Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, who noticed the following message from Phil Covington (of Software Radio Laboratory LLC) on the QS1R Yahoo group:
I am working on a replacement for the QS1R that will be less expensive, yet
use updated components. I am hoping to have them in production by the end of March.
Regards,
Philip A Covington
Software Radio Laboratory LLC
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.srl-llc.com
Ken noticed that the message was originally dated about one month ago, so I’ll follow-up with Phil and see how much progress has been made. The QS1R was a well-respected SDR that had been on the market for several years. It would be great to see an updated version on the market.
I bought a QS1R years ago but gave it up a few years later due to having too many hobbies. I’m dying for another one (or similar) again. I especially loved the SDRMAX software.
Where can I find a used radio or when will the new one be available? I’ll happily buy another Phil radio.
Hello Dan,
I have a nearly new QS1R that I am willing to sell. I literally have used it only maybe 10 times. I just do not seem to get around to doing panadapter stuff as I thought I would. It works great and is near perfect condition (nothing is perfect they say but I think this comes as close as you can get). if you are still interested, let me know.
Thanks
Jim NG1Y
I you still have it I am interested.
I owned and used an early version of the QS1R and appreciated it’s many qualities, but as hobbies go my interest flagged and I sold my radio gear. Recently, I got involved again and I would purchase another SDR radio designed and built by you – at a lower cost -even better. Please use the information provided below to keep me informed.