I am currently experimenting with putting my own SDR receiver online for others to use. This post will be updated as things progress.
Sorry, I can't do 24x7 operation as I need my computer, radios and antennas for other things. I usually shut down around midnight (Local).
I am currently using my RTL-SDR v4. This has HF capability but my antenna setup is currently limited so I am use a VHF/UHF Discone in my loft. Not great, but the best I can do for now. Actually, although the antenna is VHF/UHF I was surprised I can receive strong signals on HF as well, particularly the higher bands. I suspect the antenna is acting as an open circuit at these frequencies and the feeder cable is behaving as a short vertical.
Unfortunately, my ISP won't give me a static IP address so this is liable to change. Here's how you find me.
- Go to https://airspy.com/directory/ .
- Search for M0BGR.
- If I am online you will see my IP address and port (usually 5555).
- Copy these to your favourite SDR programme and start.
- Don't worry if my status shows 'Unreachable' - try anyway as the Airspy server is a bit flaky.
There is an SDR programme for iPhone - MagicSDR which works tolerably well.
Here are a few frequencies you might like to try:
89 MHz to 107 MHz FM broadcast stations - lots on London, including a few pirates particularly at weekends. Above 100 MHz is mostly local stations. 96.5 MHz is my really local Maritime FM but the signal is a bit noisy here so up the gain if your programme allows this.
145.0 MHz -145.8 MHz Amateur 2m FM. 145.5 MHz is the calling channel. 145.6875 MHz is the GB3XP repeater.
