IRIG-218 Compliant certified

IRIG-218 Compliant

ARTM Tier II Phase Noise Compliant certified

ARTM Tier II Phase Noise Compliant

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF Compliant certified

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF Compliant

Understanding Analog RF Receivers and Applications

Analog RF receivers and related systems from Lumistar, Inc. deliver high-performance telemetry reception, diversity combining, and IF processing for aerospace, defense, and flight test applications. Covering 200 MHz to 6 GHz across multiple form factors, these SDR-based systems support wide-band demodulation, data archiving, and real-time display with no periodic calibration required.

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems
TM Receivers
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

Our Range of Products

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

  • Dual-channel SDR across 200 MHz to 6 GHz
  • Up to 60 Mbps with 40,000 IF bandwidths
  • 64 GB/channel onboard data archive storage
TM Receivers

TM Receivers

  • Compact 6x4x1.67" modular brick form factor
  • Covers 215 MHz to 6 GHz across 5 RF bands
  • 35,000+ hour MTBF per MIL-HDBK-217 standard
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

  • Dual-channel 70 MHz IF on half-length PCI card
  • Up to 40 Mbps multi-mode demodulation support
  • Firmware license upgrades via email, no hardware swap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an analog receiver?

An analog receiver is an electronic device that captures, amplifies, and demodulates radio frequency (RF) signals to extract the transmitted information — such as telemetry data or video. In aerospace and flight test contexts, analog receivers like Lumistar's TM Receivers process AM and FM-modulated signals from aircraft or missiles, converting them into usable data streams for ground station analysis and monitoring.

What frequency bands do Lumistar's RF receivers cover?

What demodulation formats are supported?

What is diversity combining and why is it important?

Are Lumistar RF receivers compliant with IRIG and military standards?

What form factors are available for Lumistar's RF receiver products?

Can Lumistar receivers be upgraded in the field without hardware changes?

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Industries We Serve

Aerospace & Flight Test

Aerospace & Flight Test

Telemetry ground receiving systems for real-time PCM data acquisition, diversity combining, and post-mission IRIG pre-D playback.

Defense & Military Ranges

Defense & Military Ranges

Multi-band RF receivers for missile range tracking, antenna control AGC signals, and encrypted telemetry data reception at test ranges.

Satellite & UAV Ground Stations

Satellite & UAV Ground Stations

Dual-channel receivers with TMoIP Ethernet streaming and diversity combining for satellite downlink and UAV telemetry reception.

Government Test & Evaluation

Government Test & Evaluation

IRIG-218 and CCSDS-compliant receivers supporting federal test range telemetry networks, BER testing, and distributed TMoIP data collection.

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Why Aerospace & Defense Engineers Choose Lumistar

100+ Years Combined Engineering Experience

Lumistar's team brings over a century of combined telemetry engineering expertise, ensuring every receiver system is designed and validated to exacting flight test standards.

Revolutionary Size & Weight Reduction

Lumistar has transformed ground telemetry stations from 8-foot, 250 kg racks into hand-held units under 1 kg — without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Unlimited Post-Delivery Technical Support

Every Lumistar product comes with unlimited post-delivery technical support, firmware upgrade capability, and the finest warranty in the telemetry industry.

Get Expert Guidance on Your RF Receiver System

Submit your requirements and a Lumistar Sales Engineer will respond with configuration options, pricing, and technical recommendations tailored to your application.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 760-431-2181. You can also send us a quick email at mmcwhorter@lumistar.net.