What can I do with RTL-SDR dongle?

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What can I do with RTL-SDR dongle?

What are some RTL-SDR Radio Scanner Applications?

  1. Use as a police radio scanner.
  2. Listening to EMS/Ambulance/Fire communications.
  3. Listening to aircraft traffic control conversations.
  4. Tracking aircraft positions like a radar with ADSB decoding.
  5. Decoding aircraft ACARS short messages.
  6. Scanning trunking radio conversations.

Which RTL-SDR is best?

17 RTL-SDR Dongles worth considering

  • Nooelec NESDR Nano 2+
  • Nooelec NESDR Nano 3.
  • Nooelec NESDR Nano 3 “On the Go” bundle.
  • Nooelec NESDR XTR+ E4000 Based RTL-SDR Dongle.
  • FlightAware Pro ADS-B Receiver.
  • JahyShow DVB-T R820T RTL-SDR Dongle.
  • RioRand DVB-T FC0013 RTL-SDR dongle.
  • Generic RTL-SDR Radio (Nooelec NESDR Clone)

What are SDR Dongles?

The Sigfox SDR Dongle is a powerful and configurable radio Receiver and Transmitter that emulates the Sigfox network. It is the easiest way for device and solution makers to speed up development and tests. It works without any network coverage, and works for all Sigfox Radio Configurations (RC).

How do I use RTL-SDR on Windows?

Getting the RTL-SDR to work in Windows 10

  1. Plug in the RTL-SDR.
  2. Run Zadig as administrator by right clicking it and choosing run as administrator.
  3. Go to Options -> List all devices and make sure it is checked.
  4. In the drop down box choose Bulk-In, Interface (Interface 0).

How to install rtl sdr?

Quickstart Guide: rtl-sdr.com/QSG – Current page.

  • V3 Features Guide: rtl-sdr.com/V3 – Learn how to use special V3 features like the direct sampling HF mode and bias tee.
  • SDR#Users Guide: rtl-sdr.com/SDRSHARP – Learn about the setting in SDR#.

    • Which rtl sdr to buy?

    Kit – Some of the SDR radios include an antenna,cables,wires,power supply,installation tools,and accessories.

  • Computer compatibility – There are SDR radios to work with iOS,Linux,and Windows operating systems.
  • Brand options – Some of the brands available are Baofeng,RTO-SDR,and Skyfall.

    • How to setup and install rtl sdr on Kali Linux?

    Installing and Using SDRTrunk on Linux for Live Trunk Tracking with an RTL-SDR. SDRTrunk is a cross platform Java based piece of software that can be used for following trunked radio conversations. In addition to trunk tracking it also has a built in P25 Phase 1 decoder. Compared to Unitrunker SDRTrunk is an all-in-one package, and currently it

    How to decode digital voice with rtl sdr?

    ADS-B Decoder: Decodes aircraft ADS-B data and plots aircraft positions on a map

  • NOAA APT Decoder: Decodes NOAA weather satellite images (in black and white only)
  • DVB-S: Decodes and plays Digital TV DVB-S and DVB-S2 video
  • AIS: Decodes marine AIS data and plots vessel positions on a map