[time-nuts] SDR Radio Opinion- Next Question

[J. Forster]

If the windo can be slid under SW control, that's enough.  Flat, in this
context is something like +/- 6 dB...  non-critical. I want to be able to
see spurs, etc. I don't need much dynamic range either.

-John

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> Just be aware that they're not wideband units.  The sampling rate defines
> the bandwidth of any sample, and the fact that it's 8 bits limits the
> resolution.  So, you can essentially look at up to a 2MHz slice anywhere
> you want within 64MHz to 1.7GHz.  Of course, you could move your center
> frequency to move the window.  As to whether they have a flat response?  I
> can't tell you.  If you get a European consumer unit, you'll probably get
> one with a Belling-Lee connector.  I don't know if anyone has written SA
> software for one, yet.  When I was playing with mine, SDRSharp was pretty
> much the software standard.  I've never tried to use mine for anything
> other than an FM radio.  If I had a B-L adapter I'd be able to check some
> samples from my Tracking Generator, but it's not something I've ever
> looked into.  Look on ebay for "rtl2832" to find out what's most readily
> available
>
> Bob
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>> From: J. Forster <jfor at quikus.com>
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>>Sent: Monday, August 5, 2013 4:52 PM
>>Subject: [time-nuts] SDR Radio Opinion- Next Question
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>>
>>OK. Thanks everybody. Can you please reccomend a make/model?
>>
>>I'd like something like:
>>
>><75 to >1300 MHz
>>USB
>>Ability to function as a crude SA.
>>Not crawling w/ birdies or aliasing issues.
>>Will run on Win XP.
>>Demod selecttable for all modes at all frequencies.
>>In a package, rather than a loose PCB.
>><$150
>>
>>Prefer:
>>
>>SMA rather than RCA or F
>>Receiver and SW from same vendor.
>>
>>Suggestions, please.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>-John
>>
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