Simon Brown’s popular SDR Console V3 beta software has been updated – his June 16th updated can be downloaded from  http://sdr-radio.com/v3_help

This High Pass Filter design by Mark Gluch is very effective – see  2017jun10_HF_HPF – he writes that it solved overloading caused by very powerful local AM broadcast transmitters. His other issue  is sometimes high HF noise level from  power lines or when certain lights or appliances are turned on.  The filter was built using ordinary axial lead inductors and leaded ceramic capacitors on a piece of FR4 pcb material. Using BNC  connectors in-out.

Kevin, KB9RLW has written a step-by-step install guide for the RSP2 under Ubuntu 16.04 and other debian based linux – his blog is on http://kb9rlw.blogspot.com/2017/06/step-by-step-install-of-sdrplay-rsp2.html – he’s also made a very nice video which you can see on https://youtu.be/V8lb3FGpSCA

It’s good to see almost daily, the number of new software releases which are designed to work with the RSP – today MRP40, the automated CW decoder/sender released its RSP2 compatible version – see  http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/MRP40-SDR.html

Here at SDRplay we are continuing to work on SDRuno release 1.14 – more on that very soon – and have been busy supporting all the new customers who have recently started using the RSP.

As well as a large number of radio amateurs, we are also finding a diversity of industrial users out there – the RF Power measurement capability is proving very popular and the portability and ruggedness of the RSP2 makes for an ideal field instrument for  sub GHz IoT infrastructure developers – this is particularly useful where uni-directional low cost wireless sensors demand much more detailed RF surveys.

Mike and Andy, pictured centre, below had a great time at the Dayton Hamvention meeting such a  variety of enthusiasts with a huge range of interests. Our thanks to HRO for their support and encouragement.

Mike and Andy are all set up with RSP1 and RSP2 demos and ready to give advice on SDRuno at this year’s Dayton Hamvention.   If you are there, be sure to pop along to the SDRplay stand co-located with Ham Radio Outlet in Building 3 – booth number 3307

Special discount prices available, although for those who can’t be there – take a look at this special HRO online offer  – http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-014408

Come and see Andy and Mike from SDRplay at this year’s Dayton Hamvention – they will be demonstrating the RSP1 and RSP2 on the HRO stand.  They hope to see as many folks as possible – it’s a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what is possible with SDRuno.   If you are already an RSP owner, then come and tell us what you think of it.

http://hamvention.org/

Joe at USA_Satcom has worked hard the last few weeks on his high resolution satellite imaging decode windows software known as XRIT (for both HRIT and LRIT transmissions) for decoding the fantastically clear image feeds from the NOAA GOES-13 and GOES-15 satellites. Credit is also due to the work done by  Lucas and his coding within the Open Satellite project code which is also used, and his work to support the RSP2.

According to NOAA website https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES-16 ,  the GOES-16 post-launch test phase is expected to be completed in June, at which time the satellite will be handed over to the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations. After that time, GOES-16 will undergo an additional six months of extended validation before moving to its final location in November, when GOES-16 data will be deemed operational (During this validation period, additional testing outages may occur and starting July the GOES-16 (test phase) satellites).

Click on the USA_Satcom link below for more information .   To get going,  USA_Satcom ask  that if you have the proper equipment (like the RSP2 and suitable antenna), are able to receive a high quality signal from any of the GOES satellite, and are interested in this software then please contact them for a demo package. The streamers, actual GUI application, including the ingestor and supporting libraries are free, however the core DSP is not and must be licensed. The cost is $100 USD for this license. Click on the USA_Satcom link below for more information .

Our thanks also to Bern Bareis for his help in connecting us with Joe and Lucas – he recently informed us that the GOES 16 satellite is scheduled to start operating in June. ABS channels should be operational on a limited basis starting May 20th. The ABS channels provide images across various spectrums of light enabling atmospheric analyses and color image generation.

The GOES WIKI site is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_Operational_Environmental_Satellite

This post was edited 12th May 0400z to clarify that imminent GOES-16 signals will be test phase only

For those of you developing your own applications, we have updated the play_sdr command line tool on our GitHub repository ( http://www.github.com/SDRplay/examples ) to support both the RSP1 and RSP2. This tool also supports 16bit or 8bit output so that it can be used in conjunction with other existing command line software that has been previously developed for dongles, etc. – this example code is made available to show how easy it is to use all aspects of the API. We will continue to update this example code over time and welcome questions and contributions.