Roast my setup, then give constructive feedback.

[hruskacha]

Here's my setup.
Application: Multi SDR Trunking Scanner running SDRTrunk.

SDRs: 5 x RTL_SDR BLOG v3 [2.4MHz Bandwidth each x 5 SDRs = 12MHz bandwidth]
1 x Airspy R2 [10MHz Bandwidth]
(Airspy HF+ Discovery not in use)

Antenna (pictured): cheap dipole included with SDR that goes to a Nooelec Low Noise Amplifier then splits into 6 SMA lines to the SDRs.

My defense: my counties trunked Simulcast system is so powerful that i can unscrew that antenna element and it still decodes and plays radio calls with minimal error. Thats why i have a poor antenna setup. But yeah, the rest is for your eyes to see. Let me know any feedback you may have. Theres more issues that I'm aware of, but i want opinions. Thanks!

 

[KevinC]

Does it work for you? If so that’s all that matters.

 

[hruskacha]

Does it work for you? If so that’s all that matters.

I honestly think it works great. But I see the obvious errors and wonder how much does it actually affect rx? I cant tell based on logs and audio quality, but learning the best way is always wise.

 

[cpg178]

I mean, if this is a simulcast digital system as you mention and there are minimal decoding errors, I think you have a good setup. Maybe look into cleaning up the wire a bit but besides that if it works for you that is what matters

 

[izzyj4]

Recycling an old collapsible TV antenna works, pretty good idea!