ELAD FDM-DUO

About this radio

The ELAD FDM-DUO is an Italian-made SDR transceiver introduced in 2014, notable for being usable either as a conventional standalone radio with its own front panel and controls, or as a PC-controlled SDR front end — a dual-mode design reflected in its name. It covers HF and 6m with roughly 5W output, direct-sampling architecture, and a wide general-coverage receiver extending well below the amateur bands. Its standalone capability set it apart from many contemporaries that required a computer to operate at all, and it still appeals to SDR enthusiasts who want that flexibility on the used market.