Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

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MrPaul
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Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by MrPaul » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:56 pm

Hi all,can anyone help me calibrate my sdrplay in the uk.can I calibrate to the he Russian time signal on 9.996?
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by glovisol » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:04 pm

Yes, you can calibrate on the standard 9,996 KHz signal. It gives a tick on every second, two ticks on 30 seconds and silence + 2 ticks on the minute. This time signal is sincronized to the German Mainflingen station at 77.5 KHz: DCF77, which can be used as well.

Also in U.K, in Anthorn, Cumbria, you have the 60 KHz MSF station.
More difficult to get, at least in my location (Northern Italy) are the WWV stations at 5, 10 and 15 MHz.

Cheers,

glovisol
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by MrPaul » Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:32 pm

Many thanks for your help.
Regards
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by MrPaul » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:40 pm

Hi there again,on 9.9960 should that be tuned usb or lsb.
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by glovisol » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:29 am

Dear MrPaul,

You should set the receiver in CW, as shown on the uploaded PC screen.

Cheers,

glovisol

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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by MrPaul » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:46 pm

Hi there,do I calibrate in cw mode?
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by glovisol » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:48 pm

Yes, calibrate in CW mode.

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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by MrPaul » Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:00 pm

Thanks for the help.
Regards
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Re: Sdrplay rsp1a frequency calibration in uk

Post by g1hbe » Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:16 pm

For auto cal, just follow the procedure as shown in the manual. But remember to do it AWAY from the central spike, and to use a known-accurate, steady cal signal.
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