Ordered a RTL-SDR for my first SDR. Allot of software out there to choose from. Looking at this list, The BIG List of RTL-SDR Supported Software , which would be a good software package for a 1st time user? Appreciate the help.
Like Uniden's SDS100 radio, SDR-based radios get very warm when operating, which is normal for this technology. SDR dongles get more than warm - maybe hot in some user's definition - but again, this is normal. Just make sure you buy one that features a temperature controlled oscillator (TCXO) to combat frequency drift when warming up to operating temperature.Thanks. I see all the plug ins. Is that one download for all or each one? Does yours get hot when left on overnight? Have read a few complaints about these getting hot.
Basically for $20 bucks I turned that little used access point into a streaming source with the best antenna in the house, and the fewest wires ran.
As long as its plugged into usb, it will stay warm. Shutting down software or unplugging coax will have no effect at all... I'm running 3 at a time and just lay an intel p2 heat sink over all 3. I zip tied a small heatsink to my airspy and that also stays cool to touch..When you shut it off and close the program, (i unhook the coax), will it still get warm? Thanks.
Stopping/closing the SDR software has a huge effect. Dongles draw less power and run cooler.Shutting down software or unplugging coax will have no effect at all...