SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

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N4MTB
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SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by N4MTB » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:08 pm

I can tune in my local FM & AM stations perfectly. All the adjustments and filter work.
When I try to tune a USB or LSB station that I am receiving ok on my analog receiver I get nothing. Like 14.300, 15.000 and 10.000
Any suggestions?? I've tried several antennas and SDR Uno, Console and HDSDR.
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mark.
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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by mark. » Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:31 pm

Tune in WWV on any of it's frequencies. Switch from AM to LSB or USB. Tune up or down 1 khz. Do you hear a tone along with WWV? You should if the unit is working right.

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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by g1hbe » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:00 am

Nicks suggestion is good. It doesn't even have to be anything exotic like WWV, a MW BC station would do. Up or down 1KHz (with suitable switching of USB or LSB) should produce a tone. If you get that, it's working.

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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by N4MTB » Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:47 am

I tried WWV on 15 and 10 and can barely make out the tone. Adjusting the gain doesn't help.
I've tried several antennas, long wire with a great ground, 20 meter tuned dipole and a vertical.
With all the overload I get on broadcast AM and FM I would think there is enough gain.
I didn't expect it to receive like my R9000 but this is disappointing.
This is also the second unit, HRO exchanged the first one under warranty.
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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by Tech_Support » Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:09 pm

Hello N4MTB,
What port on the RSP2 are you using? It sounds like you are suffering from severe overload problems. If you are using ports A or B, have you tried the AM/FM notch filter? If that doesn't help, have you tried the Hi-Z port? That is better suited for use below 30 MHz on the RSP2, whereas ports A and B are general purpose ports for operation up to 2 GHz.

Sincerely

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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by N4MTB » Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:33 pm

I have tried all the antenna inputs, gain controls, SDRuno, HDSDR, and SDRConsole. All with nothing on SSB.
I have tried 14.300, 15.000 and 10.000 , all that I revieve perfectly fine on analog equipment.
Granted I don't expect it to receive like my R9000 but nothing??
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Re: SDRPlay2 wont work on SSB

Post by Tech_Support » Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:56 pm

Hello N4MTB,
If you are able to receive AM signals in the MW band, then it is unlikely (although still possible) that you have a hardware fault. The best route forward would be for you to open up a support ticket at: www.sdrplay.com/support/ and we will try to help you. Please be prepared to get screen grabs showing your spectral response and (crucially) your device settings.

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