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Interesting new shortwave receiver
There is a very interesting SDR (software defined receiver) on the
market, the SDRPlay Radio Spectrum Processor 2 Pro. Plug in the antenna, plug the receiver into a USB port on your computer, load the free software and you are ready to go. This device receives from 1kHz (!) to 2 GHz,is in a package that is about 1.5 X 3.3 X 4.2 inches. It receives AM, FM, CW and synchronous AM, great for listening to shortwave broadcasts. Also works with other free software to receive RTTY, PSK and the JT modes. The October QST magazine has a great review of this device, although you have to be a member of the ARRL to see the article on their web site. It is manufactured in the United Kingdom but sold in the USA by Ham Radio Outlet (www.hamradio.com) I have no association with the manufacture or Ham Radio Outlet. I mention this only because it may be of interest to the shortwave listening community. Oh, the price? $170-$192, free shipping, includes necessary software. Here are some of the features from the Ham Radio Outlet site: The SDRplay RSP2pro is a powerful wideband full-featured Software Defined Receiver which covers all frequencies from 1 kHz up to 2GHz. This enhanced version of the popular RSP1 provides three software selectable antenna inputs, & new stability and clocking features ideally suited to industrial, scientific & educational applications. Combined with the power of SDRuno Receiver Software this versatile receiver can monitor up to 10MHz of spectrum at a time. The RSP2pro is enclosed in a rugged black painted steel case for industrial users. What's really exciting is that SDRplay offers an open API, allowing developers to create new demodulators or applications around the platform. Amateur Radio Operators will enjoy all modes of operation for the Ham Bands ranging from experimental LF, through all the HF bands, VHF, UHF and up to the 23cm band. With the SRDplay RSP2 general coverage receiver, you can enjoy exploring the rest of the RF spectrum as well! Key Features: Continuous coverage from 1 kHz to 2 GHz Up to 10 MHz visible bandwidth Powers over the USB cable with a simple type B socket 12-bit ADC silicon technology (not another 8 bit dongle!) 10 high-selectivity, built in front-end preselection filters Software selectable multi-level Low Noise Preamplifier SDRuno—World Class SDR software Open API for new apps development 2 x SMA Software Selectable Antenna Inputs 1 x High Impedance Input for long wire antennas Software selectable MW /FM notch filters Highly stable 0.5PPM TCXO trimmable to 0.01PPM 24MHz Reference clock input / output connections 4.7V Bias-T (Port B only) Rugged metal case |
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Interesting new shortwave receiver
I found some reviews on eHam:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13139 If you want to pay a high price, try Amazon+ACE https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...AF8-olp+AF8-0? ie+AD0-UTF8+ACY-condition+AD0-all |
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Interesting new shortwave receiver
On 10/28/2017 4:03 PM, Frank wrote:
I found some reviews on eHam: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13139 If you want to pay a high price, try Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list.../ref=dp_olp_0? ie=UTF8&condition=all Very puzzling. Usually Amazon is in the ballpark -- or even a tiny bit cheaper. For this receiver, they are about a hundred bucks more expensive than Ham Radio Outlet. Go figure... |
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Interesting new shortwave receiver
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:59:06 -0400, Joe from Kokomo wrote:
+AD4 +AD4 Very puzzling. Usually Amazon is in the ballpark -- or even a tiny bit +AD4 cheaper. For this receiver, they are about a hundred bucks more +AD4 expensive than Ham Radio Outlet. Go figure... I don't think Amazon itself is selling the radio. Those are independent vendors who are selling through the Amazon website. I know Walmart and Sears do that to. It's not obvious, sorta a fine print thing. Anyway, thanks for posting the link. I sometimes think about playing with a SDR and this one is one to consider. I won't do it for a few months, though. It's space heater season. |
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