RTL-SDR In MN

[ToddWilkinson]

I just made my first SDR purchase, and guess what? They are both fake, does anyone in MN Have 2 real ones or know where I can order a legit pair for The MN Armer system!

 

[n0esc]

They've gone up, but RTL-SDR Blog sells through Amazon as an option:

https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A37V0QGFC9C912

I have two running feeding a site in SEMN just fine.

 

[wogggieee]

I went with an air spy. It's more expensive but you only need one and I find that easier to deal with.

 

[sonm10]

I went with an air spy. It's more expensive but you only need one and I find that easier to deal with.

Or the Mini Airspy. Not owned one (yet), but a bit cheaper

 

[spongella]

Sorry you got "fake" SDRs. As N0ESC said, the RTL-SDR.com SDR, purchased from a reputable dealer (beware of unscrupulous vendors on EBay) is one of the best. You can also check out NooElec's website for other dongle-type SDRs. Nooelec is a reputable firm, I've purchased from them in the past. Good luck.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Sorry you got "fake" SDRs. As N0ESC said, the RTL-SDR.com SDR, purchased from a reputable dealer (beware of unscrupulous vendors on EBay) is one of the best. You can also check out NooElec's website for other dongle-type SDRs. Nooelec is a reputable firm, I've purchased from them in the past.

Sorry you got "fake" SDRs. As N0ESC said, the RTL-SDR.com SDR, purchased from a reputable dealer (beware of unscrupulous vendors on EBay) is one of the best. You can also check out NooElec's website for other dongle-type SDRs. Nooelec is a reputable firm, I've purchased from them in the past. Good luck.

Thank You Sir!

 

[tadsmith]

I have 6 of the Nooelec NESDR SMArt v4/5 SDRs. No issues with performance or authenticity.

 

[CcSkyEye]

Forgive me for asking as I'm not into SDR yet. But what does it mean you purchased a "fake" pair?

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Forgive me for asking as I'm not into SDR yet. But what does it mean you purchased a "fake" pair?

They look real but their not, real ones only got 2 screws on the end and isnt a square box! they dont do digital.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Forgive me for asking as I'm not into SDR yet. But what does it mean you purchased a "fake" pair?

 

[VexingRaven]

It means they're not genuine products made by the actual company. Like most anything else, the internet is rife with imitations of brand name products with hugely varying quality levels... I know some people who swear by imitation versions of more expensive SDRs and some people who have gotten terrible results with them. Ultimately though, when they're sold as being genuine even when they aren't, it's a bummer because you have no idea if the quality is there or not. The simple answer here is to always buy your SDRs from the official stores, not off Amazon/Ebay/whatever unless it's the actual official store linked from the website.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

It means they're not genuine products made by the actual company. Like most anything else, the internet is rife with imitations of brand name products with hugely varying quality levels... I know some people who swear by imitation versions of more expensive SDRs and some people who have gotten terrible results with them. Ultimately though, when they're sold as being genuine even when they aren't, it's a bummer because you have no idea if the quality is there or not. The simple answer here is to always buy your SDRs from the official stores, not off Amazon/Ebay/whatever unless it's the actual official store linked from the website.

I got real ones now, works on digital but the sound isnt the best, i got outdoor antrnnas but i got 3 weeks of healing to do so ill figure something out or make a 100' outta wire.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Stick with known manufacturers, don't try to save a few bucks, it ain't worth it. I strongly recommend NOOELEC brand.

Nooelec - Software Defined Radio

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Three of my six run 24/7 and have been for years, using them to feed Broadcastify Calls Wake Co NC TRS feed and have yet to have issues.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Stick with known manufacturers, don't try to save a few bucks, it ain't worth it. I strongly recommend NOOELEC brand.

Nooelec - Software Defined Radio

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www.nooelec.com

Three of my six run 24/7 and have been for years, using them to feed Broadcastify Calls Wake Co NC TRS feed and have yet to have issues.

Im gonna look right now, Thank You! I may have more questions lol.

 

[CcSkyEye]

Thanks for the clarification guys. Like I said, I know nothing about that new stuff.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Update: Got new sdr's, sound awesome! digital is great, learned to import from RR but only one tower at a time apparently, but now i got 2 non ditital i van still set on a laptop for the Fire season and put the dnr fire tac channel on it parked.

 

[Pcpro745]

Update: Got new sdr's, sound awesome! digital is great, learned to import from RR but only one tower at a time apparently, but now i got 2 non ditital i van still set on a laptop for the Fire season and put the dnr fire tac channel on it parked.

We have about 60 of them throughout MN. We do alot of the feeds for MN. All of them are running on Xubuntu with the Black RTL SDR Dongles with SDRTrunk. If you have any questions id be happy to help!

 

[ToddWilkinson]

We have about 60 of them throughout MN. We do alot of the feeds for MN. All of them are running on Xubuntu with the Black RTL SDR Dongles with SDRTrunk. If you have any questions id be happy to help!

I got the Silver ones, I got a Node up, waiting for my live feed details, question, can i run sdrtrunk thru proscan? i have a 436 but id rather use sdr, i got it perfected for my area here in Wadena. But i want the Name broadcast when a tg locks on

 

[Pcpro745]

I got the Silver ones, I got a Node up, waiting for my live feed details, question, can i run sdrtrunk thru proscan? i have a 436 but id rather use sdr, i got it perfected for my area here in Wadena. But i want the Name broadcast when a tg locks on

As far as I know you can’t use it with proscan. The silver ones are hit or miss I ran those for about 4 years up until last year we switched to the Noelec nesdr smart dongles which seem to be way better. Also if you want an amazing antenna the ratlsnake m6 v2 is the best I have used so far. Their about 22$ on Amazon. Sdrtrunk works great it’s came a long way.

 

[ToddWilkinson]

As far as I know you can’t use it with proscan. The silver ones are hit or miss I ran those for about 4 years up until last year we switched to the Noelec nesdr smart dongles which seem to be way better. Also if you want an amazing antenna the ratlsnake m6 v2 is the best I have used so far. Their about 22$ on Amazon. Sdrtrunk works great it’s came a long way.

I love it, i wish they'd approve my live stream, so what software do you guys recommend to send my stream to broadcastify? will sdrtrunk do it? i know it sends a Node because I've got one uploading