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Cloud-SDR Releases New Client and Server Software for the RTL-SDR
Cloud-SDR is a company that aims to make using SDR over the cloud/network/internet easier. It allows you to set up a remote SDR server that you can access from anywhere. Previously Cloud-SDR was still...
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SDR-Console V3 Preview Updated to Support the SDRplay RSP2
Recently Jon from the SDRplay team wrote in to let us know that SDR-Console V3 (preview version) has just been updated and it now supports the RSP2. The RSP2 is the successor to the popular RSP1...
View ArticleComparing the RSP1 and RSP2 on MF Non-Directional Beacon Reception
Over on our new YouTube channel we’ve uploaded a video comparing the SDRplay RSP1 and RSP2 on reception of Non-Directional Beacons at around 350 kHz. Both radios had their gains adjusted for the best...
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A Review of the SDRplay RSP2 by DB Gain
Over on the Utility DXers file section at udxf.nl/ute-info.html, Mr. D.B. Gain has uploaded his latest review of the SDRplay RSP2 (pdf). The SDRplay RSP2 is the successor to the RSP1, and is a 12-bit...
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New Product in Our Store: SDRplay RSP-1 Aluminum Case Upgrade
We’re happy to announce that in conjunction with Mike, one of the leaders in the SDRplay users community, we have manufactured and released a high quality aluminum enclosure upgrade for the SDRplay...
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Using the SDRplay RSP2 for Accurate RF Power Measurement + A New RSP2 Review
Over on YouTube Jon, head of SDRplay marketing has uploaded a video showing how the SDRplay RSP2 can be used for accurate RF power measurements. In the video he shows how well calibrated the RSP2 is by...
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New Cross Country Wireless HF Preselector
A new reasonably priced 5-band HF preselector has been released by the company Cross Country Wireless, and it looks perfect for use with SDRs. The price is $56.95 GBP, which right now is about $72 USD....
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SDRplay RSP1 & RSP2 Now Support ADS-B Decoding on the Raspberry Pi 2 & 3
Over on the official SDRplay blog, head of marketing Jon has announced that the RSP1 & RSP2 is now compatible with their dump1090 ADS-B decoders for the Raspberry Pi 2 & 3. They write: ADS-B...
View ArticleUsing the SDRplay with a W4OP Loop
Over on YouTube user SignalSearch has uploaded a video showing and explaining the use of a W4OP magnetic loop antenna on a SDRplay SDR. On the video he explains what the W4OP loop is, and demonstrates...
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Instructions and a Review of the SDRplay RSP1 Metal Enclosure Upgrade Kit
Mike (kd2kog), our partner on the SDRplay RSP1 Metal case upgrade kit has recently uploaded an instruction set that shows step by step how to perform the upgrade (pdf). It shows how to dismantle the...
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XRIT Decoder for GOES Satellites: Supports Airspy R2/Mini and SDRplay RSP2
Over on his blog USA-Satcom has released his XRIT (LRIT/HRIT) decoder for GOES satellites. The software requires a licence and costs $100 USD. GOES-13 (East), GOES-15 (West) and the new GOES-16 are...
View ArticleMike’s SDRuno Tutorial Series
Mike Ladd, one of the top volunteer contributors of the SDRplay community was recently hired by SDRplay officially and has now been working on a fairly comprehensive SDRuno tutorial series over on the...
View ArticleDecoding the LilacSat-1 FM to Digital Voice Transponder
LilacSat-1 is an educational CubeSat built by students from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in China. It was recently launched from the ISS on 25 May 2017 as part of the QB50 science...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial on Setting up the SDRplay RSP2 in Linux
Over on YouTube user Kevin Loughin has recently uploaded a video that shows a step by step guide on how to set up an SDRplay RSP2 in Linux. Setting up the RSP2 in Linux is not a simple task, but...
View ArticleRunning an SDRplay RSP2 on a Raspberry Pi 3 with CubicSDR
Over on YouTube user Kevin Loughin has uploaded a video demonstrating his SDRplay RSP2 running on a Raspberry Pi 3. The software he uses is CubicSDR which is a multiplatform program that is similar to...
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Receiving Jupiter Noise Bursts with an SDRplay RSP1
Over on YouTube user MaskitolSAE has uploaded a video showing him receiving some noise bursts from Jupiter with his SDRplay RSP1. The planet Jupiter is known to emit bursts of noise via natural ‘radio...
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SDRplay RSP1 Price Reduced to $99.95 USD
SDRPlay have just announced that their RSP1 unit has just been reduced in price to $99.95 USD. Their press release reads: SDRplay are pleased to announce a price reduction for their entry-level SDR...
View ArticleListening to July’s Arecibo Observatory Ionospheric Heating Campaign
During July 24-31 the large Arecibo Radio Observatory in Puerto Rico (the big dish antenna that you may be familiar with from the movie ‘Contact’) ran an Ionospheric heating experiment which involves...
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Our Review of the Airspy HF+: Compared against ColibriNANO, Airspy Mini, RSP2
Over the last few months we’ve been posting and getting excited about the Airspy HF+, an upcoming high dynamic range HF/VHF receiver designed for DXing. The Airspy team were kind enough to supply us...
View ArticleDecoding the LilacSat-1 FM to Digital Voice Transponder
LilacSat-1 is an educational CubeSat built by students from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in China. It was recently launched from the ISS on 25 May 2017 as part of the QB50 science...
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