[nrv-hams] ISO used HF radio

[Cam Coble]

On the contrary to 'wasted' money, I use my RTL-SDR along with my current
rig to provide a waterfall display, and it's extremely useful. I have
tapped my rigs first IF for direct injection into the RTL-SDR, so it sees
everything that comes in the rig. I also have the software tracking the
same frequency, so a simple tap on my screen will move my radio to that
frequency. My purchase became a valuable supplement to my current station.
Depending on the model you purchased, the software used and the antenna you
are using, your mileage may vary.

If you are going to test the reception of HF with anything, I would suggest
having a resonant antenna for proper evaluation. Otherwise, you're likely
to receive more IF from non-interested frequencies that could overwhelm the
front-end of the receiver and give mixed results.

73,
--
Cam - W4XXV

On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 8:26 AM Joshua Ramsey <joshuaq.ramsey at yahoo.com>
wrote:

> I have one, it's junk. I actually got it before the Baofeng. I've looked
> at SDR Play models too. My logic is if I get good reception, then I'll
> actually get the General license, and then I'd have a radio to begin
> transmission on, going SDR means I've 'wasted' that money on a receive only
> device that wouldn't be useful once I get a transceiver.
>
>
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> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 08:22, Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com>
> wrote:
>
> I would suggest getting an RTL-SDR if you're just looking to receive.
> https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/
>
> They are great tools for RF with the right software and antenna.
> --
> Cam - W4XXV
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 8:08 AM Joshua Ramsey via nrv-hams <
> nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a used HF radio, something to test reception in my apt
> before spending money on something that won't perform well in my location.
> I'm not looking for fancy, and actually would prefer one with no waterfall
> display. As long as it works, that's al.
>
>
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