SDRplay RSP1A Setup With SDRuno - Basic Operation and Overview

[@markbuckeridge289]

I may be several years and a dollar short, but this is an amazing tutorial vid. You are a very good speaker.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed this

[@sammourning5770]

One of the better SDR Uno videos I've seen. Great info for those of us who are struggling to learn this rather deep software. Thanks!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad you enjoyed this! I should probably do a refresh of it sometime. .

[@ChuckMabrey]

Just got my SDRplay RSP1A yesterday and really enjoyed your well done overview.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! Glad you liked my video. Enjoy your sdrplay...they are great radios

[@hmosc]

Got a sdrplay 1a a week ago. Yours is the best tutorial I’ve come across so far. Thanks

[@AntonPickard]

Just bought an RSPdx and have been struggling with learning RSPDuo until your video - far and away the best out there. Excellent and thank you.

[@recumbentogiro26]

Thank You. I now have this radio and your video answered most of my questions about operating it more efficiently.

[@glenngoodale1709]

One of the best teachings on SDR on You Tube ... thanks

[@shelacharles3908]

Enjoyed this video. I am retired now, in the Philippines, but used to own a home in Chicopee, MA. Have lived all over CT, grew up up in Manchester, Ct. Thanks for this info. Want to get back into 2 way radio.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video! You sure are a long way from home!

[@shelacharles3908]

@@SevenFortyOne I DONT miss the cold & snow& ice! What freq's would be used for worldwide chat?

[@hamrad88]

Doing a refresher on the many things that you can do with SDRUno. This is my go to reference. Awesome job. Shared again.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks Tom!

[@radio645]

Very informative video. I've had my RSP1 in operation for a couple months now, still learning what all the buttons and functions do since the rather complicated user manual is rather, complicated. The difference between the RTL dongle and the RSP1 is quite striking, hence there's more options available but a higher learning curve with RSP1, having stopped using the RTL it was a good place to begin learning SDR applications and operation. I use a MLA30 loop antenna with the RSP1 and I'm completely happy with the set up. Keep posting more videos of the RSP1.

[@rcbrush99]

Really nice job going through a feature rich software control panel complementing the RSP hardware. I appreciate the time you took to touch upon each window’s features. I’ve had RSP software/hardware for a year or so and found this to be an excellent, comprehensive overview. Thanks so much! 73!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad this video helped you.

[@MaricopaJeff]

My 1A arrives in 2 days. Thanks for the look ahead. Well done.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

You are a wonderful teacher! Great job and thanks for the video instructional guide!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@pabloemms]

Just found this video, thanks for making it, so informative, and have just ordered a RSP-1A so thanks for spending my money ! 73 and good rx, M0PCZ.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Enjoy!

[@CarharttDad]

Very thorough and easily understandable presentation. Best introduction to SDRUno I've come across. It will help me operate my SDRPlay RSP1. Many thanks!

[@Snarky_Radio]

Very nice video. There were many things that you covered that I was scratching my head over. I was starting to get frustrated with SDRuno and try something else, so I am glad you presented this information. Am enjoying the RSP1A much better now. Very impressed with it's performance so far. Thanks again, please keep em coming.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thank you! I'm glad this video helped you. I think the The RSP1A/SDRuno combo is the best bang for the buck out there right now.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Always a bright spot in my day when you post a new video

[@LarryMassey]

Great video, I've watched it numerous time & find it helpful.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamrad88]

You have a knack for doing tutorials. Hope you do many more on SDRuno.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks Tom! Any topics in particular you'd like to see?

[@hamrad88]

Record function.

[@SevenFortyOne]

OK- I'll look into that and see what I can do.

[@CrittendenIV]

You rule!!!!! Thank you for this really great, comprehensive and well produced review!!

[@dave10524]

CHU is coming in well LOL, at 18:30 you have the RF gain backward, the slider is RF gain reduction, all the way down is full rf gain and all the way up is max attentuation, it is easily configured to work normal in the settings, I made the same mistake when starting too.

[@GuyAnthonyDeMarco]

Waiting for my SDRPlay Duo to arrive with my PTRX7300 so I can begin to play with SDR on a large 43" screen. Thank you for the introduction to the software. 73 de NY0K.

[@jimtailor6609]

I've had the RSP1 for several months now and looked at dozens of videos. The software for the 1 and 1A are all but the same. This is by far the best video I've watched! I'm anxious to spend this snowy weekend in Connecticut trying some of the things I've learned tonight. I'm in Trumbull. Any chance I could borrow your antenna for a few days!!?? I'm jealous! I'm hoping the weather next weekend is better so I can get a long wire up. Thanks again so much.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks Jim! I have had the older RSP1 for about a year now and I've been having a lot of fun with it. I just got the 1A and will be doing the same as you this snow weekend - testing it out. Trumbull is only about 60 miles southeast of me (I'm in NE CT) maybe the coax will reach ;-)

[@HowardOchs]

This video just may be the very best demonstration/tutorial I have ever watched. You must be an instructor of some sort? Anyway, I’m sold and will be tapping my signal out of my TS-480HX. It used to be my mobile radio but Kenwood kindly provided a couple pins in the radio to use. My FT-1000MP looks too difficult to accomplish this. I assume I can tie in Kenwood’s rig control with SDRuno. I’ll use the TS-480 for a while, plus it has twice the power of the old FT-1000. The TS-480 will return to mobile service when I pick up my new FTdX-101D! Yeah, someday maybe! Thanks for the excellent, excellent review. 73! Howard, W1HBO

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks for the kind words! I am in electronics manufacturing and aside from training co-workers I've never done any formal instructing.

[@HowardOchs]

@@SevenFortyOne Well, you're very good at it just the same! Just ordered the RSP1a. I know there are other dongle type receivers for much less, but I like the box and it seems to get good reviews. I would've liked to use this as an excuse to drive down to Salem (2.5 hrs) to pick it up and walk around HRO, but nooooo, they're still only offering curbside pickup! Grrrrrr Anyway, hope to have a QSO with you one day and thanks again. Howard, W1HBO

[@jamesleem.d.7442]

Very nicely done, will be helpful for all SDRPlay users

[@petersullivan8513]

Excellent video that, thanks very much - very comprehensive. Well done.

[@smartypants5036]

Amazing piece of kit and very well explained, Thank you.

[@JackZimmermann]

Great walkthrough! Have a SDRPlay RSP1A on the way.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! I'm sure you will enjoy your RSP1A, it's a great little radio.

[@myvidlocker]

Very helpful! Nice demo. Thanks.

[@jimawhitaker]

I'm very surprised that you are getting such good VHF signals off that dipole. Thanks for the video, I just ordered an RSP1A. The price is unbeatable now since the device is mature :-)

[@prephampaul]

Excellent, thanks for explaining this very overwhelming setup that is a wonderful program once it's all setup!!

[@ScamJam]

Great video! It clarified several important items. I even know all those guys at 20:04 !

[@SevenFortyOne]

Everyone knows the TimTron

[@garythomas9724]

Excellent video. ...very professional.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked my video!

[@MrJAG1156]

Excellent video, thanks for posting.

[@derekthwaytes4689]

very useful vidoe and saved me a lot of reading thank you

[@koko4309]

Thanks a lot for this very comperhensive review and demonistration really great it covers almost every thing.again thanks a lot from me mubarak from SUDAN

[@WorkerbeeDXStation]

Excellent tutorial you just about covered everything I feel I have learnt a lot from your video, now just waiting for my SDRplay RSP1A to arrive thanks for the great work. 73 Jeff

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video! I think you'll enjoy the RSP1A too...have fun with it when you get it!

[@markbulla1851]

Very thorough video - thanks.

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

Wow! This is terrific. I would love to see a tutorial specifically addressed general shortwave monitoring. There seems to be a dearth of English general news broadcasts and I would really appreciate a video on finding and tuning these. Propagation matters and I don’t have the sophisticated antennas anymore but I think I should be receiving more signals than I do. Being located in the upper Midwest may effect my reception. But your video is awesome and I think SDR is an interesting route to go. More please. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. I don't do a whole lot of general broadcast listening - I tend to focus more on listening to Hams. If you have't already, check out Tom's Radio Room show kzbin.info - he does a lot of videos on shortwave listening, finding stations and things like that.

[@MrMartinWebVideos]

Very clear instruction. Thank you!

[@Kamakzie1976]

Getting mine tomorrow or I guess later today. Going from a RTL SDR V3. I'm hoping I see some improvements between the two. I think I'm going to use all 3 programs and play around with each of them. I am using a homemade long wire antenna and a eBay balun by seller lowbander. Amazingly it picks up a lot of signals.

[@lowcountryhdrider7644]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks

[@Bob-zr6mr]

Starting out with SDRplay....Thanks.

[@dmb3428]

thanks, this video helped me decide to buy an sdr play

[@SevenFortyOne]

Enjoy!

[@mikepeirson1150]

Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. I have just ordered an RSP1A here in UK. I live in a bungalow in south east Kent with a small garden which is awkward for a long wire. I listen to local coast guard and also to the airband and shortwave and various other broadcasts including 2m repeaters on my 1300 discone which gives good results. I am hoping that the discone will be as good on SDR, is there any reason that the discone would not be a good antenna.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I believe the discone will work well for what you are trying to listen to. It may not perform well at lower frequencies but if you are mainly interested in vhf and above then it should be fine.

[@scottcrav1]

I have been off the air for years and this looks like a fun way to get back in touch w hamming...can you tell me how the sensitivity of the RSP1A is compared to a nice receiver/transceiver like the ICOM 756 PRO III (my last radio)? Can you hear the same signals? I Would think the 756 would be considerably better, BUT I saw a video comparing the sensitivity of the old RSP1 and the 1A and the sensitivity was markedly improved in the 1A so maybe it is not far from a nice receiver? Thanks, Scott W5RC

[@SevenFortyOne]

I haven't done any head to head tests, but through casual observation I'd have to say that sensitivity of the rsp1a is pretty close to my ic746pro. The only real difference I see between the two is the rsp1a is more likely to overload from strong signals on bands outside of the one you are listening to. The rsp1a is a great value and I think you will be pleasantly surprised by it's performance for the price. I agree that this would be a great way for you to get back into the hobby without breaking the bank.

[@DennyJMcFerr]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing this tutorial.

[@johannbrummer6764]

excellent video

[@Veetheoneandonly]

You are amazing, we are communicating almost in real time today! I'm concerned about RF from my Kenwood TS-440SAT getting into the RSP1A or RSP2 (not sure which I'm buying yet) as they will share the same antenna. Do I need something like the MFJ-1708SDR to switch the antenna between the TS-440SAT and the RSP1A? It has an antenna switch and also can sense RF and will switch automatically if it detects RF going into the input port of the SDR. I haven't seen a discussion on this here or on the SDRplay.com website. Guess at minimum I'd need a manual antenna switch to switch between the two devices and the antenna. Or, is it best to have a separate antenna? I'd still be concerned about high RF getting into the SDR. I believe you are using your 40 and 80 meter antennas for both transmitting and receiving. I'd probably need an antenna switch with multiple inputs and multiple outputs. I will eventually have better antennas. Just got back on the air after being gone for about 15 years. Thanks again!

[@SevenFortyOne]

In my case, I just disconnect the SDRplay when I'm not using it and never use it at the same time I use my ham transceivers. I've heard good things about the MFJ-1708SDR and have thought about getting one. But I'm kind of a cheap-skate and just haven't been compelled enough to buy one yet. But either the manual switch or the MFJ box should provide the protection you need. There are some videos on the SDRplay website that demonstrate the MFJ box and probably other that show other alternatives.

[@kg5nub]

so the antenna goes to the sdr uno, and the cable goes to the ft991a to the computer? right? and a cable goes from the sdr uno to the computer from my understanding, can you transmit from the computer through the radio?

[@timb4655]

Thank you for this very in depth video. I'm looking at getting this receiver very soon and will use your video to set up and learn how to drive it as others have done. Great job. 73 de 2E0IEH

[@51nw]

whats the small aux window used for? i was hoping it would show the audio frequency response and bandwidth of the station your listening to, but it seems like its the same as the main window just smaller. whats the point of that? am i missing something here? is there a way to analyze the audio spectrum of stations on sdrplay?

[@kc2mxh]

Hello I've thinking of addimg an Sdrplay to get my hans on Sdr technology and to enhance my receiving perfirmance from my Icom 7600. Will you recomend a RSP1A or ahall I go for a Dx model for use o Hf and Vhf bands?

[@SevenFortyOne]

It really depends on what you think you want to do. If you are using the sdr in conjunction with another radio, the rsp1a is fine. If you want ultimate receiver performance, especially below 2mhz, then the rspdx might be a better choice.

[@androkon6920]

What are that wave sweeping across the spectrum at 15:50 and 16:43 about?

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm not sure...might be Over the Horizon Radar sweeps or something along those lines. That is pretty common to see on HF frequencies.

[@jameshabersat2559]

Recently got a RSPdx from SDRPlay. I downloaded the SDRuno software and documentation. Tried to read the manual but did not get much benefit from it. Just like reading an encyclopedia, too much detail, no overview for beginners. I liked your video very much. You did an overview of each major window and described most of the controls. Also like the crib sheet with descriptions and time tags - makes it easy to jump around and repeat sections. The videos by SDRPlay were either too cursory, or way too specific. I would interested in a video on the RSPdx.

[@qwer55555555]

whats the point of shielding when using digital transmission via a cable?

[@dynamodelimited617]

Great video. I have a 2017 Macbook Pro with 16Gb ram and is an i5 CPU. Windows10 is running on a partition. My question is would this be powerful enough to run the SDR software?

[@shura311]

Great video, man!

[@DennisMathias]

Thanks for your work. Question: I have my panels all set up the way I want and want to store their positions so the next time I use it the windows are preset. If I go to factory reset I ONLY get the MAIN window. Then I have to go through and initialize each window and move it into position. Also, it looks like your windows SNAP into position. Is there an option for that? Running win 10. RSP1A.

[@SevenFortyOne]

If you check out the help file in sdrUno there is a section that explains the workspace manager better than I can in this reply. Having said that, perhaps I should make a video on this topic.

[@DennisMathias]

Yeah, I read that and some of the screens don't match what I see at the moment. I was surprised when I loaded uno that it only came up with the main screen and not all screens. I'll review that. You're tutorial was excellent.

[@robblerouser5657]

Yeah, thanks. Now, I just bought myself an RSP1A when I really didn't need to. :P

[@mikemalloy1681]

This is a very good presentation. I would like for you to do the same for FM. I am still a little fuzzy on fm.

[@jay-rus4437]

Have they made a software update that changed the “gain” setting? Mine is exactly opposite of yours in this video? When mine is at the highest position for the adjustment slide, then my noise floor is at its lowest.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Yes, it can be changed to work both ways...there is a setting someplace in the options

[@johnferro6214]

hi, do you know if the sdruno software supports doing multiple unattended recordings in a row? Last i checked you could Only do one and then had to manually enter the time to start to record again. If not are there any 3rd party software apps that would allow for it? I do a lot of unattended TOH recordings and this is a must for me. I’m able to do it with Perseus and rfspace sdr’s. Thanks!

[@jimhawkes2671]

Is there anything extra I need to do to connect my Kenwood TS-830s up to the SDRPlay? Other videos show it being connected to the IF output on the back of the transceiver. (8.838) Do I need a MFJ Transmit/Receive switch? Thank you. Jim

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm not really sure what you need for that. None of my rigs have an if out so I haven't tried it myself

[@yasiribm]

wonderful

[@Veetheoneandonly]

Wow, thanks for your quick reply! Really like your videos. I have subscribed. On the RSP2, what is the impedance of the high impredance single line input? Is it 400 ohms or around 2500 ohms? Thinking of using an end fed half wave antenna. Do I need the 49:1 auto transformer? (Takes it close to 50 ohms). Or can I take the single wire and ground into the RSP2 without a UnUn or autotransformer?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Personally, I don't worry about baluns or matching impedances unless I'm transmitting. I've run wire antennas stuck into the center pin of the 50 ohm jack with success. If you want every last ounce of performance then you can use a matching device....but keep in mind there are insertion losses that may reduce any benefit you get from having a matched impedance. This is just my opinion, others may have advice. Thanks for supporting my channel, I'm glad you enjoy my content.

[@keefebaby]

Very helpful thx

[@buzzsah]

OK, now I need one, :)

[@raytowler2286]

Great video demonstration, I'm guessing I can hook up my RX out from the Yaesu ftdx-5000 as a signal feed without tx isolation? 😇 👍

[@SevenFortyOne]

I believe so, but do some research before you try it to be sure just in case...

[@connormouse]

Thanks for this vid. Very well done. What antenna do you use with your RSP1A?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! I have a fan dipole cut for 80 and 40 meters.

[@moonshine6208]

You can sign into the website for the HamRadioOutlet.com. Then search RSP1a. The website will show not only new info for the RSP1a, but will give recommendations for accesories. Including antennas that they sell especially for use with the RSP1a.

[@fac3th3wolf]

Excellent video. Thank you. Question: At 15:50 there is a signal doing a frequency sweep. (looks like attendees of a sports game doing the wave) It sweeps right through other signals. What is that? Is that common? Is that legal? Is that an artifact of your receiver or is that actually transmitted signal? Thank you for the informative video.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I think that was some sort of oth radar sweep

[@hamrad88]

Have you done a show on the Record function?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Not yet, but since you asked I'll try to see if I can put something together.

[@ruddyteck]

can the RSP1A decode digital FM radio station?, and this might be a dumb questions: when listening to an FM radio station is it the same quality as a normal radio on a car or boombox, can you hear the stereo mode or just mono? thank you for your answers.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I don't know about digital FM but analog FM sound very good on these

[@cliffnichols120]

Great Job

[@glenngoodale1709]

Does RSP1a do auto update on soft ware??

[@Veetheoneandonly]

Great Video. Learned a lot. Is the RSP2 better than the RSP1a? Is it worth the extra cost. Main focus will be the HAM bands.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I think the RSP1A is going to suit your needs just fine. In terms of performance for casual listening to the ham bands that is. In fact, I think the internal architecture of the 1A is newer than the 2 and may actually perform ever so slightly better in some situations.

[@m4rvinmartian]

I know it's been a few years, but what's that sweep moving across the frequency display at 15:49 - 15:59?

[@SevenFortyOne]

No idea .. probably oth radar

[@m4rvinmartian]

@@SevenFortyOne Quick reply! Thanks! I noticed many different kinds of sweeps in your video. You're in a radio noisy area.

[@brian.7966]

It's great but I can`t always see where your pointer is si I can`t always follow you..

[@jaywardjulian6163]

Not even finished watching but cant help not to show my appreciation to this very detailed installation video for RSP1A, kudos to you Sir, one thing I want to know if you can direct me if I want to be able to TX, is this what you recommend or the higher version like an RSPDX device? Either way I would be grateful and wait for your advice. 73 de KH2ZZ

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks, glad you like the video. The sdrplay radios are all receive only, no tx

[@jaywardjulian6163]

@@SevenFortyOne thanks for your brief explanations, and can it RECORD a QSO? Makes me wonder how my fellow friend does it recording and then doing modulation at the same time. Any suggestions?

[@SevenFortyOne]

@@jaywardjulian6163 The SDRuno software can record. I'm not sure how your friend is doing what he's doing. some ham radios have the ability to record and playback the recording.

[@jaywardjulian6163]

@@SevenFortyOne thank you very much and keep it coming 73 de KH2ZZ

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Good video. Learned some useful information. Thank you. By the way, can you tell me what the "LO" followed by a frequency in the spectrum display means? And can it be removed from the display? Also, do you know if there is a list explaining what the many acronyms associated with the RSP1A mean? I found a list in the operators manual, but it was only a glossary of terms we are all familiar with such as "FM" is Frequency Modulation, not the specific acronyms associated with the RSP1A. I don't know what all these terms like "VRX" and such mean. I was going to print out the manual so I can read it thoroughly, but my printer is messed up at the present time.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Lo is the local oscillator. I don't think you can hide it's display. Basically the lo is the center frequency of the current bandwidth being tuned. When the lo is locked that frequency doesn't change and you can tune above and below the lo until the edge of the pass band is reached. When unlocked, the lo changes and the pass band moves with it. I think I saw a more detailed glossary or cookbook for sdrplay someplace but can't recall the site now.

[@Veetheoneandonly]

Just watched your 90 minute on-line demo of SDRuno, and enjoyed it. I just received my RSP1A, but can't download SDRuno to my MacBook Pro. Does it only run in Windows?? I was sure I saw something that said it supported MAC OS. I was able to download the MAC drivers, but can't see a way to download the SDRuno software for a MAC. I hate to run Parallels, but maybe will have to. Will it run on a 15 year old Pentium running Windows 7?? I enjoy your KZbin videos and have subscribed. Appreciate how quickly you reply to comments!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Sdruno will only run on windows. I think you need cubicsdr for Mac but I'm not sure as I am not an Apple user. Sdruno should run ok on older wintel platforms but you may have to keep the sample rate at the lowest settings. I'm glad you enjoy my videos, thanks for letting me know!

[@ccwynn6657]

Will the software detect and display PSK31 as waterfall and as ASCII text, multi channel and single channel?

[@SevenFortyOne]

No, you need to pass the audio stream using a virtual audio cable to another software for decoding

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Can you control a rig with this or do you need another software to add with it.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I think there is a way to do it depending on the rig. But I think the control is limited. I haven't tried it myself

[@antennebuis]

Great video thanks 73,

[@michaellorren9805]

very and great video

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I installed my RSP1a tonight, and when I open SDRuno, it only shows the "Main" window. Any ideas?

[@SevenFortyOne]

You have to open the other sub windows by clicking the "buttons" to turn them on. Click in the rectangles that are labeled SP1, SP2, and RX

[@hobie1dog]

Well done, thanks for sharing this with us. W4SEX

[@Radiowild]

Nice tutorial! I may just order one. Got snow?

[@SevenFortyOne]

+Radio wild yep! It's snowing here now.

[@skidmoremusictech528]

Great video demo of SDRUno. Thanks! Amateur question: how did you know you were in the '80 meter' band? Was the wavelength displayed somewhere in SDRUno?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Having been in the hobby so long I just sort of have the jargon memorized. But there is a matrix of buttons on the main RX control in SDRuno that when clicked will take you to the corresponding band. They are the button labeled 169,80,40,etc...

[@skidmoremusictech528]

Thanks for the quick reply! So, can I hunt for frequencies in any range or only in 'bands' as defined on the button pad? I have an SDR2Pro and want to search for all possible RF frequencies from 2khz to 2ghz, but I can't seem to scroll to all frequencies within that range ....but seem limited to certain 'bands' of frequencies. The scroll buttons don't just keep going up or down in the main RX window. Thanks again for the great demo video! Very helpful!

[@SevenFortyOne]

You can hunt any frequency. When you click the band buttons the Local Oscillator (LO) gets locked and you can only tune within whatever pass-band you have set through the MHZ and DEC buttons. To unlock the LO, just click the LO Lock button right above the Play! button and you'll be able to scroll to whatever frequency you want.

[@FCCMarshfield]

Nice job.. TNX OM

[@lucaclary8436]

Ciao. What about digital modes? Tnx

[@SevenFortyOne]

You can receive digital modes...I have several videos about that

[@lucaclary8436]

@@SevenFortyOne Also Tetra?

[@Kennynva]

I think it is WINS 1010, Do you think living on long island..I would enjoy this receiver...Im looking at this one or the RSP2 or the Airspy HF+..dont know which one to get...What did they change in the RSP1A to RSP2????

[@SevenFortyOne]

I like the rsp1a...it's the best value out there right now. The rsp2 has a few extra features but the 1a is fine if you are just starting out. I'm not familiar with the airspy but I've heard good things about it.

[@SevenFortyOne]

It shouldn't matter where you live to enjoy these radios, however you may struggle with overload if you live close to strong broadcast stations. The built in filters in the 1a will help some but you may need an external filter to really filter them out.

[@brentjohnson6654]

New sub here. Thanks for the review of the SDR radio. I noticed you were using Windows. Does windows perform better than Linux or Macintosh?

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm not a mac user and I haven't played much with SDR on Linux. I'm guessing for a casual user the performance would be about the same. There are more software options for Windows to chose from though.

[@jannijmeijer3944]

Around min. 18.00, the explanation of rf-gain REDUCTION, it must be the opposit. The more gain-reduction, the lower the signal-level... very good review, by the way ... (I have RSP2Pro, 73's de PD0IFI)

[@SevenFortyOne]

Sliding the control up increases the RF gain and sliding it down reduces the gain. In my situation I've found increasing the RF gain increases the background noise as well as the target signal so for most listening I leave the RF gain at the minimum setting. Thanks for watching! 73!

[@normhegyi1927]

great job,really helped getting my RSP1A going

[@scottcrav1]

SDR is new to me...this is receive only....how do you add a transmitter?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Broadly speaking you have to either buy one with transmit capability or use one like this ad a panadapter.

[@scottcrav1]

@@SevenFortyOne thanks for doing the review btw....Is the Icom 7300 a SDR transceiver in effect... where there is a computer in the box doing all the software processing?

[@SevenFortyOne]

I haven't used one myself but I believe you are correct...the 7300 receiver is a sdr design

[@Kennynva]

Have you tried CubicSDR a linux program with your SDRplay???nice video..

[@SevenFortyOne]

That was my plan but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Hopefully soon...

[@Kennynva]

It was not easy to load on my Linux mint 17.2, You have to load 1 scrip file...then load the SDRplay file, for Linux, then load the second script file, then it will work..took me 3 hours to do it...but I am not that good with typing commands in Linux..

[@Kennynva]

This is where I went to install the software..kb9rlw.blogspot.ca/2017/06/step-by-step-install-of-sdrplay-rsp2.html

[@forestgreenman]

I don't have the room on my lot for an antenna setup like yours. Any alternatives I could try with this unit? I really like the video and I am thinking of getting this unit as a low cost/space saving choice to get into a better radio set up. Currently I have just a little cheap portable with shortwave and weather bands.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Almost any antenna will work to some degree with this radio. A good antenna for HF bands on a compact lot might be something like a mag loop. Or even a wire strung in the trees or something along those lines would probably work fine. If you are interested in VHF/UHF and above then you may want to look at a wide-band Discone. These RSP units offer alot of value for the money. If you are interested in the versatility of an SDR then I'd recommend getting this over a traditional portable or tabletop radio. And keep in mind, these can even be used with some android (not sure about Apple) phones and tablets so they can be used portable as well.

[@forestgreenman]

For a wire strung in the trees would I use a single wire or a "T" shaped FM like wire antenna? I imagine the longer the wire the better? But I would think the length of the wires would effect the frequencies you can receive. It looks like you have some sort of dual wire thing going with your fan-tail, I think you called it, setup. Sorry for the "simple" questions but I am really new to this.

[@SevenFortyOne]

For basic receiving signals the antenna configuration isn't really critical. Pretty much anything will work to some degree. An antenna that is cut to the proper length and polarized for the band/mode you want to listen to will work better. However, For just getting going with the RSP and learning the software almost any piece of wire over a few feet long should work well enough for you to receive something. The antenna I'm using is a fan dipole with elements cut for 3.700 MHZ and 7.200 Mhz that I use with my ham radios. It is designed to work best around those frequencies. However, on my RSP1A I can reliably receive signals from as far down as the bottom of the AM broadcast band (560KHz) all the way up into the VHF high band (162 MHZ). I guess what I'm trying to say is just use whatever antenna you can and see what happens. I'm fairly certain you'll be able to hear something. Once you get more comfortable with the radio, you can then put up "proper" antennas that will work better for the frequencies you are interested in listening to.

[@forestgreenman]

OK, Thanks for the info and your patients !!!!!

[@namesurname4666]

can i receive longwave (around 150-250khz) in europe?

[@SevenFortyOne]

The radio will receive signals at these frequencies but whether or not you can hear them depends on your antenna, location, and other variables

[@namesurname4666]

@@SevenFortyOne thanks

[@KurtBergNielsen]

Hi can RSP1A be used with SDRSharp software anybody ? I conside to buy RSP1A ,Thx

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

all i get is static i am not not receiving anything..???

[@SevenFortyOne]

You can skip that part and just go straight to the software download page