enough, go for both! But IMO, you'll probably get more initial understandi with a scanner or handheld.

Yea, I looked at some SDR conference and was massively confused.

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One of the custom firmwares adds a "spectrum analyzer" mode where it shows something like a waterfall of the frequencies above and below the currentl tuned frequency. It's not very wide, but still a cool feature. Another cus

Huh, I'd expect that to be a builtin feature.

firmware adds the game "snake" :).

But can it run DOOM?

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Re: Re: how to tune into ham radio?
By: candycane to Phigan on Sun Aug 27 2023 12:13 pm

Huh, I'd expect that to be a builtin feature.

Well, you would be correct to expect it in the higher priced radios, but not in the $25 Chinese ones :).

But can it run DOOM?

We probably won't have too wait too long!

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Well, you would be correct to expect it in the higher priced radios, but n the $25 Chinese ones :).

Yea, that's pretty fair.

But can it run DOOM?

We probably won't have too wait too long!

Can't wait! Always enjoy seeing DOOM in increasingly odd places.

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Re: how to tune into ham radio?
By: candycane to All on Thu Aug 24 2023 04:11:00

Hi,
I don't know if this has been covered as I am far behind in reading messages, but if you want to see what is out there check out www.websdr.org.
Read up on what portions of the bands are voice to get started.

Tom

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Re: Re: how to tune into ham radio?
By: candycane to Phigan on Sat Aug 26 2023 02:20 pm

Good call! I don't know why I didn't mention SDR dongles. They do require little more fiddling, though, and the stock antennas leave much to be desi Seems like you could get more (use and satisfaction) out of an SDR dongle you are familiar with the radio a bit more.

Hmm... so should I go for a handheld or a SDR first?

The SDR dongles are fun and can receive *more* bands than a handheld (HT), but they can't transmit. So you don't need a license for the SDR dongle usage. SDR dongles are super cheap, so little risk to your investment.

Handhelds are great for *chatting* with folks or listening to a lot of chatter (if you don't have a license), but only somewhat locally to you (VHF/UHF) or (and most often) using repeaters.

So... both?
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The SDR dongles are fun and can receive *more* bands than a handheld (HT), hey can't transmit. So you don't need a license for the SDR dongle usage. ngles are super cheap, so little risk to your investment.

Yeah, I looked at how to get a license and was very confused. I should
probably listen in first. And I won't get in trouble with the FCC ^^

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