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SDRplay RSP1B SDR Receiver

SKU Part Number: SDR-PLAY-RSP1B

SDRplay RSP1B - 14-bit SDR Receiver The SDRplay RSP1B is an enhanced version of the popular RSP1A, offering a powerful wideband 14-bit SDR...
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Overview

SDRplay RSP1B - 14-bit SDR Receiver

The SDRplay RSP1B is an enhanced version of the popular RSP1A, offering a powerful wideband 14-bit SDR receiver that covers the RF spectrum from 1kHz to 2GHz. The RSP1B comes in a rugged black painted steel case and boasts significantly improved noise performance. All you need is a computer and an antenna to enjoy excellent communications receiver functionality. It comes with a choice of SDRunoTM for Windows and multiplatform SDRconnectTM SDR software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux (provided free of charge by SDRplay). You can monitor up to 10MHz of spectrum at a time, and a documented API allows developers to create new demodulators or applications around the platform.

Key Benefits & Features:

New, enhanced version of the RSP1A in a rugged black painted steel case
Improved noise performance below 1MHz and in the 3.5-5.5MHz, 50-60 MHz, and 250-320MHz ranges
Improved signal handling at HF frequencies
Covers all frequencies from 1kHz through VLF, LF, MW, HF, VHF, UHF, and L-band to 2GHz, with no gaps
Receive, monitor, and record up to 10MHz of spectrum at a time
14-bit ADC silicon technology for excellent dynamic range
Multiple high-performance preselect filters minimize phantom signal problems
Software selectable AM/FM & DAB broadcast band notch filters minimize intermodulation problems from strong interferers
Multiple individual receivers in any 10MHz slice of spectrum
Free use of Windows-based SDRuno software
Free use of SDRconnect SDR and server software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux
Multiplatform driver and API support including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and Raspberry Pi 4/5
Powers over the USB cable with a simple, robust type B socket
Software selectable 4.7V Bias-T for powering an external remote antenna amplifier
Calibrated S meter/RF power and SNR measurement
Compatible with many 3rd Party software digital decoders
Documented API provided to allow demodulator or application development on multiple platforms
Strong and growing software support network

Applications:

Amateur Radio
Shortwave radio listening
Broadcast DXing (AM/FM/TV)
Panadaptor
Aircraft (ADS-B and ATC)
Slow Scan TV
Multi-amateur band monitoring
WSPR & digital modes
Weather fax (HF and satellite)
Satellite monitoring
Geostationary environmental satellites
Trunked radio
Utility and emergency service monitoring
Fast and effective antenna comparison
Industrial Spectrum Analyser
Surveillance
Wireless microphone monitoring
RF surveying
IoT receiver chain
Signal logging
RFI/EMC detection
Broadcast integrity monitoring
Spectrum monitoring
Power measurement
Educational/Scientific
Teaching
Receiver design
Radio astronomy
Passive radar
Ionosonde
Spectrum analyser
Receiver for IoT sensor projects
Antenna research

Please note: This product was launched in February 2024, and initially, only SDRplay software and APIs were released by SDRplay. Other 3rd Party software may not yet be compatible with the RSP1B. Please check specific 3rd Party applications for compatibility via www.sdrplay.com/third-party

New SDRconnectTM SDR Software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Raspberry Pi:

All new intuitive graphical interface launched in 2023
Highly integrated native support for the SDRplay family on Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Raspberry Pi 4/5
Multiple ‘virtual receivers’ for simultaneous reception and demodulation of different types of signals within the same receiver bandwidth
Multiple notch filters with BW adjustable to 1Hz
Synchronous AM mode with selectable/adjustable sidebands
Calibrated RF Power Meter with > 100dB of usable range
Calibrated S-Meter supporting IARU S-Meter Standard
Integrated server allows remote cross-platform access via high-speed LAN and regular internet WAN connectivity
“Audio” (Compact) mode allows limited bandwidth WAN connections with spectrum visibility up to 10MHz plus multimode audio access (AM/Wideband FM/SSB/CW, etc)
Rolling release model allows for future feature enhancements
Modular approach for future 3rd party development

SDRunoTM for Windows Features:

Highly integrated native Windows support for the SDRplay family
Up to 16 ‘virtual receivers’ for simultaneous reception and demodulation of different types of signals within the same receiver bandwidth
An integrated frequency scanner (for frequency ranges and stored memory panel lists)
A selectivity filter with an ultimate rejection greater than 140dB.
A unique distortion-free double stage AGC with fully adjustable parameters
AFC for FM signals
Multiple notch filters with BW adjustable to 1Hz + Notch Lock feature
A unique synchronous AM mode with selectable/adjustable sidebands, dedicated PLL input filter, & selectable PLL time constants
SNR (stereo noise reduction), featuring a proprietary noise reduction algorithm for stereo broadcast
Powerful wideband noise filter for addressing common sources of RFI (e.g. power supplies, internet over DSL etc.)
Calibration for receiver frequency errors
RDS support optimised for low signal environment
Active Noise cancelling
CAT and Omnirig control
Calibrated RF Power Meter with > 100dB of usable range
Calibrated S-Meter supporting IARU S-Meter Standard
The ability to save power (dBm) and SNR (dB) measurements over time, to a CSV file for future analysis
IQ output accessible for 3rd party applications

Front End Filtering:

Automatically configured front end filtering:

Low Pass

2MHz

Band Pass

2-12MHz
12-30MHz
30-60MHz
60-120MHz
120-250MHz
250-300MHz
300-380MHz
380-420MHz
420-1000MHz

High Pass

1000MHz

Notch Filters

FM Filter: >50dB 85 – 100MHz
MW Filter: >30dB 660 – 1550kHz
DAB Filter: >30dB 165 – 230MHz

General:

Weight: 315g
Size: 98mm x 94mm x 35mm (case only)
Low Current: 185 mA (excl bias T)

Connectivity:

Single 50Ω RF connector (SMA socket)*
USB 2.0 (high speed) type B socket

Frequency Range:

Continuous coverage 1kHz – 2GHz

ADC Characteristics:

Sample frequency: 2 – 10.66MSPS
14-bit native ADC (2 – 6.048MSPS)
12-bit (6.048- 8.064 MSPS)
10-bit (8.064- 9.216MSPS)
8-bit (> 9.216 MSPS )

Bias T:

Software Selectable 4.7V @ 100mA

Reference:

High Temperature Stability (0.5ppm) TCXO
In-field trimmable to 0.01ppm.

Maximum recommended input power:

0dBm continuous, 10dBm for short periods

IF Modes:

Zero IF, All IF bandwidths
Low IF, IF bandwidths = 1.536MHz

IF Bandwidths (3dB):

200kHz
300kHz
600kHz
1.536MHz
5.0MHz
6.0MHz
7.0MHz
8.0MHz

Note: The notch filters above are software selectable and remove specific broadcast bands.

* We recommend the use of an SMA (male) plug on a cable or “pigtail” - avoid large adapters like SMA to SO239 which may place too much strain on the SMA socket. Make sure the plug has a center pin.

Product Information

SDRplay RSP1B - 14-bit SDR Receiver

Key Benefits & Features:

New, enhanced version of the RSP1A in a rugged black painted steel case
Improved noise performance below 1MHz and in the 3.5-5.5MHz, 50-60 MHz, and 250-320MHz ranges
Improved signal handling at HF frequencies
Covers all frequencies from 1kHz through VLF, LF, MW, HF, VHF, UHF, and L-band to 2GHz, with no gaps
Receive, monitor, and record up to 10MHz of spectrum at a time
14-bit ADC silicon technology for excellent dynamic range
Multiple high-performance preselect filters minimize phantom signal problems
Software selectable AM/FM & DAB broadcast band notch filters minimize intermodulation problems from strong interferers
Multiple individual receivers in any 10MHz slice of spectrum
Free use of Windows-based SDRuno software
Free use of SDRconnect SDR and server software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux
Multiplatform driver and API support including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and Raspberry Pi 4/5
Powers over the USB cable with a simple, robust type B socket
Software selectable 4.7V Bias-T for powering an external remote antenna amplifier
Calibrated S meter/RF power and SNR measurement
Compatible with many 3rd Party software digital decoders
Documented API provided to allow demodulator or application development on multiple platforms
Strong and growing software support network

Applications:

Amateur Radio
Shortwave radio listening
Broadcast DXing (AM/FM/TV)
Panadaptor
Aircraft (ADS-B and ATC)
Slow Scan TV
Multi-amateur band monitoring
WSPR & digital modes
Weather fax (HF and satellite)
Satellite monitoring
Geostationary environmental satellites
Trunked radio
Utility and emergency service monitoring
Fast and effective antenna comparison
Industrial Spectrum Analyser
Surveillance
Wireless microphone monitoring
RF surveying
IoT receiver chain
Signal logging
RFI/EMC detection
Broadcast integrity monitoring
Spectrum monitoring
Power measurement
Educational/Scientific
Teaching
Receiver design
Radio astronomy
Passive radar
Ionosonde
Spectrum analyser
Receiver for IoT sensor projects
Antenna research

New SDRconnectTM SDR Software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Raspberry Pi:

All new intuitive graphical interface launched in 2023
Highly integrated native support for the SDRplay family on Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Raspberry Pi 4/5
Multiple ‘virtual receivers’ for simultaneous reception and demodulation of different types of signals within the same receiver bandwidth
Multiple notch filters with BW adjustable to 1Hz
Synchronous AM mode with selectable/adjustable sidebands
Calibrated RF Power Meter with > 100dB of usable range
Calibrated S-Meter supporting IARU S-Meter Standard
Integrated server allows remote cross-platform access via high-speed LAN and regular internet WAN connectivity
“Audio” (Compact) mode allows limited bandwidth WAN connections with spectrum visibility up to 10MHz plus multimode audio access (AM/Wideband FM/SSB/CW, etc)
Rolling release model allows for future feature enhancements
Modular approach for future 3rd party development

SDRunoTM for Windows Features:

Highly integrated native Windows support for the SDRplay family
Up to 16 ‘virtual receivers’ for simultaneous reception and demodulation of different types of signals within the same receiver bandwidth
An integrated frequency scanner (for frequency ranges and stored memory panel lists)
A selectivity filter with an ultimate rejection greater than 140dB.
A unique distortion-free double stage AGC with fully adjustable parameters
AFC for FM signals
Multiple notch filters with BW adjustable to 1Hz + Notch Lock feature
A unique synchronous AM mode with selectable/adjustable sidebands, dedicated PLL input filter, & selectable PLL time constants
SNR (stereo noise reduction), featuring a proprietary noise reduction algorithm for stereo broadcast
Powerful wideband noise filter for addressing common sources of RFI (e.g. power supplies, internet over DSL etc.)
Calibration for receiver frequency errors
RDS support optimised for low signal environment
Active Noise cancelling
CAT and Omnirig control
Calibrated RF Power Meter with > 100dB of usable range
Calibrated S-Meter supporting IARU S-Meter Standard
The ability to save power (dBm) and SNR (dB) measurements over time, to a CSV file for future analysis
IQ output accessible for 3rd party applications

Front End Filtering:

Automatically configured front end filtering:

Low Pass

2MHz

Band Pass

2-12MHz
12-30MHz
30-60MHz
60-120MHz
120-250MHz
250-300MHz
300-380MHz
380-420MHz
420-1000MHz

High Pass

1000MHz

Notch Filters

FM Filter: >50dB 85 – 100MHz
MW Filter: >30dB 660 – 1550kHz
DAB Filter: >30dB 165 – 230MHz

General:

Weight: 315g
Size: 98mm x 94mm x 35mm (case only)
Low Current: 185 mA (excl bias T)

Connectivity:

Single 50Ω RF connector (SMA socket)*
USB 2.0 (high speed) type B socket

Frequency Range:

Continuous coverage 1kHz – 2GHz

ADC Characteristics:

Sample frequency: 2 – 10.66MSPS
14-bit native ADC (2 – 6.048MSPS)
12-bit (6.048- 8.064 MSPS)
10-bit (8.064- 9.216MSPS)
8-bit (> 9.216 MSPS )

Bias T:

Software Selectable 4.7V @ 100mA

Reference:

High Temperature Stability (0.5ppm) TCXO
In-field trimmable to 0.01ppm.

Maximum recommended input power:

0dBm continuous, 10dBm for short periods

IF Modes:

Zero IF, All IF bandwidths
Low IF, IF bandwidths = 1.536MHz

IF Bandwidths (3dB):

200kHz
300kHz
600kHz
1.536MHz
5.0MHz
6.0MHz
7.0MHz
8.0MHz

Note: The notch filters above are software selectable and remove specific broadcast bands.

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