Got one a couple of days ago. So far no regrets about the purchase.
One thing you have to know that it's still in its infancy. The software support is currently lacking, but people are working on it (best support currently with GQRX, SDR# support in alpha stage). The full frequency range (70 MHz - 6 GHz) seem to work fine, it can also grab about 56 MHz of spectrum for viewing (with dropped samples, so no demod.), the down side is that currently you can't get any more than 3-4 MS/s without drops, but I'm optimistic that will be somewhat improved (it's probably due to the protocol currently used).
It's a step up from a RTL-SDR definitely, and for a third of the cost of HackRF.
Looks like it is Linux only at this point
Edit: Do these operate outside the 325MHz - 3.8GHz specs with the AD9363 ?
If you're getting 70MHz - 6Ghz then you got one with the AD9364 and you need to change the config to take advantage of it
Not really, what they are doing is tricking the 9363 to operate as if it's a 9364. That's why YMMV for the mod, based on how 'good' your 9363 works.
I'm not in a hurry to decode FM stations or aircraft, I'm waiting on the mod.
I guess there is nothing to lose by doing it.
Well, not sure about that one. Someone who knows more about SDR's then all of us point out a few things to consider about the mod here: https://www.reddit.com/user/Adam-9A4QV
On another note, can't wait for a slick ATSC transmitter, or make it into a openSpot.
That's good to know and I'm ok with the mod. This SDR is so cheap for what it can do I think it's well worth tinkering with. Plus, it's just a quick software change that can be undone.
At this point I think the USB 2 interface will be the most limiting factor.
I think where he was going with the current consumption for USB etc, was although not stated clearly, you could potentially damage the USB port on your computer. At least that's how I interpreted it.
Me.