The new SDRplay RSP1B. Better than RSP1A. -

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 rugged 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:

Improved noise performance below 1MHz and in the 3.5-5.5MHz, 50-60 MHz and 250-320MHz ranges
New, enhanced version of the RSP1A in a rugged black painted steel case
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:
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/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

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