I’m not even going to begin re hashing what RTL-SDR is, as there are MANY amazing sites across the internet, and some amazing software out there. Here’s a Basic description from RTL-SDR.com “RTL-SDR is a very cheap ~$25 USB dongle that can be used as a computer-based radio scanner for receiving live radio signals in your area (no internet required). Depending on the particular model it could receive frequencies from 500 kHz up to 1.75 GHz. Most software for the RTL-SDR is also community developed and provided free of charge.”
Using the RTL-SDR via the software Application to monitor local law enforcement radio.
I also stream my radio feed via the internet using the spyserver software. If you use SDR Sharp software you can tune in at sdr://24.183.107.234:5555
Using the RTL-SDR to monitor FT8 HF signals using SDR Sharp software and WSJT-X Decoder software
My Virtual Radar system Running on RTL-SDR
Below is a live feed from my ADS-B Receiver from my home, using a homemade co-linear coax antenna. You can view it on your own browser by clicking here VirtualRadar
If it is not feeding, I might be doing some work on the system, otherwise, it should run 24/7.
System Plan that I am currently running for RTL-SDR
Russian Meteor M-2 Satellite captures using RTL-SDR You can see the Latest Meteor and NOAA captures here
Here’s the antenna I use for Satellite Imagery, a QFH (Quadrifilar Helix Antenna)
QFH Antenna
QFH Antenna
Quadrifilar Helix Antenna
The Build Instructions I used are here in a PDF File How To Build A QFH
