IRIG-106 Compliant certified

IRIG-106 Compliant

ARTM Tier II certified

ARTM Tier II Certified

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF certified

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF Compliance

Analog RF Receivers and Transmitters Guide

Lumistar's Analog RF Receivers and Transmitters include Software-Defined telemetry receivers, modular tracking receivers, test transmitters, IF combiners, and RF waveform recording systems. Designed for aerospace and defense flight test applications, these products support data rates up to 60 Mbps, multi-band RF coverage from 200 MHz to 6 GHz, and comply with IRIG, ARTM, and military standards.

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems
TM Receivers
Test Transmitters
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator
Lumistar LS-29-R2 Series Rack Mount Radio Frequency Recording & Playback System

Our Range of Products

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

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

TM Receivers

  • Compact modular brick: 6 x 4 x 1.67 inches
  • 215 MHz to 6 GHz, up to 5 RF bands/channel
  • 35,000-hour MTBF per MIL-HDBK-217 standard
Test Transmitters

Test Transmitters

  • Supports SOQPSK, Multi-HCPM, BPSK, QPSK+
  • Up to 60 Mbps data rate, 1 Hz tuning steps
  • IP-67 rated portable enclosure, +20 dBm out
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

  • Dual-channel 70 MHz IF on half-length PCI card
  • Pre-D & Post-D diversity combining >50 KHz BW
  • Built-in IF modulator with calibrated BER testing
Lumistar LS-29-R2 Series Rack Mount Radio Frequency Recording & Playback System

Lumistar LS-29-R2 Series Rack Mount Radio Frequency Recording & Playback System

  • 120 dB dynamic range, 200 MHz to 6 GHz capture
  • Up to 16 TB solid-state removable storage
  • Record frequency re-mapped on playback freely

Frequently Asked Questions

What frequency bands do Lumistar's RF receivers cover?

Lumistar RF receivers cover 200 MHz to 6 GHz, including P-band (215–320 MHz), Lower L-band (1435–1540 MHz), Upper L-band (1710–1850 MHz), S-band (2200–2400 MHz), NATO E-band (2185–2485 MHz), and C-band (4400–4950 MHz / 5091–5250 MHz). Custom bands are also available for specialized applications. The LS-27-M modular brick supports up to 5 RF bands per channel.

What modulation formats are supported by Lumistar telemetry receivers and transmitters?

What data rates are supported by Lumistar RF telemetry products?

Are Lumistar RF products compliant with IRIG telemetry standards?

What form factors are available for Lumistar RF receivers and transmitters?

Can Lumistar RF systems record and play back telemetry signals?

Does Lumistar offer diversity combining for multi-antenna receive systems?

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Industries We Serve

Aerospace & Flight Test

Aerospace & Flight Test

RF telemetry receivers and transmitters used in flight test data acquisition, PCM processing, and real-time airborne downlink.

Defense & Military

Defense & Military

IRIG-compliant RF systems supporting missile range telemetry, military test ranges, and defense simulation environments.

Satellite & UAV Ground Stations

Satellite & UAV Ground Stations

Multi-band RF receivers and diversity combiners enabling satellite and UAV telemetry ground reception across L, S, and C bands.

Federal Test Ranges

Federal Test Ranges

Telemetry ground receiving systems for federal ranges supporting range instrumentation, BER testing, and spectrum monitoring.

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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 your RF systems are configured correctly for mission-critical flight test applications.

Modular, Firmware-Upgradeable Architecture

All products feature flexible, firmware-based personalities enabling future demodulation format upgrades and feature additions without replacing hardware, protecting your investment.

Unlimited Post-Delivery Technical Support

Lumistar provides unlimited technical support after delivery, including on-site firmware upgrades, sales engineering consultation, and same-day response via phone and email.

Get a Custom Quote for Your RF Telemetry Needs

Submit your requirements and a Lumistar Sales Engineer will respond with configuration options, pricing, and lead time details.

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.