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Smudger1309
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hi all not sure if this is right place to post this,

i just got myself one theses
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RTL2832U-News ... 1574214246?

does anyone no were i get the good free easy to use programme to decode them all for me so i can listen in
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All it says is:
This listing (RTL2832U-News) has been removed, or this item isn't available.
If it's meant to be the SDR dongles then yes, I have one as have many on here.
Replace the poxy little antenna with an external one.
They also work on Android things - like a tablet etc.
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Have a look HERE.
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n+1 the formula for working out how many radios you need with n being the current amount.
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hi what sort of antenna do you have now with the dongle ?
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i notice there are like different software from diffrent links, what best one also easy one to use, im new to mototrbo
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search Facebook for "RTL" or SDR.....
there's a great page on there.....
lots of help......and help files and examples
for you there....
looking for propagation for 2013 and beyond... Operating close to the Edge....
of reason......and the Quantocks...
Didi modes (JS8 on 27.245 usb) txt messages via radio lol at minus- 10 to 20 db..... 😊 See FB page...

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