Airspy or SDRplay For FM Radio Monitoring?

[AlfordSticks]

Hello all. I want to listen to the FM broadcast band using SDR. I already have a generic SDR stick but would like to upgrade to an Airspy or SDRplay but which one is better for FM radio monitoring from 88 to 108 MHz? Thanks in advance.

 

[PDXh0b0]

Airspy compatible with most program's and it's on sale

 

[ronenp]

SDRPLAY is much better from performance point of view

 

[dlwtrunked]

SDRPLAY is much better from performance point of view

I have two of both and not true in my experience if one takes time to tweak settings--the SDRPlays (several models) sit in a drawer.

 

[dlwtrunked]

Hello all. I want to listen to the FM broadcast band using SDR. I already have a generic SDR stick but would like to upgrade to an Airspy or SDRplay but which one is better for FM radio monitoring from 88 to 108 MHz? Thanks in advance.

The AirSpy HF+ Discovery would likely be your best choice.

 

[iMONITOR]

Hello all. I want to listen to the FM broadcast band using SDR. I already have a generic SDR stick but would like to upgrade to an Airspy or SDRplay but which one is better for FM radio monitoring from 88 to 108 MHz? Thanks in advance.

Keep in mind this article is from 2016, I'm sure things have improved on both sides.

Airspy vs SDRPlay: Two New Comparison Videos

Airspy vs SDRPlay: Two New Comparison Videos

Over on YouTube two new videos comparing the reception on the SDRplay and Airspy have been uploaded. The first is by Mile Kokotov and he compares the reception on a very weak broadcast FM station, with several strong signals surrounding it. He writes: In this video I am presenting Airspy+SDR# vs...

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[merlin]

Either one, sort of personal preference.
My ancient airspy works for FM BC.

 

[majoco]

Why lock up a perfectly good scanner/receiver that's good for DC to daylight just for the FM BC band when there plenty of el cheapo receivers around for $5? Unless of course you want to go DX-ing when you should invest in a bigger antenna outside.

 

[AlfordSticks]

Thanks all for your replies. I am going with Airspy.