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Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 1:48 am
by Phillip
I think I just realized we'll be able to use this as an antenna analyzer from HF through (at least) the 70 cm band? Am I wrong?

73
Phil
K7JBL

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:30 am
by mattltm
Phillip wrote:I think I just realized we'll be able to use this as an antenna analyzer from HF through (at least) the 70 cm band? Am I wrong?

73
Phil
K7JBL
Yes, that should be possible with the aid of a directional coupler.

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 5:11 pm
by sv6iep
hello steve
its avery good idea .im waitting to see the programm on when you are ready let us know ...very usefull and very effecting for am modulation ...are working this with RSP2 ????
73 SV6IEP

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 7:48 am
by SteveAndrew
Hi SV6IEP

Yes, it works with RSPI, RSPII and RSPIA. I have a few small problems I need to talk over with SDRplay early next week, then I should be able to release the alpha version. Keep a look out on this thread for further updates.

73's - Steve

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 10:15 am
by 9a4db
SteveAndrew wrote:Currently I'm only interfacing to the SDRplay series of SDR radios. I don't have plans at the moment to interface to other external hardware, but that may be something to consider for the future.
Thank you for your kind, clarification Steve.
Any way for the future considerations, please take look here at command list pdf,
it is not difficult to add some remote functions.
https://github.com/erainstruments/erasynth-docs

73
Djani

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 11:20 pm
by SteveAndrew
Hi Djani

Thanks for the information. That looks like a very useful device, and, as you say, very easy to interface to. I've already had some other questions regarding this, so it's something I'll certainly consider. As I've already mentioned, the Analog Devices range of DDS signal generators available on EBay are cheap enough, but the frequency range, and spectral purity are limiting factors.

I think my comment about interfacing to external hardware may have been a bit misleading. I have no problems with interfacing with external hardware that provides additional functionality to the system. I won't be providing an interface to other SDR radios by using extio.dll, or any other means, so the analyser will be restricted to using the SDRplay range of radios only.

73's - Steve

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:58 am
by prof.olletram
Hi Steve.
I have just purchased an SDR RSP2 and some low cost emc probes to see if these can be used as a cheap analyser for EMC/EMI problems.

I'm looking forward to trying your software, ... it looks very interesting.
I note that you say it is compatible with the RSP1 series.

If you would like some testing done with the RSP2 then please let me know, and I would be very pleased to help.
Good luck with the project !
Best Regards
Stephen G.

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 2:19 am
by someYguy
SteveAndrew wrote: .....I won't be providing an interface to other SDR radios by using extio.dll, or any other means, so the analyser will be restricted to using the SDRplay range of radios only.....
73's - Steve
Probably wise, because then it can be optimized for these radios. Also far less for you to keep track of - i.e. which hardware has which features etc.....

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 11:53 am
by SteveAndrew
Hi All

Just to let you know SDRplay have very kindly offered to host the software in their downloads section. I have to wait for Andy to get back from the states so he can set up an FTP link, then I can send the package up to them. He is not due back until around Wednesday and I suspect he will be quiet busy catching up. Keep an eye on this space and I'll let you know when it should be available to download.

Re: RSP Spectrum analyser software available shortly

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 4:19 pm
by glovisol
This is a fantastic development & very good news. I am a retired filter specialist and wish to develop passive bandpass filters for the RSP's, but unfortunately my old Takeda (with built - in tracking gen) passed away and sorely needs a replacement. Keep up the good works!

Glovisol