A seasonal unboxing of an SDRplay RSP

In this video we wish our customers seasons greetings and walk through the unboxing experience for any newcomer to SDR lucky enough to receive an SDRplay SDR as a gift. We demonstrate the new simple-to-use SDRconnect software which can run on MacOS, Linux/Raspberry Pi and as shown here, Windows. Links to the download page and video guides can be found at www.sdrplay.com/sdrconnect
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Unboxing and plugging it in
00:56 Setting up a crude wire antenna
02:22 Attaching the antenna to the RSP
04:00 Installing the software on the computer
05:45 Launching the SDRconnect SDR software
06:50 Tuning into some real signals
The crude antenna assumes access to a relatively short ground connection and outdoor space for a wire antenna. Wire antennas can be prone to picking up electrical noise. A counterpoise or balanced feed may be a better alternative to a long ground connection. For more detailed information about alternative antennas for different frequencies of interest, go to www.sdrplay.com/antennasugges...
If you are new to radio, when it comes to cables, connectors and antennas, other radio hobbyists or a reputable Ham Radio shop should be able to advise depending on your location and what room is available for antennas. SDRplay only supply the RSP SDR receiver.
This is one of many video guides from SDRplay - makers of the RSP family of SDR radios. See the full list of SDRplay videos and applications documents on: www.sdrplay.com/apps-catalogue/
The RSP family of SDRs from SDRplay cover 1kHz to 2 GHz with no gaps and give up to 10MHz spectrum visibility.
SDRplay is a UK company. The RSP SDR receivers are made in the UK and can be purchased for worldwide delivery directly from www.sdrplay.com/ (click on purchase and select your country to view shipping costs) or you can buy from any of our worldwide resellers listed here: www.sdrplay.com/distributors/ Many of the resellers offer local free shipping and/or local language technical support.
The SDRplay KZbin Channel is: / sdrplayrsp

[@MrDbone75]

Merry Christmas to you all from Wellington Somerset

[@bradrock7731]

I want to add that the folks at SDRPlay seem so nice, that it feels GOOD to support them.

[@dougaltysoe]

I Have the RSP1A...love it...SEASONS GREETINGS to you all at sdrplay

[@mortendue]

I got an RSP1A for Christmas and can't wait to get it up and running.

[@SDRplayRSP]

check out the many how-to videos on the web site.

[@andrewwood9281]

Great video, not used my sdrplay for a year or so but it’s inspired me to find it and get it going again, love the sledge hammer to bang the copper tube into the ground by the way😂

[@grumpysdr6139]

And to you Jon, Happy New Year. Paul

[@leonardlakey7779]

Love my SDRPlay! Merry Christmas from Wichita Kansas USA.

[@Kw1161]

Thanks for the video and have a great day! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉! 73!

[@SDRplayRSP]

Thanks, and you too.

[@TheGmr140]

Very cool radio, merry Christmas and happy new year 😊

[@Mike-H_UK]

Merry Christmas Jon! See you in the new year!

[@SDRplayRSP]

Will do! Happy Christmas Mike

[@brandon7219]

Happy Christmas!

[@SDRplayRSP]

Many thanks for all the good wishes. We will try to provide limited support over the Christmas period. Although some of the real expertise when it comes to answering questions is out there in the SDRplay community forums: www.sdrplay.com/communitylinks

[@Homer19521]

Does the crown come with every RSP?

[@frankfoduw-ci8rr]

Thank you to our sponsor SDRplay for SWL Contest 2023. Merry Chistmas to SDRplay team. Frank SWL F14368

[@derekhatfield8699]

Can you tell me how to buy the RSP from SDR

[@SDRplayRSP]

You can buy direct from us here in the UK: www.sdrplay.com/purchase/ or from one of the authorised resellers here: www.sdrplay.com/distributors/

[@bradrock7731]

I have had my RSPDX for 3 weeks & I love it more every day. Recliner & a 65" TV makes for comfy radio fun! And it is so very nice to buy something NOT from China!

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Why not build the RSP with BNC instead of SMA. Everybody is using an adapter.... it seems a bit...I don't know how to call it but its just an annoying connector that fits .... nothing. I have an RSP and love it...but that connector, jesus.

[@SDRplayRSP]

The SMAs are spec'd for lower loss right up to 2GHz. On the RSPdx we have one BNC input for lower frequencies (up to VHF)

[@TheKissfan67]

I wish I had the DX, but I can't afford it.

[@SDRplayRSP]

The RSP1A is a more affordable alternative!

[@fotoralf]

If only their wonderful software would run on my Mac Studio under OS 12.7. I can't upgrade to 13 because I'd lose the Firewire support for thousands of pounds worth of audio hardware. The Windows version doesn't run on this machine because it's Apple silicon based and VMWare doesn't support it. So, I'll be listening to SAQ via the Twente SDR again. Pity really.

[@SDRplayRSP]

I really think you should voice your displeasure to Apple: forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/721151

[@SDRplayRSP]

Having said that the Windows version won’t run because it is for Intel, not ARM architecture. If I was not travelling I would also see if I could install the Intel Mac version, (it may give you errors but maybe can workaround) since An ole silicon can emulate Intel based programs.

[@darrellhagan6124]

My solution was to dedicate a Windows 10 machine to the RSP and nothing else. Said machine has no other software installed other than SDRUno and SDRConnect and it is not connected to anything other than the radio. No WiFi, no ethernet, no anything. Period. Just the RSP box. If I need to update the software then I copy it to a USB stick and install from there. So since this computer is not connected to the outside world, it has proven to be just as fast and reliable as it was (2) years ago when I set it up. It isn't bothered by nor affected by endless operating system updates, and is immune to malware etc. So that was my solution. It didn't cost much money, works reliably and well, and gives best of everything because it will run SDRUno, SDRConnect, and other SDR software without issue. Even if you are a hardcore Mac user, you can still do this and just use the Windows machine only for the radio. The free version of Windows 10 will work just fine and you will have access to far more SDR software than is available for the Mac.

[@SDRplayRSP]

OK, I returned home and verified that there is no issue installing and using the x64 version of SDRconnect on an Apple Silicon Mac (The Intel version is happy Wirth any version of MacOS from Catalina onwards).

[@fotoralf]

@@SDRplayRSP It does indeed, until I try to access the Global Settings. Then it crashes, reliably.