A sdr receiver can be as simple as this rtlbased sdr. Perseus is a usb2 black box sdr software defined receiver, with the capability of recording 1600khz of rf spectrum. The company develops and manufactures radios and telecommunication devices for special applications, fast multichannel acquisition systems and signal conditioning electronics for gamma ray imaging probes. This article provides a list of commercially available softwaredefined radio receivers. Demo of sdr console using two radios in clientserver mode over a home network. The microtelecom perseus is a software defined vlflfmf hf receiver based on a direct sampling digital architecture. Perseus is a software defined vlflfmf hf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. Three profiles were defined to simplify server setup gprs, adsl, lan. No surprise that the 2009 wrth edition had claimed the perseus as the sdr. The lineup of sdrsthat is, the receiver hardwarediscussed below typically has better filtering, preselectors, shielding, and receiver architecture focused on hf. The microtelecom perseus is a multimode, software defined receiver covering 10 khz to 40 mhz.
The perseus was developed by nico palermo of microtelecom s. It covers 10 khz to 30 mhz and can receive all popular analog and digital modes with appropriate software. In september we began of our threepart primer on softwaredefined radios sdrs. The perseus sets an unmatched standard in hf receiver performance and includes features that will.
Perseus is a vlflfhf receiver based on a outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. The first in a series of videos that compare the dynamic range of six receivers. Indeed, my favorite sdr software applications are absolutely free, and pair with a number of benchmark sdrs. Quisk is a software defined radio sdr that controls several receivers and transceivers. I am thinking about hooking it up to a lf engineering h800 sky match active. It incorporates a server package which allows remote operation of the receiver over a lan or the internet, using the regular perseus software as a client. With a premium class receiver design as the perseus, dxing became a real joy.
I have had experience with or currently own the following sdr receivers. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analoguedigital converter adc, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter ddc and a fast 480 mbits usb2. Perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. Since 2007, perseus is the exciting new sdr software defined receiver designed by nico palermo of microtelecom s. A softwaredefined radio system, or sdr, is a radio communication system in which components previously implemented in hardware are. A few years ago, i purchased an rf space sdr iq sdr. This entry was posted in news, shortwave radio, software defined radio and tagged microtelecom perseus, sdr, software defined radio, universal radio on october 27, 2015 by. Very interesting software, used with microtelecom perseus, made by simon brown. This means central properties of reception, demodulation, use and usability are all controlled by the software. I have been using my perseus sdr benchmark for 11 years. Software defined radios sdrs are the most innovative type of shortwave radios on the market today.
Please note that the lower sample rates are not accurate. Perseus verlangt als sdr fur flussiges arbeiten einen leistungsfahigen pc. The company develops and manufactures radios and telecommunication devices for special applications, fast multichannel. The perseus is a directsampling softwaredefined radio sdr receiver. For me, the perseus is an sdr benchmark to which i compare any other software defined radio covering hf. Reviews rtlsdr rtl2832u and software defined radio. This software supports radios from many manufacturers, all shown on this page. Sdrradio with microtelecom perseus receiver youtube. My dictionary describes benchmark as something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judged. As time permits the supplied bandwidths will be calibrated properly. Though they look similar to an sdr, pc controlled radios are simply radios that rely on a personal computer for the user interface and some performance enhancements. All about software defined radio sdr april 23rd, 2019 the perseus sdk supports a range of bandwidths sample rates from 2 mhz down to 48 khz.
A few years ago, i purchased an rf space sdriq sdr. Perseus is a vlflfhf receiver made by microtelecom is based on a outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. The rtl sdr can be used as a wide band radio scanner. Perseus is a vlflfhf receiver made by microtelecom is based on a. If youre looking for a benchmark sdr, its hard to overlook the venerable microtelecom perseus. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter and a highspeed 480 mbits usb2. Understanding sdr receivers hf performance making it up. The perseus is a robust, powerful receiver and its performance with a good antenna is on par with high end professional receivers. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. Receiver description perseus is a software defined vlflfmf hf, 10 khz 30 mhz, communication receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture and with the.
Hands down, i prefer to use the qs1r over the others. Perseus rtlsdr rtl2832u and software defined radio. I am interested in purchasing a microtelecom perseus software defined receiver and am looking for input. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter with an exceptional 76 db snr bw 40 mhz, an highperformance configurable fpga digital downconverter with an up to 1 mss output sampling rate. A softwaredefined radio system, or sdr, is a radio. 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. The rtl sdr is an ultra cheap software defined radio based on dvbt tv tuners with rtl2832u chips. Pretty excellent receiver for software eager unperceivable signals sdr receiver for vlflf hf. The microtelecom perseus software defined receiver. It also includes hfspan, a spectrumanalysis program covering 10 khz to 40 mhz with 10 khz rbw. April 23rd, 2019 the perseus sdk supports a range of bandwidths sample rates from 2 mhz down to 48 khz. The ham radio receiver of the 21st century is mostly software.
Though its been on the market for many years now, the receiver architecture. The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a 14bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a high. One example for this would be filters protecting the signal from interference. It is called a software defined radio or sdr for short. A softwaredefined radio system, or sdr, is a radio communication system in wh ich components previously implemented in hardware are. When paired with free sdr software running on a pc, it can serve as a beginners ham radio receiver. The converter is equipped with a control software application suited for fm dxers needs. Physically the perseus sdr is a small, relatively black, box. Lets apply what we have learned to four popular radios and their hf performance.
The rsp1 covers the radio spectrum from 10khz long wave to 2ghz microwaves with up to a massive 10mhz bandwidth. Vlflfmf hf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. This receiver is unique in the respect that it can record a bandwidth of 1600khz of spectrum, and allow the user to go back and replay the large. Perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding. The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a. The small sdr hardware pictured above is an entrylevel unit. In place of just a few filters, each for only a specific narrow bandwidth. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter with an exceptional 76 db snr bw 40 mhz. Technical details about perseus are on the microtelecom. The perseus sdr uses cutting edge receiver technology to offer excellent performance and a wide range of features. The perseus is a directsampling softwaredefined radio sdr receiver offering continuous 10 khz 30 mhz coverage.
Describe your experience with the microtelecom perseus. However, perseus and some others on the market the quicksilver qs1r, sdr 14, sdr iq, sdr, flexradio 5000 to name a few are sdrs software defined radios. Perseus is a vlflfhf receiver based on a outstanding direct sampling digital. Perseus is a direct sampling, software defined receiver covering 10 khz to 30 mhz or, without preselector, to 40 mhz. The receiver is designed to operate on a pc under windows 2000, xp, or. Perseus is a vlflf hf receiver based on a outstanding direct sampling digital architecture.
I had been reading about software defined radio for some time and decided on this receiver over. It remains a great performer for reception below 30 mhz and my go to receiver. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased. Perseus is a vlflf hf receiver made by microtelecom is based on a outstanding direct. Jim ahlstrom accepted my patch meant to support perseus. Furthermore, the microtelecom team has been generally very cooperative listening to users comments, developing new features and fixing fewer bugs throughout different software versions.
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