SDRuno, the basics.

In this video Mike shows the basics of SDRuno using a RSP1a SDR.
www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a/
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/
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

[@HaskellMoore]

If you have a SDRuno receiver, take 15 minutes and watch this video BEFORE you even turn it on. Then keep it handy as you start using the receiver and refer back to it. It is an enormously useful video that will save you a lot of time and frustration!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you for the kind words. Really pleased to know that you find this video so helpful. Many thanks again, Mike

[@357Shakey]

I agree! I wish i would have done that a few months ago when I got my RSPdx. But, glad I found it now!

[@davidtholen993]

So glad this has come to my attention. I can't believe this has been available for over a year and I am just now seeing it. This will be very helpful as I learn to use the SDRUno correctly. I had no idea what to do to receive a reasonable signal and this will allow me to learn by doing. Most helpful. Thanks and looking forward to more instruction.

[@dennisbristow382]

Great video Mike. Only been on SDR uno for a few months but really enjoying it. This basics video is just what newbies like me needed. Roll on video number 2!

[@SDRplayRSP]

Thank you Dennis. Pleased to know these videos will help you. Video #2 (up now) should have been video #1 but video #3 :) will touch on decoding and virtual audio cable.

[@noodlesoup50]

First class narration Mike. Very well spoken with clear steps and, as a newbie, I’m looking forward to the progression of learning additional skills to tune those signals in. This new series is great and the support you (SDRPlay) provide is excellent!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Tim, Thank you so much.

[@Bob-zr6mr]

Hi Mike. Just starting out on SDRplay....Looking forward to more of these informative videos.

[@djrfree]

Just got the RSP1a up and running using SDRuno. This was very helpful. Looking forward to the others!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Fantastic, Pleased to know that this helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@azgrapefruit]

Just purchased one of your SDR units...the video was fantastic! Look forward to your series....

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Awesome, Welcome to the SDRplay family. Glad you found the videos helpful.

[@VE7QRZ]

Wow, thanks for this video. I have ignored SDR. Now I spent 15 min just to see where the tech is at. 👍

[@claudehill2]

Mike, I enjoyed this video immensely and learned more from it than most all of the others from SDRplay. It answered more of my operational questions and got me going. I am going to search for more videos from this presenter. I just got my SDRplay Radio RSP1a and Uno Software today. I got it all working with your help. I have just gotten re-interested in Radio for Broadcast, SWL and Amateur at age 76. I had a Novice Class and Technician Ham License when I was 13. I learned my Electronics, Communications and Signal Intel in the Army Security Agency from 1964-1968. I also held a 2nd Class Commercial License in the late 1960’s. Thank You Again!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you found it useful. The complete playlist is avaialble here www.sdrplay.com/sdrplayhamguides/

[@Meattrapper]

I recently purchased my RSP1a and was extremely excited - only to realize that I was missing out on a lot because I didn't understand the software. Your video is very good and you explain things very well. I would love to see a video that focuses on the VHF spectrum, scanning it and how to log or record results. I live near a military base and would like to use my SDR to monitor military frequencies and record or log results.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Sure, we can cover that.

[@cpypcy]

This is very helpful guide. I really like the setting up antenas part.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad to know it was helpful. Thank you for commenting

[@stevebbdotcom]

What a great overview, just the right amount of info presented in a clear and informative manner. Thank you so much :)

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Really pleased to know you found it helpful.

[@ipduffy]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just got a RSPdx and am looking forward to playing with it.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You are very welcome. Glad you find the content helpful.

[@gotman4409]

Thanks for this. I'm studying the software so I'll probably be asking a lot of questions. This software has about the same learning curve as sdr angel was for me.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you found it helpful.I highly recommend also posting questions in one of the independently managed SDRplay forums. Here are relevant links. facebook.com/SDRPlay/ facebook.com/groups/sdruno groups.io/g/SDRPlayUsers/topics

[@mikepruden6060]

Thanks Mike. Much improved. Mouse pointer a great help. Also slowing down your presentation really helps.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This video is from Apr 2019 and glad you found it helpful.

[@dougchittum7835]

Recently purchased the RSPDuo and just getting started with it. Working great! This was a great SDRUno getting started video! Just what I needed. I also VERY MUCH appreciated the mention of the antenna types and directions. There is so much info out there on antennas that it's hard for us noobs to find just what we're looking for. So thank you for that as well. I'm currently running a 200' speaker wire loop stretched out all over my backyard. It's working, but I'm sure there's a better way to do it. But for now, I'm just sticking the ends of the loop into the P and N pins of the High-Z input. Not using the GND pin. I do have a NooElec Balun One Nine. Should I be using it instead of the High-Z input? Lastly, my desire was to listen to the longer wavelength bands in hopes of picking up stuff from Europe. I'm located in Ohio, USA. I've got a lot to learn about picking these kinds of stations out. (I do get loads of Ham traffic from South Carolina and Texas and broadcast stuff from Cuba I believe.) I also do some ADS-B stuff too. But during the daylight hours I would really like to be able to do some P25 trunk tracking, police monitoring. One of the reasons I purchased the Duo was in hopes of being able do it all in the one box, that it included two receivers. Is that something that can be done? Is that coming or is there a place to look to get directions? Thank you again for the videos. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of them! Doug

[@DidierVDA]

Dear Mike. New in this world, your video allows to start discovering the possibilities. Looking to what I see on my main window, perhaps I have to analyse if I have made the good choice for antenna for my project which is marine weather. So need to dig more! Thanks a lot.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Awesome, glad to know all the resouces (videos, etc) are helpful.

[@modemv3]

Mike, your video(s) are top notch. Very well explained. As you get deeper into the tutorials, please explain the adjustments one can make to the various values, on for example the 'EX CONTROL'. At this point, I or maybe others do not know how to tweak these values. I certainly look forward to your step by step tutorials as they are very useful and I even got some value out of video 2. These videos will in my opinion, only add more value and support to the hobby of SDR's.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you very much. Glad you asked for the EX CONTROL. That panel is my favorite panel in SDRuno. I will have a video covering it.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nHc6SOmN6osNk

[@55jplock]

Thank you I am completely new to SDR radio I look forward to learning much from you. This is way superior to my 30+ year old Kenwood R-5000, before that I used a BC 348Q receiver from WW2 surplus. That radio I donated to a WW2 museum in Broken Arrow Ok.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I hope you find these videos helpful.

[@leeliedy1999]

WOW.. Thanks... I'm kind of new to Shortwave radio/SDR This was very informant.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Fantastic :) Welcome to a world of fun.

[@brian.7966]

A great piece of kit well worth getting one.

[@theAlphaAgency]

I have the RSP1a purchased from HRO. Im interested in the basics also, and other software addons such as aircraft and ocean vessel mapping.And, it would be nice to see a list of all other SDR software that will work with this radio. I like your videos very much. You speak slow and clear. Very easy on the ears. Thank you!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you like the videos. Thank you for the nice comment.

[@davidj.wilcox6053]

I just purchased a SDRplaydx and need a similar video on setting it up. This is my first SDR radio. Thank you. Dave K8WPE

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Sure, Have a look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Wui5mVhtSLhrM

[@dangingras7142]

Mike ,These tutorials are Awesome, Thank you for taking the time to share.... These have helped me so much to take out a lot of potential frustration in using the UNO ,The fun im having enjoying this unit, brings back memories of Me as a Kid, yes the Old days of short wave radios with Vaccume tubes glowing inside a box, Computers have come so far and this is well worth the cost of stepping up to SDR Radio , My question is in the future will the UNO With dual VFO's , would it be able to do 800 MHz trunking and Also a video on how to configure for a VHF / UHF Repeater Ham scanner..! Please keep those Tutorials going ,its helping very much to get a robust appreciation for this units capabilities

[@Swede4Trump]

Greetings from Sweden! You guys just got yourselves a new subscriber 🎉

[@kellybird9662]

BEST Video I've seen Yet on SDR ! 73's de KF5DDA

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Good video, I am going to need to watch it a few more times to soak it in. I'm hoping to use my RSP1 to better see what Ham activity is going on. Then tune the transceiver in to make the QSO. I grew up using a Kenwood TS-830 so this is a very steep learning curve for me. I'll be stringing up a 148 foot Random Wire Antenna with a L-network ATU for the SDR.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you, have fun exploring.

[@controllercontroller1185]

This video was very helpful for me… Thank You will be watching more

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you found it helpful. I hope you find the other videos helpful as well.

[@caramba10]

Thanks for the video I've found it very useful.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Excellent :)

[@ccr508]

THANKS! Many questions answered.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You are very welcome. Glad you found this video helpful.

[@robertcarle4623]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Olli_Kuhta]

Thank you. This was a useful video for me :)

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You are very welcome.

[@bobmcgann8346]

Excellent tutorial! TYVM!

[@janedagger]

Finally, someone explains things I didn't know. Thank you thank you thank you... you soooo rocketh.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You are very welcome. Glad to read that you found this video helpful in learning SDRuno.

[@janedagger]

@@SDRplayHamGuidesDammit.. I have a picture/photo done bay an artist..that fits this soooo well.. but, no photos on ewwwtube :) and its passed to me on FB only.. it is someone's art after all Gotta addy? cos you'll like it

[@tinaoquinn5679]

Love to see how to set up as an Air Band scanner with adjustable squelch. Thank You

[@SDRplayRSP]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHu9g6RnjKufpMU

[@AndersonEntertainme]

Thanks for this really good video, can you explain a bit more on installing a long wire antenna outside do I need a coax and balun or atu ? Thanks

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

My pleasure, sure we can cover that.

[@peterashley6042]

Great first video. In future videos, please do not leave any abbreviations unexplained. Even “LO”. There are so many acronyms in SDRuno and it is probably easy to forget that we may not be as familiar with them as you. Thank you and I look forward to the next video.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Sure, No problem. I plan on covering every single panel within SDRuno.

[@Ittigoesmovie]

Hi..After thus Video i will bis one immediately....thank you so much

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

You’re very welcome

[@richardlyon67]

Terrific video - thank you. My RSPdx arrives tomorrow, and I’m excited. Can I ask you a basic question: given such a colossal frequency space to explore - what do you find where? Can you think about a video that does a high level tour that shows what sorts of things you find at what frequencies? Also - you might want to think about not using Acronyms in these introductory videos. You have some instructions at the start that used them and I’ve no idea what you meant! But - thanks again.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you liked the video. This chart should help you, assuming your in the states. www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/january_2016_spectrum_wall_chart.pdf

[@johnrandall879]

First Thank you Mike, it was a great start to my SDRuno. I was a new Ham in 1950's at 15 years old and in Africa.. you know when all you could get was Ex Military sets with "Valves" well here I am again just taking my Ham test again after 69 years, yes you did the maths I'm 84 ish. One question I have so that I can set up my gear! I have a FT-991A and lots of antennas for different bands and I want to figure out a way to be able to use and track stuff on the SDR and then go back and forth to my Transceiver using the same antenna on that particular band. How can I isolate my SDR enough from being "Fried " when I transmit? Is disconnecting the SDR with a switch enough?... Yes an old Fart but I still climb on the roof to install my Antennas!... Oh I am in Southern California.... john R

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi John- This video should help you with options to best protect your RSP kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXime6lmZdiebZI

[@pete1927]

Great video for a beginner, why do you need to offset the LO?

[@CallMeLuigi]

Very helpful, thanks. Two questions: 1. You mentioned that setting a LO offset is important but didn't say what the LO offset is or why it's important, 2. For HFFAX the receiver is tuned to a certain frequency and, ideally, the passband is offset from that frequency. Is that possible in SDR Uno? VY 73...

[@steveenter553]

Very new but excited to get my "ticket" and also use SDRPlay to listen. Need a brief lesson on setting the "offset" in the main SP window. How and how important. SteveEnter

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Steve, Not sure what you mean by setting the "offset" in the main SP window

[@hondocalrissian1918]

I am not sure what other video you have done but I am fairly new to the SDRplay family...Can you explain when it comes to listening for audio/voice khz/mhz/ghz what is most interesting?

[@jedarkin3578]

Thank you very much for the excellent video, it was very helpful. Is is possible to expand the SDR UNO display windows to fill your entire screen so I could more easily see the control buttons and icons you were demonstrating.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Sure, most of the time it's fullscreen but I do reset SDRuno regularly leaving the layout at default.

[@LMerryman]

Excellent video for nubees.

[@paulx2777]

I need to figure out antennas. My little whip doesn't see much. Good intro, though, thanks. I'd like to see scanning, since the software now supports that. Also, more in depth explanation about the main panel options. I have the old rsp1.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Sure I can look into covering the MAIN panel.

[@BD020157]

Can anything be done about overlapping signals in the lower bands?

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Really Nice job of showing the basics of this. I am trying to learn more before buying my 1st ham radio and this looks like an amazing option vs all the old ham receivers on ebay. Is it possible to add a transmit section to this later on or is SDRuno receive only? I will keep watching videos and trying to learn more and maybe you will talk about that somewhere.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you find the video helpfull. All RSP devices are receive only.

[@erikmattson8629]

Mike, first of all , I love these videos. They are a HUGE help. Is there one that I'm missing, that you can point me to, that goes over the MAIN SP settings? That explains what the different sliders there do exactly? Like the difference between the different FTT choices, and what the FTT Average does? I've kinda fiddled around and got it set to what feels right, but I just want to make sure I understand what it is I'm adjusting. Thanks again. Erik.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Eric, Glad you like the video. I don't think I have made anything that goes into detail. What I can reccomend is the following book which will help you progress from the basics. I will link it below www.goodreads.com/book/show/33270622-software-defined-radio

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I actualy forgot that I had this bookmarked. This should help you www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/speclab/fftinfo.htm

[@01drongo]

excellent instructor

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you :)

[@Obinjess]

Great video! I am thinking of mounting an SDR in a weatherproof chassis so it can have a short lead to the outdoor mast-mounted antenna. Would that be a better solution than having the SDR indoors next to my PC but having a long lead of low-loss wire to the outdoor antenna? I want maximum signal reception and I want to do it right the first time. Thank you.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Thank you, Yes we have had users mount the RSP1a in a modified but fully weather proof enclosure outdoors. They used active USB leads as shown here www.sdrplay.com/an-alternative-to-expensive-lmr-coax-cable-for-ghz-operation/ The RSP1a uses a metallic paint coating to help reduce noise as shown here www.sdrplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/radcom_jan18full.pdf

[@user-du7zv7hz5y]

Hi and thanks for this very useful video! Is there anyway to zoom in or adjust the size of the memory panel? When I use scan memory, the panel is really small. Thanks in advance!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

No, the test size is fixed

[@batfalcononyoutube]

First of all a BIG THANK YOU for all the support. And now the newbie question. There are times that turning the mouse wheel, moves the red line in the spectrum, and some other times that instead of the red line, the frequency band underneath moves accordingly. I am trying to find out under what conditions happens the one or the other. I prefer the red line moving in the frequency band.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

The VFO (red line) will move when the LO is locked (MAIN panel, LO LOCK) or if one of the Band buttons is in use via the RX control panel.

[@batfalcononyoutube]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you again for the immediate reply. Is it recommended to keep it locked or not?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

@@batfalcononyoutube If you lock the LO, you won't be able to tune outside of the selected sample rate. This video should help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTRpGeGaK-rqK8

[@georgemate2944]

Thanks Mike just what i needed, Ive had SDRplay/SDRplay1A and SDRplay 2 and gave up on them all after a very short time, recently bought another SDR1A as i was determind to learn and not give up .. I was getting close again then i found your video that I intend to watch over and over, my antennas are X50 for VHF&UHF, LONG WIRE for HF should i use an ATU or Not , my interest [im a licensed HAM...M3BSF] but have always been a SWL, are Air and Marine Bands & Ham Bands would be good to learn more about Antennas for use with SDR. Great Job THANKYOU From Carlisle in the English Lake District

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Most welcome.

[@christophermonk]

Mike I found this very helpful and easily followed. Many thanks. Have you covered tuning into VHF broadcast stations? I am also interested in the 2-metre amateur band. Cheers from Peterborough in England.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you found this helpful. No, not yet but I will in a later video. I covered CTCSS/DCS decoding using 3rd free software. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6WiIKDe5ySm68

[@christophermonk]

@@SDRplayHamGuides I have managed to listen to FM broadcast stations and the local 2 metre repeater. Hopefully the weekend will see more activity on that band. I have a 5-element Yagi and will try and connect the SDRPlay device to it.

[@deanandrea2357]

Thanks Mike. I was an avid shortwave listener back in the early to mid '70's. Needless to say things have changed A LOT over the years. I recently bought an SDRDuo and I really need some basics. This particular video is great for someone like me. I would like to see how to listen to/set up lower and upper side bands. Years ago I used to love to listen to marine telephone calls from ships. Is this totally obsolete now? If not, what bands were/are they used? Thanks much! Dean A.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Dean, Glad you like the video. Choosing USB or LSB is avaialble within the RX CONTROL panel of SDRuno or hitting U (USB) or L (LSB) on your keyboard.

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

Thanks for this video! I had been practicing /learning SdR# and of course after hundred or so hours and I finally figur out decoding and get a really good wide band antenna the program $hits the bed and now the only version I can find online is one that doesn't work. So I'm looking into uno as replacement. I've been seeing a lot of complaints with SDR# . What gives?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad to know you're pursuing SDRuno. As far as SDRsharp... I have no idea to be hoenst. Best that you ask them that directly. airspy.com/contact/

[@jwchancey]

Thanks for these videos !! My SDR RSPdx is coming today.... I am using the RX OUT from my Yaesu 101MP to feed the signal.... if I switch and put it direct using another antenna.... do I need to be careful when transmitting on my 101MP using another antenna? I don't want to blow out or overload my new SDR. Or are their protections built in to the RSPdx?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you like the video. Have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5Clmn-wadymobs

[@earnieb5318]

Mike...new user...for now using it on 10/11 meters, primarily.....have software up and running and can stumble around. My first question is how do I shut the software down and return to Windows home screen? Also when I exit a panel ("X" it out), how do I bring that panel back without reloading the entire software again? Thanks a bunch. I learned much from this video. VERY glad I found it...TY

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Closing SDRuno is by clicking the X in the top right of MAIN panel. Depending on what panel you closed. Panel visiblitity is also from the MAIN panel

[@qguitar1]

Good video Just starting out ty

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad to know that the first video was helpful.

[@RobertThomas-yn8cq]

In setting up another SDR I messed up my USB settings it seems. Subsequently I lost my Bluetooth functions. Is that a possibility here with UNO? If so there should be a caveat in prefix. A week has passed and I have yet to work out this problem. Your work is well done. the volumes are spot on and clean clear display. Thank you for your concern and efforts.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

SDRplay's device drivers do not add, modify or change audio/bluetooth drivers. SDRuno uses what audio drivers are avaialble on the system.

[@HFMmv]

Love this SDRuno have lots of exploring to do. Just one problem for me the option drop down boxes are yellow with yellow print? Not readable by me the manual displays in black on grey it makes exploring a tad difficult can you give me a suggestion please Thank you very much Semper Fi

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Do you have "High Contrast" enabled in "Ease of Access" settings in Windows 10 enabled? This can cause exactly what you seem to be describing

[@johnantonello882]

Has any one created an application note for this radio, notably an explanation of the various setting that are behind the different panels. In the panel that shows the main waterfall display one can choose various FFT windows. what is best and for what purpose? Great clear video BTW ( acronyms argh.. By The Way).

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi John, Glad you enjoyed the video. The SDRuno manual is a great resource. I can cover the inner settings of SDRuno in a future video. This video from W2AEW is fantastic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPJXnymfJuLd9k

[@creorf]

Thanks for the nice intro. When I opened SDRUNO for the first time I was struggling to find how to close it. In the end I had to kill the windows task to close it. Might be worthwhile to explain how to close it properly. Also, could you please elaborate on how to enter the frequency and fine tune, especially for a laptop that does not have a mouse wheel? How do I fine tune otherwise? Why do I need to hit "M" when entering a frequency and not the "enter" key?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Glad you found this video useful. Closing SDRuno is done via the MAIN panels top right [X] You really want to use a mouse but you can do direct entry by hitting the spacebar and keying in the frequency and hitting M which signifies MHz. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts to move up and down the spectrum Click the MAIN SP and use ARROW UP and ARROW down. It will snap to the step size selected (right click the RX CONTROL frequency readout to change the step size)

[@rodneybaker4132]

Mike, thank you so much. Feel free to talk about anything you like. I am interested in listening to Amateur inverting satellites.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Most welcome, thank you for watching.

[@jil2net]

Mike, thanks a lot! Could you please comment on the issue with station mirroring at 12:17. And could you please explain the nature of the DC spike which is usually exactly in the center of the shown bandwidth (as I understood it's when LO=VFO). Also it's very interesting how the bandwidth is represented by IQ signals. What is above the LO and what is below the LO. Or may be you know a good link with explanation. Thanks in advance!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

It's a multi-cast transmission not an image. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTRpGeGaK-rqK8

[@alanhart1238]

i would like to use SDR to locate the source of broadband noise in my sw receiver on 3.8 Mhz by cruising the neighborhood with the appropriate antennae. Measuring the amplitude of said noise with regard to FCC limits would be a plus if the noise source is uncooperative for official complaint with measurements stated

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This site should assist you with that. www.nk7z.net/category/info/rfi-mitigation/

[@delmonicojoe1005]

Great video, I am new to the hobby , can you be more specific on how to set up (the offset) on 02:50 time your video, Thank you JD

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I clicked within the MAIN SP before starting the stream. The VFO frequency is shown in realation to the LO, creating the offset. SDRuno (1.40.2) will create an auto offset for you. This is found in the MAIN panel settigns INPUT tab.

[@delmonicojoe1005]

Thank you

[@lapatriot9268]

I would like to know what you can do with sdr uno and a icom 718. But any info for us new users is appreciated!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

www.sdrplay.com/resources/PanadapterWebinar.pdf

[@jmhurtado64]

I am new to SDRUno, and I have just bought a RSPdx. I want to get the antenna signal fron my FTDX3000. I have read that it should come from the IF output of the rig. Could you explain how to adjust SDRUno then? TIA

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Use the RX out, not the IF out. This video will assist you kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfRZp5uesSbg68

[@leybald60]

Just purchased my sdrplay and my windows install doesnt look like your screen, has it changed radically? EDIT - Dohh probably cause I installed the Console version, now amended

[@user-pm1yz5zv4v]

Hi Mike, thanks for video, is it possible to use this software to measure FM VHF/UHF frequency deviation to set the drive level on a transmitter ? thanks Regards Nigel

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I have never done that, I am not 100% sure. If I find the procedure online, I will try it and respond again.

[@almartin806]

Planning to purchase a RSP1 to use it as a SDR with a Kenwood TS-850. My question, since this RSP1 will get the RF input coming from the transciever's IF output at 8.83 MHz it will be necessary any additional device, such as a decoupler, in order to protect the front end of the RSP1 receiver while the transceiver is in TX mode?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Al, The RSP1 is disscontinued. I think you mean the RSP1a. Using the Kenwoods IF out directly into any of the RSP's should be safe but I would verify that with Kenwood just to make sure. [phone]

[@geolocolee]

I ordered an rspdx and was wondering if sdruno is able to be used with other sdr dongles, if so how would I integrate them with the software, I have an rtl sdr and a nooelect. I really like how you keep it simple and cover the details. Thank You!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This How-To video my colleague made should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLQlqKDlMx3gJY

[@geolocolee]

Thank you!

[@LionRoars918]

Can you use your mouse wheel to go up / down on MW for example by 10 kHz step size ? I don't want use use the digits, just the mouse wheel.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, without any issue.

[@gregnewberry4813]

I just purchased the RSP1a and things are working. But would consider doing a video on setting the LO? Fixed or variable... based on frequency or bandwidth... or what? When, what, where.. Tnx 73 WB7DUO

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTRpGeGaK-rqK8

[@MrMichaldnb]

I would really like to see how to perform a recording of IQ signals and do some simple analysis on them. I recently found some interesting disturbances and wanted to analyze them / look at them closely , unfortunately I didn't know where to start and how to do it.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

www.sdrplay.com/docs/SDRplay_SDRuno_User_Manual.pdf Pages 82 and 83 will outline recording an IQ file as well as IQ playback in SDRuno.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This video will also help you. Note, recording has now moved to the scheduler panel in SDRuno but all the concepts shown will apply. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noa8hYmQpbN_hLM

[@mikepeirson1150]

Very decent of you you to explain. I have come from a analogue radio with a BFO to RSP1A. I am using the MFJ 1886 RX magnetic loop antenna set about 10 feet above the roofline of my house. Silly question I know but where is the BFO in SDRuno, I am probably looking at it without understanding. Regarding the antenna I use, I know it is a directional antenna, but how directional is it. Seems such a skinny piece of antenna to receive the signal, nothing to do with SDRuno I know by I thought I would ask. I understand the direction of a wire is NE-SW, does that apply to a loop antenna as well. Thanks again for video, I am slowly getting there.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

There is not BFO in SDRuno, Fine tuning (pitch)is done with the main tuning control. The pattern of loop antennas is figure 8. KZbin won't let me paste links but you can googl;e "loop antenna receive pattern"

[@mikepeirson1150]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thanks Mike for answering my questions, very helpful.

[@kcpupdog]

I have the RSP-1a and the SDRplay. Being an amateur, I would like for the SPR frequency to track the same as my VFO on the Icom 7300. It did this on my old computer, but since I have purchased a new computer it does not do this any more. What do I need to do ? Jack

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Most likely you need to configure omnirig for use with that model transciver. Please see the following webinar which will assist you in this kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXime6lmZdiebZI

[@drmisfit]

i dont have the option in the main panel to change the bandwith ,i'm using version v1.42 1014 with a rsp1a

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Your likely is LOW IF mode vs ZERO IF mode (MAIN panel in SDRuno)

[@user-be3so9er5e]

The LO change didn't make sense to me. Also, there are two frequency displays in two different panels, I get into trouble with them and lose control of the frequency. I'm not understanding what is going on with the frequency settings for some reason.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

The two frequencies are the VFO and LO. This video should help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTRpGeGaK-rqK8

[@tomharmon6526]

great!!

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Hi Mike, thanks very much for this extremely useful video. I'm returning to amateur radio after a 30 year gap so need some help. If I was running the SDR Uno as a reciever to my Hf transmitter, how would I shield the SDR from the transmitter's 20w of output? Could I use the same antenna for both with a switching arrangement? Thanks again Ace, G6XIB

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Yes, an auto TX to GND switch is ideal. This video should be very helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXime6lmZdiebZI

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Mike thanks so much for this, it was really helpful. I knew there was a way to do but having been away from the hobby so long was not quite sure how and what the technology was called! I'm very impressed with the SDR Duo and will probably go that route, though the cost of two T/R switches is a little daunting. The second antenna would be for VHF, so I may use one switch for HF and disconnect the VHF antenna before using my HF Xiegu G90. Thanks again. Ace

[@jaywardjulian6163]

Hi thank you for this informative video, I really want to run such as this but not really knowing which or how should I start. I have windows 10 and what should I buy? Thank you for anyone that would attempt to help me on this goal of mine.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Hi Jay, Glad you liked the video. Have a look here www.sdrplay.com/products/

[@joefrancalanza9995]

Hello I am new to operate on the QO-100 sat and i just bought the SDRplay and i like to know how to set the LO.. many thanks regards joe 9H1GT

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTRpGeGaK-rqK8

[@batfalcononyoutube]

Hi, I am trying to find differences altering the settings at the Main Spectrum Scope, especially at the pull down menu of FFT Window. It doesn't seem to alter anything regardless of the selection I make. Also what do these boxes do "T x100" and the "FFT off when closed"? Finally, is there a way to see the modulation's width when I listen to a station? Lots of questions. Thank you in advance.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Not sure why the FFT options are not working for you. I would suggest you open a support ticket www.sdrplay.com/support/ Adjusting the filter width is via the AUX SP red markers

[@hamreh]

thank you number 1

[@jimwillow4243]

My frustration with the sdruno sofware (after over a year trying to learn it) continues. At about the seven minute mark of the introductory video it refers to 'the sample rate'. I don't have that option displayed on my stock, just-installed copy of sdruno. Please a more basic primer for the new user!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Your sample rate is within the MAIN panel using ZERO IF mode. This reads like you In LOW-IF mode. In LOW-IF mode you can't change the sample rate from the fixed sample rate of 2 Mhz. You can only decimate and further reduce that fixed sample rate. Try changing the IF MODE to ZERO IF. imgur.com/OmMZVrv

[@antennebuis]

Nice will be in the SDRUNO software DAB+

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I don't have DAB signals here in the states but you should be able to decode/demod these transmissions with a proper decoder.

[@batfalcononyoutube]

Being a ham for many many years now, I tried to find a way of tuning, like the one I am used to. I mean like turning the tuning knob and listening to the stations. Tried the left & right arrows with no luck so far. I have seen videos that the frequency rolls up or down like this, but I have no found the way to do it. So, maybe it's a dumb question, but... Thanks for your time, 73s

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

This video will assist you with various options available. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOag2Njlsx6irs

[@batfalcononyoutube]

@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you! So, in fact there is no other way to tune except the mouse wheel.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Mouse wheel, point and click, direct entry or an external tuning device.

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

Hi there, I can't seem to change frequency with either the mouse or my keyboard, with SDRuno and an RSP-1A? I'm running W10 Any thoughts? 73, ZL3XD.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

That is strange, if you still have tuning issues...Please open a support ticket. www.sdrplay.com/help

[@lloydw1726]

Hi Mike! As a total newbie in Shortwave & SDR could you do a video, or point me to a good video, on antennas for the RSP1a. Thanks

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Antenna's can get technical. You have so many variables which affect the receiving performance. Each location is different and what works well for me at my location might not work well for you at all. I would start with an end fed or a dipole made from speaker wire using a nooelec unun www.amazon.com/NooElec-Balun-One-Nine-Applications/dp/B00R09WHT6 I have tried many receive only antennas in very noisy environments (New York City and Florida). I settled on a loop antenna. Loops can be pricey but work very well in a noisy environment.

[@eddy2561]

I would think a simple antenna tuner, like what MFJ sells, would help as well to fine tune the antenna impedance.

[@dieselten01]

Mike is there a video or can you make one to show how to get the memory banks full? Are there available files online that can fill the memory banks with all different kinds of memories? Thanks!

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Not sure what you mean by full but this video should help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquvmYKZnpJ1oLM

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Also this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvPl6uXqsmUhKs

[@dieselten01]

@@SDRplayHamGuides thank you!

[@jimwillow4243]

My ver 1.40.2 doesn't have all of the adjustments shown in your main window. It also doesn't display some 'offset' (Lo) in the SDR SP window. Hard to follow along with your video. Do you have an updated video for ver 1.40.2? I need help.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

My Main panel is showing the RSP DX If you would like the LO to appear on the MAIN panel, Click the MAIN panel settings and select INPIUT. Uncheck Auto LO offset.

[@Robert08010]

Can you explain what you should expect after you change your IF? I have tried mine with LIF and ZIF and it doesn't seem to make any difference to me. Under what circumstances would that make a difference?

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

In the zero-IF receiver the analog signal is mixed to baseband and two converters sample the I and Q streams with the signal centered about DC. The difficulty with baseband conversion is that the mixer local oscillator (LO) tone lands at exactly DC, so any bleed-through of the LO through the mixer (which is difficult to prevent) becomes DC in the digital signal. Much or most or maybe all of the DC spike you see is due to the LO bleed-through. In the low-IF system the signal is mixed to a low IF within the supported Nyquist region of the converted signal. The LO still bleeds through to DC, but the signal is digitized at the low-IF (say, the 200kHz in your example). The signal can then be mixed down to baseband digitally, and since there is no bleed-through of the digital mixer, the signal at baseband has no DC due to the bleed-through. The DC component due to the LO bleed-through is simultaneously mixed to -200kHz, so it stays out-of-band of the final desired signal at baseband.

[@marcel911]

I'm trying to make up my mind if I should use SDRuno or CubicSDR. I am a Mac user so it's easier to use CubicSDR, but I do have a dual boot with WIN10. My WIN10 boot is sparse of apps so don't like to use it unless I really need to. If I used CubicSDR am I going to be missing out on features of my RSP1A? I have only had an SDR since this week so am very new to the whole concept,

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Use what works best for you. SDRuno takes adavantge of specific featuees of the RSP that Cubic can't. ie: scanning and band framing justy to name two.

[@cosmoshfa88savant66]

This morning i only see 48k max now i can't play any FM radio,, was working yesterday,, any help on why this would happen would be appreciated,, not changed anything,, I was using it last night,, Glenn

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

I reccomend opening a support ticket. www.sdrplay.com/support

[@ralph9987]

Nicely done How can I change the steps when clicking on the carriers Sometimes they are so wide it won’t allow me to click on them and have to move the mouse to the freq display and change the digits in smaller increments. 73

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Page 21 of the SDRuno manual.

[@ralph9987]

SDRplayHamGuides thank you. I discovered the manual shortly after I sent his msg lol

[@mylesmarriott2755]

I intend to buy the latest rspdx. If possible could you explain freq scanner programming Eg marine, ham thanks.

[@SDRplayHamGuides]

Take a look over here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWwiHyBZq9_mLM