For the sdr14 and sdriq the if gain should normally be 24, for maximum gain. The sdriq is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Gqrx is a software defined radio receiver for funcube dongle fcd, rtl2832ubased dvbt devices rtl sdr, universal software radio peripherals usrp and osmo sdr devices. It works with linrad and the sdr14, sdriq, and perseus receivers and offers the submodes jt65a, jt65b, and jt65c. Rfspace 1 now supplies an opensource application written using the qt framework for the rfspace radios. Screenshot of the spectravue software showing if of 80m few months back for fathers day i ordered dad the rf space if2000 board for the yaesu ft950, along which it i ordered the sdriq too well we would need to to make use of the if output. As part of a debugging exercise a sdriq was plugged into the development windows 10 64bit system, the drivers were downloaded and installed automatically, the sdriq was found and started first time. The application is compatible with the sdr ip and netsdr and also sdr iq and sdr 14 using a usb to ethernet server. The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and higher. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. Sdr iq software software free download sdr iq software page 3. The rfspace cloudiq is a high performance, direct sampling software radio with an ethernet interface. Not directly, however, because it was the wimo company from germany which put the receiver at my disposal for the first tests in europe. I installed the if2000 card and connected it to the iq.
I am trying to set up sdr radio on my ft2000d using the rfspace sdr iq and if2000 card. It offers outstanding low distortion, low noise and low spurious characteristics. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. The device is connected via the ifout on my k3 and, thus, isolated from any xmit power which, in other situations, may damage the input of the sdriq. Rf space software defined radio rf space sdriq receiver uk. The android application is currently in beta and will expire on june 1, 2020. To use spectrum lab with sdriq or sdr14 software defined radios by rfspace, you will need the usb serial drivers by ftdi installed on your system, or a tcpip connection to a remote sdr server usbtcpip gateway. I have had experience with or currently own the following sdr receivers.
I use spectravue most of the time but you can have several software systems on the same computer and use what you like for what you listening to. Records and plays back spectrum segments up to 196 khz wide with full demodulation and tuning capabilities. Cw skimmer can be used with the sdr and flex5000 radios via a virtual audio cable. It is recommended that you select continuous loop mode in the wavefile in setup screen. Jan 05, 2012 hi bought another rfspace sdr iq recently ran it against an aoralpha,icomr9500,ten tec340 antenna wellbrookala1530 hooked to a stridsbergmc104 4 port passive multicoupler to my surprise the sdr iq on certain hf aero frequencies was more clearer than others even on volmet station 5505 shanon 6754 trenton,10051 new york looks like im hooked. Do not plug in the sdriq unit until after installing the software. Please note the low end tuning range is 500 hz, not 500 khz. The application is compatible with the sdrip and netsdr and also sdriq and sdr14. A new version will be available free before that date. Rf space has just announced a new software defined receiver, the sdriq.
Almost still hot from the factory, the cloudiq by rfspace is on my table. Command line option to list existing configurations. Alhough only a quick and simple measurement, they show clearly that the concept of third order intermodulation product toip applied to wideband receivers is completely flawed. Download spectravue a spectrum analyzer and viewer that can provide 2d and 3d representations for various signals generated by from your sound card or an external source. I then connected the iq to my pc using the usb cable. Not all pc controlled radios are software defined radios the sdr iq really is.
I have ordered one of the 100 demo pc board units scheduled for shipping in january 2007. A really fantastic option and one which comes at no extra charge is rfspace s remote client for windows, osx and android. Products, technical datatechnology, and services of rfspace inc. Rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver, rf space sdr14. Search for v3 server bottom of the list select sdr space in the autodetect window. Selection of software according to sdr software sdriq topic. This issue though is not new as its the same issue as with mast mounted gaasfets for eme, etc. I will be buying another sdr id and perhaps one of the newer rf space sdr s. Description the sdriq is a 14bit instrument outlined radio receiver.
I am trying to set up sdrradio on my ft2000d using the rfspace sdr iq and if2000 card. You dont have to be present at your pc anymore to listen to shortwave programs. Hdsdr is a freeware software defined radio sdr program for microsoft windows 2000xpvista7. The device is connected via the ifout on my k3 and, thus, isolated from any xmit power which, in other situations, may damage the input of the sdr iq. It bargains an infinite differ of spectrum analyzer and demodulation capabilities. Sep 03, 2012 screenshot of the spectravue software showing if of 80m few months back for fathers day i ordered dad the rf space if2000 board for the yaesu ft950, along which it i ordered the sdr iq too well we would need to to make use of the if output.
There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. The rtlsdr is an ultra cheap software defined radio based on dvbt tv tuners with rtl2832u chips. It is a signed kit more information at the bottom of this page. Control rfspace sdr14, sdriq, sdrip, netsdr hardware.
Broader frequency coverage of 9 khz to 56 mhz,includes low bandwidth cloud mode for access anywhere in the world. Amalgamated dgps software to decode the entire dgps band. Sdranywhere operate rfspace sdrs anywhere in the world on. Fast forward to today and my sdr of choice is the rsp. My shack has seen a huge number of radios come and go. For the sdr 14 and sdr iq the if gain should normally be 24, for maximum gain. The iq mode is your typical sdr configuration where the radio part is performing the rf preprocessing, preamplifying and lowpass filtering the incoming rf signal as well as the adc direct sampling. Sdr iq software software free download sdr iq software. It offers a broad range of spectrum analyzer and demodulation capabilities. The 192 ksamps iq output is a 16 bit audio equivalent on usb, compatible with most of the sdr software. To use these sdr radios you must download and install version 3. It has a high performance analog devices 14 bit analog to digital converter and sends 16 bits of iq data to the pc via usb no messy soundcard cables required.
For the rf space sdrs, rf gain should normally be 0. Select the desired sample rate from the popup menu there is only one choice for the sdr14 and sdriq. The sdr iq is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Powered by a small power supply or usb powered,includes an internal adjustable.
The application is compatible with the sdr ip and netsdr and also sdr iq and sdr 14 using the windows server and macos snow leopard applications. The sdr14 software works with windows 2000, xp and vista. Rfspace markus rpo markus rpo technical functionsmaximum display bandwidth of 196 khz. The qs1r sdrmax v software is excellent and updated. Rfspace sdriq software defined receiver, rf space sdriq. Fixed external radio uart issues and smeter problems. I am going to make up a tr switch box to allow use of the sdr iq as a receiver with the transmitters, the sdr iq needs to be protected from high level rf and muted, a micro relay to ground the receiver antenna input and open the audio from the computer, right at the sdr iq in a small box, and that should allow me to see my signal as it goes. The application is compatible with the sdrip and netsdr and also sdriq and sdr14 using the windows server and macos snow leopard applications. This is a minor upgrade to the kit posted on december 31st, 2019. A remote client is a software, which allows the remote operation of a sdr via the internet or the local network.
Noise power ratio npr test on rfspace cloudiq sdr receiver. I cant remember the exact date i joined the group but after talking to paul jones admin and founder of the sdrplay. After a few emails with ekki, the section manager for receivers, i was sent the brandnew cloudiq. Map65iq is similar to map65 but uses only one polarization. Sep 11, 2015 rfspace cloud iq receiver sn ci000049. Hi bought another rfspace sdriq recently ran it against an aoralpha,icomr9500,ten tec340 antenna wellbrookala1530 hooked to a stridsbergmc104 4 port passive multicoupler to my surprise the sdriq on certain hf aero frequencies was more clearer than others even on volmet station 5505 shanon 6754 trenton,10051 new york looks like im hooked. The rtlsdr can be used as a wide band radio scanner. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. The sdriq is the smallest sdr with rf dsp that samples the whole hf band at once and performs the initial filtering at a 67 mhz sample rate with 23 bit accuracy. Rfspace maintains a web server list showing the radios that are publicly available. Jan 05, 2012 i use spectravue most of the time but you can have several software systems on the same computer and use what you like for what you listening to.
Jan 22, 2011 the sdriq is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. It may interest ham radio enthusiasts, hardware hackers, tinkerers and anyone interested in rf. Rf space has just announced a new software defined receiver, the sdr iq. The resulting iq data is then fed to your pc where software is used to extract the audio. Gqrx is a software defined radio receiver for funcube dongle fcd, rtl2832ubased dvbt devices rtlsdr, universal software radio peripherals usrp and osmo sdr devices. Streams iq data, has intelligent compression, supports multiple simultaneous receivers. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtl sdr. Select the desired sample rate from the popup menu there is only one choice for the sdr 14 and sdr iq. Airspy is a line of popular softwaredefined radio sdr receivers developed to achieve high performance and affordable price using innovative combinations of dsp and rf techniques. Sdriq linearity tests a short note describing the results of some two and three tone measurements on the rf space sdriq wideband digital receiver. Description the sdr iq is a 14bit instrument outlined radio receiver.
The sdr iq appears to be a little brother to their sdr 14 and covers 500 hz to 30 mhz click to see larger image. Sdr iq seems to be very much plugandplay with windows 10. The cloudiq radio was developed for both direct streaming of iq data to the pc, as well as, remote radio monitoring anywhere in the world. New the netsdr, sdrip and sdriq, cloudiq are now supported in. Rfspace now supplies an opensource application written using the qt framework for the rfspace radios. Rfspace1 now supplies an opensource application written using the qt framework for the rfspace radios. You may need to experiment to find the optimum value.
It covers 500 hz to 30 mhz in 1 hz steps and is controlled with spectravue software. Any user with the android or pc clients is welcome. To use these sdr radios you must download and install sdr version 3. The sdriq appears to be a little brother to their sdr14 and covers 500 hz to 30 mhz click to see larger image. Rfspace sdriq, sdr receiver spectrum analyzer panoramic. Guaranteed to blow up your computer, zap your radios, and destroy pirate radio. The sdr 14 software works with windows 2000, xp and vista. It features the fastest and highest resolution plug and play spectrum display available. As part of a debugging exercise a sdr iq was plugged into the development windows 10 64bit system, the drivers were downloaded and installed automatically, the sdr iq was found and started first time. Not all pc controlled radios are software defined radios the sdriq really is. A specific control software is used in parallel to the sdr software in order to control the radio.
Our products enable spectrum analysis, monitoring, shortwave reception, iq spectral recording and many other scientific applications. Hands down, i prefer to use the qs1r over the others. The iq mode, offers 24 bit, iq streaming to the pc over ethernet. Other values are 10, 20, 30 for that attenuation in db. The rfspace sdriq with rf dsp offers unprecedented performance with a frequency coverage of 500 hz to 30 mhz in 1 hz steps.
I am going to make up a tr switch box to allow use of the sdriq as a receiver with the transmitters, the sdriq needs to be protected from high level rf and muted, a micro relay to ground the receiver antenna input and open the audio from the computer, right at the sdriq in a small box, and that should allow me to see my signal as it goes. Powered by a small power supply or usb powered,includes. Sdriq seems to be very much plugandplay with windows 10. Server program that connects to an rfspace sdr14 or sdriq using usb and serves it as a network device downloads. I will be buying another sdrid and perhaps one of the newer rf space sdrs. Spectravueutilities software download page moetronix.
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