The Beginner's Guide To Software Defined Radio RTL-SDR

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Here we take a look at a real beginner's guide to Software Defined Radio, where we browse through SDR Receivers, Antennas and what software you are going to need.

[DavidVine-DOCVIDPRO]

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.

[Akjb]

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!

[dougmcgregor]

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!

[raydiocat]

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!

[LeslieAB]

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.

[paulgretton]

Well done that man. I wish others would take as much care and time. Concise, audible, informative. More please!

[hfe]

Thanks GOD, a channel well explained about SDR loud and clear

[willhchrist]

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

[mickeyfilmer]

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.

[valterturim]

very good vídeo and explanation SDR complete great informations thank you

[alanbrown]

When I was a tech (back in the crimean war) TCXO stood for "temperature compensated crystal oscillator"

[olafzijnbuis]

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.

[kenbaird]

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

[DaisyHollowBooks]

I’m just getting started. This was very helpful!

[tomclancy]

Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to produce a video for starters. Cheers

[ct]

Subbed. On the basis of your explanation being very clear without a patronising tone! Many thanks buddy.

[DavidHolmgren-vgyz]

Wow! Excellent presentation. Very clear and focused.

[stepno]

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!

[MichiganPeatMoss]

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!

[vencibushy]

TCXO stands for temperature compensated crystal oscillator. Devices that have temperature control are actually called OCXO - oven controlled crystal oscillators.