IRIG-218 Compliant certified

IRIG-218 Compliant

CAGE Code 718V9 certified

CAGE Code 718V9

Defense Industrial Base certified

Defense Industrial Base

Digital RF Receivers

Lumistar's Digital RF Receivers are fourth-generation Software-Defined Radio systems engineered for aerospace, defense, and flight test telemetry applications. Available in rack-mount, modular brick, and PCI board form factors, they support multi-band reception from 200 MHz to 6 GHz, multi-mode demodulation, diversity combining, and data rates up to 60 Mbps.

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
  • Data rates from 1 kbps up to 60 Mbps
  • 64 GB onboard recorder per channel
TM Receivers

TM Receivers

  • Compact modular brick: 6x4x1.67 inches
  • Wide RF coverage: 215 MHz to 6 GHz
  • 35,000-hour MTBF per MIL-HDBK-217
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

  • Dual-channel IF receiver on half-length PCI
  • Multi-mode demodulation up to 40 Mbps
  • Upgradeable via firmware license email files

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an RF receiver used for?

An RF receiver captures and demodulates radio frequency signals transmitted from airborne or remote platforms. In telemetry applications, RF receivers are used to receive flight test data, UAV downlinks, and satellite signals, converting them into usable digital data streams for real-time monitoring, recording, and post-mission analysis at ground stations or mobile facilities.

What is a digital receiver?

What frequency bands do Lumistar Digital RF Receivers support?

What modulation formats are supported?

What form factors are available for Lumistar RF Receivers?

Do Lumistar receivers support diversity combining?

Are Lumistar Digital RF Receivers compliant with IRIG telemetry standards?

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Industries We Serve

Aerospace & Flight Test

Aerospace & Flight Test

Real-time PCM telemetry reception, diversity combining, and data recording for aircraft and missile flight test programs.

Defense & Military

Defense & Military

Multi-band RF reception for missile ranges, UAV downlinks, and military telemetry ground stations requiring MIL-STD compliance.

Satellite & Space Operations

Satellite & Space Operations

CCSDS-compatible ground station receivers for satellite telemetry downlinks and space mission data acquisition.

Federal Test Ranges

Federal Test Ranges

Telemetry Ground Receiving Systems (TGRS) for federal ranges requiring TMoIP streaming, diversity combining, and IRIG compliance.

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Why Aerospace & Defense Engineers Choose Lumistar

100+ Years of Combined Expertise

Lumistar's engineering team brings over 100 years of combined telemetry experience, ensuring technically superior products purpose-built for flight test applications.

Firmware-Upgradeable SDR Platforms

All Digital RF Receivers use Software-Defined Radio architecture, allowing demodulation formats and DSP algorithms to be upgraded via firmware—protecting your investment long-term.

Unlimited Post-Delivery Technical Support

Lumistar provides unlimited post-delivery support, including on-site firmware upgrades, sales engineering consultation, and the finest warranty in the telemetry industry.

Request a Custom Quote for Your Telemetry Mission

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.