IRIG-218 Compliant certified

IRIG-218 Compliant

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF certified

MIL-HDBK-217 MTBF Certified

IEEE 1588 PTP Compliant certified

IEEE 1588 PTP Compliant

RF Receivers

Lumistar's RF Receivers are advanced Software-Defined Radio systems engineered for aerospace, defense, and flight test applications. Covering 200 MHz to 6 GHz, they support multi-mode demodulation, diversity combining, and data rates up to 60 Mbps. Available in rack-mount, modular brick, PCI board, and portable IP-67 form factors.

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator
TM Receivers
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–6 GHz coverage
  • Up to 60 Mbps multi-mode demodulation
  • 64 GB/channel onboard data archive storage
LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

LS-35-R IF Receiver/Combiner/Modulator

  • Dual-channel 70 MHz IF on half-length PCI
  • Up to 40 Mbps, 7 demodulation formats
  • Upgradeable via firmware license email files
TM Receivers

TM Receivers

  • Compact brick: 6.00 x 4.00 x 1.67 inches
  • 215 MHz–6 GHz, up to 5 RF bands/channel
  • 35,000-hour MTBF, MIL-HDBK-217 rated
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, ±20 ns timing precision
  • Up to 16 TB solid-state removable storage
  • Record at one band, playback at another band

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RF receiver?

An RF receiver is an electronic device that captures radio frequency signals transmitted through the air and converts them into usable data. In telemetry applications, RF receivers like Lumistar's LS-28-DRSM decode signals from aircraft, missiles, UAVs, and satellites, supporting formats such as PCM/FM, SOQPSK, BPSK, and QPSK at data rates up to 60 Mbps.

What does RF stand for?

What is an RF used for?

What frequency bands do Lumistar RF receivers support?

What demodulation formats are supported by Lumistar RF receivers?

What form factors are available for Lumistar RF receivers?

Are Lumistar RF receivers compliant with military and IRIG telemetry standards?

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Industries We Serve

Aerospace & Flight Test

Aerospace & Flight Test

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

Defense & Military

Defense & Military

Secure multi-band RF reception for missile range tracking, military training simulations, and defense test ranges.

Satellite & UAV Operations

Satellite & UAV Operations

Multi-band ground station reception and diversity combining for satellite downlinks and UAV telemetry data streams.

Signal Analysis & Spectrum Monitoring

Signal Analysis & Spectrum Monitoring

RF waveform recording and playback for interference analysis, spectrum allocation studies, and receiver design testing.

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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 RF receiver is optimized for your most demanding flight test application.

Flexible SDR-Based Modular Architecture

Software-Defined Radio designs with firmware-upgradeable personalities allow configuration changes without hardware replacement, reducing lifecycle costs and future-proofing your investment.

Unlimited Post-Delivery Technical Support

Lumistar provides unlimited post-delivery technical support, on-site firmware upgrades, and the finest warranty in the industry — backed by a dedicated US-based sales engineering team.

Request a Custom RF Receiver Configuration Quote

Submit your requirements and a Lumistar Sales Engineer will respond with a tailored quote and technical guidance within one business day.

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.