SDRplay RSP 1A Review and SDR Primer

The new 14 bit SDR wideband receiver from the UK. I also include a 15 minute SDR primer

https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a/

KEY BENEFITS
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• Covers all frequencies from 1kHz through LF, MW, HF, VHF, UHF and L-band to 2GHz, with no gaps
• Excellent dynamic range for challenging reception conditions
• Low levels of spurious responses
• Works with all the popular SDR software (including HDSDR, SDR Console, Cubic SDR and SDRuno)
• ExtIO based plugin available
• Software upgradeable for future standards
• Strong and growing software support network
• API provided to allow demodulator or application development
• Multiplatform driver and API support including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Raspberry Pi 2/3
• Up to 16 individual receivers in any 10MHz slice of spectrum using SDRuno
• Calibrated S meter and power measurements with SDRuno
• Ideal for monitoring of ISM/ IoT/ Telemetry bands <2GHz
• Ideal for portable operation
KEY FEATURES
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• Continuous coverage from 1kHz to 2GHz
• Up to 10MHz visible bandwidth
• Powers over the USB cable with a simple type B socket
• 14-bit ADC silicon technology (not another 8 bit dongle!)
• 11 high-selectivity, built in front-end preselection filters
• Software selectable AM/FM and DAB broadcast band notch filters
• Software selectable multi-level Low Noise Preamplifier
• Bias -T power supply for powering antenna-mounted LNA
• RF shielding layer inside case
• SDRuno—World Class SDR software for Windows
• Documented API for new apps development
• Single SMA antenna socket covering entire frequency range