The digital data from the adc is processed into i and q format using a direct digital converter ddc. The rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver the sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. The software is called spectravue and i just love it. Full details on the sdriq and the rest of the rf space range here. It offers versatility for scientific research, radio astronomy, shortwave listening and amateur radio. Sep 23, 2010 the sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Sdr, software defined radios products category is a curation of 48 web resources on, the pecker, sdrdx osx and windows sdr software, sigmira. The hardware samples the whole 030 mhz band using a sampling rate of 66. Back to rfspace next receiver last modified 20121030. The sdr14 software defined radio by rfspace moetronix. Rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver and spectrum analyzer. Having recently been gifted several icom receivers i would like to set up my new icom icr7000 with another sdr iq and spectravue. 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.
I am addicted to my yaesu ft950 using a sdriq and spectravue. All about software defined radio sdr do not rename entries for the sdr iq or sdr 14, this will confuse the software, when time permits this feature will be supported, but for the time being dont rename. The connection between the sdr14 and your pc is the usb jack on the rear panel. The rfspace sdrip software defined receiver the sdrip is an internet protocol tcpip, highperformance, software defined receiver with 1. Hdsdr is a freeware software defined radio sdr program for microsoft windows 2000xpvista7. Hare is a good picture from that article the gives overview of the hardware. Usb cable 12 vdc adapter usb driver and spectravue program cd users guide 1. Getting started with the sdr14 here is a list of instructions to get started using the sdr14 and spectravue software. I guess this is the type of sdr ive cut my teeth on, so i approach with this definition.
Rfspace now supplies an opensource application written using the qt framework for the rfspace radios. Rfspace sdriq software defined receiver, rf space sdriq. The i and q data is then sent to the pc for processing using a usb interface. The sdriq appears to be a little brother to their sdr14 and covers 500 hz to 30 mhz click to see larger image.
There is no need to calculate the down converter dsp parameters. Gqrx is a software defined radio receiver for funcube dongle fcd, rtl2832ubased dvbt devices rtlsdr, universal software radio peripherals usrp and osmo sdr devices. Rfspace sdriq 030mhz, 190khz bw dynamite sdr receiver. It is a software defined receiver that is connected to a pc through the usb port. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Jan 22, 2011 the rfspace sdr ip software defined receiver the sdr ip is an internet protocol tcpip, highperformance, software defined receiver with 1. 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. I have ordered one of the 100 demo pc board units scheduled for shipping in january 2007. For those interested in writing their own applications, rfspace supplies a fully documented api for communicating with the hardware. The cloudiq is the latest high performance software defined receiver from rfspace. Rfspace sdr14 commercial sdr the rfspace sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. I guess ultimately those devices should be defined as scr software controlled receiver instead.
Rfspace sdr iq, sdr 14 receivers with superior performance and features. Fixed some issues with usb interface and buffering. The radios are then built by a local manufacturer and are 100% developed and manufactured in the usa. 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. Another sdr by rfspace, this one connects to the computer via a network connection, making it easy to be placed in remote locations. Sdrs with a usb connection may work well with other 32bit programs, not necessarily with 64bit. 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.
These systems work with your sound card and analogue to digitally convert and process the information through your computers processor. Softwaredefined radio, or sdr, allows you to mix, amplify, filter, send, and receive communications through a computer instead of a base station or an invehicle ham radio. It supports am, wfm, usb, lsb, nfm, dsb and cw with fully. The sdriq comes with the latest version of moetronix spectravue and sdr radio software. Those dvbt receivers supported by rtl sdr are based on the realtek rtl2832u chipset plus a tuner ic like the elonics e4000 can tune from 542200 mhz with. The recording that can be seen above is discovery during deorbit. Sdr14 from rfspace, sdriq from rfspace, perseus hf receiver from microtelecom s. The sdr 14 is a 14 bit software defined radio receiver. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. The rfspace sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver.
Rfspace has been active in the field oft software defined radios for a couple of years. 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. Apr 14, 2010 rfspace sdriq 030mhz, 190khz bw dynamite sdr receiver. It offers a broad range of spectrum analyzer and demodulation capabilities.
Rf space software defined radio rf space sdriq receiver uk. Software defined radios for the masses softrock40 gnurockr nouveau lien kb9yig javagui. The sdrip just needs the center frequency, attenuator and preselector filter settings, output sample rate and mode to begin streaming data. The application is compatible with the sdrip and netsdr and also sdriq and sdr14 using a usb to ethernet server. It is like a refined version of the sdr14 that has been out since 2005. The waterfall function which can be seen below is a very useful tool in picking up very weak signals. The sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Sdriq and spectravue with a icom icr7000 radioreference. For each sdr we compare the cost, frequency range, adc resolution, maximum instantaneous bandwidth, whether or not it can tx and if it has any pre selectors.
Flex radio the flex 5000, 3000, and now 1500transceivers with varying levels of sophistication. The sdr14 operates from 12 vdc at 360 ma and comes with ac power supply, usb cable and computer cd. I am addicted to my yaesu ft950 using a sdr iq and spectravue. Please be aware on 64bit windows sdr console is a 64bit application. But if you have an sdriq or sdr14 connected to your pc, you will most likely already have the program spectravue by. Having recently been gifted several icom receivers i would like to set up my new icom icr7000 with another sdriq and spectravue. There is raspberry pi image for using realtek based usb tv tuner as software defined radio scanner. Apr 25, 2020 software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. The digital data from the adc is processed into i and q format using a direct digital. It supports am, wfm, usb, lsb, nfm, dsb and cw with fully adjustable dsp filter bandwidths and fft sizes of 2048 to 262144 points. In any event, i continue to watch this device with interest. Sdr iq seems to be very much plugandplay with windows 10. 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 usb tcpip gateway.
The i and q data is then sent to the pc for processing using a usb 1. The rear panel has a usb port, serial port and bnc antenna input jack. The sdriq software cd works with windows 2000, xp, vista, 7. Fixed some issues with sdriq and reversed fft data. The sdr14 software works with windows 2000, xp and vista. Therfspace sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Describe your experience with the rfspace sdr iq software defined receiver and spectrum analyzer and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
A small version of the sdr rx only, powered by usb port, and working in the 40 meters band for the initial design. Rfspace also sell the sdrip which is a similar sdr but with tcpip networking. Sdr14software defined radio, spectrum analyzer and panoramic adapter. Rfspace sdr14 software defined radio sdr mint condition. Aug 20, 2014 new software defined radio sdrs products are popping up every few months these days so we thought wed compile a big list of available sdrs as there are a few people who were bitten by the rtl sdr bug and are now looking to upgrade. Sdr14 3 package contents rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver and spectrum analyzer. Rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver, rf space sdr14.
Fixed some issues with sdriq and clock calibration. Therfspace sdr 14 is a 14 bit software defined radio receiver. 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. Rfspace sdriq, sdr14 receivers with superior performance and features. Inexpensive software defined radio article gives an introduction how to built software radio this way. Rfspace sdr 14 commercial sdr the rfspace sdr 14 is a 14 bit software defined radio receiver. Rf space has just announced a new software defined receiver, the sdr iq. Designed for the commercial, government, amateur radio and shortwave listener communities, the software provides a powerful interface for all sdr users. The sdriq comes with the latest version of moetronix spectravue and sdrradio software. All about software defined radio sdr do not rename entries for the sdriq or sdr14, this will confuse the software, when time permits this feature. Jan 22, 2011 the rfspace sdr14 software defined receiver the sdr14 is a 14bit software defined radio receiver. Rfspace sdr 14 software defined receiver and spectrum analyzer. Those dvbt receivers supported by rtlsdr are based on the realtek rtl2832u chipset plus a tuner ic like the elonics e4000 can tune from 542200 mhz with.
Linrad can also operate with the following direct sampling receivers. This project will enable anyone with a raspberry pi to get a visual representation of radio frequencies rf, using software defined radio sdr principles all this contained in a compressed 8gb microsd card image, ready to run. Rf space has just announced a new software defined receiver, the sdriq. Describe your experience with the rfspace sdriq software defined receiver and spectrum analyzer and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The rfspace sdr 14 is a 14 bit software defined radio receiver.
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