Review of new SDRplay RSPdx Software-Defined Radio (
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- Опубликовано: 17 дек 2019
- SDRplay, a maker of "black box" SDR radios, has just introduced its mid-range RSPdx to replace its RSP2 and RSP2Pro receivers. Here I take a look at all three radios in their current lineup, the RSP1A, the RSPdx, and the RSPduo, with emphasis on the RSPdx and its new low-band capabilities.
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Pretty cool video. I appreciate your full explanation of the capabilities and example use cases. Very helpful. Thanks, Dave.
Your videos are always a rewarding treat when looking for information on a concept. Thank you for your time and knowledge!
Thanks so much for such a comprehensive introduction to the SDRplay receivers! Your is the first video on these products that actually answered all my questions.
Thanks for a great intro to SDR. This will get me started. I'll be back.
I just ordered the RSPdx. Can't wait. My HF radios (I have 3) are all from the late 80s and early 90s. Two IC-707s and a Heath SB1400. Obviously neither have band scopes or waterfalls but so far seem to work ok. I have only made contacts on one radio. My background many years ago was satellite communications so spectrum analyzers was the norm for me. So I wanted to find a reasonable way to do something similar. So I ordered a RTL-SDR dongle..it works but not as well as I hoped. I saw this and figured I'd give it a shot...plus the software looks great. Thanks for all your videos I have learned a lot from you.
Thanks, Dave. I've been an RSP1A user for a couple of years and am pleased with it, except for it's susceptibility to overload from some fairly close MW stations. I am about to take the plunge on the RSPdx for the reasons you mentioned. I'd like to add that the new version (1.33) of SDR Uno is much improved over the previous version. I've moved from SDR Console to SDR Uno and am very pleased with the new scanning ability incorporated into 1.33. SDR Uno takes some time to adapt to, but now that I'm proficient with it, I prefer it over SDRC. I'd also like to add that I have done comparisons of the RSP1A to my Drake R8, and although it's not quite in Drake territory yet in terms of sensitivity, it isn't all that far off. Thank you for providing us this review. I guess it's time to send another order to HRO.
73, N7BWB
Great in-depth review. I was just looking at these. Thanks
Awesome video!
I use my RSP2Pro along with an Icom IC-718 and an MFJ branded auto switch and have them connected with OmniRig for use on HF with an end fed half wave 40/20/15/10 along with an attic mounted MFJ loop.
I love this setup and from my perspective the receivers seem equally matched.
I bought mine after researching SDRs to find the best one for HF, and it is responsible for my getting off my butt and getting my General Class license and I'm studying for Extra currently.
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I have the B antenna connected to a discone in my attic for VHF and ADSB
73 DE N2NLQ!
Hi Dave.
I really can’t thank you enough for your detailed overview. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I’ve subscribed hoping to learn more from you. Heartfelt thanks to you good sir.
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Yet another great review -
I agree, an outboard SDR is the best thing you can do for your superhet radio. I started, like so many others, with the 8 bit 'dongles' (still fire one up here and there for higher freq browsing) but the higher bit units are far better. I used an Airspy for a few months but it burned itself up quickly. I then went to the (then) new RSP1a - Oh wow What an improvement over the 8 bit dongles an 12 bit Airspy. I also went from using a MFJ Tx/Rx switch controlled by the PTT line of the radio to installing a buffer/amplifier off of the 1st IF. The advantage is using the radios Tx/Rx switch and internal front end filtering. Sure, like on your FTdx3k signal out, you are limited to the band the radio is on, but that is fine as it is used as the pan display.
On the SDR Uno software; yes, it is great except for one thing - the stuff is too small, it causes me eyestrain to try to read it. Plus, there is too much real estate used for option buttons, but nice you do not need to have them all up at the same time. For higher bands searching I like the SDR# program best, and for my pan display I prefer SDR Console V3 because it has the largest and sharpest pan display along with excellent support and amazing options. I find that often the SDR audio is superior to my radios, which happens to be a Yaesu FT450D. The third option for DNR is amazing, often cutting all the noise without any audio distortion - almost like my West Mountain Radio CLRdsp noise reduction unit I have in the FX loop of my Behringer. That unit is amazing when used with my old Heathkit HW101, and when used with a little bit of Yaesu DNR and a little bit of CLRdsp, you get quiet background without any audio distortion.
Using Virtual audio cables and CAT software, yes - you Can "Point and Shoot" to whatever signal interests you with complete linking to your main rig. It also links many logging programs (like HRD, etc) so they all work as one cohesive unit. I use the DX Labs suite so the pan display, radio control, radio itself, logging, etc all have the same info. Another thing you can do with your setup is use the SDR to feed the signal info and spotter call data in N1MM pan window. Perhaps a bit finicky to setup, but incredible to use, and just click a spot and your radio etc goes immediately to it.
There is so much more, but this is plenty for now - really enjoyed your intro to the RSP line-
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You sir are a God to us newbies. Many thanks for all you do!
I just upgraded from the RSP1 to the RSP1A for improved filtering. I'll give the older unit to my grandsons to play with. There's an SMA to long wire unun on Amazon that should get them listening in short order. Thanks for another great review.
Good work Dave. I have owned a RSP1 and currently own a RSPduo. I agree with you on the quality of all SDRplay products . I also agree with your comments about the learning curve associated with the SDRplay software, I prefer SDR-Radio-Console software with my RSPduo although not all of the duo's features are supported. SDRplay staff are outstanding for support and innovation !
These are fantastic units. I'd recommend, in addition to getting one of these (I have the RSPduo), that you get a virtual audio cable driver and decoder software such as MultiPSK. You'll be able to pick up and decode CW, APRS, flight information sent to ground stations, and host of other digital signals out there ... 73, Roger NQ8RP
Will it decode digital encrypted police transmissions? my old analogue Uniden Bearcat 100 channel handheld used to get a lot of action now its dead all i get is static, funny noises or Asian music.
@@edstar83 If used with the right software you can decrypt just about any signal you're receiving.
@@edstar83 No
Amazing presentation .....I like your presentation style . Thanks a lot
I've had radios for 50 years. I've had Allied, Radio Shack, Drake, Collins, Heathkit and more - yet the RSPdx is the best (and smallest) radio I have ever had! Sure the Drakes and Collins had better spur free and large signal performance, but for sheer ability to find and listen to signals, the RSPdx winds by 1000%. :-)
Very helpful information for a New person interested in shortwave radio. I'm going this route instead of spending a lot of money on an older radio not knowing it's condition.
I have a RSP1A and it is used for SWL. It works great!
Great video thank you, I’m now convinced to go wot this brand rather than a cheap dongle. Spdrx will be my new radio soon
Thanks I was just looking into this!
Thanks for the nice review. You mentioned the User Guide but there’s no need to make a special trip to download it, it is included with the SDRuno install. It can be accessed at any time via the OPT button in the SDRuno main window.
Great video Dave! 73 de N1AD
Dave, thank you for your all you do. This video was very useful in my decision of which SDRplay to purchase. I was trying to decide if it was worth the extra to go with the DX over RSP1A. After watching this video it became a no brainer, I chose to purchase the DX model. Thanks again and God Bless.
I bought the SDR Play RSPdx for use with my IC-7300 that I have had for about three weeks now. I also bought the Radio Analog PTRX7300 interface module from Martin Lynch and Sons in the UK. I use OmniRig software free to download to sync the VFO on the radio with the SDRuno software. It was all so simple to setup. I like it very well even though I am very inexperienced with Amateur Radio in general. I have a short video of it running in tandem with the IC-7300 on my RUclips channel. It is called "IC-7300, SDRPlay, OmniRig, RSPdx With SDRuno Monitoring 80 Meter Ham Band" only if you are interested. The Radio Analog PTRX7300 module was very easy to install into the IC-7300. The kit comes with all the necessary wires and allows the use of the factory tuner harness. It even comes with the coax to connect the RSPdx SDR Play unit. I love it! I got everything from HRO except for the panadapter module which I wished was carried in the states.
Thanks for the video David!
Very good info ,Thanks
Excellent review. The main drawback on these devices is the need to really master the software which the reviews seem to indicate can be a challenge. Still, ham operators tend to be motivated to learn and do. Unfortunately, these radios are not yet for Mac OS.
Thank you very much for a very interesting talk.
I did wonder what the frequency coverage is on the individual radios or whether they are all the same in that respect.
Have had a RSP1a for 1 1/2 yrs. Use it presently as a panadapter with my Icom R75 receiver. Use Omnirig software to sync the R75 to the RSP1A Use a RF splitter in order to use same antenna for both receivers. Works great.
Excellent video
sdr action is fantastic ! got few of them and just brought some more HIGHLY recommended
run it from a server as a server from a xeon box it great !
Just ordered an RSPdx as a Christmas present to myself. Upgrading from an RTL-SDR. Just got tired of the AM broadcast band blowing all over the HF bands. Can't wait to start listening, but I do wish they would port their software over to Linux.
..so informative ..thankyou...
Superb and dedicated as always Dave. Thanks. Can you tell me whether the RSP Dx and the Duo now have the same technology and features since 2019 when you released this video? You mentioned that the technology in the Dx was better and catered for the lower bands. Does this still apply?
Thanks, Dave for this video. It finally let me know which mod. is the most current, The DX. I was thinking the duo was. The duo is currently in stock @ HRO but not the DX. Thought the two tuners would be nice but may be more of a complicated learning curve. I will watch Ask Dave 132. And check the lead time on the DX @ HMO. 73's from 2/17/22
Hello Dave, my interests are in the use of SDR on the 2 meter, 70 meter and 23cm bands as down-conversion IF's for the 13cm & 3cm band. I was a little disappointed there was no mention of of application or performance in those areas since there is a need to monitor wide spectrum for activity like EME or other weak signal operation.
Thanks ! Do you have any protection from RF getting in to the SDR from other radios and antennas while transmitting on them? Or do you just unplug the SDR while TXing?
Will all the features of the espdx unit be available using the svrconsole application or only via sdruno? Thanks
Curious if there is a way to control the audio delay on the RSPdx? I
listen with my Icom 7300 and the RSPdx and notice a audio delay.
The 7300 hears the audio first and then I hear it on the RSPdx a moment later.
Don't you need two receivers to receive something like an agile-frequency trunking setup like police radio? One for the pilot frequency and one for the actual voice frequency (might have the labels wrong)?
First view! Woot! de W3DJS in Atlanta, GA!
Excellent video as usual good sir.
I can always depend on you for great explanations compared to others. Can you do a video on the SDR Transceivers and how they work? Thanks, George from Alberta, Canada Eh
FB OM! Just picked up a RSPdx and want to run it on my FTdx3000 on the RX output jack like you suggested. You said it is a "buffered" jack. You don't actually run the Yaesu while operating the RSPdx do you? I'm trying to ensure I don't smoke the RSPdx. Thanks Dave. BTW, I've sent your links to my son as he is interested in Amateur Radio. jim WA4PT
It should be noted that SDRuno will be cross platform (that is, will run on macOS and Linux) when they release version 2.0. I don't know when that will come out though. They've announced that there will be a major upgrade version 1.4 before they get to 2.0, so it could be a year or more out.
Dave, do you think the VHF/UHF performance of the RSPduo and the RSPdx is about the same?
I recently purchased the RSPdx and am quite pleased with it's performance. However I am a bit disappointed because I bought it for two reasons. I had also hoped to use it with the Spectrum analyzer software downloadable from the same website. At present (May 9, 2020) the spectrum analyzer software still does not support the RSPdx. You'll find the statement below in the section on the spectrum analyzer software section. It looks like it's taking a lot longer than a few weeks. This was long before the Covid-19 situation arose, so I tend not to accept that being the cause or an acceptable situation to blame for the delay. I suppose it's possible that it's not being worked on at all, or that something about the RSPdx design makes it's inclusion much harder than anticipated.
December 4th 2019 update: Work is underway on adding the new RSPdx - this will take a few weeks - check back here for a status update.
nice video like allways!! question what about old radios like the yaesu 901dm!it can be use with that radio directly or by a external antenna!
The FT-901 does not have CAT so cannot be automatically synchronized, but you can use an RSP to help you find signals. You will need something like the MFJ-1708B-SDR to protect the RSP during transmit. You can find signals on the RSP spectrum display, read off the frequency and then manually tune the rig to that frequency.
How do I connect the sdr play to a kenwood ts 950sdx??
Thanks Dale N0JDA
I don't have an SDRPlay, yet, I only have a $25 Nooelec dongle, but it fills my needs for the time being. I use it to monitor 1090 Mhz to track air traffic in my area, using two free software; RTL1090 decoder, and adsbScope to display aircraft positions on a map and display all the transponder data like latitude, longitude, altitude, air speed, rate of decline, heading, Squawk code, etc.
Thanks for the tips on different software. I'm going to do a video about using the SDR play for ADS-B.
i have the SDRplay 1a and it is taped in to the RX line right after the first Pre amp with a buffer board on my Kenwood.. I then have it with software tracking with my radio so i can point and click and every thing.. 1 big pan adaptor..
but i have to use HDSDR because the SDRplay software is a huge pain in the ass to get to track with my radio..
Hi David, when using the SDRplay as a pan adaptor, could it use the same antenna as the main transceiver? I guess you’d need some way to disconnect the SDRplay whenever you transmitted on the main rig... Maybe better just to use a separate antenna. What do you advise?
Yes, there are a few ways of doing it. Some transceivers have a special output on the back for this. Or you can use the MFJ-1708SDR model B
Good job explaining it all this dinosaur.
Hi Dave - I am going to use an RPS-2 as the back end receiver of my 4 m radio telescope (investigation of the structure of the Milky Way, including Doppler-shifted signals from its rotating spiral arms.
Not to be fooled: In front of my RPS-2 there is a small "armada" of pre-amp stages (LNA), filters, main amplifiers, filters, etc. working.
Sounds very cool.
David, thank You for your video, you explain very clearly the different aspects of RSP. I would like to ask what are the minimum machine requirements (OS, processor, and memory) to run SDRuno in a decent manner. I was not able to find such information.
I would like to buy an RSPdx, and I hope that my machine with Windows 7 Home, Intel i5 and 4 GB RAM are enough. Would be stupid to buy a new PC (at least Eur 700 here in Italy) only for that. better to buy an IC7300 with the same money, but in such a case I loose the V-U. Best Regards/Mario IZ0IRH
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Just tossed that dongle right in the trash bin. Great review Dave. I'm new to the hobby and I've been looking at these because my favorite radio is a TS-520 boat anchor. How do you switch the SDR to off when you transmit so you don't blow out the receiver if you use the same antenna for transmit and receive?
Take a look at the MFJ-1708B. Lots of RUclips videos on it. Be sure to get the "B" version. 73, Roger NQ8RP
@@rogerparrett3242 thank you sir. I will check into that.
Dave, this looks interesting, but question, how do you connect the antenna to the SDR? Do you have some kind of splitter that takes your antenna feed to both the transceiver and the SDR? I sure don’t want to have to have a dedicated separate antenna for a panadapter? I’m pretty new, trying to sort out the How of what you’re describing. If splitting the antenna feed, what are you using to effectively make that happen? Thanks.
Jim Kelly
You mean transceivers may often have an “antenna out” to pass RF to another transceiver? Never heard of that before.
No, not often. Some have an IF out
Tom W5VLT My Kenwood TS-590SG has a Drv port that can be configured as an antenna out port.
"Note: When you use the Antenna output function, due to losses in the splitter, the receive sensitivity and gain decrease by approximately 3 dB. During transmission, the Drive output will leak a little through internal isolation (-20dBm or less)."
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How do you rate the stability and accuracy of the readout? Is it REALLY stabile enough to read out to a single cycle?
Yes, it is. However the actual accuracy could be a few hertz off. Try listening to WW V on sideband and pick the spot where it's absolutely zero beat, and see how that correlates with the actual frequency.
Ordene un sdr play basico y es mi primera vez que lo compro ,quiero escuchar mw,hf y mas que conector de antena me recomienda que sea ideal y que tipo de antena
Good video Dave. Would you consider doing a video on what you think is the future of Amateur Radio? What will attract young people to the hobby and what will they contribute given their current interests?
There is much that we baby boomers take for granted that the millennials are rejecting. Social organizations like the Masons, Elks, etc., are all struggling.
@@davecasler Different generations seem to interact different way. We got my son to quit his hospital job and stay home for the duration so he wouldn't bring the virus home to us oldsters(70). Glad we did since a substantial number of his coworkers caught it. Have ATT 1ghz interent and glad of it, he spends much of his time playing online multiplayer games and talking to others around the country/world on whatever chat they have. He had some buddies he was calling "mate" so I guess they were in Australia. Almost like hams. That may be the way social interactions are headed.
I'm probably a little older than Dave but was never a joiner. My father was in the VFW, American Legion and Masons but they never appealed. Even had a student put me up for the WOW, but never joined.
The steep learning curve is why I sold my SDR (another brand) and bought the Icom IC7300 where it's all built in and ready to go. I also had PC crashing problems when I would transmit at 100W, because RF got back into the connected laptop. I tried everything and just gave up. In the same setup, the Icom has never crashed and the learning curve is a breeze. SDR will spoil you, when done correctly.
The RSP makes a great companion to the IC-7300 (or any other transceiver that may already have a built-in landscape:
ruclips.net/video/eTFv5aKhZQM/видео.html
One last question and I'll stop bothering you. Pretty much decided on the RSP1A since I had little interest in DX'ing MW/Lo bands.
I've runn across the AirSpy HF+ Discovery . Seems to do well in comparisons.
Any big drawbacks?
I've not used the AirSpy, so really can't comment. Sorry.
@@davecasler Thanks for the reply. After looking a comparisons, went ahead and ordered the RSP-1A. Waiting for it now. Because of space limitations, going to try it with a YouLoop from Airspy in the attic based on some good reviews and low cost. Will report back.
Thanks again.
How does this receiver compare,say, to a high end transceiver. in other words, would this be a relatively cheap way of hearing those weaker dx stations? I know it can't transmit, but that's the thing, I can use this to hear, then use my not top of the line HF transceiver to try and make more contacts. On paper it seems fun listening to all that spectrum, but after a while I bet it gets boring since there's no interaction that can go on outside of the ham bands...
I own a Icom 7610 and an RSPduo.. In everyday use there is not much noticeable difference in terms of receive. I am sure the Icom does better but I have not noticed any, maybe in a lab we would notice,
There is a way to get the SDR software to run under Linux i.e. installing Wine64+Winetricks64+Zip.dll will let you install and run the SDR software.
PowerSDR is the software that has Transmit functionality, if you have a an all in one SDR radio then what about a MORPHY RICHARDS 27024 DRM/DAB/FM/LW/MW/SW (DRM=Digital Radio Mondale)
I would like more info on hooking this up with my Transceiver without using a pan adaptor or the MFJ switching unit. Neither seems like the best solution. Adaptors being pricey and the MFJ experiencing decreased signal strength as evidenced by testing on bench equipment..
The high end of the DX is about the same as the 1A & Duo
Thanks for this. Makes SDR more interesting and I suppose I could stretch to $200 for the RSPdx. But one other issue came to mind: antennas. If I got a portable, it would have a whip antenna. Not ideal but about all that's practical at my house at present. If I really got enthused with DXing, I suppose I might eventually spring for an outdoor, but not available at present.
Is there any sort of whip antenna that would be worthwhile on one of these?
Thanks again.
Probably the best antenna is just a long wire. String it outside if you can; if not, string it around the room. You'd be surprised how well it will work.
@@davecasler Thanks.
Dave, I have a SDR dongle that I haven given up on. got it to work one time after 2-3 hours. but would not go through the same crap again to use it. are there any sdr units that can receive video from my wireless cameras to view with my android phone?
Your wireless cameras are wifi devices and should be available on your home's wireless system.
@@davecasler sadly no, they are the ancient ones from X10. I believe they are 2.3GHZ with there own receiver.
@@jerrydemas2020 Sorry to hear that--it adds the complexity that an SDR must not only receive the signal but also properly demodulate whatever proprietary system the cameras have. Good luck!
I am just looking to use it as a receiver, I dont have any other radio equipment, I just want to dip a foot in, and doesnt completely break the bank, what would you recommend? I want something I could grow into if I do decide to take on the hobby and get my technician, I have an interest in HF.
These radios are receive-only and aren't intended to be part of a transceiver. I recommend you put off purchasing any equipment until you pass your licensing exam. In my new series on the "reference station," I'll be covering equipment for Techs also.
Are these sdr boxes as good as my icom 7300’s receiver? In terms of selectivity and sensitivity. Some hams use the sdr play’s receiver and the transmitter on icom 7300. Good subject for a video Dave? 73’s stay safe
Actually the SDRplay receivers are pretty good, but I don't think the various interference-fighting features have the granular control that the IC-7300 does.
@@davecasler After the A/D converter in IC7300 there is an FPGA : the SW (really is FW embedded) signal processing, is there. Same is with RSP : the interference rejecting capability depends on how good the SW SDRduo is at implementing the filters, at least I suppose.
Anyway to get HF-FAX reception? Is there HF-FAX software work with it?
Yes, it’s out there. Fldigi can receive wefax.
Can you please make a video about using SDR software to Tx with ?? Ive been glancing the web and have noticed that so far there are only 2 SDR software's that does this.
Those are HDSDR and SDR++
I haven't got the full grasp of this, but I believe it makes your computer a transceiver, maybe I'm I misread, Would be nice to see someone show people how this is done. thanks 😃👍
Is the Software Linux Friendly? John Beall KA3USB!
I use my duo in the semi truck but I don't always use windows, I use Raspberry Pi (linux unix computer about the size of a pack of cigarettes). 1 antenna covers the cb channels and the 2nd covers the state patrol open channels and use the scanner function. Then its bluetooth to my headset that I use for my phone. I just got a 3d printer so I can make a mount for my 12 in screen and holders for the RSP and Raspberry Pi all connected and power by a dual usb cigarette lighter outlet.
Do they scan P25 type communications?
The device does not decode P25. It is done by software (if not encrypted)
AD132?
They ever gonna come out with a Linux version that works, Never been able to get it to work in Linux. I even tried to use the Linux version that has the CubicSDR installed and it never worked, would not show the SDR Play device.
I found the RSPdx for sale in Australia over $350 .
Ouch!
@@davecasler Thanks for the review mate. Just ordered one not cheap but it's only money right? :-) www.strictlyham.com.au/sdrplay?c=30
Do you know if I can connect it to a Kenwood TS-850 ? So can use the antenna it uses. Or do I need a RF Sensed TR Switches?
You must be very sure that one rig does not transmit into another. MFJ makes a couple switches for this.
Which one works with a Mac computer ? I think the SDR play website has a Mac program but not sure
Sadly, SDRplay doesn't work on a Mac. The website has some suggestions for alternative software.
Steve - I run SDRuno on Windows 10 under Parallels on a Mac Mini with Mac OS Catalina. Works great! Jim / W6JHB
My RSP1 does pretty well on the AM band at least, which is my main interest, although there is some intermod from strong shortwave signals at times. I need to upgrade to a RSP1A, or a RSPdx.
Also, SDRuno works OK in a Win 10 virtualbox running under Ubuntu, at least at the sampling rates appropriate for single band HF/MW DXing. Can't really do 10 MHz sampling in the vbox on my old laptop though.
Great, well thought out review, Dave. Thanks! de K6DHP
Well; I just got this RSPDX, a couple of days ago sir-mam 5-29-22; and I got an error beginners, luck, I had sent the software company an email they were no help however sir-mam if you should have an error for a beginners, with this RSPDX software, and the screen doesn't show right the RSPDX device plays a certain key role in that I recommend, put the USB cable, thereinto a 3.0 USB slot on a PC plain, and simple, and it worked, a little further so I haven't tried to program anything yet so far screen is okay sir-mam so beware, I like its a neat little old device sir-mam; here's a little, Percy Faith and a Peggy Lee, song Fever, for you sir-mam, myself a black guy take care sir-mam; thats a good video; teaching the young you to old to be learning, this sir-mam lol;
Nothing for me! `cause if they are limited for a windows software to get all options, there are many solutions what work also on MAC oder Linux ... with all options ...
The Bee Keeper there are mac and Linux options for SDRplay SDR’s. And SDRuno is going to be available on all three platforms when they release version 2.0.
What in the world is "Pan Adapter Duty"? I would subscribe but it doesn't seem that there is anything for this newbie to learn.
Hi, i am KC8ZUL one of those dangerous AM'ers. I have a scrapbin of dongles and out of business SDR receivers. My setup uses a Flex 3000 as for receive and Converted broadcast transmitters. When i switch to transmit i also Short the RF input to the Flex 3000 since stray am signals like to burn up the sensitive SDR front ends. Will the SDRplay be damaged by this method since it creates a Bias T voltage? Does it work on windows 7? great review thankyou check out my QRZ for photos of my setup. YAYm rules!
The Bias-T can be turned off and also features overcurrent protection.
SDRuno kind of sucks. It doesn't really allow for up / down tuning very well. If you want to move up and down in small increments, it seems necessary to re-input every frequency into the VFO. I really prefer SDR Console as it does allow for smooth incremental tuning
It couldn't be easier. Click the MAIN SP and use your Up and Down arrow keys on the keyboard.
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@@SDRplayHamGuides They must have fixed that issue because I asked them about this a few versions back and they said 'no, you just have to re-enter a new frequency whenever you want to tune in nearby frequencies.' I found this odd and a bit annoying. Thanks for the tip though.
Scroll with he mouse wheel at the default step size (which can be changed). Mouse over the freq display in SP1 and you can increments in steps according to which digit you're over, so 1Hz, 10Hz etc
@@tglenn3121 The only time that was ever true is if you were using an IF input, which renders click to tune inoperable.
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When i Heard That it only run on Windows. I Skipped
The software support for SDR Play is pathetic! SDRUNO will only tune one band. The hardware is only as good as the software. And yes you can tune more than one band, but only with the mouse wheel. Try covering 30 mhz on a mouse wheel.
Niet kopen het is een waardeloze ontvanger en de software is ook niks.
sdr play or hack rf? Dave is awfully procedural, he only like nuclear power plant SOP's. I say NO, one needs to be knowledgeable, at least have some sort of base line.