[amsat-bb] Re: Newsky dongle

[Mark Spencer]

Scott,

 

I too have just started playing with the NooElec SDR.  One thing that hit me
between the eyes is that the SDR is not very sensitive.  I have had moderate
success copying local two meter traffic and APRS signals on 144.390 by using
a broad band preamp at the radio and also one at the antenna, with that
arrangement the SDR hears much better.

 

73,

Mark

 

Mark Spencer, WA8SME

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