Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit (OGA-MAK-099)
The legendary open-hardware 1.8–30MHz 12-bit direct-sampling HF QRP SDR transceiver with Gigabit Ethernet control for SparkSDR, Quisk, JS8Call & Winlink.
UK Blackout & Field Application
Designed by KF7O and built by Makerfabs, the Hermes-Lite 2 is the gold standard of open-source HF software-defined radio: plug its Ethernet port into your Raspberry Pi 5 or LAN to monitor 4 simultaneous HF bands at once (80m, 40m, 20m, 15m) and transmit 5W JS8Call, Winlink email, or FreeDV digital voice with zero USB audio cables.
Engineered for Both across Great Britain. In a prolonged utility outage, Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit provides dependable off-grid capability backed by our UK warehouse support and plain-English commissioning documentation. Every unit is inspected prior to dispatch with an estimated UK delivery window of 5-7d.
Verified Technical Specifications
| Catalogue SKU | OGA-MAK-099 (EOD-MAK-099) |
|---|---|
| System Category | Hacker, Maker & SDR Kits |
| UK Retail Price | £389.00 (Final GBP Price — Non-VAT Registered) |
| UK Dispatch Lead Time | 5-7d |
| Engineering Specifications | Official Hermes-Lite 2.0 build9 160m–10m (1.8–30MHz) 12-bit direct-sampling broadband HF QRP SDR transceiver + N2ADR Harmonic Low-Pass Filter Board + extruded black aluminium heatsink case. Native Gigabit Ethernet control for SparkSDR, Quisk, Thetis, JS8Call, Winlink, and FreeDV digital voice. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit (OGA-MAK-099) supplied ready for UK 230V 50Hz / British regulatory standards?
Yes. OGA-MAK-099 is stocked and configured specifically for UK households and smallholdings (Hacker, Maker & SDR Kits), with full technical specifications: Official Hermes-Lite 2.0 build9 160m–10m (1.8–30MHz) 12-bit direct-sampling broadband HF QRP SDR transceiver + N2ADR Harmonic Low-Pass Filter Board + extruded black aluminium heatsink case. Native Gigabit Ethernet control for SparkSDR, Quisk, Thetis, JS8Call, Winlink, and FreeDV digital voice..
What is the UK price and dispatch lead time for OGA-MAK-099?
The final UK price for Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit is £389.00 (non-VAT registered, zero hidden tax additions) with an estimated dispatch lead time of 5-7d.