Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who writes:
Here’s an update on the PantronX Titus II DRM boombox from Mike at PantronX:
“We are first fulfilling large orders from international broadcasters. Individual orders most likely are late fall.
If you preordered someone will contact you when the order comes up. Sorry for the delays but demand has been almost overwhelming.
Thanks for your continued support.”
Thanks fo sharing this update with us, Ed!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Fahey, who writes:
Lots happening with KiwiSDR – there are now over 130 live 0-30MHz fully controllable SDRs scatted around the world some in really interesting locations. Using Kiwi’s around the world is like being able to go on a exotic DXpedition any time.
Here (attached graphic) is a map of the current locations, you can see the live status of online receivers here:
and as a list of receivers here:
KiwiSDRs now include HF Fax reception natively, just select Fax in the Extension menu, select the part of the world you are interested in and the Kiwi will tune the weather fax frequency and receive the weather fax all natively (no extra software needed) – too easy!
Lots more great things happening.
Here is the latest news…
http://www.kiwisdr.com/#id-31-may-17
Cheers,
Mark
Thank you for the update, Mark! I had no idea the KiwiSDR app had an HF Fax extension. After reading your message, I loaded a KiwiSDR session in Europe and used the Fax feature. It couldn’t have been easier. The screen grab (above) came from my first attempt.
The KiwiSDR network is truly amazing. I use it all the time–especially if there’s an important broadcast happening and I can’t easily receive it at home or while traveling. As an example, during the recent French elections, I listened to results roll in on France Inter mediumwave from a KiwiSDR in Italy. It felt like being there.
My one feature request would be that the KiwiSDR app include some form of native broadcast recording like the WebSDR at U Twente.
Many thanks for the update, Mark!
Click here to read about Mark’s KiwiSDR installation.
The whole system only costs $299 US. The KiwiSDR site has a list of distributors around the world.
Amazon has units in stock at $299 US shipped.
I would have purchased a KiwiSDR ages ago–during their Kickstarter campaign–if I only had the Internet bandwidth at home to support it. My Internet speeds are likely lower than anyone else here in the SWLing Post community. One of the compromises living in a relatively remote spot with no RFI. 🙂
I was very happy to see the following message from Jon Hudson at SDRplay this morning:
“ADS-B for both RSP1 and RSP2 is now available for the Raspberry Pi 2 & 3 – you can get the software from downloads – http://www.sdrplay.com/downloads
If you are an RSP2 user, make sure you use Antenna Port B when running ADS-B.”
This is great news as I’ve had a number of readers ask if the RSP series SDR was compatible with the DUMP1090 ADS-B system.
The SDRplay RSP2
If you have an RSP1 or RSP2 and either a Raspberry Pi 2 or Pi 3, this will be an easy, accessible way to experiment with ADS-B.
In the long run, however, I’d never devote an RSP as a dedicated ADS-B feeder. Why? The RSP is a very versatile, full-featured SDR and I wouldn’t want to tie it up with such a relatively routine, simple task.
Instead, I’d give ADS-B a try with the RSP, and if I liked it, I’d purchase this inexpensive FlightAware RTL-SDR dongle with a built-in 1090 MHz bandpass filter for $18.95.
Click here to read my recent article about setting up a FlightAware ADS-B feeder.
I’m always so happy to see such active application development from “Mom and Pop” companies like SDRplay and AirSpy. Just more ways to put your SDR to work for you!
(Source: Jon Hudson, SDRplay)
API 2.10 has been released. We recommend you update your system to this latest version. We are constantly improving our software and updating to the latest version will allow us to provide you with the best possible support.
Users can simply go to our Downloads page on: http://www.sdrplay.com/downloads/ and download their choice of software again if they use SDRuno, HDSDR or the EXTIO plugin) to automatically pick up the the latest API. Alternatively you can just download the SDRplay API and replace your older copy wherever it sits in your system for these and other programmes.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike Hansgen (K8RAT), who shares the following post from Icom UK:
The IC-7610 (Source: Icom UK)
Icom Inc. has released more details about the launch of the IC-7610 HF/50MHz SDR Transceiver and its target price. Icom plans to release this high performance HF SDR transceiver around late May with the product being rolled out across the globe in the following months. We expect that the IC-7610 should be available in the UK early Summer with a suggested retail target price of £2,999.99 ex.VAT. Please note that this target price and UK availability may be subject to change.
We expect demand to be huge for this product. Indeed many back orders are already on our system. So if you want to be one of the first customers in the UK to own one of these eagerly awaited radios, please contact your Icom Amateur radio dealer who will be able to put you in their order books.
More about the IC-7610 HF/50 MHz 100 W SDR transceiver
Following on from the technology incorporated into the IC-7300, the IC-7610 adopts the same RF direct sampling system for signal processing. By converting the analogue signal directly to a digital signal and processing it within the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), it provides improved transmission phase noise and excellent RMDR of 105 dB (at 1 kHz detuning).
The IC-7610 will have two independent receivers, enabling simultaneous reception of two frequencies in different bands/different modes.
The IC-7610 will also feature high-speed, high-resolution performance. The real-time spectrum scope supports different bands and a dual display that can monitor different modes. It will also have a waterfall display function that displays received signals in time sequence. The DIGI-SEL unit will be available to both the main side and the sub side of the receiver. In addition, the IC-7610 adopts a large 7-inch full-colour touch screen panel.
Main features include:
• Further evolved RF direct sampling method.
• Excellent RMDR: 105 dB realized.
• Dual watch function can receive simultaneously in different bands and different modes.
• DIGI-SEL unit that eliminates excessively strong signals is installed in the main and sub of the receiving section.
• High-speed real-time spectrum scope and waterfall display function.
• 7-inch full-colour touch panel, outstanding operation and visibilityAs mentioned earlier, demand is going to be enormous for this model, so get into contact with your authorised Icom Amateur radio dealer today.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rafman, who shares the following photos that were originally posted by Alberto (I2PHD) on the Elad email reflector. Alberto noted:
“Here it is…. shown for the first time today at the Montichiari Ham Fest. Price TBD….”
Many thanks, Rafman, for the tip!
We’ll continue to post FDM-S3 updates as they become available. I will also plan to review the FDM-S3 when it hits the market.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who notes:
I just received a status update on the pantronX Titus II portable SDR from Mike, their chief engineer.
Mike said the self-contained SDR portable will include “SoapySDR as the interface to make it much easier to roll your own SDR app.” Here’s some info about SoapySDR:
https://github.com/pothosware/SoapySDR/wiki
Mike also said, “To be 100% truthful, our biggest push right now is for the international MW & SW broadcasters. They want to go DRM digital is the worst way!”
You might want to share this news with SWLing Post readers.
Thank you for the update, Ed! Click here to view the pantronX website.
