Introduction to SDRconnect

[@cURLybOi]

this is beautiful. i really appreciate the shift from "software for oldschool radio guys that run windows xp" to "software for tech people who took interest in radio" :) keep it up

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You're very welcome!

[@MIAMIC70]

Hallelujah!

[@roswellradio4106]

Works great with my RSP1A, Mike. Quickly set up multiple VRXs to monitor Atlanta airport traffic. Sound quality does seem improved. Many thanks to all of you at SDRPlay.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

That is excellent news. You are very welcome.

[@daveevans9809]

A lot of work must have gone into this. Early days, but it's got a look of quality about it. Well thought out, multi-platform and modern theme. This can only boost your sales and I wish you every success.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you so very much.

[@dean5263]

This is A really nice program, having this created for us to use makes spending our money on your product that much more enjoyable.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you like it.

[@AsciiWolf]

Looks great! Can't wait to try the final version on both my Linux and Windows PCs. 🙂

[@nickhall5959]

Firstly a massive thank you to the guys at SDRplay. Your new software certainly doesn't look as intimidating as UNO does to a total beginner like me but after spending months learning UNO I'll stick with it a bit longer until I'm a bit more confident before moving on but fair play to you guys for doing such a massive update AND for free.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This is only a preview edition of SDRconnect, so much more to come.

[@KY4K-10]

The new software is looking good. I really love my RSP1A SDRuno. I can’t wait to try out SDRconnect. Keep up the good work.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You're very welcome!

[@VasyVasii]

How do I change the reference frequency offset setting in SDRconnect?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

That function has been not implemented as of yet

[@WebVid]

Would love to see this come to the iPad.

[@gusdx3654]

Congratulations! Great UIs don’t need to be complicated to show their capabilities.

[@fotografm]

I like the uncomplicated interface. What is missing is the ability to type in a frequency on the keyboard and go directly to it plus the ability to save favourite frequencies to enable fast switching between channels. I also miss being able to use the cursor keys to tune the frequency/adjust rx bandwidth. I hope that these features will soon be added.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

There is so much more planned for SDRconnect.

[@ralphthebrick]

Thanks Mike, what a pleasant surprise 👍

[@Mrdibzahab]

I am so happy with this release. Finally running my RSPdx on Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon! Bye bye Windows.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Enjoy the preview release. There is so much more planned for SDRconnect.

[@mcgrath16511]

Kewl!! another program to play and learn! looks awesome!!

[@glennblum6410]

Thank Mike, I just found out today. I have it installed and running through the software right now

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Very welcome Glenn.

[@frankENZC]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the awesome video. Question: I have the RSPduo using it with the SDRuno software presently. Can I load the SDR connect software onto my PC while still having the SDRuno on my PC? Thanks.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, you can.

[@frankENZC]

Thanks Mike! 73@@SDRplayHamGuides

[@thebrokenstringstudio2930]

Does it have the ability to connect to OMNIRIG for rig control? Cant find it...

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

There is no rig control in SDRconnect yet. This is a feature that we plan to add in the future. I cannot yet give a schedule for when this might be done as there are still other items that we plan to add first.

[@jameshause1225]

Great information. The last part of video, went so fast, I couldn't follow much at all what you were doing. Will watch other video's, and thanks for doing these video's.

[@mikeyrepublic]

The sound quality seems better than UNO, but I am hoping that there are a lot of things that will be added in updates. Such as noise reduction, notch filters, direct frequency entry and the ability to alter each sideband independently.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, this is only a preview release.

[@KarlWitsman]

Looks good! It looks like it still has many of the powerful features of SDRUNO, but perhaps the new interface will help the newer folks who complain that UNO looked "complicated." I assume that it can still be customized and layouts/settings saved?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

No, settings are not saved as of yet. This is just a preview release of SDRconnect. Lots of features and functions are planned for SDRconnect.

[@Laz_Arus]

Thanks for the preview of the new interface. I posted a comment last night but it's disappeared. Perhaps it's because there was a URL link in the reply. I asked if it would be possible to add a time delay feature similar to RadioDelay (written by Daan Systems) so that I could sync the sports commentary from a radio station to the typically delayed video feed from a TV/Cable network. I'm enjoying the new layout. Very intuitive, and looking forward to further releases when new features are added. Is there an intent to support the plugins currently available in SDRuno? I'm particularly interested in the DAB+ plugin.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you enjoyed it. SDRuno plugins will not work with SDRconnect, but we will be porting the SDRplay developed SDRuno plugins so that they will be made available for use with SDRconnect as modules. The module interface will be published so that third party developers can also port their SDRuno plugins to SDRconnect modules, but we have no control over whether they will choose to do so. KZbin has a habbit of removing comments with external links.

[@Laz_Arus]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thanks for the update. I'll try and remember not to type in URL's in their complete form in the future. 👍

[@RabMac108AT10six]

Hi Mike, do you have a link to your bunch of frequencies including the marine VHF etcetera? I seem to have misplaced them. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes but these will not work with SDRConnect. Visit the SDRplay.com website, goto MISC and HAMGUIDES.

[@RabMac108AT10six]

@@SDRplayHamGuides thanks Mike and this is much appreciated. I'm not interested in the SDR connect at the moment. I use Uno for a marine scanner as my uniden bct15x has a birdie on ch0 (of all places) even the ifx feature doesnt irradicate it. You're a diamond. Thanks for taking the time to share these frequencies. I was experimenting myself today with Notepad++ and the ALT+Shift key to place the frequencies and columns but it can still be tedious. 73

[@jimcaddis9417]

Regarding the SilLabs driver, I noticed last night when I shut down my rig PSU the computer beeped twice rather than once. After a little digging around I found the software has installed another instance of the driver on a different comm port. My TS-590S uses comm3 for HRD. Now if I had the 590SG and using the rsp as a waterfall ok, but two instances of the same driver may cause issues.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

That is very strange. SDRconnect does not interact with this com port driver.

[@stephank.8453]

Looks good! I assume notch filter and noise reduction will be implemented in the final release.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, this is a preview release.

[@x_CrossHair_x]

How do I "Center" the Spectrum Display of what I am Tuned to. ? (Or perhaps Manually Slide the Spectrum Display Left or Right) with the Mouse to the Frequency Position I currently have tuned. ??

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Click, hold and drag on the tuned station. Or zoom in and then out.

[@x_CrossHair_x]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thanks .. However (what I'm trying to Describe) is "Moving / Sliding / Scrolling (Left or Right) the "Spectrum" under the Frequency Pointer.

[@M0JHN]

is this available for download yet

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, it is.

[@M0JHN]

@@SDRplayHamGuides I want via the downloads and wasn't there I see its got its own page and found it there. All working well now really easy to setup on Mac. Looking forward to the iOS application.

[@taxineil1]

I've just ordered the latest RTL-SDR V3 and a couple of cheap ones to compare,will they work on this app or is it only RTL-SDR?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

No, SDRconnect only supports RSPs except the original RSP1

[@thormusique]

Thank you so much for this, I had no idea this was coming but I'm really excited! I've been wanting to purchase an SDRplay for years now but have held out till there was appropriate Mac support (I have an M1 mini). Now I'm ready to order an RSPdx! One question: I assume SDRconnect was created to address those of us who were clamouring for cross-platform compatibility in SDRuno? Cheers!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You're very welcome. There is so much more planned for SDRconnect.

[@thormusique]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Very exciting, thanks! I'm continually impressed by SDRplay's crew and products. The attention to detail really shines through.

[@BudiSetiawan-id9en]

Hope it can works with rtl sdr too.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for taking the time to commment. Sorry, it will not function with an RTL-SDR.

[@coldwater5707]

I had my RSPDX-2 working but now I am setting up my radioanalog panadapter to Icom 7300. I think it connects through omnirig? Where is the button for omnirig. I see videos on how to do it with SDRuno but not for this version? Tnx

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I'm sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I was not notified of your post. SDRconnect does not have rig control yet but it is coming soon.

[@coldwater5707]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Tnx, I have it working with SDRuno. I think I will just way for the plugins to work with SDRConnect before switching over...I got in over my head playing around with too much new s/w at the same time:)

[@N1IA-4]

Does anyone know when ham rig control will be available in SDRconnect?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

SDRplay posts all information regarding SDRconnect on its website. Best to keep checking for upcoming feature annoucements. www.sdrplay.com/sdrconnect/

[@Transmission1]

Really like the new software and the network features alone are worth upgrading for as I can now listen to my RSPdx anywhere. Just one question though - is there no direct frequency entry or am I missing something? I would find it easier to type in a frequency I want to monitor than rolling the scroll wheel over each digit? Surely this must be coming? If I'm using a laptop with a trackpad it's so awkward to roll the digits around. Apart from that it looks great. Assuming you guys will be adding memories and scanning soon?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you very much. No, this is just the preview release. That feature is not implemented yet.

[@glevideo]

That is unfortunate @@SDRplayHamGuides

[@coldwater5707]

How does one get Antenna C (BNC) to connect. Drop down under antennas only shows ANT A and ANT B?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Which device is in use?

[@markkidd-wm9k991]

Looking forward to settings for CAT control.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I am as well.

[@donkb2ysi195]

How do you enable HRD mode for the RSPdx?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

HDR mode is ONLY selected when using one of the framed bands below 2 MHz.

[@vckrijt]

I am missing the information how to fine tune a frequency , especially for SSB signal

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Set your desired tuning step size on the sidebar of SDRconnect

[@joep1789]

Mike, There are three settings I don't see. Probably will come out later, I Hope! 1. Where is Antenna-C for the RSPdx? 2. Where is bandwidth span to 10MHz like SDRuno has ? 3. I don't see my second RSPdx Serial # option? If I'm rushing things here, sorry. Just wanted to make it wasn't me, or maybe not. This new SDR looks very promising. I bet by this time next year, SDRConnect will be smokin' hot. I just downloaded so you may have already touched on these settings I'm use to on SDRuno. Thanks Mike. -(Joe)

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Joe, The RSPdx only suports selecting input C when your tuned to 200 MHz or below. Sample rate selection is in the device settings (double gear icon) Check that your 2nd DX is not already in use with another application.

[@guidomanfre]

Hallo!...when the new release of connect? Thanks! Great job!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

[@guidomanfre]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you! ...it seems to me that there was a Road map for the versions subsequent to this initial one...

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

www.sdrplay.com/sdrconnect/

[@RelaxingMusicfromASMRKri-sq8nt]

I tried to refresh the IQ File but there is no list to choose from.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Click the Refresh Device List icon and then click the Play icon.

[@ghostmandka5498]

I have Windows machines, but just purchased a new MacBook Pro M2. Will it work on this or just not guaranteed?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

It should work.

[@jimniblack]

Does SDRconnect support data logging to CSV file?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

No, not yet. All current and future features and functions are listed at www.sdrplay.com/sdrconnect/

[@RealMesaMike]

Is it possible to load and play back a WAV file without an RSP connected?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

No, it is not implemented yet. I did place a note at the beginning and at the end of the video that the features shown in this video may not be complete as this software is still in development.

[@RealMesaMike]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thanks.

[@themetrologist215]

At 8:14 in the lower right corner what does "Diversity is not supported by current device"

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

It means that the device I'm currently using to monitor with SDRconnect (RSPdx) does not support Diversity mode. Only the RSPduo supports this mode.

[@JanMessersmith]

I plugged my new RSP1B into my desktop before installing the SDRConnect software because I did not know ahead of time that was the wrong procedure. Now SDRConnect does not find the RSP1B. Does anybody know how to fix this? I'm thinking of installing SDR Uno and doing it right. Is that going to work now that I've already allowed the device to be installed by Windows when I plugged it in the first time?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I reccomend that you open a support if you did not already resolve this issue. ticket.www.sdrplay.com/support

[@sempertalis1230]

Does not work on my M3 Mac with a RTL-SDR V4 . Does not recognize the RTL-SDR. Works fine with SDR++

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Correct, SDRconnect is for genuine SDRplay products only

[@philiprobinson999]

Does it calibrating?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Calibration will be added in a future release. Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

[@daytona1212]

Well, nice. BUT I like SDRUNO way better for now. So what would be the advantage of sdrconnect over Sdruno? There are no banks to store frequencies in, so you have to enter the frequecies yourself. But I get this is a preview.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Its the first preview release. Many addional features and funtions are coming.

[@daytona1212]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you.

[@keith6234]

Please slow down the demo part of the video's (9:00 min+) You click 25 buttons in 5 seconds. You are instructing people not showing off how quick you are at using the mouse and software. I understand you are just demoing the software but seeing what you click and what it does would help.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for your comment.

[@daveevans9809]

slow down the playback speed then

[@sundial-maker]

Last part of the video is useless, somebody is wildly clicking around. It would be useful if it is said first what is wanted and then do the appropriate clicking action.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@justinblackett]

In my opinion, SDRuno was horrible to use. I wanted to like it because at the end of the day someone put their heart and soul into coding it, and many people liked it, but I never did. SDRconnect on the other hand, wow... A LOT of potential here... Just simpler and cleaner. It just makes so much more sense to me... I'm not sure what is planned for SDRconnect, but the ability to decode digital signals like DSDPlus does, would be amazing (except with a focus on visual implementation, all those command prompt windows are messy). Also a proper automated scan function which could record a signal that is stopped on, and keep everything neatly organized for later review would be good, in other words the ability to run the scan function on a frequency range all night long, and then be able to review what was transmitted on the discovered frequencies would be very helpful. Scanning functionality in SDRuno was very disappointing... Sure it could find transmissions... But you'd have to sit next to it the whole time to find out what those transmissions actually were. You folks have done very well so far with SDRconnect, I'm very excited to see what else you have planned 😁

[@gerdpfeil]

I was so looking forward to have this on my M1 MBA but now I learned that it doesn't support Monterey. :(

[@ManuelPinner]

Your Guy's at SDR Play, Can Make this New Software with the Ability to Receive DATV and also Popular Digital Video and Voice Modes like Yeasu Fusion, D-Star, DMR, P25 NXDN and others, it be Nice for this Software to be able to Run a Adlam Pluto Sdr, also needs a plugin and memory panel,

[@qutube100]

tried it but it took out sdr console v3 so had to delete it (and reinstall v3.3 dll 3.09) basicly almost caused a meltdown sdrplay 1a under win10 soooo maybe when its sorted but at the mo NO!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I have read no reports like this from any other users that have SDRconsole. Did you report this find to [e-mail] ?

[@qutube100]

Nope not fussed now i have cionsole back but not going to do it again it took hours to sort out and no warning about the dll didn't help so...@@SDRplayHamGuides

[@cube1us]

Unfortunately, the portion where you’re taking it for a spin is of very little value. Things are changing very quickly, and there’s no explanation of why each change is being made. I suggest just trimming that off this video - it’s pretty useless.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@kennethmasson7348]

I hope we can somehow get back to Uno waterfall because I don't like this one.. Lousy contrast and he was picking up signals that you couldn't even see that I could see in Uno.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I think I understand what your asking. Try navigating to the the Primary SP sidebar, scroll down and choose another Waterfall Palette from the dropdown selection.

[@dirkboon3296]

sorry guys, but i think it looks horrible.. a step back in terms of looks, feel & design. I'll be sticking with Uno.. cheers.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for your comment.

[@BudiSetiawan-id9en]

If it can works with rtl-sdr i also appreciate

[@dav651why]

Sorry guys. I don't like it. All the most used buttons (Modes, Bandwidth, VFOs, AGC etc) are now a two step process as you have hidden them behind drop down menus when in Uno it is all presented with just one click just like a real radio front panel. It all looks a bit plain and featureless. At least bring back the old RX CONTROL Window or something like it. I will keep watching and see how this evolves. I am pleased it will work on the Pi but from what I have seen I am rather disapointed with the user interface. Sorry.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This is the preview release. You are entitled to your opinion.

[@daveevans9809]

You could give someone a diamond and they'd then complain it was too shiny...@@SDRplayHamGuides

[@themetrologist215]

Maybe you should talk and click faster! Come on man!