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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
I'm undecided about going back into SDR - My dongle is long dead. This Video is very helpful!. Everyone tells me SDRplay and UNO is the route to go and I have a mini-whip to go outdoors.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
There is not BFO in SDRuno, Fine tuning (pitch)is done with the main tuning control. The pattern of loop antennas is figure 8. UA-cam won't let me paste links but you can googl;e "loop antenna receive pattern"
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Glad you found this helpful. No, not yet but I will in a later video. I covered CTCSS/DCS decoding using 3rd free software. ua-cam.com/video/PM3WOMF7_eM/v-deo.html
@@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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
This video will also help you. Note, recording has now moved to the scheduler panel in SDRuno but all the concepts shown will apply. ua-cam.com/video/hUYTVZpNLNQ/v-deo.html
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.
@@batfalcononyoutube If you lock the LO, you won't be able to tune outside of the selected sample rate. This video should help you ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
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.
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
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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).
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. ua-cam.com/video/oRf-IpG6XAw/v-deo.html
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?
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.
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
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
good morning I have a problem ..I hear the stations I want but on a different frequency than what they are ..in all bands ..I have an antenna aor 7000 mla 30 ..rsp1A sdruno sdr ..what could be wrong ??
@@SDRplayHamGuides I did what you said, unfortunately nothing changes .. it continues to play but with frequencies different from what they really are ..
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!
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?
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. (310) 639-9000
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!
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
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
Most likely you need to configure omnirig for use with that model transciver. Please see the following webinar which will assist you in this ua-cam.com/video/_GCJv00sk70/v-deo.html
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
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
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.
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 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
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,
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?
Great software, seems some of the options/menus may have changed in July 2020 as i cant seem to find the RF gain like your video shows. Few other functions working differently to the latest version i've downloaded. Do you have a recent video on the basics for newbie like me. also when i load up SDRUNO(EXTIO) i dont get any default multiscreens, even after i have used previously and set them up .. perhaps i'll study the instruction in more detail. but seems like a great software system and audio quality is better than others i've found so far for SDR
The EXTIO version of SDRuno is more limited. The video here is showing the mainstream RSP-compatible version, albeit a little out of date - the latest version is V1.33. This recent webinar talks about the EXTIO version for use with other non SDRplay devices: ua-cam.com/video/zqmeoM_gDJ4/v-deo.html
@@SDRplayRSP thanks for the reply, the SDR dongle i have is a NESDR Nano3 (nooelect) so that i assume will only work with EXTIO version ? Sorry for silly questions bit of a steep learning curve for me.
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.
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
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
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?
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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!
Thank you for the kind words. Really pleased to know that you find this video so helpful. Many thanks again, Mike
I agree! I wish i would have done that a few months ago when I got my RSPdx. But, glad I found it now!
Wow, thanks for this video. I have ignored SDR. Now I spent 15 min just to see where the tech is at. 👍
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!
Glad you found it useful. The complete playlist is avaialble here www.sdrplay.com/sdrplayhamguides/
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!
Tim, Thank you so much.
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!
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.
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.
Thanks Mike. Much improved. Mouse pointer a great help. Also slowing down your presentation really helps.
This video is from Apr 2019 and glad you found it helpful.
I'm undecided about going back into SDR - My dongle is long dead. This Video is very helpful!. Everyone tells me SDRplay and UNO is the route to go and I have a mini-whip to go outdoors.
The RSP1b is our lowest cost-of-entry full-featured SDR we offer. Also, check out our new multiplatform software application called SDRconnect.
This is very helpful guide. I really like the setting up antenas part.
Glad to know it was helpful. Thank you for commenting
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.
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
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.
Sure, we can cover that.
Just got the RSP1a up and running using SDRuno. This was very helpful. Looking forward to the others!
Fantastic, Pleased to know that this helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just got a RSPdx and am looking forward to playing with it.
You are very welcome. Glad you find the content helpful.
What a great overview, just the right amount of info presented in a clear and informative manner. Thank you so much :)
Really pleased to know you found it helpful.
Just purchased one of your SDR units...the video was fantastic! Look forward to your series....
Awesome, Welcome to the SDRplay family. Glad you found the videos helpful.
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.
I hope you find these videos helpful.
Hi Mike. Just starting out on SDRplay....Looking forward to more of these informative videos.
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.
Awesome, glad to know all the resouces (videos, etc) are helpful.
BEST Video I've seen Yet on SDR !
73's de KF5DDA
Thank you, I appreciate that.
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.
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.
Here you go :)
ua-cam.com/video/1XdBqXcyuzw/v-deo.html
Finally, someone explains things I didn't know. Thank you thank you thank you... you soooo rocketh.
You are very welcome. Glad to read that you found this video helpful in learning SDRuno.
@@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
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.
There is not BFO in SDRuno, Fine tuning (pitch)is done with the main tuning control.
The pattern of loop antennas is figure 8. UA-cam won't let me paste links but you can googl;e "loop antenna receive pattern"
@@SDRplayHamGuides Thanks Mike for answering my questions, very helpful.
WOW.. Thanks... I'm kind of new to Shortwave radio/SDR This was very informant.
Fantastic :) Welcome to a world of fun.
Greetings from Sweden!
You guys just got yourselves a new subscriber 🎉
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!
Glad you like the videos. Thank you for the nice comment.
This video was very helpful for me… Thank You will be watching more
Glad you found it helpful. I hope you find the other videos helpful as well.
Excellent tutorial! TYVM!
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.
Thank you, have fun exploring.
THANKS! Many questions answered.
You are very welcome. Glad you found this video helpful.
Very helpful, thank you!
A great piece of kit well worth getting one.
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
I just purchased a SDRplaydx and need a similar video on setting it up. This is my first SDR radio. Thank you.
Dave K8WPE
Sure, Have a look at this video
ua-cam.com/video/uDKZf_QoXPQ/v-deo.html
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
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.
Thank you
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.
Sure, No problem. I plan on covering every single panel within SDRuno.
Thanks for the video I've found it very useful.
Excellent :)
Excellent video for nubees.
Hi..After thus Video i will bis one immediately....thank you so much
You’re very welcome
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
Use the RX out, not the IF out. This video will assist you ua-cam.com/video/cVn5k8E_hMM/v-deo.html
Thank you. This was a useful video for me :)
You are very welcome.
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
Hi Steve, Not sure what you mean by setting the "offset" in the main SP window
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
My pleasure, sure we can cover that.
Love to see how to set up as an Air Band scanner with adjustable squelch. Thank You
ua-cam.com/video/6JZRq1WFlnc/v-deo.html
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.
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
I actualy forgot that I had this bookmarked. This should help you www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/speclab/fftinfo.htm
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
Hi John- This video should help you with options to best protect your RSP
ua-cam.com/video/_GCJv00sk70/v-deo.html
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.
Glad you found this helpful. No, not yet but I will in a later video. I covered CTCSS/DCS decoding using 3rd free software.
ua-cam.com/video/PM3WOMF7_eM/v-deo.html
@@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.
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.
Sure, most of the time it's fullscreen but I do reset SDRuno regularly leaving the layout at default.
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
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
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
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.
Sure I can look into covering the MAIN panel.
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.
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.
This video will also help you. Note, recording has now moved to the scheduler panel in SDRuno but all the concepts shown will apply. ua-cam.com/video/hUYTVZpNLNQ/v-deo.html
As a Ham, am I able to pre-program the band edges so that those are the only signals that I’m looking at?
Yes, you can create custom band buttons. ua-cam.com/video/SJzK1zj5TMQ/v-deo.html
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.
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.
@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you again for the immediate reply.
Is it recommended to keep it locked or not?
@@batfalcononyoutube If you lock the LO, you won't be able to tune outside of the selected sample rate. This video should help you ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
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.
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
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!
No, the test size is fixed
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!
It's a multi-cast transmission not an image.
ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
Great video for a beginner, why do you need to offset the LO?
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
This video will assist you with various options available.
ua-cam.com/video/Or7R0-agGTY/v-deo.html
@@SDRplayHamGuides Thank you! So, in fact there is no other way to tune except the mouse wheel.
Mouse wheel, point and click, direct entry or an external tuning device.
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
This site should assist you with that.
www.nk7z.net/category/info/rfi-mitigation/
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!
This How-To video my colleague made should help ua-cam.com/video/zqmeoM_gDJ4/v-deo.html
Thank you!
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.
SDRplay's device drivers do not add, modify or change audio/bluetooth drivers. SDRuno uses what audio drivers are avaialble on the system.
excellent instructor
Thank you :)
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).
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. ua-cam.com/video/oRf-IpG6XAw/v-deo.html
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?
Glad you like the video. Have a look at ua-cam.com/video/m_BiLz4wskY/v-deo.html
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.
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
Mike, thank you so much. Feel free to talk about anything you like. I am interested in listening to Amateur inverting satellites.
Most welcome, thank you for watching.
i dont have the option in the main panel to change the bandwith ,i'm using version v1.42 1014 with a rsp1a
Your likely is LOW IF mode vs ZERO IF mode (MAIN panel in SDRuno)
My SDRuno screen does not show the SR(mhz) or DEC boxes (upper left window). Is this something I need to activate?
You could be in LIF (Low IF mode) . Try switching over to ZIF mode (Zero IF mode) via the MAIN panel.
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
I reccomend opening a support ticket. www.sdrplay.com/support
good morning I have a problem ..I hear the stations I want but on a different frequency than what they are ..in all bands ..I have an antenna aor 7000 mla 30 ..rsp1A sdruno sdr ..what could be wrong ??
Verify that the IF AGC is checked (enabled) in SDRuno and then adjust your RF GAIN as high as possible without creating an overload condition.
@@SDRplayHamGuides I did what you said, unfortunately nothing changes .. it continues to play but with frequencies different from what they really are ..
@@thanosgeorgopoulos5885 You can try resetting SDRuno via the main panel options (OPT button)
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!
Not sure what you mean by full but this video should help you ua-cam.com/video/TzLhOci-BjQ/v-deo.html
Also this video
ua-cam.com/video/ZJlfxaudaNI/v-deo.html
@@SDRplayHamGuides thank you!
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?
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.
(310) 639-9000
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.
Yes, without any issue.
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!
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.
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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
Most likely you need to configure omnirig for use with that model transciver. Please see the following webinar which will assist you in this
ua-cam.com/video/_GCJv00sk70/v-deo.html
Hi. Can you demonstrate FM broadcast capability and so on, please....
There are some tuning in examples including FM broadcast after 13 minutes in on this video ua-cam.com/video/KpBkRrjjph4/v-deo.html
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
This should help
ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
Can anything be done about overlapping signals in the lower bands?
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
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
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
Most welcome.
How to copy a list o a file of frequencies to listen to?
Have a look at this URL. I have pre-compiled, SDRuno banks that you might find useful
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
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.
I would think a simple antenna tuner, like what MFJ sells, would help as well to fine tune the antenna impedance.
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
Yes, an auto TX to GND switch is ideal. This video should be very helpful. ua-cam.com/video/_GCJv00sk70/v-deo.html
@@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
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,
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.
hi mike for a rspduo does etxio get installed when i did full package the only thing i see is a exe ?
The EXT.IO driver is a DLL that is packed within the EXE. The RSPduo's EXT/io driver is available from the SDRplay.com in the download section.
@@SDRplayHamGuides hi Mike thanks one other question on a duo is the overload light in the same place
The ADC overload text warning is in the same position within the MAIN panel of SDRuno for all RSP devices.
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?
Great software, seems some of the options/menus may have changed in July 2020 as i cant seem to find the RF gain like your video shows. Few other functions working differently to the latest version i've downloaded. Do you have a recent video on the basics for newbie like me. also when i load up SDRUNO(EXTIO) i dont get any default multiscreens, even after i have used previously and set them up .. perhaps i'll study the instruction in more detail. but seems like a great software system and audio quality is better than others i've found so far for SDR
The EXTIO version of SDRuno is more limited. The video here is showing the mainstream RSP-compatible version, albeit a little out of date - the latest version is V1.33. This recent webinar talks about the EXTIO version for use with other non SDRplay devices: ua-cam.com/video/zqmeoM_gDJ4/v-deo.html
@@SDRplayRSP thanks for the reply, the SDR dongle i have is a NESDR Nano3 (nooelect) so that i assume will only work with EXTIO version ? Sorry for silly questions bit of a steep learning curve for me.
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.
Glad you find the video helpfull. All RSP devices are receive only.
Can those windows be stretched? I have a 21:9 screen like you and having that empty space will surely bother me.
The panels that are scalable at this time are the Main SP, Aux SP, and Memory panel.
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
Page 21 of the SDRuno manual.
SDRplayHamGuides thank you. I discovered the manual shortly after I sent his msg lol
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
I have never done that, I am not 100% sure. If I find the procedure online, I will try it and respond again.
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?
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)
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.
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.
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
ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
thank you number 1
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.
The two frequencies are the VFO and LO. This video should help you ua-cam.com/video/Fsns4P3JxrM/v-deo.html
Hi Mike, my main SP window doesn't show the LO frequency. Why is this please ?
Most likely AUTO LO mode is enabled in the MAIN panels INPUT settings. Page 12 of the SDRuno manual should asisst you.
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...
How can the audio be used to "decode" things like SSTV, RTTY, etc.?
See video number 3
www.sdrplay.com/sdrplayhamguides/
Will this run on my MacBook IOS ?
SDRuno is Windows only (an x86 application) but will work in a Virtual Machine such as vmware fusion or parallels on your Mac,