Re: [IRCA] SDRplay with HDSDR

[Neil Kazaross <neilkaz58@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris, great to hear from you and welcome back! I still love my Perseus and
the original software is good enough for me.  73 KAZ

On Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 1:38 PM ken brookner <kenb@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Chris!
>
> If you've been out of the game for a bit and were perhaps using the
> original SDRplay unit, I think you'll find a lot of changes.  Everything
> is better!
>
> I use several SDRs and my favorite is the Airspy HF+.  I think several
> others on this list use them to good effect on the AM broadcast band.  I
> do a lot of general listening, AM BCB included, and find the HF+ is the
> best among what I use.  Some reviewers say that it's best in its price
> class.  YMMV.  It works with HDSDR, SDR Console, and the native SDR#
> software.  Unless I really need to see 6 - 10 MHz of bandwidth at a
> time, very rare, then I use one of my HF+ units.  There is a mod to make
> it more sensitive below the BCB.  The HF+ is limited from lowfer to 30
> MHz, a gap, and then some VHF beginning around the the FM broadcast band
> and up a ways.  http://airspy.us
>
> I've not used the SDRplay DUO or anything of theirs since the original
> unit.  You may find them a better fit so at least take a look.  I know
> many users love them.  There are more expensive units, but I don't have
> any direct experience with them, but others on the list do.
>
> 73
> Ken NS7V
> Lummi Island, WA
>
> > Chris Black <mailto:n1cp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > December 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM
> >
> > Having been out of DXing for several years due to antenna
> > restrictions, I am now able to put up some flags but getting back up
> > to DXing speed again is a challenge. Never what you call a power user,
> > I am fine with the basics but want to be able to take advantage of
> > what the new products and technology have to offer.
> > Finding most documentation available rather underwhelming, was
> > wondering if there are any support groups available and/or local DXers
> > to tap into.
> > Best 73s de Chris n1cp
> > Kirkland WA
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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