Anyone use an SDR, RSP1B from SDRPlay?

[Blooglo]

I'm thinking about getting a SDRPlay RSP1B. Anyone with experience with that one? The numbers look good.

Or, what is your favorite SDR?

Thanks all.

 

[wra]

I use various SDRs for various things (RX and TX).

Anyway, in a similar price range for an RX only SDR, have you considered the Airspy HF+ Discovery?

Airspy HF+ Discovery SDR – Airspy.US

v3.airspy.us

There are pros and cons between the 2 units, but I suppose it all depends on your use case. While looking at 10 MHz at a time seems like a neat idea, you WILL get lots of aliasing and imaging.

My favorite SDR of course is my Flex 8600, but I have a number of units that I like to play with, including the RSP1B and the AirSpy HF+ Discovery.

What would you like to monitor / do with the SDR?

 

[oldguy68]

I'm new to the whole amateur radio hobby.
I have an RTL-SDR V4, running Airspy SDR Sharp on Windows 11.
Fun to play with and explore the different frequencies.
Such a hoot watching the waterfall as I tune into the signals show up.
Had a blast listening to the cb band with the truckers humorously chatting away yesterday.

 

[Blooglo]

I use various SDRs for various things (RX and TX).

Anyway, in a similar price range for an RX only SDR, have you considered the Airspy HF+ Discovery?

Airspy HF+ Discovery SDR – Airspy.US

v3.airspy.us

There are pros and cons between the 2 units, but I suppose it all depends on your use case. While looking at 10 MHz at a time seems like a neat idea, you WILL get lots of aliasing and imaging.

My favorite SDR of course is my Flex 8600, but I have a number of units that I like to play with, including the RSP1B and the AirSpy HF+ Discovery.

What would you like to monitor / do with the SDR?

I plan on looking at the usual ham stuff, plus be able to see wireless microphones and the like in VHF and UHF. I think the Airspy does not reach up into the mic range. Also, maybe, pick up aircraft signals. I will check to see if the 10 mhz can be trimmed down or if its fixed. Thanks! edit- I didnt see the Flex 8600 on their website.

 

[ToddDubya]

I can't vouch for this, but for people into SDRs, this would be a nice addition to an HF rig without a waterfall. Or even one with a waterfall.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co2XyEMeAwI

 

[wra]

I plan on looking at the usual ham stuff, plus be able to see wireless microphones and the like in VHF and UHF. I think the Airspy does not reach up into the mic range. Also, maybe, pick up aircraft signals. I will check to see if the 10 mhz can be trimmed down or if its fixed. Thanks! edit- I didnt see the Flex 8600 on their website.

Just a note on wireless mics.

Yes, AirSpy HF+ will not go up that high. However wireless mics for a number of years are digitally modulated, not standard FM. Depending on the type of digital modulation scheme they use, they could potentially be spread spectrum. Older traditional wireless mics should be fine.

In any event, always fun to explore.

 

[Kevin_NH]

Just a note on wireless mics.
Yes, AirSpy HF+ will not go up that high. However wireless mics for a number of years are digitally modulated, not standard FM. Depending on the type of digital modulation scheme they use, they could potentially be spread spectrum. Older traditional wireless mics should be fine.
In any event, always fun to explore.

I suppose it depends on whether he wants to "see wireless microphones" (e.g. on the waterfall) or actually get audio?

There are RTL-SDR decoders for digital mode audio, but I'm not aware of any software decoders for commercial DSS wireless mics.

 

[Blooglo]

I suppose it depends on whether he wants to "see wireless microphones" (e.g. on the waterfall) or actually get audio?

There are RTL-SDR decoders for digital mode audio, but I'm not aware of any software decoders for commercial DSS wireless mics.

For wireless mics I am interested in signal strength and interference, I don’t really care about listening since I have a whole soundboard setup that can hear them. Sometimes one will fade and then come back for no obvious reason. I can use an SDR to see the rf world around the mic frequency.

 

[wra]

Fair enough. I suppose since I have a few spectrum analyzers, that would probably be my goto for something like that. But understood, and it would give you some insight.