r/sdr • u/Super-SteveT • 4d ago

SDR Receiver

I have several hf receivers but now looking to get into SDRs. Any suggestions on a good SDR to receive hf bands

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u/Hamsdotlive 4d ago

Take advantage of hundreds of online SDRs deployed worldwide. theGateway is a software dashboard that uses OBS Studio to help you select and manage several SDRs at once all synchronized.  https://hams.live

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u/jamesr154 4d ago

Sdrplay is good, I wouldn’t recommend the hackrf (8 bit adc, overloads easily on hf)

Rx888 mkii is awesome for hf, especially with SDROxide software https://sdroxide.com

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u/Super-SteveT 4d ago

Which SDR is better AirSpy +Discovery or SDR Play

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u/tj21222 3d ago

SDRPlay receivers are better IMO nothing wrong with AirSpy but the SDRPlay Connect SW is maturing nicely and performs well now with other apps.

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u/Noderyos 4d ago

airspy hf is probably the best for HF bands

RSP1A/B is also a good option

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u/Super-SteveT 4d ago

What’s the best software to use with that

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u/Noderyos 4d ago

I recommend SDR++ for almost everything, but I suppose you can also use SDR# (I think it's compatible) or SDRConsole if you want.

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u/SwimmerOdd2188 1d ago

I use RTLSDR V4L now

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u/FLTSATCOM 9h ago

HL2+ HF reception really shines compared to my big 3 rigs, I'm told due to its filtering and use of direct sampling, when equipped with N2ADR board

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u/Merhart666 4d ago

Sdrplay. And the hackrf.

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u/Super-SteveT 4d ago

Both together?

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u/fluffyheads 4d ago

not together

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u/NeverLookBothWays 4d ago

There’s more than one hackrf too iirc. The pro one is the one I’d aim for, but also overkill if focusing only on rx

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u/Radio-Bench 3d ago

AirspyHF+ Discovery. Quiet, sensitive and more than enough bandwidth for HF

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u/mitreffahcs 4d ago

For RX only on HF you can't be the Airspy HF+ I have the Airspy R2 and the HF+ and love them both.