@@TechMindsOfficialpeople messing with this stuff should be capable of finding referenced software if you provide the name. Great video buddy
@A2kjb
4 жыл бұрын
Old sw listener, just found this stuff. Blimey wat I'd have give for this lot 30 years ago...I'm hooked again...the missus is gonna go ape!
@geoffreypowell9220
3 жыл бұрын
No Kev , Sorry I am 80 yrs old and I love the challenge of SWLING and this is cheating as it is half transmitted by land line to a computer.. No for me sorry..
@A2kjb
3 жыл бұрын
Bit of an update. Sdr I have discovered over time has a very poor selectivity. A good radio and external antenna are far superior to sdr. Example: Sdr and receiver run from same antenna. Sdr no received signal. Stand alone radio, signals booming in
@Rubedo777
7 ай бұрын
@@geoffreypowell9220 Agreed. 👍
@TurtleChoom
6 ай бұрын
@geoffreypowell9220 How does a person "cheat" at a listening hobby? Who are they supposed to be competing with?
@Adroit1911
3 ай бұрын
For real though!!!!
@DavidVine-DOCVIDPRO
6 жыл бұрын
I've reviewed lots of SDR tutorials, "unboxings" and related videos but this is the most comprehensive and useful video of them all. Keep up the good work and thank you for all of the thought and skill that went into producing this great video.
@TechMindsOfficial
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@LeslieAB30
5 жыл бұрын
I have been using an indoor skeleton discone with a wide band preamp, also suitable for radio scanners. I live on the ground floor, but find this works very well.
@dougmcgregor8690
6 жыл бұрын
Very grateful that you put this video out. I've been reading a great deal about these devices with the aim to buy one. However your end to end overview filled in a lot of gaps including things I needed to understand but didn't realise I hadn't understood. Well done!
@alanbrown397
5 жыл бұрын
When I was a tech (back in the crimean war) TCXO stood for "temperature compensated crystal oscillator"
@olafzijnbuis
8 ай бұрын
At 01:14 The correct SI spelling is MHz and NOT Mhz as I see here. This may look minor but when you are discussing radio better do it the right way.
@hfe1833
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks GOD, a channel well explained about SDR loud and clear
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@vencibushy
6 жыл бұрын
TCXO stands for temperature compensated crystal oscillator. Devices that have temperature control are actually called OCXO - oven controlled crystal oscillators.
@BruceNitroxpro
5 жыл бұрын
As a ham operator who uses a high end version of SDR transceiver, I must say I learned almost nothing except that leaving out the safety aspect of outside antennas does the user a disservice.
@stepno
3 жыл бұрын
Another old SWL who detoured into computer apps for writing and web publishing in the '80s and '90s and only vaguely knew that this stuff existed. Thanks for the introduction!
@paulgretton8997
5 жыл бұрын
Well done that man. I wish others would take as much care and time. Concise, audible,informative. More please!
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@mickeyfilmer5551
2 жыл бұрын
As a newby ( a 62 yr old newby) I find this very helpful. i was looking at the Uniden range of receivers, by my goodness they are expensive for someone on a meagre income, so having found your excellent guide, I shall look into this further- many thanks for a concise and clear description of the hobby and available hardware/software.
@valterturim7322
5 жыл бұрын
very good vídeo and explanation SDR complete great informations thank you
@raydiocat
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed... We've come a long way since the old days of radio. Thank you for the information on various types of radios, antennas, and accessories. Well made video!
@JUANKERR2000
4 жыл бұрын
2:47 - I believe that TCXO stands for Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator, not temperature controlled; that would be undesirable in this application.
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
You’re right! 👌
@MrOpenGL
4 жыл бұрын
There are some crystal oscillators that are actually actively heated in what's called a crystal oven ;)
@JUANKERR2000
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrOpenGL Yes, I have a couple somewhere in my store of components or as my wife calls 'that pile of rubbish'.
@metricmine
4 жыл бұрын
HackRF is in $300 range if bought in the US. On Aliexpress, I am seeing a HackRF with metal case, TCXO and antenna as low as $88.
@kenbaird7067
5 жыл бұрын
I use several Kiwi SDRs regularly which are in a very quiet noise sites, great reception. Much better than locally using my R5000. Now have many logs each day. Am now back fully involved with Intl SW B/Cs
@MichiganPeatMoss
4 жыл бұрын
2020: Was just thinking about the use of a Raspberry Pi with many of these to have a relatively self-contained receiver, given a solid 5-volt battery supply. I dislike tying up my phone. Great review!
@willrobbins169
3 жыл бұрын
Love it! I just bought my first setup and am super excited to get started. On a side note, the whole video I am just waiting for you to say something about 15% and Geicko! Sorry I had to
@matthewputnam4994
3 жыл бұрын
super informative for us nubies
@TechMindsOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 👌
@AmWestColl
6 жыл бұрын
good explanation of SDR and equipment.....5 Stars!
@DaisyHollowBooks
4 жыл бұрын
I’m just getting started. This was very helpful!
@shaunwhiteley3544
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you! Looks like I’m starting a new hobby 😀. Hope you do some videos on making your own antennas. Cheers
@tomclancy1354
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to produce a video for starters. Cheers
@JohnDoubledee55
5 күн бұрын
This is a great video for getting started. Thanks for the tips. What is needed to transmit with SDR?
@TechMindsOfficial
5 күн бұрын
You're welcome! HackRF, Adalm Pluto, Pluto+, just to name a few SDRs that can transmit.
@JohnDoubledee55
5 күн бұрын
@@TechMindsOfficial Thanks! I'm just getting to know about SDR.
@ct026
4 жыл бұрын
Subbed. On the basis of your explanation being very clear without a patronising tone! Many thanks buddy.
@mikeh2520
5 жыл бұрын
Regarding the balun, it is matching the unbalanced coax connection to the balanced antenna. Not the other way as you stated.
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
You are correct sir, thank you for pointing that out. 👍
@Jarrod_C
3 жыл бұрын
I understood some stuff because I have some RF knowledge, but I was expecting a true beginners course, like what is RTL? More in how it differs from a traditional Radio, and how the software actually works in tandem with some of the hardware, etc....I feel this assumed a lot of existing knowledge.
@profgyland2
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very informative. This is a high quality documentary as they all are from Tech Minds. I wish that many documentaries on You Tube would be as good as this one is. Most of the documentaries and editions are simply rubbish!!! Well done and thank you for your great and logically explanations.
@fon9365
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial...👍 Question: instead of joining back to back those 2 Receivers (NOO Elec NESDR SMArtee 25-1750 MHz and the NOO Elec Ham it up 100 KHz for a total of $66), isn't wiser to just buy the SDR Play RSP 1A 1 KHz- 2 GHz at $99 ? Thanks for answering :).
@richhall1808
4 жыл бұрын
This vid was so GOOD that i am going to go set up the SDR a friend gave me last Christmas.
@TomTom-vm7dn
6 жыл бұрын
Very good primer to SDR!You know yourstuff! 73s Tom
@jjohnson4153
4 жыл бұрын
Can you use this equipment to do some backyard radio astronomy?
@TCB2023.
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@JL-tu6ob
3 жыл бұрын
Good video but is the only properties that differ quality is an SDR as presented. I was a professional radioman for 20 years and the way we would rate a receiver used completely different specs. Receiver sensitivity and audio quality consisted of a SINAD reading. My RTL-SDR with a amplified loop antenna doesn’t receive well. Unfortunately I don’t have a Motorola 2600 service monitor to measure its sensitivity, And I can’t find these specs in sdr videos to help me decide if my SDR is lame or my antenna. Am I missing something ?
@leemilica
4 жыл бұрын
the rtl-sdr v3 is basically best bang for your buck since it has bias t, txco, some other stuff, goes down to about 20mhz and up to about 3ghz for about 25 euro/ 30 dollars.
@MrScotFenz
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent Videos......I’ve just started getting back into scanning used to do a bit in the 90s but having coming across your videos will definitely be starting to use these SDR 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@TechMindsOfficial
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! Appreciate you watching 👍
@shaunwhiteley3544
6 жыл бұрын
The bundle package is now on order, being delivered on Sunday. Hope you carry on with this series 😄. Cheers
@DavidHolmgren-vg7yz
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Excellent presentation. Very clear and focused.
@geoffreypowell9220
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kev, So I am right SDR is a Short cut to Swling , I prefer my End fed and Kenwood R2000 anytime ,Thank you Keve for reply.....
@RossDixonTeaching
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I've been playing with web sdr and I'm getting curious about what I could pick up from home with my own sdr set up.. really appreciate your vids!
@EpicLPer
6 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for this ;)
@michaelgribschaw7332
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. This was EXTREMELY helpful for getting me moving in the right direction.
@paulhar7679
4 жыл бұрын
great explanation i am now starting to get my head round this new tech . thanks paul h
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Paul, I hope my videos help you along your way learning and if you have any questions feel free to ask! Cheers, Matt
@matthews4159
5 жыл бұрын
A WebSDR is a Software-Defined Radio receiver connected to the internet, ( www.websdr.org/ ) allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. SDR technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to different signals; this is in contrast to the many classical receivers that are already available via the internet.
@pedroaortizmd7214
4 жыл бұрын
thank a lot for this excellent video, clear, objective and very simply to understand all concepts.
@KutWrite
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Most helpful! Thanks!
@Rhodeislander
5 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, Nice job. I applaud the time you put into this, thank you.
@rico5870
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mate! This Video gave me all the help I was looking for. Thanks to share!
@paulm.7422
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the NooElec device and it's built like a tank! (I just wanted to be able to receive FM stations in stereo on my PC, to avoid having regular FM radio). I merely use a spare HDTV antenna, via a screw-threaded adaptor. The SDR# (SDR Sharp) software is OK, but installation is unnecessarily clunky and the interface could be a lot clearer. There should be a way to turn off the "waterfall" display, which is not needed for most users. However, I am happy with my purchase.
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
There are applications which can be used on pc just for listening to FM Radio using the NooElec, without having to use SDR sharp. If your antenna is good enough, you’ll also be able to receive DAB radio too. I might make a video on this topic. Thanks!
@KB1UIF
5 жыл бұрын
You can turn off the waterfall in SDR# Go to FFT display, look for View at the top of that panel. The options are Both, Spectrum Analyzer, waterfall, none. Try the different options to get your required look.
@RajeevKumar-ed6sz
4 жыл бұрын
can it receive DRM RADIO SIGNALS @@TechMindsOfficial
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, sure can, look for my video on DRM :)
@Shipfixer
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great presentation. Kind thanks for the explanation. Greetings from Alaska.
@TechMindsOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@oscarpalomo2850
7 ай бұрын
Which of the SDR hardware shown in the video allows me to transfer not just to receive?
@James-gq1xb
Жыл бұрын
I have a satellite dish and a uhf antenna, and I've always been wondering if i could receive some signals with a satellite dish or something
@VrillonAura2012
6 жыл бұрын
Just starting out really helpful
@kirilkirov5780
5 жыл бұрын
Amazingly helpful video! Thank you very much!
@AmazingPhilippines1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Sounds like an interesting hobby I will check more into.
@kc8ncr
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for putting all this information together. If you would be willing to put together a list of the ideal components for Amateur use, I would almost certainly purchase the items through your Amazon store. Thank you again, 73s
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@BALCACER
3 жыл бұрын
I'm new, I' don't know but I love it, going to be your fan!!!
@fernandoscrenci4874
5 жыл бұрын
Nice Work in Describing SDR!!
@peterfardell9267
10 ай бұрын
What about transimitting as well as receiving?
@OnMyGrizzle
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! Regarding versions: Would you recommend the SMArt v4 or SMArTEE v2? Sounds like the SMArTEE is superior but version numbers are deceiving me.. Thx
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Normally the most expensive one would be better, reason I say that is because it would have a better stability and probably have bias tee so you can power things like LNAs.
@KelvinMeeks
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview
@qzorn4440
Жыл бұрын
ok, after the SDR system is running what is the software setup to test some radio stations? Like now what, or just start pushing buttons? Oh no, do I have to read the manual? 😎Thanks.
@jari2018
5 жыл бұрын
load of usb radios or stuff but noone sells in sweden , great video
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dood! Try eBay it amazon :)
@HollyTroll
6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@TechMindsOfficial
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@brandonoaks5517
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome man, very informative. I am totally new to SDR, setting up to use it with my HF rig (ICOM 718, took your recommendation on the switch from banggood). Are there any any particular SDRs you recommend for those of us who are only in that end of the spectrum? This is a fun project currently, working through setting up my offshore boat for data, weatherfax, long range com, ect. SDR seems like an obvious part of the plan.
@RochelleM491
4 жыл бұрын
Great well done professional video, please make more...lol!
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@cuteloads7293
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much matt💟 I subscribed. Wish you get 1000k plus subscirbers 😘😘
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome :)
@monkeymanstones1
4 ай бұрын
Can the "RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit" I bought provide the relatively new USA HD Radio function? I couldn't get this information from the Amazon page I bought it from. I bought the unit a week ago and it's supposed to arrive this week.
@graywoulf
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very informative review of SDR devices. I have only just heard about them and think that they are very interesting. Can you program the software for channel presets like I would do with my hand held scanner? And can trunked frequencies be monitored as well?
@TainoHans
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!! You explained it so good, that even I understand it..............
@Db--jt7bt
Жыл бұрын
Thousands of dollars in equipment reduced to $20-50 because the computer does all the work. Amazing!
@jcliffelam
6 жыл бұрын
Super useful
@Blakehx
6 жыл бұрын
Good info thanks! Is there a good portable SDR transceiver similar to the Nano that can also broadcast?
@UNSCPILOT
4 жыл бұрын
Transmitters generally consume far far more power than receivers and thereby can't be readily compacted down as much, do keep that in mind, it's an annoyingly simple issue of thermodynamics limiting what the electronics can do. That said I'm saying this 2 years later so it's probably moot XD
@slajeune
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great beginners guide! What setup do you use to test handhelds for spurious emissions (i.e. harmonics)? I have a few handhelds I'd like to test but don't know what is required outside of an SDR + software.
@panoshountis1516
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. Apologies if the question is silly -I am a total newbie: Does the SDR software + the receiver hardware on a personal computer substitute a purely hardware based transceiver setup? I assume that antennas etc. equipment is same on both SDR/non-SDR setups.
@watchyMCFCwatchy
5 жыл бұрын
Great video that buddy. Subbed n thumbed. Just getting in to SDR and need all the help I can get.
@jaackmcmahon8757
4 жыл бұрын
What does DUMP1090 do and how is it used? I heard that it feeds a program called RTL ADSB to pickup aircraft ident signals. I live 2 miles from Palm Springs Airport(PSP) and there is a lot of aircraft overhead headed east @ north from West Coast airports San Diego, LAX, John Wayne Ontario, & of course PSP! An RTL dongle is in the mail from the far east and I hope it gets here safely. Very good video BTW.
@gklinger
6 жыл бұрын
Really well done!
@mintydevil7982
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@snakebite210
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work sir
@adityamahajan2289
4 жыл бұрын
nice information video , can you suggest as a beginner what you recommended..
@princearthur4946
Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation!
@countryside8122
5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a beginners guide to installing and setting up the software?
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Not specifically for every SDR software and SDR device. If you have something specific I can create for one for you 👌
@countryside8122
5 жыл бұрын
@@TechMindsOfficial Well it keeps telling me about pluto radio and not more usb voltage. It is timing out apparently. It has the RTL2832U+R820T2 chip(s). Probably does not help much, bought it on e-bay.
@HNXMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Greatly helpful. Thanks!
@haneshj
4 жыл бұрын
Can we use SDR receivers to study the radio waves using little bitty Telescope. If yes? Plz suggest me a right one.
@electronicatutorial
4 ай бұрын
I want to see satellite signal, how can it be done since it is so weak.
@fabrice26306
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the information sir, I want to get started as soon as possible. Btw, your voice reminds me of another youtube channel 'cameralabs' by Gordon Laing... not you?
@deli3454
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just what I needed.
@robertallen3133
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@ericdraven2219
5 жыл бұрын
3 15 sec ads gdi you can use a satilite dish ... and old vietnam vet tought me you can make a sw with a stereo reciever and a sat dish... so im sure it be cool for sdr ... yes ?
@mickwilson99
Жыл бұрын
Very clear! Thank you.
@tombouie
3 жыл бұрын
Well Done
@sincerelyyours7538
5 жыл бұрын
Good overview for newbies, thanks. My impression is that SDR is more of a receiver than a transceiver so a ham rig is still required if one wants to do more than just eavesdrop on a wider range of signals, correct? QRP'ing a CW signal with the HackRF One product is possible but DX'ing 100 watts of SSB across oceans is not, correct?
@TechMindsOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Well, generally SDR receivers are receive only, but then you have devices likes hackRF and Pluto etc. But if you want an SDR type radio, that can transmit 100 watts, then take a look at the Flex Radio line up of products, very expensive but also very good. Thanks for watching 👌
@patrickdurees3025
5 жыл бұрын
very interesting thank you for taking the time to post
@MidasGoldKing
5 жыл бұрын
Excellente reviews and great infos. Thanks a lot
@genemcdonald7138
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with many others,,,very very well done...thanks
@TechMindsOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gene!
@Btl147
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't work for me. I have a Nooelec NESDR Smartee with Bias Tee. When I click Start in GNCC, the screen blinks and goes stays on the main settings screen. Any ideas?
@user-lu1iz8pc5q
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Would it be possible to use a 3 element yagi as an antenna? Thanks a lot for the info
@TechMindsOfficial
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, but depending on the tuned frequency of the yagi would limit your frequency range.
@NicleT
3 жыл бұрын
I’m new to RF digging and SDR and I just bought one of those Malachite (or _Malahite_ ?) clone SDR receiver (the one with the big knobs on the side.) I’d like to build myself an antenna. The receiver have a range of 50kHz - 2GHz (bought the licence). What do you (the community) suggest? Thanks
@allthegearnoidea6752
4 жыл бұрын
Really nice well presented video thanks for sharing.
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