Reviews
An index of reviews can be found in the Reviews Catalogue

Over on the Ham Radio Science website, they have been using an RSPduo for a couple of months now and published a review.  In it they conclude: “Providing an SDR with dual independent SDR receivers with great performance for $269 is an amazing feat. When diversity reception becomes available, the RSPduo will probably be the “go to” SDR for the serious radio hobbyist. If you are considering trading to a new SDRPlay RSP or just looking to get into SDR radio, get the RSPduo. ”  Click here to read their review.

In the latest (August 2018) edition of Spectrum Monitor, Kevin O’Hern Carey WB2QMY writes in his review of recommended SDRs (titled “SDR—You Can Do It!”):  “I believe this unit  (the RSP1A) would be an excellent place to start for the beginner who wants a serious receiver, or who is ready to move up a notch from a simple entry-level SDR, such as a USB dongle unit”

Elsewhere in the August edition,  the RSPduo features in another article:  “Not the Sounds of Silence: Exploring the ELF and VLF Band”,  by Georg Wiessala

Individual editions of the Spectrum Monitor can be bought electronically by going to: https://www.thespectrummonitor.com/    (the June issue also has a special focus on Software Defined Radios)

The latest copy of UK publication, Radio User magazine features the RSPduo on the front cover and includes a review by Tim Kirby, who evaluates the receiver’s main innovations and capabilities.  He reports on the receiver’s performance at HF, VHF/UHF and for microwave use.

Radio User Magazine is available from larger UK newsagents and electronically by going to https://pocketmags.com/radio-user-magazine-2

Mike Richards’ review of the RSPduo, which appeared in the July 2018 edition of RadCom is now available to download from our website: https://sdrplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/RadComRSPduoReview1.pdf

In it Mike writes: “The RSPduo represents the top-end of the SDRplay RSP line-up ….with continuous coverage from 1kHz to 2GHz and a signal level readout that’s accurate to a couple of dBs, this is a hugely versatile receiver with a myriad of uses in the shack.”

RadCom is the monthly magazine of the Radio Society of Great Britain and available to members worldwide. For more information about membership of the RSGB – visit http://rsgb.org/

Many thanks to Radio User Magazine who have kindly let us reproduce this recent article by Clint Gouveia who reviews the SDRplay RSP1A and focuses on long, medium and shortwave performance in comparison with far more expensive receivers.  Click HERE to read the review.

In it, Clint writes: “In terms of performance as a function of price, I don’t believe the RSP1A can be beaten. It delivers 98% of the performance of a ‘high-end’ SDR at about one-tenth of the cost. Truly remarkable. Whether it is transatlantic medium wave DX or shortwave you are interested in, the RSP1A delivers at a level that should satisfy any ‘hard-core DXer’ “

Visit also these links: The website home of Practical Wireless and Radio User: www.radioenthusiast.co.uk

and to subscribe to an electronic version of either magazine, wherever you are located, go to: https://pocketmags.com/radio-user-magazine-2?utm_source=radioenthusiast&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=warnersgroup#5243f79396678

Mike Richards reviews the new RSPduo in the July 2018 edition of RadCom from the RSGB – paper copy out now, electronic version out next week.

In it Mike writes: “The RSPduo represents the top-end of the SDRplay RSP line-up ….with continuous coverage from 1kHz to 2GHz and a signal level readout that’s accurate to a couple of dBs, this is a hugely versatile receiver with a myriad of uses in the shack.”

RadCom is the monthly magazine of the Radio Society of Great Britain and available to members worldwide. For more information about membership of the RSGB – visit http://rsgb.org/

Industrial users can also order the RSPduo from RS Components – stock number 174-7945

This video, released today by AE5X shows how well the RSPduo performs up against the Flex6300:

You can also read his blog here, where he interprets the results: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/06/video-flex-6300-vs-rspduo.html

John writes “I’m amazed at the results. As I set up for the test I did so with the idea of finding out how far the RSPduo lagged behind the Flex in terms of performance. Never did I imagine that it would be the other way around!”

In our first week since launching the RSPduo, we’ve had some enthusiastic feedback:

“Today I got my new @sdrplay sdr-duo and installed the software and it is running like a dream”  

“Brilliant stuff once again from SDRPlay” 

Some more RSPduo Video reviews have popped up – here’s a selection:

Mile Kokotov’s review

Arie Hermans’ review

Comparing 2 antennas in real time

Tech Minds review

SevenFortyOneVideo

OG! Review

Demo showing ADSB with Dump1090 and ATC simultaneously

Demo showing RSPduo in contest situation – simultaneous monitoring of 2 widely spaced bands

To catch additional video reviews and demos as they get posted, simply go to YouTube and search for “RSPduo” to catch additional video reviews and demos as they get posted.

Here are links to recent reviews and video demos of the new RSPduo:

SWLing.com review: https://swling.com/blog/2018/05/a-review-of-the-sdrplay-rspduo-14-bit-dual-tuner-sdr/

Sevenfortyone video: https://youtu.be/8WNxtanfWIk

Tech Minds video 1: https://youtu.be/wxu0ZJUvATE

Tech Minds video 2 showing ATC and ADSB together: https://youtu.be/_842u1k8tQY

OG! Review: https://youtu.be/T-eXoNskDmA

Radio user reviewer and popular vlogger Clint of “Oxford Shortwave Log” talks about the SDRplay RSP1A in this YouTube video: Radio user reviewer and popular vlogger Clint of “Oxford Shortwave Log” talks about the SDRplay RSP1A in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/HYpZ5mtHHzI