Hi! I posted a link to this yesterday and my post has subsubsequently generated a lot of questions about the SDR unit which is used on the page for the various locations and receivers listed.
The Kiwi-SDR is the name of the SDR used. The Kiwi-SDR is powered by another computer such as a Raspberry Pi, Beagle etc so for this eMail document I'll assume that the user of such a device is using a Beagle computer to both power and to programme the Kiwi-SDR unit. Back to the SDR unit, its a simple box with an Internet Jack, antenna block connections and a 5V dc input so all one really needs to do - once Computer and software are in place - is to get into the Kiwi-SDR via your web browser and programme it from the web interface - define frequency coverage, administrative password and so on, find a suitable place for the antenna and then enjoy the radio from anywhere. The most asked question is where can the radio be purchased? Well i don't know about people in the US but I can tell you that the Kiwi-SDR must be available given the few US SDR sites listed on the page. If you're in Australia then head to https://core-electronics.com.au/kiwisdr-kit-seeed-studio.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0MTUneTO1wIVhQ4rCh1AQglEEAYYAiABEgKE5_D_BwE for further information In Australia the Kiwi-SDR is sold with a Beagle computer, SD card with software, antenna and connecting leads so all the user has to do is to connect up and programme. I'm going to get one of these Kiwi-SDR kits myself next year as I'd very much like to have a SDR radio as part of my web page, I've not done anything serious to my web page for 12 years but now I have the insentive to at last do something, the Blind Cool Tech - renamed Blind Fools Wreck - will also be going up onto the site along with the Fosseltech museum but one thing at a time <smile>. The complete Kiwi-SDR along with the various bits and pieces costs around $500 Australian but I think that if you're into radio it will be money very well spent. I spent hours yesterday and today tuning into all sorts of signals received by these SDR'S, evaluating signal strengths, comparing notes, looking up regions on maps etc. I should also tell you that the majority of Kiwi-SDR owners have done a superb job with their equipment. Audio quality is good in the main and most have orientated their antenna systems well to avoid noise and interference. -- ********** "For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the one's you put in the ground and not the electric light one's." ********** ------------------------------ This post, like all posts to the Techno Chat E-Mail group has been scanned by our server-side antivirus/malware solution. This should not, however, be viewed as a substitution for your own security strategy. We assume no culpability whatever, implicit or otherwise, for any compromise to your systems as a result of opening any post to this group. Suffice it to say that we remain vigilant within the boundaries of reason. We strongly urge you to do likewise! You have been warned!!! You can find an RSS listing of all posts to this group at: <https://mail.mac-access.net:7025/list/[email protected]> or at: <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=all&[email protected]> To encourage your friends to join this group, first accept our thanks for spreading the word. Then, have them send a message to the list processing engine at: <[email protected]> To toggle on/off Digest (batch) mode for this group, please send a blank message to: <[email protected]> To leave the group, please send a blank message to: <[email protected]>. To contact the support address for this group, please write to: [email protected]> ------------------------------
