Apache Labs ANAN-7000DLE MkII vs FlexRadio FLEX-6400M
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Apache Labs ANAN-7000DLE MkII or FlexRadio FLEX-6400M? I put both radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ datasheets and photos at the same scale. Apache Labs ANAN-7000DLE MkII comes out better in AM power; FlexRadio FLEX-6400M in transmit current draw and weight.
Apache LabsANAN-7000DLE MkII
HF · 6 m100 W10.0 kgdiscontinued
FlexRadioFLEX-6400M
HF · 6 m100 Wtuner4.8 kgdiscontinued
Specs side by side
| Apache LabsANAN-7000DLE MkII▲ 1 | FlexRadioFLEX-6400M▲ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | HF 1.8–29.7 MHz50–52 MHz | HF 1.8–29.7 MHz50–52 MHz |
| Receive range | 0.009–60 MHz | 0.03–54 MHz |
| Modes | SSBCWAMFMRTTY | SSBCWAMFMFreeDV |
| Transmit power | ||
| HF | 100 W | 100 W |
| 50 MHz (6 m) | 100 W | 100 W |
| AM | 30 W ▲ | 25 W |
| Receiver | ||
| Construction | SDR, direct RF sampling (DDC/DUC, 2 synchronous 16-bit A/D converters) + PureSignal predistortion | SDR, direct RF sampling (1 A/D converter, 122.88 MHz) |
| Second receiver | yes — 2 A/D converters (diversity reception), up to 7 receivers assignable to either A/D | yes — 2 receivers (slices) on any bands, shared antenna |
| Spectrum and waterfall | in PC software (Thetis / PowerSDR mRX PS) | 2 panadapters + waterfall, up to 14 MHz span |
| Features | ||
| Antenna tuner | — | internal option (ATU version), up to 3:1 SWR |
| Display | none — controlled from a computer (i5/i7 version: built‑in PC, monitor via HDMI) | 8″ colour touchscreen, 1920×1200; HDMI output |
| LAN / remote operation | 1 Gb/s Ethernet — the only connection to the computer, remote operation | built-in LAN, SmartLink — remote operation (PC, Maestro, iPad) |
| USB | none — Ethernet only (USB only on the built‑in PC in the i5/i7 version) | 2× USB-A for accessories; CAT and audio over LAN (SmartSDR CAT / DAX) |
| SD card | — | — |
| Antenna connectors | 3× BNC (TX/RX) + RX Bypass, EXT1, XVTR IN, RX2 (BNC), XVTR OUT (SMA) | 2× SO-239 + RX A, XVTR (BNC) |
| Power and case | ||
| Power | 13.8 V DC ±5%, external 30 A power supply (PowerPole) | 13.8 V DC, external power supply |
| Transmit current draw | 30 A | 23 A ▲ |
| Dimensions | 384 × 110 × 310 mmexcluding protruding parts (handles, feet, connectors) | 356 × 171 × 337 mmwidth × height × depth |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | 4.8 kg ▲ |
| Other | ||
| Memory channels | no data | no data |
| Release | 2019discontinued | 2018discontinued |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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