Barrett Communications 4050 control handset

Barrett Communications has released its 4050 control handset as an enhancement for the 4050 HF SDR transceiver.

The 4050 control handset combines smartphone-style ease of use with the touchscreen intuitiveness that users of the 4050 HF SDR transceiver are familiar with. A streamlined design, which includes a built-in microphone and loudspeaker, makes the 4050 control handset a substitution for the 4050’s control head in mobile installations. An unobtrusive size mounts to a vehicle dashboard or vessel helm easily. A quick-release attachment makes removing the handset a one-hand operation.

The control handset can connect to both the front and rear of the transceiver and be used as the primary control interface, completely replacing the standard 4050 HF SDR transceiver front control panel, or as a secondary interface in conjunction with the standard control panel.

Connected to the transceiver body by a 6 m cable, incorporating an auxiliary speaker jack, the handset display incorporates a bright, high definition, 24-bit colour touchscreen, providing viewing ability in all lighting conditions.