The Setup. Beginner RTL SDR and SDR++ Quick & EASY SETUP. Software Defined Radio RTLSDR

Have you gotten your RTL-SDR software defined radio and and need a quick intro?
Learn how to setup your RTLSDR v3 with SDR++
Download the latest nightly of SDR++ from http://www.sdrpp.org

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Based in in SIGINT and Software Defined Radio.. If you have the knowledge or desire to know your help is welcome here.
Whether you have an RTL SDR V3, HackRF, Nooelec, SDRPlay, BladeRF, LimeSDR or any other SDR and radio tools the ... "path" starts and returns here.
I can't give many details of the mission were on, because I frankly don't have them. 155.7MHz 900MHz
I need your help. What I've discovered and need help with is shared here. Use the comments to ask questions or to help and engage others.

If you want to help support the mission and be a part of helping figure this out, you can further support by getting "The Right Tools for the Job" (see below) or support via Patreon or Kofi.
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Amazon will give me a commission and I'll be able to get more tools and to continue the mission.
Thanks for your help.

The Right Tools for the Job
If you are new to the mission.. Start with this SDR.

I have many of these in my tool collection.
https://amzn.to/3MnQJAv


Or get the latest version here if it is unavailable (Note the v4 is black unlike the silver one in this video. This unit has some advantages at lower frequencies with minor decrease in signal. I have one also.. it works nicely))
https://amzn.to/3GYp05Q

This budget SDR has a great antenna
https://amzn.to/3Ms0FJo

Already have an SDR but you want an antenna kit?
https://amzn.to/44LfaOd

If you are accomplished or have other "needs", this SDR is very.... helpful.
This is how I usually acquire signals.
https://amzn.to/40JoS2a

If you are seeing noise with your SDR these can help eliminate some types of noise
https://amzn.to/45d0M2w

Check out these software defined radio books
https://amzn.to/3KEbUNv
https://amzn.to/3UnETZq

This is my preferred way to take notes... handwritten then scanned for maximum use
https://amzn.to/3Kphan8

This drone is great!!!
https://amzn.to/3WKkbpB

My recommended on the go camera with wireless mic
https://amzn.to/4fNd4mS

On the go camera without the wireless mic (saves money)
https://amzn.to/4ewhNrT


I see things with SDR++

The Signals are all real.
Be responsible.
Data provided is for informational and entertainment purposes.


Chapters
0:00 - Intro and New Arrival
0:15 - Why RTL SDR and SDR++.
0:38 - Installing SDR++.
1:42 - Setting up your SDR with SDR ++.
2:37 - How to fix tiny text or screen scaling with SDR++.
3:07 - Screen layout for SDR++.
4:13 - Starting SDR and volume in SDR++.
5:37 - Adjusting the Sampling Rate
6:51 - Direct Sampling
7:13 - Gain setting
7:22 - Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
7:36 - Center tuning mode (I call it the bullseye)
8:41 - Best Practices
8:52 - Troubleshooting No Audio
9:51 - Something Happened Check Next episode