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R1.1 Copyright © 2016 SDRplay Limited 1
SDRuno User Manual
Overview
The SDRplay Radio combines together the Mirics flexible tuner front-end and USB Bridge to produce a
SDR platform capable of being used for a wide range of worldwide radio and TV standards. This
document contains information on the SDRuno application.
Contents
1. Installation .............................................................................................................................................5
2. Basics and Concepts...........................................................................................................................10
2.1 Application instance ....................................................................................................................10
2.2 Main window ...............................................................................................................................10
2.3 Virtual Receiver (VRX) ................................................................................................................10
2.4 Workspaces ................................................................................................................................11
3. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Creating a workspace .................................................................................................................11
3.2 Managing Workspaces ...............................................................................................................11
3.3 Selecting an input source ...........................................................................................................12
3.4 Selecting an output device for a VRX .........................................................................................12
3.5 Selecting input SR (WME and ASIO input only) .........................................................................12
3.6 Starting the DSP engine .............................................................................................................12

Table of Contents

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Summary

Overview

Installation

Basics and Concepts

Application instance

Explains how SDRuno runs in multiple instances, each with a different input device.

Main window

Describes the main window as the control centre of a SDRuno instance for managing various functions.

Virtual Receiver (VRX)

Details the Virtual Receiver (VRX) as a software-based receiver and its four component windows.

Workspaces

Getting Started

Creating a workspace

Guides users through building a simple test workspace by manipulating VRX windows.

Managing Workspaces

Explains how to save, recall, and rename workspace memory positions.

Input and Output Configuration

Basic Operations

Entering frequency directly

Minimize;Restore All option

VRX background

Using multiple VRX while playing IQ files

RDS

RDS “DX-mode”

IQ Wav files maximum length

Hidden functions in SDRuno

Selecting the recording folder

Describes how to select the folder for saving recorded audio or IQ data.

Using the custom controls

Explains the use and interaction methods for slider controls in SDRuno.

Wheel Edit Dials

The spectrum “quick browser

SP2 filter adjustments

Asymmetrical adjustment

Explains how to set asymmetrical selectivity filters using the CTRL key.

Pass band Tuning

Describes how to tune the pass band of filters by adjusting both edges simultaneously.

S-Meter function

Temporary LO Lock

Quick recording

CW pitch (CW shift)

Quick notch frequency setting and the notch-lock function

Adjusting the proportion of spectrum and waterfall displays

Keyboard shortcuts

The I;O Sample Rate difference issue

Synchronous AM

SAM: what is new?

Highlights new features in Synchronous AM (SAM), including AGC and PLL filter improvements.

Frequency calibration

S-Meter calibration

External converter offset

Changing a converter frequency offset

Details how to enter and set a new frequency offset for external converters.

Enabling a converter offset

Explains how to enable a previously set converter frequency offset.

Disable active offset

Describes how to disable any active converter frequency offset.

Inverted spectrum mode

Covers activating inverted spectrum mode for converters with higher LO frequencies.

CAT

How SDRuno implements CAT

VRX CAT parameters

COM DEVICE

Details how to select or enter the serial communication device (COM port) for CAT.

BAUD RATE

Explains how to select the serial device's baud rate for CAT communication.

RX MODE CTRL

Covers the option to allow controlling programs to set the VRX RX mode.

ENABLE & CONNECT

Example: connecting to Ham Radio Deluxe

Applications

SDRuno as the controlling device - Omnirig

Omnirig installation and set-up

How SDRuno handles Omnirig

Monitoring Omnirig status from SDRuno instance #0

Which parameters are synchronized

Omnirig related VRX options

RIG SELECTION

Explains how to select the target Omnirig device (RIG1 or RIG2) for synchronization.

SYNC VRX->RIG

Covers synchronizing the VRX to the RIG, allowing the device to reflect VRX changes.

SYNC RIG->VRX

Explains synchronizing the RIG to the VRX, enabling features like TX muting.

Omnirig Synchronization Options

Tmate and Tmate 2

What do I need to use Tmate (and Tmate 2) with SDRuno?

Lists the prerequisites and files needed to use Tmate and Tmate 2 controllers with SDRuno.

The Tmate server

Explains the Tmate server's role in enabling bi-directional communication for Tmate controllers.

Tmate Server Configuration

ENABLE SERVER

Covers enabling/disabling the Tmate server and checking its running status.

AUTO ASSIGN

Explains the AUTO ASSIGN option for automatically assigning Tmate controls to focused VRX windows.

Tmate 2 Settings

Details Tmate 2 selection and its LCD backlighting options.

Tmate Controller Functions

Tuning Knob Operation

Describes the Tmate tuning knob's functionality, including step increments and speed-based multipliers.

Function Buttons (F1-F4)

Explains the functions of Tmate buttons F1 (Decrease Step), F2 (Increase Step), F3 (Knob Lock), and F4 (Mute).

Tmate 2 Controller Operations

Encoders (Main, E1, E2)

Explains the functions of Tmate 2's Main, E1, and E2 encoders for tuning and filter adjustments.

Function Buttons (F1-F6)

Details Tmate 2 buttons F1-F6 for step changes, knob lock, assignable functions, RX mode, and VRX selection.

Memory banks

Basic concepts

Introduces memory banks as collections of 'memory locations' for storing reception channel data.

The memory bank file format

Describes the memory bank file format as a common CSV text file with a .s1b extension.

GUI items added for memory banks management

Lists new GUI items like the Memory Panel and buttons for memory bank operations.

The “Memory Panel” Window

Memory Location Data Fields

The data grid

Basic operations in the data grid

Customizing the columns order

Explains how to reorder columns in the data grid by dragging column headers.

Manual editing of cells

Details methods for manually editing cells, including using F2 or double-clicking.

Manually inserting a new row

Describes how to insert a new blank row into the data grid using the Ins key.

Row Management Operations

Bank File Management

Bank File Saving and Creation

Memory Location Recall and Storage

Importing Database Formats

Advanced Data Grid Editing

Filtering Data

Legal Information

SDRPLAY SDRuno Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver TypeSoftware Defined Radio
Operating SystemWindows
Frequency Range1 kHz to 2 GHz
Sample RateUp to 10 MHz
Maximum Bandwidth10 MHz
ADC Resolution14-bit
Audio OutputStereo
InterfaceUSB
SoftwareSDRuno
Tuning Resolution1 Hz
RF Input ConnectorSMA
Power SupplyUSB powered
Supported SDR HardwareSDRplay RSP1, RSP2, RSPduo
Modulation ModesAM, FM, SSB, CW, DRM

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