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. The perseus is a directsampling software defined radio sdr receiver offering continuous 10 khz 30 mhz coverage. Whether or not the gods smile on this perseus only time will tell. Digital data decoder screenshots on usb stick gives you more than 19,000 nineteen thousand. It allows delivering an unmodified bit stream to a sound device, and provides benefits similar to those provided by asio drivers. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analoguedigital converter adc, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter ddc and a fast 480 mbits usb2. It is called a software defined radio or sdr for short. 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 microsoft windows operating systems. The perseus is a directsampling softwaredefined radio sdr receiver offering continuous 10 khz 30 mhz coverage. 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.
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. In a traditional receiver, all the actual work of making sense of a signal is done by physical components. 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. Coding sdr a new, fun way to build a radio making it up. Nov 06, 2014 i am interested in purchasing a microtelecom perseus software defined receiver and am looking for input.
In software defined radio receiver, the signal is first converted to a digital form, and the heavy hauling is done by a computer. 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. The compatibility and support of application software most used by radio. 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. The compatibility and support of application software most used by radio amateurs are provided by a dll library for the.
Next generation high performance software receiver perseus. Hacking the wireless world with software defined radio 2. Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add classic feel to these sdr radios. A softwaredefined radio system, or sdr, is a radio communication system in wh ich components previously implemented in hardware are. A sdr receiver can be as simple as this rtlbased sdr. Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add. Besides providing all the required software signal processing for the pc. With one click you will easily find hardware and software pages, faqs, mailing lists or information on remote operation of sdrs.
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. Comes with box, ac power supply, usb cable and software cd. Back in 2008, i thought it was time to take the plunge into a software. 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. The perseus sdr uses cutting edge receiver technology to offer excellent performance and a wide range of features. You were using your analog receiver, trying to choose the most promising frequencies, one at a time, and record whatever you heard to c cassettes, mini discs or the computer. Most have multiplatform controllers and give you performance and flexibility you simply cant get out of a comparably priced portable or tabletop radio. This approach results in lower cost for the end user, but not without drawbacks. Always check the most recent amazon price just bought myself a used perseus software defined radio to replace my. If absolute accuracy is required use a sample rate of 250 khz or higher. The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and higher. Software for demanding users being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software applications to carry out the demodulation process. 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.
A websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. Well i have a perseus with the studio one software, also use ham radio deluxe to control it. Lowcost software defined radio compatible with many sdr software packages. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analoguetodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased. Perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding. Being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software.
Mar 19, 2012 well i have a perseus with the studio one software, also use ham radio deluxe to control it. Perseus and other softwaredefined radio hardware sdrs have revolutionized the way we hunt dx stations. Just bought myself a used perseus software defined radio to replace my old winradio, and am just learning how to use it. Sdrbridge provides advanced synchronization, integration, and control for software defined radios. 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. It will give you access to sdr related links, sorted by categories. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to differentsignals. Jul 30, 2019 for me, the perseus is an sdr benchmark to which i compare any other software defined radio covering hf and down. Perseus is designed as a digital direct sampling receiver.
Cpu and memory usage to see the cpu and memory usage select options from the tools pane in the ribbon bar. Na active loop antenna that i plan to purchase to seek out. Software defined radios as the name implies, these radios are actually a hardware accessory you attach to your personal computer. In the past, the focus was more on live listening and recording. The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a 14bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a high. Back in 2008, i thought it was time to take the plunge into a software defined radio receiver. Next generation high performance software receiver. As time permits the supplied bandwidths will be calibrated properly. 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. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to different signals. To set the stage for this drama, some explanation is in order. It is available in windows vista, windows 7, and later versions.
Being a software defined radio, the perseus receiver relies on software applications to carry out the demodulation process. Software defined radio resources ham radio science. The software options indicated by the initial dialog of the application are no more. 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.
For me, the perseus is an sdr benchmark to which i compare any other software defined radio covering hf and down. In software defined radio receiver, the signal is first converted to a digital form, and. 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. This highly respected software defined radio receiver offers unprecedented hf performance and features. Heart of the perseus is a 14bit analogdigitalconverter, working with 80 mio. Perseus is a sdr receiver and use pc software to make the process of demodulation. Perseus receiver software defined radio perseus is a software defined vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. 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. It is available in windows vista, windows 7, and later versions of windows. 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 windows 8 both 32 and 64 bit. Most have multiplatform controllers and give you performance and.
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. With the software hfspan perseus can even show the activities within a frquency range of up to 40 mhz grafically. There is also a new kid on the block bonito 1102s radiojet radio receiver. This means central properties of reception, demodulation, use and usability are all controlled by the software. Vlflfmfhf receiver based on an outstanding direct sampling digital architecture. May 23, 2014 perseus sdr vs elad which is better duration.
Please note that the lower sample rates are not accurate. The small sdr hardware pictured above is an entrylevel unit. When paired with free sdr software running on a pc, it can serve as a beginners ham radio receiver or as a. The rear panel has usb, power and bnc antenna jacks. Such components include mixers, filters, amplifiers. It covers 10 khz to 30 mhz and can receive all popular analog and digital modes with appropriate software. Radio amateurs and shortwave listening swling hobbyists have had high performance sdrs for some time now. When prompted by the software options dialog check the box dont show me this dialog again and you wont be bothered by them anymore. 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. Sep 08, 2015 but these days, you can build a radio receiver in software coding sdr, or software defined radio. There is also a new kid on the block bonito 1102s radiojet radio receiver good luck and please let us know what you choose. By perseus i mean the new software defined radio sdr. This highly respected software defined radio receiver offers unprecedented hf. 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.
The perseus employs direct sampling conversion using a. 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. Available now the new version of code30032p with the full control and integration of perseus. 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. And, based on my experience, coding sdr on a doityourself basis will probably get you. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. These systems work with your sound card and analog to digitally convert and process the information through your computers processor. But these days, you can build a radio receiver in software coding sdr, or software defined radio. It features a 14 bit 80 mss analogtodigital converter, a highperformance fpgabased digital downconverter and a highspeed 480 mbits usb2.
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