Does everything claimed for it and does it well. The supplied program, SpectraVue is quite complex and takes a while to learn to use
properly.RFSpace designed and built the SDR-IQ. The device is connected via the IF-out on my K3 and , thus, isolated from any xmit power which, in other situations, may damage the input of the SDR-IQ. This issue though is not new as it's the same issue as with mast mounted Gaasfets for EME, etc. Just make sure you use some sort of T/R if using an external antenna directly into the box, as the antenna.
Well built; extremely great, and easily accessed, Internet support with near-instant responses.
What can I do with it? Well, briefly, when into the K3, I use CWSkimmer to watch/scout for/decode CW signals on whatever band the K3 is on. If I change bands on the K3, I can have the program 'cwskimmer' change the SDR-IQ band, or leave it where it was.
If I put an external long-wire into the input of the SDR-IQ, I can see down around 20kHz all the way up through the HF bands. It is fun to scout for the VLF signals, then turn-on Demod and hear the signals too.
Now I find myself noticing band activity and clear spaces .... far too many possible uses for this extremely sensitive device to mention here. ..._._ ..
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