Hacking the wireless world with software defined radio 2. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to different signals. Let the software run for up to ten seconds so that the values become moreorless stable, then dlick the camera button at the bottom left to take a screenshot. In a traditional receiver, all the actual work of making sense of a signal is done by physical components. This means central properties of reception, demodulation, use and usability are all controlled by the software.
Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add classic feel to these sdr radios. Cpu and memory usage to see the cpu and memory usage select options from the tools pane in the ribbon bar. A softwaredefined radio system, or sdr, is a radio communication system in wh ich components previously implemented in hardware are. Feb 12, 2014 always check the most recent amazon price just bought myself a used perseus software defined radio to replace my old winradio, and am just learning how to use it.
It is called a software defined radio or sdr for short. Perseus is a sdr receiver and use pc software to make the process of demodulation. Coding sdr a new, fun way to build a radio making it up. Whether or not the gods smile on this perseus only time will tell.
Most have multiplatform controllers and give you performance and. Mar 19, 2012 well i have a perseus with the studio one software, also use ham radio deluxe to control it. I am interested in purchasing a microtelecom perseus software defined receiver and am looking for input. By perseus i mean the new software defined radio sdr. The perseus is a directsampling softwaredefined radio sdr receiver offering continuous 10 khz 30 mhz coverage. The microtelecom perseus is a multimode, software defined receiver covering 10 khz to 40 mhz. If absolute accuracy is required use a sample rate of 250 khz or higher. May 23, 2014 perseus sdr vs elad which is better duration. Well i have a perseus with the studio one software, also use ham radio deluxe to control it. Perseus and other software defined radio hardware sdrs have revolutionized the way we hunt dx stations. Add a receiver by pressing the blue add button in the ribbon bar above.
Available now the new version of code30032p with the full control and integration of perseus. Perseus receiver software defined radio perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. Digital data decoder screenshots on usb stick gives you more than 19,000 nineteen thousand. A sdr receiver can be as simple as this rtlbased sdr. Jul 30, 2019 for me, the perseus is an sdr benchmark to which i compare any other software defined radio covering hf and down. A websdr is a software defined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. This approach results in lower cost for the end user, but not without drawbacks. Heart of the perseus is a 14bit analogdigitalconverter, working with 80 mio. Comes with box, ac power supply, usb cable and software cd. Receiver description perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf, 10 khz 30 mhz, communication receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture and with the. Most have multiplatform controllers and give you performance and flexibility you simply cant get out of a comparably priced portable or tabletop radio. The perseus is a directsampling software defined radio sdr receiver offering continuous 10 khz 30 mhz coverage.
And, based on my experience, coding sdr on a doityourself basis will probably get you. Being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software applications to carry out the demodulation process. But these days, you can build a radio receiver in software coding sdr, or software defined radio. Next generation high performance software receiver perseus. As time permits the supplied bandwidths will be calibrated properly. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Software defined radio, or sdr, allows you to mix, amplify, filter, send, and receive communications through a computer instead of a base station or an invehicle ham radio. Back in 2008, i thought it was time to take the plunge into a software defined radio receiver. Perseus and other softwaredefined radio hardware sdrs have revolutionized the way we hunt dx stations. Besides providing all the required software signal processing for the pc.
The compatibility and support of application software most used by radio. It is available in windows vista, windows 7, and later versions of windows. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune. It allows delivering an unmodified bit stream to a sound device, and provides benefits similar to those provided by asio drivers. Next generation high performance software receiver.
These receivers will usually significantly outperform the more general purpose receivers shown above in terms of sensitivity, but they usually concentrate only on the hf or amateur bands. For me, the perseus is an sdr benchmark to which i compare any other software defined radio covering hf and down. The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a 14bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a highperformance fpga based digital downconverter and a high speed 480 mbitss usb 2. Nov 06, 2014 i am interested in purchasing a microtelecom perseus software defined receiver and am looking for input. Airspy is a line of popular softwaredefined radio sdr receivers developed to achieve high performance and affordable price using innovative combinations of dsp and rf techniques. The windows audio session api wasapi is microsofts most modern method for talking with audio devices. With one click you will easily find hardware and software pages, faqs, mailing lists or information on remote operation of sdrs. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analoguedigital converter adc, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter ddc and a fast 480 mbits usb2.
It is available in windows vista, windows 7, and later versions. The rear panel has usb, power and bnc antenna jacks. The perseus receiver can be operated also in a wide band mode as a 10 khz 40 mhz spectrum analyzer with more than 100 db dynamic range in a 10 khz resolution bandwidth. And, based on my experience, coding sdr on a doityourself basis will probably get you better results than trying to build an old fashioned analog radio. Sdrbridge provides advanced synchronization, integration, and control for software defined radios. The ham radio receiver of the 21st century is mostly software.
When paired with free sdr software running on a pc, it can serve as a beginners ham radio receiver or as a. A websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. The winradio wrg31ddc excalibur software defined radio i confess, im one of those shortwave radio listeners who has always believed the best tabletop radio is one that looks like a radioa radio. In software defined radio receiver, the signal is first converted to a digital form, and the heavy hauling is done by a computer. The software options indicated by the initial dialog of the application are no more for sale as they will be included in the new v5 software version. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e.
It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter and a highspeed 480 mbits usb2. Radio amateurs and shortwave listening swling hobbyists have had high performance sdrs for some time now. It covers 10 khz to 30 mhz and can receive all popular analog and digital modes with appropriate software. Microtelecom perseus sdrs at ham radio outlet 3 replies. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analoguetodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased. This is the software version distributed by microtelecom up to 31 august 2015 along the perseus receiver and it never expires. The perseus sdr uses cutting edge receiver technology to offer excellent performance and a wide range of features. Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add. Na active loop antenna that i plan to purchase to seek out. The software options indicated by the initial dialog of the application are no more. Back in 2008, i thought it was time to take the plunge into a software. A software defined radio system, or sdr, is a radio communication system in wh ich components previously implemented in hardware are now implemented by means of software on an external computer or on embedded computing devices.
Such components include mixers, filters, amplifiers. When prompted by the software options dialog check the box dont show me this dialog again and you wont be bothered by them anymore. Always check the most recent amazon price just bought myself a used perseus software defined radio to replace my. The 21st century italianmade perseus is a receiver that is striving to create its own legend by taking an innovative approach to software defined radio sdr. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to differentsignals. Airspy is a line of popular software defined radio sdr receivers developed to achieve high performance and affordable price using innovative combinations of dsp and rf techniques. April 23rd, 2019 the perseus sdk supports a range of bandwidths sample rates from 2 mhz down to 48 khz.
The compatibility and support of application software most used by radio amateurs are provided by a dll library for the. Besides providing all the required software signal processing for the pc platforms, the perseus software has a comfortable graphical interface, is simple to use and runs under microsoft windows 2000, xp, vista, seven and. Perseus is designed as a digital direct sampling receiver. The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and higher. In the past, the focus was more on live listening and recording. The small sdr hardware pictured above is an entrylevel unit. Softwaredefined radio, or sdr, allows you to mix, amplify, filter, send, and receive communications through a computer instead of a base station or an invehicle ham radio. Being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software. Software defined radio resources ham radio science.
There is also a new kid on the block bonito 1102s radiojet radio receiver good luck and please let us know what you choose. The winradio wrg31ddc excalibur software defined radio i confess, im one of those shortwave radio listeners who has always believed the best tabletop radio is one that looks like a radioa radio with knobs, buttons, a digital or analog display, and one sole purpose in life. Always check the most recent amazon price just bought myself a used perseus software defined radio to replace my old winradio, and am just learning how to use it. Software defined radios as the name implies, these radios are actually a hardware accessory you attach to your personal computer. Software for demanding users being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software applications to carry out the demodulation process. In software defined radio receiver, the signal is first converted to a digital form, and. There is also a new kid on the block bonito 1102s radiojet radio receiver. Perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. With the software hfspan perseus can even show the activities within a frquency range of up to 40 mhz grafically. Receiver description perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf, 10 khz 30 mhz, communication receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture and with the capability of recording up to 1600 khz of rf spectrum.
At the receiver, the signal is transmitted by perseus software running on a pc. The compatibility and support of application software most used by radio amateurs are provided by a dll library for the microsoft windows operating systems. The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a 14bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a high. This highly respected software defined radio receiver offers unprecedented hf performance and features. Vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. These systems work with your sound card and analog to digitally convert and process the information through your computers processor. This article provides a list of commercially available softwaredefined radio receivers. Lowcost software defined radio compatible with many sdr software packages.
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