Tri-Polar
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Post by Tri-Polar on Jan 23, 2022 11:21:33 GMT 10
Just thought i might post up the RTL SDR i received as a cheap way of listening into whats happening out there. Its to hold me over till i get some more dollarydoos to get a transceiver thatll do what i want.
Now it isnt a positive post as what i received was a cheap chinese knock off.
This is what i received:
This is what i should have gotten:
I did just order one from a Aussie reseller that is on their local suppliers list. So i hope ill have better luck.
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VegHead
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Post by VegHead on Jan 24, 2022 8:13:06 GMT 10
Cheeky batsrads.
What transceiver ya looking at getting?
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Post by norseman on Jan 24, 2022 11:37:37 GMT 10
Looks good but what is it?
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VegHead
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Post by VegHead on Jan 24, 2022 12:57:01 GMT 10
SDR is Software Defined Radio, the RTL is the chipset used t run the bugger. Originally based on DTV functionality.
Just simply, these are radio receivers built into a dongle. No need for internet either.
Ciao
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Post by Tri-Polar on Jan 24, 2022 18:17:25 GMT 10
Cheeky batsrads. What transceiver ya looking at getting? Still looking, my budget is not great. So im looking at older units.
Basically have a $300 budget currently.
The goal with the SDR is to be able to atleast listen until i can get a transceiver. Something in a HF at a minimum. Have UHF/VHF covered, wouldnt mind a all in one unit, but im looking at 1K and up.
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Post by captain on Jan 24, 2022 19:06:30 GMT 10
I bought mine from rtl-sdr.com. It is the real deal there and I made certain I picked the US shop and not the Chinese one. It came in about 3 weeks and cost me about 65-70. Can’t remember the exact amount.
I do strongly recommend to get an external antennae for it and not use and not rely on the bunny ears. Also get a scanner antennae. A good diamond brand all range one can be had for about 200 from strictly ham. You need the full range to get the full use of the device.
they are very handy to have and the ability of visually seeing what frequencies are being used by the waterfall display is very good.
plus it it is good fun to eavesdrop too.
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Post by Tri-Polar on Jan 24, 2022 19:37:07 GMT 10
I bought mine from rtl-sdr.com. It is the real deal there and I made certain I picked the US shop and not the Chinese one. It came in about 3 weeks and cost me about 65-70. Can’t remember the exact amount. I do strongly recommend to get an external antennae for it and not use and not rely on the bunny ears. Also get a scanner antennae. A good diamond brand all range one can be had for about 200 from strictly ham. You need the full range to get the full use of the device. they are very handy to have and the ability of visually seeing what frequencies are being used by the waterfall display is very good. plus it it is good fun to eavesdrop too. Currently have a Diamond VX30 on the roof (as of the weekend) for the UHF and VHF side of things. Its been on the deck for about a year, so it was about time to finish the installation.
Was looking at other antennas the other day, but will wait till i have the transceiver before another antenna.
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Post by VegHead on Jan 25, 2022 8:03:51 GMT 10
Cheeky batsrads. What transceiver ya looking at getting? Still looking, my budget is not great. So im looking at older units.
Basically have a $300 budget currently.
The goal with the SDR is to be able to atleast listen until i can get a transceiver. Something in a HF at a minimum. Have UHF/VHF covered, wouldnt mind a all in one unit, but im looking at 1K and up.
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Post by VegHead on Jan 25, 2022 8:05:01 GMT 10
YAESU-991A will do the lot for you, but needs an external PSU.
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