Rich, The cheapest way to do it is a USB RTL-SDR dongle ($10-$20). You might need the AMSAT broadband preamp ($50) depending on the antennas you plan to use.
I wouldn't recommend this in a high RF environment, though. The FUNcube Dongle would be easier to setup, is less likely to need the preamp, and has more filtering than the RTL-SDR. It does cost $215, but pair that with the crossed dipole antenna from AMSAT-UK ($63) ( http://shop.amsat.org.uk/shop/article_50/FUNcube-Telemetry-Receive-Antenna-System.html?shop_param=cid%3D4%26aid%3D50%26) and you have an excellent system to receive WX satellites as well as the FUNcube-1 and FUNcube-2 telemetry. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Rich/wa4bue <[email protected]> wrote: > Would someone please suggest an inexpensive broadband receiver for the > weather SATS? > > We are gearing up for the new school year in Chesapeake, VA. > > Rich W4BUE / K4AMG > > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
