Subj : Re: fun
To   : Vk3jed
From : Widgit
Date : Thu Apr 16 2020 09:05 pm

 Vk> The dongle is a radio front end for a software defined radio.  The dongle
 Vk> converts a block of frequencies (usually 1 - 2.8 MHz wide) to data that a
 Vk> computer can process.  From there, everything is done in software.
 Vk> 
 Vk> The dongle and software combine to create an incredibly versatile
 Vk> receiver capable of tuning into just about any signal that fits within
 Vk> the dongle's bandwidth.  It's limited primarily by what software is
 Vk> available.
 Vk> 
 Vk> RTL-SDR dongles range from $10 for eBay cheapies to $50 or more for the
 Vk> higher quality ones with TCXO (which gives much better frequency
 Vk> stability and accuracy).
 Vk> 
 Vk> There's also an ebook available from Amazon ("The Hobbyists Guide to
 Vk> RTL-SDR" or similar), which will walk you through setting up the
 Vk> dongle(s) and using different software with it.
 Vk> 
 Vk> This is a receiver, so the lack of licence won't be an issue, it'll be
 Vk> like a scanner on steroids, as far as you're concerned. :)
 Vk> 
 Vk> 

himmm now that sounds real cool im guessing i still need a radio to use this
dongle ? 
sad this here in nz the police went digital so we can no longer listen in to
them ether 
ok back to the dongle this sounds like a good idea so what kind of radio will
i need to use it 

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