SDRplay launches RSP2 SDR

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SDRPLay have announced a second generation of their device, the RSP2.

Following on from the devices predecessor - RSP1, the RSP2 provides three software selectable antenna inputs, & new stability and clocking features

The RSP2 covers the radio spectrum from 1kHz (VLF) to 2GHz (Microwaves) with up to 10MHz bandwidth.

Features include

  • 10 built-in, front-end pre-selection filters, with substantially enhanced selectivity
  • Frequency coverage extended down to 1 KHz
  • Software selectable variable gain Low Noise Preamplifier
  • 2 x SMA Software Selectable 50? RF ports (1.5 MHz – 2 GHz)
  • 1 x High Impedance RF port (1 kHz – 30 MHz)
  • Built-in software selectable MW /FM notch filters
  • Highly stable 0.5PPM TCXO trimmable to 0.01PPM
  • 24MHz Reference clock input / output connections
  • 4.7V Bias-T option (on one of the software selectable antenna inputs)
  • RF screening within a strong plastic case for the standard RSP2
  • A Rugged metal box version –  the ‘RSP2pro’

The device is keenly priced at $169

SDRPlay’s RSP2 - http://www.sdrplay.com/rsp2/

Norfolk ARC Club of the Year 2016

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The RSGB Have announced their club of the year 2016 - and the winners are the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club.

The group have been rewarded for the groups work in promoting the hobby to their 100+ members and the wider community.

“We were very pleased to win the award, which recognises the massive amount of work that goes on within the club to promote the hobby and provide radio communications training.”
— Steve Nichols G0KYA, NARC’s Public Relation Officer

No Rebuke for Channel 5 TV Show

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Ofcom claim the Channel 5 TV show Nightmare Neighbour Next Door "did not raise issues warranting investigation" 

The show, which has caused concern within the Amateur / Ham Radio community, was broadcasted in October 2016, generating many formal complaints to Ofcom, believed to be the greatest number for a Channel 5 programme.

The show made claims about the amateur radio station of Armando Martins. 

These disputed claims, including false health related concerns were repeated time and again throughout the show giving the impression to viewers that they might have been true.

Ofcom has never found anything wrong with Martins station, the false health claims made in the show could cause considerable worry among viewers. 

Many complaints suggested the show breached guidelines requiring “Factual programmes or items or portrayals of factual matters must not materially mislead the audience.”

Ofcom Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin issue 317 - 
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/94271/Issue-317.pdf

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code - 
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/86308/bc2015-04-section_2_harm_and_offence.pdf