The SDRplay RSP1B is an Enhanced Version of the popular RSP1A powerful wideband full featured 14-bit SDR which covers the RF spectrum from 1kHz to 2GHz. The RSP1B comes in a Ruggedized Black Painted Steel Case and has Significantly Improved Noise Performance.

All it needs is a computer and an antenna to provide excellent communications receiver functionality. It comes with a choice of SDRunoTM for Windows and Multiplatform SDRconnectTM SDR software for Windows, MacOS and Linux (Supplied Free of Charge by SDRplay). You can monitor up to 10MHz of spectrum at a time.

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 minimise intermodulation problems from strong interferers
  • Multiple individual receivers in any 10MHz slice of spectrum
  • Free use of Windows-based SDRuno software (check website for versions supported)
  • Free use of SDRconnect SDR and server software for Windows, MacOS and Linux (Check website for versions supported)
  • 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 Uses:

  • 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 Uses:

  • 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 Uses:

  • 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/Rasberry 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

RSP1B SPECIFICATIONS:

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

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

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 centre pin