Hey Matt so after a couple years of experience with the Pluto Plus would you recommend it over the Adalm Pluto? If I am not mistaken they are not made by the same company and I was wondering if the plus actually had the same capabilities as far as modifying with Putty and such. I like the fact that there is a lot of info out on the web for the Adalm Pluto. Oh yes, your videos are awesome. Very informative, especially for new guys like me.
This is an edit to my previous comment, where I was in despair after spending ages faffing about trying to get the Ethernet connection working with SDR Console. Indeed it does work. You just need to check your ip adresses and make sure everything is on the same local net. Best to define a static Ethernet address on your PC I found. Make sure everything is pingable. Check Windows firewall is not doing a dirty too. Then define this new radio in SDR Console. It's nice also to upgrade to latest 34plus Pluto Plus firmware and check you have URST-MIO46 jumper set correctly. The on board Ethernet facility is only available with the Pluto Plus firmware and not the standard Adalm Pluto of course.
Trying to decide on a “budget” SDR Transceiver. Looking at this, the hackrf or original Pluto. Suggestions? The limesd mini looks good but I don’t think it comes out until Nov of ‘22.
Who is the real manufacturer of this advanced clone of the original Analog Device ADALM-PLUTO ? Is the device reliable ? I have read of users complaining of boot problems due to bad solder joints ...
Could you do another video about it, especcially about how to connect to the Ethernet port because the instruction from manufactor is unclear! Thanks and look forward your response!
by default...the ethernt port was set up as dhcp. so make sure ur router or switch has a dhcp server on it also i was able to assign a static ip but you have to login into the device via ssh
Hi everybody. Just today (29.08.2023) I received the Pluto+ and inside of it there is a AdalmSDR software. This is I am guessing the reason my ethernet port is not working. Where can I get the Pluto+ firmware from? Please let me know - I google and I do not find anything :(
Well, the original Adalm pluto did not have built in ethernet, it also did not have an Ext CLK input without modification. The original also had a sub-par tcxo which drifted lots when it got too warm. So, this is how it should of been ;-) I guess this "should of been" is only relevant to people that know the original Pluto :-)
@@TechMindsOfficial I get your point, Sir! All good. Must watch the entire video, it is very interesting. Thank you so much for it! By the way: I do have and use the original PLUTO, so I am interested in the subject very much.
Have a look about this. I've got my hands on it, I lack the dummy for calibration but it make more sense to purchase pluto www.rtl-sdr.com/satsagen-spectrum-analyzer-software-updated-now-supports-rtl-sdr/
Hi .... Great videos on SDR's been into the hobby about a year now, I just received my Pluto Plus SDR, & upgraded the firmware and seems to be bricked. I cant seem to find a solid answer regarding the DFU button and procedure. I have tried all sorts suggestions. Currently when I push the DFU button it lights up blue for a few seconds then goes into a green 1,2 pulse. My PC does not recognize any ports after the firmware update. I have tried everything I can thinks of, any suggestions would be appreciated.
I’m currently building an amplifier, I have also purchased a pre-built amp which works well, I’ll hopefully get a video out soon :) thanks for watching 🙏
@Tech Minds HI Matthew I'm looking to run a Websdr. I have a pi 4 8gb which I have tried with openwebrx and had mediocre results. Would this Pluto + be more suited to running a web server do you think Matthew? I know the pi lacks in oomph. I went and bought a HACKRF 2021 thinking it would've made a good SDR for openwebrx but I got that wrong. Any ideas on how I can setup an online sdr mate? Just for marine + ham bands. Any help appreciated and great video as always
Thanks for the vid. It would be great if they extended the frequency range downwards to cover hf bands. Are you pointed at a SouthAfrican satellite or something?
Pluto+ has a litle bug: cheap Balun B0310J50100AHF 300MHZ-1GHZ instead of TCM1-63AX 10MHZ-6GHz . That cause lack of sensitivity. Additional MOD is necesarry necesary.
What SDR software is supported in Plus mode over Ethernet? What is the bandwidth? Does SDRangel and Satsagen work over Ethernet with increased bandwidth? How useful is this device without programming the FW/software yourself?
Not that I really should go out and by a new SDR toy just now, but I would also like to know what the maximum sustained sample rate it is capable of over Ethernet
Yes, absolutely! It supports Full Duplex so you can RX at same time as TX. As it’s summer the leaves on the trees block QO100 RX at my QTH, which is why I use web sdr for RX. If I had clear line of site then I would defo use it for TX too.
Nicely nicely Matt! Great find and video. Any documentation or website for this? Any PDFs/files when you connect up via USB? Your URST is jumpered to MIO46...does this mean you are running the default Pluto Plus firmware with ethernet? Does it come preloaded with this Pluto+ firmware? ...how does that compare to the ADI PlutoSDR official firmware?
Yep, was using the Pluto Plus firmware so I could use the internal Ethernet. Yep, comes pre-loaded too. I haven’t done any extensive tests, only what you see in the video so far. I was more interested in Ethernet usability over 25 metres, and the stability of the new internal tcxo, which as you can see in the video is pretty spot on. A few people have asked about bandwidth, so I may do some further testing with it soon. Thanks for watching 🙏
@@TechMindsOfficial I bought the original Pluto 2 years ago but didn't read enough and I was disappointed about the usb2 restricted bandwidth ... this pluto look promising for the flaws of the first ... but I may go with the usrp210 clone from the same guy🤔 Luckily SATSAGEN put some more uses of pluto, but working in a radio shop... I can borrow anything I ask. It's the portability of pluto that is awesome 👌since anytime I can test duplex audio on a repeater of any frequency bands... decode stuff with dsd+
Dear Matt Thanks for the informative Video! In the Moment I am using my IC 9100 with a Kuhne Upconverter. But I would also like to build a SDR Radio like you have got here in the box. Could you tell me the name / numbers of the parts? First there is the Pluto + Second are two different rectifier. One for the Pluto 5V The other one has got two different Voltages? May be 12V and 24V ? What are the selling names of the Preamplifier with Filter and of the 10 Watt Amplifier? Please tell it to me Best reguards and 73s de Hartmut, DK4BE
did your Pluto Plus worked out of the box? I set up mine as you shown in this video. Setup my IP adress to a matching IP-Address in my newtwork, But if i start SDR-Console and search for a Pluto device nothing will be found. When i do an IP-scan in my network i can find my pluto plus at the by me configured IP-address but if i do a Ping to that IP-address i dont get an answer. Do i have to make a firmware-upload befor i can use it? How can i get the Pluto plus come to life?
I just checked a new Pluto+ and if you just plug it into the network, and then power it, you should be able to see it on your router list. Once you know the IP address, you can manually add it as a definition within SDR Console. Also, check which firmware is running by looking at the jumper on the main board. It will either be the custom Pluto+ firmware or the Adalm Pluto firmware. I have a video coming out soon on this topic.
@@TechMindsOfficial i checked the jumper setting yesterday. it is set to Pluto+ Firmware by default. As i said. If i connect the Pluto+ via USB to my PC i got a USB-Drive were i can set my IP as you did it in this video. Then after editing i saved the file end rebooted the Pluto+. All happend as you shown in your video. When i use an IP-Scanner tool and scan my network i can see my Pluto+ alive on the IP i set in that config-file. But when i try to Ping this IP Adress i get now answer, only timeouts. And in SDR Console i cant find it automaticly and i tried allready to set it up manualy but i dont know if my settings there are correct. The only thing i know about the device is the IP. At the moment i try to get my SDRs working that i once bought. I have an RX888 as well. The will be found automaticly by SDR Console and it starts to work but i have absolutly no reception on HF and very poor reception on the VHF/UHF port. So i think that the RX888 is bricked because of any reason or was allready damaged as i bought it some years ago.
Of course, what ever country you are in I am sure you can use the Pluto as an exciter / receiver for any ham band. It just so happens that the Pluto is the perfect choice for transmitting on 2.4GHz and receiving on 750 Mhz at the same time. :-)
Hello Tech Minds, Dear Matt, Thank you for very informative, and explain video. I wander if the Pluto PLus need a duplexer, If I want to receive, and transmit with the same antenna? Than you. 4X6FK
Edited: But I just got my regular Adalm Pluto... Oh well luckily its a Rev D (even though the sticker says Rev C). Indeed according to the schematics it looks like a non USB attached Ethernet. Makes me wonder what the max (continues) sample rate is over Gb ethernet
Nah, I've contacted the producer of this device. According to him, the GbE port isn't based on USB, as the RTL8211E on board provided a direct connection between the Zynq and Ethernet without the restrictions of USB.
@@seasonlis5937 Thank you for the correction, "Assumptions the mother of all fuck ups" I suppose the config.txt made me assume thing that were wrong :)
It’s not strictly a 100% clone. Plus is actually has features which are better than the original Pluto, in my opinion and for my purpose. Two major features are an upgraded TCXO which is highly important for a stable transmission and secondly an inbuilt Ethernet port. That’s why I showed this item. I would not show any Chinese clones which are worse than an original and say it’s better if it wasn’t.
I was only joking, but I don’t want people thinking I don’t like the original Pluto, it’s awesome, it’s just the plus version has features which make it easier to use for my personal use.
I was thinking it is actually "should have been", not "should of been". Stupid little things like that annoy me though - a bit like when people say "your" when they actually meant "you're"
From my point-of-view, the video author should not promote such device that is NOT made by Analog Device. The chinese maker only wants to take advantage of the Pluto name and the logo to increase his sales. That is something we need to be ashamed of. If the maker wants, he can sell it with other name but not use a name and logo which aren't related to Analog Devices. That is a kind of behaviour we shall ban once and for all.
Yes they took an open design, improved upon it and released the improved design back to the world, how dare they! Unlike the hackrf clone devices where some of the profit helps fund the development cost, I'm highly doubtful that Analog Devices makes any money selling the Pluto (apart for internal chip sales)
@@TalpaDK fei666888 is the same Chinese who counterfeits the Airspy SDR units and sells on Ali Express. What do you have to say about that? Do you believe he is a good guy? Bullshit! Why don't you investigate the history before writing your comments? Apart of that, he has no rights to use the Airspy and Analog Devices name and logo on his products and pcbs. If the unit is better or not, I don't care. I just don't feed Chineses who make money by making counterfeit units be it SDR or any other product. I'm done with Chinese faking stuff.
And besides ethernet and the clock change.. Its nothing special Take a pluto c/d revision Change tcxo and mount in metal case Add an ethernet dongle Done... For below 200 ...and now guess who gave that chinese guy the hint to mount tcxo away from the heat sources...
Dude un-knot your knickers. The Chinese maker is buying Analog Devices' chip to put inside it, which costs about $80-a pop range in 1KU. $80 for just the radio chip. This is not a chip that costs AD $80 to make, or even $8. It's an expensive chip because people will pay that much for it, basically. Analog Devices are probably making the largest profit margin on these chinese 'knockoffs'
Hey Matt so after a couple years of experience with the Pluto Plus would you recommend it over the Adalm Pluto? If I am not mistaken they are not made by the same company and I was wondering if the plus actually had the same capabilities as far as modifying with Putty and such. I like the fact that there is a lot of info out on the web for the Adalm Pluto.
Oh yes, your videos are awesome. Very informative, especially for new guys like me.
This is an edit to my previous comment, where I was in despair after spending ages faffing about trying to get the Ethernet connection working with SDR Console. Indeed it does work. You just need to check your ip adresses and make sure everything is on the same local net. Best to define a static Ethernet address on your PC I found. Make sure everything is pingable. Check Windows firewall is not doing a dirty too. Then define this new radio in SDR Console. It's nice also to upgrade to latest 34plus Pluto Plus firmware and check you have URST-MIO46 jumper set correctly. The on board Ethernet facility is only available with the Pluto Plus firmware and not the standard Adalm Pluto of course.
Trying to decide on a “budget” SDR Transceiver. Looking at this, the hackrf or original Pluto. Suggestions? The limesd mini looks good but I don’t think it comes out until Nov of ‘22.
Indeed a very nice upgrade. My hamradio shopping list is expanding 😁
Who is the real manufacturer of this advanced clone of the original Analog Device ADALM-PLUTO ?
Is the device reliable ? I have read of users complaining of boot problems due to bad solder joints ...
Could you do another video about it, especcially about how to connect to the Ethernet port because the instruction from manufactor is unclear! Thanks and look forward your response!
by default...the ethernt port was set up as dhcp. so make sure ur router or switch has a dhcp server on it
also i was able to assign a static ip but you have to login into the device via ssh
Hi everybody. Just today (29.08.2023) I received the Pluto+ and inside of it there is a AdalmSDR software. This is I am guessing the reason my ethernet port is not working. Where can I get the Pluto+ firmware from? Please let me know - I google and I do not find anything :(
Check the jumper inside the radio that is shown in this video. The jumper can select classic Pluto or Pluto+ firmware.
@robrobinette hi, thanks. The Ethernet port was faulty, I did not have any problem with the replacement. And yes, I knew about the jumper :)
Pluto+ owners: have you seen tx skips? Even with the computer and the Pluto+ directly connected with a network cable, the issue persists.
Link for specs? What is the power out level, graph power / frequency. What amplifier would be used for 23cm satellite work?
what do you exactly mean by "should of been"? 😁😁😁 You used this both, in the title and description, so I had to ask.
Well, the original Adalm pluto did not have built in ethernet, it also did not have an Ext CLK input without modification. The original also had a sub-par tcxo which drifted lots when it got too warm. So, this is how it should of been ;-) I guess this "should of been" is only relevant to people that know the original Pluto :-)
@@TechMindsOfficial the expression is "Should have been."
@@KartikSinghlive my point exactly ;) Sorry, I am not an English native speaker. Just of been learning it for years!
@@TechMindsOfficial I get your point, Sir! All good. Must watch the entire video, it is very interesting. Thank you so much for it! By the way: I do have and use the original PLUTO, so I am interested in the subject very much.
Do I understand correctly that I can also broadcast with the radio software? At what frequencies and in what quality with what antenna? Thank you 🙂
Thanks for the vid. Receivers Pluto+ can be used independently of each othe? for example 1 receiver for SDR#, 2 receiver for HDSDR?
Hi, how many MHz the maximum bandwidth?
With the two ports, can the Pluto plus be used as a VNA?
I highly doubt that, the original Pluto can only be used as a SNA, as the rx and tx clocks are not synchronised.
Have a look about this. I've got my hands on it, I lack the dummy for calibration but it make more sense to purchase pluto
www.rtl-sdr.com/satsagen-spectrum-analyzer-software-updated-now-supports-rtl-sdr/
Dear Matt,
Is there anyway this Pluto+ can be accessed by WLAN? Can you do another clip about its linux terminal, is it the same with ADALM pluto?
Hi .... Great videos on SDR's been into the hobby about a year now, I just received my Pluto Plus SDR, & upgraded the firmware and seems to be bricked. I cant seem to find a solid answer regarding the DFU button and procedure. I have tried all sorts suggestions. Currently when I push the DFU button it lights up blue for a few seconds then goes into a green 1,2 pulse. My PC does not recognize any ports after the firmware update. I have tried everything I can thinks of, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Tech Minds, did you ever test the amplified TX output of the Hermes Lite you reviewed awhile ago?
I’m currently building an amplifier, I have also purchased a pre-built amp which works well, I’ll hopefully get a video out soon :) thanks for watching 🙏
@Tech Minds HI Matthew I'm looking to run a Websdr. I have a pi 4 8gb which I have tried with openwebrx and had mediocre results. Would this Pluto + be more suited to running a web server do you think Matthew?
I know the pi lacks in oomph. I went and bought a HACKRF 2021 thinking it would've made a good SDR for openwebrx but I got that wrong.
Any ideas on how I can setup an online sdr mate? Just for marine + ham bands. Any help appreciated and great video as always
Do you have a link to the filter and amp you are using?
Please! What preamp is that?
Good show like always m8 can't wait for the next one
Thanks for the vid. It would be great if they extended the frequency range downwards to cover hf bands. Are you pointed at a SouthAfrican satellite or something?
It was QO-100 satellite :) Geostationary
@@TechMindsOfficial Thanks for the reply. I guess since geostationary sats are so high, there is visibility from both UK and SA. Interesting!
Still needs a Sync port. To phase and frequencies multiple units.
They did not bring out the 40 Mhz clock source connector. You could clock two or more Pluto+ from a Leo Bodmar GNSS receiver
great video, any idea when they are available, searched the usual companys but not listed!
I have two links in the description, at least one of them should hopefully be in stock. 🙏
Pluto+ has a litle bug: cheap Balun B0310J50100AHF 300MHZ-1GHZ instead of TCM1-63AX 10MHZ-6GHz . That cause lack of sensitivity. Additional MOD is necesarry necesary.
Hi. Interesting. Did you modify this already? What was the result?
@@kant777 there is no space on pcb. Pads are so small.
What SDR software is supported in Plus mode over Ethernet? What is the bandwidth? Does SDRangel and Satsagen work over Ethernet with increased bandwidth? How useful is this device without programming the FW/software yourself?
Not that I really should go out and by a new SDR toy just now, but I would also like to know what the maximum sustained sample rate it is capable of over Ethernet
Can you use the second tx/rx channel in SDR Console yet?
That looks great Matt and a good option for me as I can’t do surface mount!! Can you use it on Rx aswel with bias-t ?
Yes, absolutely! It supports Full Duplex so you can RX at same time as TX. As it’s summer the leaves on the trees block QO100 RX at my QTH, which is why I use web sdr for RX. If I had clear line of site then I would defo use it for TX too.
@@TechMindsOfficial brilliant thanks 👍
There is such a thing as Pluto+. I am not sure where you got your hardware?
It’s a open source upgrade
Nicely nicely Matt! Great find and video. Any documentation or website for this? Any PDFs/files when you connect up via USB? Your URST is jumpered to MIO46...does this mean you are running the default Pluto Plus firmware with ethernet? Does it come preloaded with this Pluto+ firmware? ...how does that compare to the ADI PlutoSDR official firmware?
Yep, was using the Pluto Plus firmware so I could use the internal Ethernet. Yep, comes pre-loaded too. I haven’t done any extensive tests, only what you see in the video so far. I was more interested in Ethernet usability over 25 metres, and the stability of the new internal tcxo, which as you can see in the video is pretty spot on. A few people have asked about bandwidth, so I may do some further testing with it soon. Thanks for watching 🙏
@@TechMindsOfficial I bought the original Pluto 2 years ago but didn't read enough and I was disappointed about the usb2 restricted bandwidth ... this pluto look promising for the flaws of the first ... but I may go with the usrp210 clone from the same guy🤔
Luckily SATSAGEN put some more uses of pluto, but working in a radio shop... I can borrow anything I ask. It's the portability of pluto that is awesome 👌since anytime I can test duplex audio on a repeater of any frequency bands... decode stuff with dsd+
Dear Matt
Thanks for the informative Video!
In the Moment I am using my IC 9100 with a Kuhne Upconverter.
But I would also like to build a SDR Radio like you have got here in the box.
Could you tell me the name / numbers of the parts?
First there is the Pluto +
Second are two different rectifier. One for the Pluto 5V
The other one has got two different Voltages? May be 12V and 24V ?
What are the selling names of the Preamplifier with Filter and of the 10 Watt Amplifier?
Please tell it to me
Best reguards and 73s de Hartmut, DK4BE
Dose the Pluto Plus work with SDR++. on MAC?
Does it compatible with GNUradio?
did your Pluto Plus worked out of the box? I set up mine as you shown in this video. Setup my IP adress to a matching IP-Address in my newtwork, But if i start SDR-Console and search for a Pluto device nothing will be found. When i do an IP-scan in my network i can find my pluto plus at the by me configured IP-address but if i do a Ping to that IP-address i dont get an answer. Do i have to make a firmware-upload befor i can use it? How can i get the Pluto plus come to life?
I just checked a new Pluto+ and if you just plug it into the network, and then power it, you should be able to see it on your router list. Once you know the IP address, you can manually add it as a definition within SDR Console. Also, check which firmware is running by looking at the jumper on the main board. It will either be the custom Pluto+ firmware or the Adalm Pluto firmware. I have a video coming out soon on this topic.
@@TechMindsOfficial i checked the jumper setting yesterday. it is set to Pluto+ Firmware by default. As i said. If i connect the Pluto+ via USB to my PC i got a USB-Drive were i can set my IP as you did it in this video. Then after editing i saved the file end rebooted the Pluto+. All happend as you shown in your video. When i use an IP-Scanner tool and scan my network i can see my Pluto+ alive on the IP i set in that config-file. But when i try to Ping this IP Adress i get now answer, only timeouts. And in SDR Console i cant find it automaticly and i tried allready to set it up manualy but i dont know if my settings there are correct. The only thing i know about the device is the IP. At the moment i try to get my SDRs working that i once bought. I have an RX888 as well. The will be found automaticly by SDR Console and it starts to work but i have absolutly no reception on HF and very poor reception on the VHF/UHF port. So i think that the RX888 is bricked because of any reason or was allready damaged as i bought it some years ago.
Welp my Pluto+ SDR lasted about an hour before the USB crapped out. I have the worst luck with Made in China electronics. Time to get an exchange.
5:04 what devices you're using?
Can I jam 2.4 with this?
Edit: looking forward for your reply. Thank you 🌸❤️
Well, it can certainly transmit on 2.4 GHz, but not enough power to do any real interference. You’d need an amplifier
How much RF out of the Pluto Plus on 2.4Ghz?
Do people use these for anything besides QO-100? I'm on the wrong side of the world for that.
Of course, what ever country you are in I am sure you can use the Pluto as an exciter / receiver for any ham band. It just so happens that the Pluto is the perfect choice for transmitting on 2.4GHz and receiving on 750 Mhz at the same time. :-)
Hello Tech Minds,
Dear Matt,
Thank you for very informative, and explain video. I wander if the Pluto PLus need a duplexer, If I want to receive, and transmit with the same antenna? Than you. 4X6FK
Does it support open wifi & usrp firmware?
Is it works with "Langstone Transceiver?
My pluto plus has 3.3V on the jumpers instead of 1.8V I have seen in all docs. Does anybody know about this version?
Its Pluto+ SDR Revision 2. I also have that one, I assume it also causes issues with ethernet. Whatever you do, do not install v0.33.
You think this or the HackRF is better, considering they are the same price?
wish you had answered this :(
Yeah
Where do you go to order Pluto +? What is the price point for the SDR?
Ebay around 300 US
Some of the vendors at AliExpress are a little cheaper than eBay.
I simply must have one .. no food for next month for me ...
Nice piece of kit 👍👏👏
Edited: But I just got my regular Adalm Pluto... Oh well luckily its a Rev D (even though the sticker says Rev C).
Indeed according to the schematics it looks like a non USB attached Ethernet.
Makes me wonder what the max (continues) sample rate is over Gb ethernet
Nah, I've contacted the producer of this device. According to him, the GbE port isn't based on USB, as the RTL8211E on board provided a direct connection between the Zynq and Ethernet without the restrictions of USB.
@@seasonlis5937 Thank you for the correction, "Assumptions the mother of all fuck ups" I suppose the config.txt made me assume thing that were wrong :)
@@TalpaDK Yeah, the configuration file is confusing, though 😂.
There is no such thing as off frequency. Just within the range of the band plan you are allowed to use.
Thanks for that like really
has anyone used it on linux? can it be a standalone server without a pc?
😱 london to j’burg 🤯
Looks good.
Bugger, that's more expense. :)
Wonder why you promote a chinese copy of the original Analog Devices Adalm Pluto ?
It’s not strictly a 100% clone. Plus is actually has features which are better than the original Pluto, in my opinion and for my purpose. Two major features are an upgraded TCXO which is highly important for a stable transmission and secondly an inbuilt Ethernet port. That’s why I showed this item. I would not show any Chinese clones which are worse than an original and say it’s better if it wasn’t.
anything Chinese is better by default. because I can afford it
@@drspastic LOL! The Plus is more expensive than the ADALM. BTW, any luck finding software or firmware for the PLUS????
Nice, but at that price point...
“should of been”? C’mom dude...
Just click bait 👍
@@TechMindsOfficial Weeeell I mean I would OF watched anyway
I was only joking, but I don’t want people thinking I don’t like the original Pluto, it’s awesome, it’s just the plus version has features which make it easier to use for my personal use.
I was thinking it is actually "should have been", not "should of been". Stupid little things like that annoy me though - a bit like when people say "your" when they actually meant "you're"
First!
Apple will sell their *iSDR on apple silicon,* with no headphone jack for the same price as the Mac Pro, 2020 laugh if you have a sense of '73 :-)
From my point-of-view, the video author should not promote such device that is NOT made by Analog Device. The chinese maker only wants to take advantage of the Pluto name and the logo to increase his sales. That is something we need to be ashamed of. If the maker wants, he can sell it with other name but not use a name and logo which aren't related to Analog Devices.
That is a kind of behaviour we shall ban once and for all.
Yes they took an open design, improved upon it and released the improved design back to the world, how dare they!
Unlike the hackrf clone devices where some of the profit helps fund the development cost,
I'm highly doubtful that Analog Devices makes any money selling the Pluto (apart for internal chip sales)
@@TalpaDK fei666888 is the same Chinese who counterfeits the Airspy SDR units and sells on Ali Express. What do you have to say about that? Do you believe he is a good guy? Bullshit! Why don't you investigate the history before writing your comments? Apart of that, he has no rights to use the Airspy and Analog Devices name and logo on his products and pcbs. If the unit is better or not, I don't care. I just don't feed Chineses who make money by making counterfeit units be it SDR or any other product. I'm done with Chinese faking stuff.
And besides ethernet and the clock change.. Its nothing special
Take a pluto c/d revision
Change tcxo and mount in metal case
Add an ethernet dongle
Done... For below 200
...and now guess who gave that chinese guy the hint to mount tcxo away from the heat sources...
@@dg9bfc You did. I know that.
Dude un-knot your knickers. The Chinese maker is buying Analog Devices' chip to put inside it, which costs about $80-a pop range in 1KU. $80 for just the radio chip. This is not a chip that costs AD $80 to make, or even $8. It's an expensive chip because people will pay that much for it, basically. Analog Devices are probably making the largest profit margin on these chinese 'knockoffs'
У этого девайса есть API как у hackrf или этот девайс можно использовать только из проприетарного приложения?
Interesting! Looking at getting the Pluto Plus 2. Love your contact with ZS6JON, recognised his voice immediately!