondering how well your antenna works? WSPRlite with DXplorer will tell you...

The WSPRlite is a special test transmitter that sends a signal to a Worldwide network of receiving stations. When used with our web-based DXplorer system, it's a powerful new way to evaluate antenna performance. Going way beyond antenna modelling or antenna analyzers, this unique system allows you to see how your antenna is performing in its actual location and in real-time! This type of analysis has never been possible before. 

  • Click here for a range of handy accessories for your WSPRlite
  • Click here for low pass filter options 

Uses:

  • antenna performance testing (great for contesters)
  • compare antennas
  • compare locations
  • test beam antennas
  • spot openings when you are out of the shack

...all in a way that has never been possible before!

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Powerful simultaneous antenna comparisons with DXplorer Premium

Using a simple Windows or Android interface, you program the WSPRlite with your callsign, QTH locator. Once set up, the WSPRlite does not need the computer to operate. Just connect it to a USB power supply (e.g. mobile phone charger), press the "sync" button at the start of any even minute, and off it goes! WSPRlite will make regular transmissions that are automatically received by stations around the world. These stations send their reports to a central website where you can see where your signals are reaching within seconds. Even more fun is to leave your beacon running and monitors its performance using DXplorer on your smartphone or tablet. This is a great way to see how your station is doing when you are at work - or even on holiday!* Take a WSPRlite on your next business trip or cruise and see where it it being heard while you sit at the bar.

What makes our product unique is the ability to compare antennas and location. We use the WSPR data to generate a special metric, DX10. We recalculate your DX10 range (km) every 2 minutes. DX10 is a great system performance indicator! The best HF system will give the longest DX10 ranges. Because you can compare the DX10 ranges for two station in real-time, you can see which one is the best - and by how much. Along with real-time DX10 graphs we calculate a mean and maximum DX10 score for each station - very handy if you make changes to your antennas to see what the changes actually do!

For beam users we generate on-the-fly Great Circle maps that have colour-coded spot locations showing signal to noise ratios. If you are doing a comparison, you can easily see who got the furthest spots and who was strongest!

 

 Specifications

40 x 50 x 10 mm
Beacon power: 200 mW (software configurable: 5 mW - 200 mW)
VSWR: better than 3:1 recommended
Maximum reverse power < 100 mW (power levels above this will damage the WSPRlite's USB chip)
Frequency range 630**-160-80-60-40-30-20m (external low-pass filter recommended below 10 MHz)
USB current: 150 mA maximum (5 Volts).
Antenna connector: SMA socket
Power connector: micro USB socket (lead supplied)

Hardware

WSPRlite is a self-contained propagation beacon transmitter. Once configured using a special Windows or Andriod app (third party LINUX and Mac support available at WSPRlite Facebook Group), WSPRlite only needs a USB power supply to operate (no need to tie up your computer). WSPRlite operates on 630**-160-80-60-40-30-20m. The unit contains filters for 30 m and 20 m operation. Operation on other bands requires band-specific lowpass filters. We can supply a kit with filters for 160-80-40m . WSPRlite has accurate digital power control over a 16 dB range to facilitate precise measurements of antenna performance differences. WSPRlite is a low power device at only 200 mW but because of the clever encoding of the WSPR signal it has the DX capability of a 1 KW SSB transmitter (80 W CW).

Software

The DXplorer website is designed to operate with WSPRlite. DXplorer provides you with antenna performance information and propagation information in a new easy-to-use format. DXplorer has been optimised for use on mobile devices. Use of DXplorer.net is free for any WSPR user but WSPRlite users access Premium facilities including detailed antenna comparisons. 

 

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Testing a beam? Let DXplorer show you how it's working 

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 Video - WSPRlite Flexi or Classic?   How to choose?  

WSPRlite Flexi and Classic compared at a glance:

 

Video - WSPRlite Flexi or Classic?   How to choose?

 

 Optional Extras

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Low pass filter kit - adds three

extra bands to your WSPRlite

40m, 80m and 160m

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Connect your WSPRlite

to your antenna with

a handy adapter.

SMA-SO239 (UHF socket)

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Connect your WSPRlite

to your antenna with

a handy adapter.

SMA-BNC socket
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SMA leads - various options

BNC, PL259 etc.

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Micro USB lead - has data support

unlike many.  Guaranteed to work

with WSPRlite!

 

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facebook.jpg New to WSPRlite and DXplorer? Why not join the WSPRlite Facebook Community to see what people are doing with theirs? It's a good place to get user-community support, share tips and experience. Note that SOTABEAMS does not monitor this group; always contact us direct for support.

 

Credits

The WSPR propagation reporter system was conceived and devised by Professor Joe Taylor K1JT

DXplorer uses data freely provided by WSPRnet.org - our thanks to them.

We also thank the hundreds of people who operate WSPR receivers around the World - you make it all possible!

 

Notes

Our provision of DXplorer relies on free access to data from WSPRnet.org. DXplorer.net is provided “as is”. It is not a guaranteed service. It relies on access to third-party data over which we have no control.

*Check local regulations regarding unattended beacons.

**Check local regulations for 630m availability (not currently available in USA May-2017)

Config app tested on Windows 7, 8, 10 and Vista

US customers should operate in accordance with FCC Regulation Section 97.203 

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DXplorer, WSPRlite and DX10 are Trademarks of ECS Ltd t/a SOTABEAMS. (C) ECS Ltd 2016. All rights reserved.

 

Instructions are available HERE!

 

Also available from our international agent(s): 
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107 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

  • 5
    works well

    Posted by jacobus on 18th Mar 2020

    DXPLORER NOT AS GOOD AS WSPRNET. [Admin: DXPLORER.net is designed for users who want to make careful measurements. As such it is very different from WSPRnet which is designed for more general use. WSPRlite works equally well with both systems.]

  • 5
    wsprlite classic

    Posted by steve crompton G0EKQ on 26th Aug 2019

    fantastic little item worked thousands of stations world wide. this little gem is a must have for radio hams like me world wide. playing around here with wire dipoles pointing different directions this little gem does all the work for you. big thank you to everyone at sota beams. ps only regret i didnt buy the wsprlite flexi but will buy one soon then have them both running on different bands thanks again everyone at sotabeams for all your help good luck with all your work best wishes and regards steve de G0EKQ.

  • 5
    Wsprlite classic

    Posted by Darren on 7th Jun 2019

    great product and great to see what 100mw can do on different antennas.there is also accessories for it as well.

  • 4
    wsprlite classic

    Posted by Colin humphries on 1st Feb 2019

    Whilst I think the product does an amazing job in testing the performance of an antenna or even propagation conditions I can't help but comment on the quality control or maybe the choice of USB port. I have had 2 USB port failures on 2 devices. Both were replaced by Richard with no hassle but it was still an inconvenience to both of us. Maybe a usb-c port would be more rugged. I did crimp down there USB port to tighten it up and have had no more failures to date. 73's de KOLIN

  • 5
    WSPLITE CLASSIC

    Posted by John Cannell, G7OAI. on 31st Oct 2018

    Worked straight out of the box. Really useful to not occupy a computer and radio - so can be used anywhere there's 5vdc and an antenna.

  • 5
    easy to set up

    Posted by Alan Afford on 24th Jun 2018

    Great for testing out different antenna configurations, very neat and compact.

  • 5
    WSPR Lite

    Posted by Ivan on 22nd Jun 2018

    Excellent platform for rapidly and efficiently testing the perfomance and propagation charecteriatics of antennas. Very simple to use and very good value given what it does.

  • 5
    WSPRLITE

    Posted by Lindars Radios on 13th Jun 2018

    Very good service, and very clever little device. Great results already and lots more to come hopefully.

  • 5
    wspr

    Posted by Gerard on 19th May 2018

    Fantastic tool to test antennas!!!!

  • 5
    Excellent piece of equipment

    Posted by Mike on 25th Apr 2018

    The ultimate antenna tester Im really amazed thanks