Subj : Re: fun
To   : Widgit
From : Vk3jed
Date : Thu Apr 16 2020 12:49 pm

-=> On 04-16-20 13:00, Widgit wrote to Vk3jed <=-

 Vk> Of course, you can always run a RTL-SDR dongle.

 Wi> what the Dongle do remembering in not on ham due to a lack of a call
 Wi> sign ect

The dongle is a radio front end for a software defined radio.  The dongle
converts a block of frequencies (usually 1 - 2.8 MHz wide) to data that a
computer can process.  From there, everything is done in software.

The dongle and software combine to create an incredibly versatile receiver
capable of tuning into just about any signal that fits within the dongle's
bandwidth.  It's limited primarily by what software is available.

RTL-SDR dongles range from $10 for eBay cheapies to $50 or more for the higher
quality ones with TCXO (which gives much better frequency stability and
accuracy).

There's also an ebook available from Amazon ("The Hobbyists Guide to RTL-SDR"
or similar), which will walk you through setting up the dongle(s) and using
different software with it.

This is a receiver, so the lack of licence won't be an issue, it'll be like a
scanner on steroids, as far as you're concerned. :)


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