Monitoring Aviation Communications - Part 1

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Frugal Radio

Frugal Radio

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@drtonyflyer
@drtonyflyer 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Great topic, looking forward to the series. I too started when I inadvertent tuned in a hijacking at JFK on my FM radio. That was about 50 years ago, the technology has changed a bit since! Dr. Tony
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Doc. What an interesting series of conversations that must have been!
@timvlismas4578
@timvlismas4578 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in too. Been listening to air band since the early 70s and HF since the 80s, and still learning! Just started revisiting digital aero comms such as HFDL, ACARS and VDL2 so looking forward to more videos on these topics. Keep up the good work!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. Theirs no end to the further exploitations we can do as these new technologies become more widespread. Appreciate your comments.
@Laird-Jon
@Laird-Jon 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in, I have been using scanners and SDR for many year and never get tired of finding new frequencies.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
It's such a fun hobby, that's for sure. There are all kinds of signals everywhere!
@rider275
@rider275 Жыл бұрын
I'm in! I purchased the RTL-SDR last year. I haven't taken the time to explore its capabilities. Looking forward to learning more with this series. Thank you creating this content!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio Жыл бұрын
Great to have you tracking along. Enjoy your SDR!
@b.maguire3506
@b.maguire3506 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these! "I'm In!", as well! Cheers, B. Vancouver, BC.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Pleased to have you following the series B.
@sleepydog223
@sleepydog223 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in. I’m a long time aviation and radio enthusiast. I’ve owned many scanners. The most recent one is an AOR 1000XLT. I subscribed the day I found your channel, have like all your videos I’ve seen so far, and as of a few days ago, own an RTL-SDR dongle. Thank you for presenting the information in a way that I find easy to follow.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks for letting me know you've subscribed and are following along. Incidentally, I used to have the Fairmate HP-100E, a rebadged version of your AOR 1000XLT!
@jasonburke2596
@jasonburke2596 Жыл бұрын
I'm in! Looking forward to many more very informative videos. I'm just into the hobby, using a Nooelec Smartee SDR dongle and a moonraker discone mobile antenna (in the loft!). Air band scanning will be my main interest. Subscribed!
@DenisNolan
@DenisNolan 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in. I’m only starting out my SDR journey and looking forward to listening to aircraft and decoding digital signals. At some stage when I get more competent I’d like to scan satellites for weather data etc Btw thanks for starting to put this series together. Your efforts are appreciated.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words Denis. I'm sure you'll have a good time learning how to receive and monitor these signals!
@martinpauly
@martinpauly 3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice comprehensive overview of all the communications means involved. It's easy to think of just VHF and get stuck there, when in fact there's a lot more. - Martin
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin. Yes, so much more to discover 😃
@mpol701
@mpol701 11 ай бұрын
One people often don't know is the vhf military am airband, therss a few land mil at fm, but between 137 and 155.975 am 25khz therss military and military contractors busy sone days, quiet other days
@dennisfox6343
@dennisfox6343 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! Radio started in my life at age 8. I'm now 69 so it's been a part of my core, so to speak. Very enjoyable to say the least. Teach someone young about a hobby that CAN include computers, etc. if desired. Add to someone's 'Pie chart of life Skills'. Amateur/Ham radio adds another, additional dimension - SPEAKING! Show the diversity available, OK? This is rarely in Primary, Secondary & most High Schools Science curriculums. Radio CAN be sexier than computers
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you Dennis. Thanks for the comments. It's always good 'meeting' other enthusiasts!
@jj2me
@jj2me 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in.. truly looking forward to this series.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along!
@keithelgin1681
@keithelgin1681 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in, can't wait for the next episode.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith.
@paulnortham
@paulnortham 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in too... Good to have you back! Looking forward to your video on tracking aircraft using ADS-B. I only have Linux at home and unfortunately have struggled to make this work on my Ubuntu based systems (port issues I think). Any tips you can give, or places you can point me to, would be gratefully received! I use the NESDR by the way.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. I use the Pi architecture as my tracker, which is built on Debian. With the Pi images, there isn't really a need to set up port forwarding until you start getting into the MLAT side of things. Hopefully that episode will help.
@smokey136
@smokey136 3 жыл бұрын
I am in, really look forward to the up coming videos on air-band monitoring. Also have enjoyed all your previous videos. Thanks....
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks Smokey 😃
@andybolderson325
@andybolderson325 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a part 2 etc to this, cannot seem to find it
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
There are 8 parts so far. And we aren't finished yet :-) Monitoring Aviation Communications: kzbin.info/aero/PLe5ZKeM2hRBILfL6peRIcETng_DLrm5Kt
@Wayne-Pr
@Wayne-Pr 3 жыл бұрын
Count me in 😁 So a few years ago " back in the analouge days" i split my Optus B3 satellite feed between my then Foxtel box providing 13.8V's up to my 10.7Ghz Lnb down converting between 1Ghz & 1.3Ghz to my high end Analouge Icom receiver that went from 30Mhz to 3Ghz non stop." Whilst flicking between 1.0Ghz & 1.3Ghz I stumbled across a retransmission of the Pacific oceanic 8.867Mhz transmission that I regularly listened to as well as the secondary retransmissionS for 5.643Mhz & 13.261Mhz I was wrapped the extra stuff I could hear on tje satellite & the increadible clarity that I could hear transmissions from Brisbane, Auckland, Nandi & Sanfran was just out of this world I was hooked then one day after a couple of years it all come to a screaming end when Optus turned off the Optus B3 Analouge transmissions in favour of digital transmissions & I didnt have a digital radio for many years after that to go and re chase these transmissions. As a part time commercial pilot I get to see a lot of the aviation communications infrastructure that is normally out of sight of the normal person & at of Melbourne's biggest airports ( Melbourne international also known as YMML & Morrabbin also known as YMMB) next to the control towers are 2 x Huge sat dishes clearly for sat comms. One thing that has become evident over the last few years in Aust is the amount of aircraft landing & taking off without "Voice comms" no doubt clearances are being given "Electronically" by way of data. It would be really cool if there was someway of they of us following your channel "Aviation Communicatiins Series" could share our findings with each other. I take it you know about liveatc(dot)net its a great way to monitor world wide atc comms on the web. Really looking forward to this series. Regards Wayne Melbourne, Aust.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne. Great to hear about your ability to pick up a satellite link of the HF feeds. That was a fun experiment to perform, and a great idea. I never tried booking up my satellite dishes to wideband scanners back then. Although I was able to monitor lots of news feeds and studio backlinks at the time. Interestingly a couple of the MWARA stations had their own HF frequencies. For example I heard that Shanwick had a direct HF link to Santa Maria which they used in preference to the telephone when coordinating with each other. I never received it, and only recently discovered from an Air Traffic Controller that it existed! It is nice that you've got access to what most folk don't see. As a private pilot I have been able to access such areas as well at times. Always fun! And yes, I know about the live ATC site and use it occasionally 😃
@BradCees
@BradCees 11 ай бұрын
I'm in. Looking forward to the day my newly purchased RTL-SDR arrives !!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 11 ай бұрын
Welcome to a great new hobby!
@Dr.Gunsmith
@Dr.Gunsmith 3 жыл бұрын
Great information for beginners…Iv been using scanners for years but still learned a few things I didn’t know thanks.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great. That's what the channel is all about!
@darrenpickersgill5599
@darrenpickersgill5599 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in. From Yorkshire. Looking at sdr possibly. Aviation enthusiast and ex RAF. Cheers
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Lots to listen to in the Yorkshire area Darren, especially when it comes to aviation. Still lots of MilAir activity. Between scanners and SDRs, you'll have a blast! You may also be interested in the Monitoring Aviation Communications series as well : kzbin.info/aero/PLe5ZKeM2hRBILfL6peRIcETng_DLrm5Kt
@tuberunner1
@tuberunner1 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in ,can’t wait great introduction and fantastic for anyone starting out in the hobby. From Clonmel Co.Tipperary💙💛 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
@Thomas Martin, welcome to the series! It's been a while since I was last in Tipperary.. over 30 years I suppose. Time flies, just like these planes. Best wishes to you. Thanks for commenting!
@finderskeepers5343
@finderskeepers5343 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Covers more than I'm interested in monitoring but I'm getting educated too.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks FK!
@thewind-ne8rh
@thewind-ne8rh 3 жыл бұрын
I am in. I have a sdr play RSPdx. Looking for more of your info ,thanks again
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice SDR you've got!
@MrDwadi84
@MrDwadi84 3 жыл бұрын
As always I'm in ;) I you can make tutorial about for example Scanning plugin, since IT is really 100% user friendly also I found that there is new plugin for DSD Plus for SDR# in community installer, also I have huge recomendation to use one of Contour controllers for SDR - it is like using radio... You also could simply midify cheap USB volume knobs from China... but Contour is lot better thanks to additional buttons. Have nice day!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for continuing to follow along! I haven't used any of those controllers, so thanks for the info :-)
@Mark-wu6wl
@Mark-wu6wl 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the series! I'm in the Edmonton area as well so it's been great to be able to see what I can receive locally!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
He ha, nice to have another local on the channel. Thanks for joining in Mark!
@eonrucm
@eonrucm 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in, looking forward to this series. I too primary monitor aircraft, I was just listening to a 737 talking to ATC requesting a ambulance meet them on arrival due to a passenger with chest pains.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Nice catch on the ambulance request. Thanks for following along with the series Mark.
@zazugee
@zazugee Жыл бұрын
wow, man, best video about this topic on YT
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@UD503J
@UD503J 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! I'm conveniently located in Florida close to Eglin & Tyndall AFBs, as well as being on a common flight path for Jax NAS, and a refueling track that serves the Avon Park bombing range. I'm also right underneath a prime track for a lot of commercial traffic going to Miami from the rest of North America, and international flights to South America from the US east coast. I've been running a Flightaware/OpenADSB Exchange feeder for years, but I've recently gotten interested in aviation radio and my trusty RadioShack scanner is starting to show it's age.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome @AP May! Sounds like you're in a great location for hearing lots of airband activity. Glad to have you on the channel 😄
@caproni4863
@caproni4863 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Looking forward to follow you on this very interesting journey!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great. Glad to have you along!
@kushanvyas7728
@kushanvyas7728 3 жыл бұрын
I am in.subscribed.I own rtlsdr,sdrplay,airspy and airspy hf plus but I haven't tune in aviation band till date.Waiting for another episode.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
You've got a nice collection of SDRs. You'll be able to receive a lot of the aviation activities with those. Glad to have you on board!
@Dr.Gunsmith
@Dr.Gunsmith 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Uniden UNC785XTL not as common as most scanners but it’s great with outdoor antenna.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
The UBC785XLT makes a great base scanner! My friend uses one daily as well. Solid unit, and good on Airband.
@quanttrom
@quanttrom 3 жыл бұрын
I am in and would love to hear more. Amazing content, keep it coming!!!!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Will do. Thanks for following.
@joechmelicek6908
@joechmelicek6908 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in!! You present a lot of good information.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and welcome to the channel!
@MI7DJT
@MI7DJT 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in.. been following all your videos. You've some great content!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Eamon!
@mikepenhall315
@mikepenhall315 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait. This is a great topic. Please do one on hf as well
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, HF voice & data will be covered!
@MatthewJohnCrittenden
@MatthewJohnCrittenden 3 жыл бұрын
Great, I'm in! Been running a PiAware for a couple of months now. Already up to 2 SDRs and 2 Pis ... and a 10m fibreglass mast ... and a FlightAware antenna ... I think I may have a problem :)
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like we have caught the same bug Matt!!! One can never have enough radio gear 😁
@tristanmills4948
@tristanmills4948 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great - just getting started with scanning and SDRs, so great timing!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect. I'm glad you're here to enjoy the series.
@rogerdeman3193
@rogerdeman3193 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in as well. :)
@n1jga
@n1jga Жыл бұрын
I'm in😊
@skyfalls2746
@skyfalls2746 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos as ever , and easy guides for any new comers to the sdr hobby 👍
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks @Skyfall S!
@andybolderson325
@andybolderson325 3 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you. I seem to be having problem finding the other 7 episodes on utube, it does not want populate, i will keep trying to find them
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Did the link in my reply not show you the other 7 episodes? It should show you a playlist with the others.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
You can also check out frugalradio.com to view the various episodes.
@freik98682
@freik98682 3 жыл бұрын
Informative as usual. Where did you get your radio console in your car from?
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the console from eBay, for $19!
@freik98682
@freik98682 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio wow, nice buy!
@pkrotzify
@pkrotzify 3 жыл бұрын
Great list of topics - can’t wait
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for following along!
@FabioSpelta
@FabioSpelta 3 жыл бұрын
And now the inevitable question. What about the Baofengs? Thanks!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
What is your question about the Baofengs?
@mcope1961
@mcope1961 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in and can't wait for additional content.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
That's great Mitchell. Welcome to the series!
@albertlozano3437
@albertlozano3437 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in! Will you cover ACARS decoding?
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, ACARS will most certainly be covered @Albert Lozano
@tommydepoorter4864
@tommydepoorter4864 3 жыл бұрын
Im in,getting my rtl sdr V3 today
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. So much fun can be had with the RTL-SDR dongles - enjoy, and thanks for following the series!
@tommydepoorter4864
@tommydepoorter4864 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio I've had succes with fm stations but that's about it,any tips on where on the bandwith to look in Belgium (Flanders) to pick up any audio signals?
@tommydepoorter4864
@tommydepoorter4864 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio I figured it out now tuned in to the tower at ostend airport great fun
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Was just going to say the 118-136 MHz band should yield plenty of activity in Belgium. I expect you'll also be able to receive some military airband communications as well. It is much harder to find the frequencies just by searching, but if you known anyone that can give you some active frequencies you may also find that interesting. They will be 225-400 MHz. You'll be able to see the TETRA signals in the 380-410 MHz band as well. If they are in the clear, you can use your SDR v3 to decode them. If you are near the ocean, try Marine Band from 156-163 MHz. If you are near cities, have a look for some private business radio traffic. If frequency allocations are generally similar across the globe you'll find them somewhere in the 400 MHz range. I would start searching 450-470 MHz, but there might also be activity in 410-430 MHz. Last time I was in Bruges was before SDRs were on the market, so my help is limited I'm afraid! Happy listening!
@tommydepoorter4864
@tommydepoorter4864 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio I can see the TETRA signals, is that the same as you explain in episode 7 with using DSD plus?
@buzzgould
@buzzgould 3 жыл бұрын
Good content! I'm in.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great to have you!
@wileytraylor5404
@wileytraylor5404 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in!!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome @Wiley Traylor, thanks for following.
@andybolderson325
@andybolderson325 3 жыл бұрын
Ok i i think i have found them all, i was looking for videos that were actually labelled part 1 - 8 , as hearing you might be in Edmonton Canada could you suggest a type of club or training course to attend in Surrey area BC, Canada. As i,m very amateur with any radio operations but understand the airline operations quite well
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend an online search for Amateur Radio clubs in BC. I had a quick look, and in Surrey there is an active club who are running on online basic course. This would result in you becoming an licensed radio amateur if you chose to pursue it, and would give you a good grounding on radio theory from which to further enjoy the hobby. You can check ve7sar.net/
@geoffporter7859
@geoffporter7859 3 жыл бұрын
I am in and looking forward to the next episode.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great having you following along.
@rickymunoz9389
@rickymunoz9389 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. I have a question regarding the Uniden BCT15X. Which antenna would you recommend to have for the scanner??
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio Жыл бұрын
Antenna would depend on what you want to listen to most, and whether you can install one outside.
@rickymunoz9389
@rickymunoz9389 Жыл бұрын
I like to listen to ATC (airport, dep/arr, center). I live in the Bay Area and have both OAK and SFO close by, SFO being about 13 miles away and OAK about 5 miles. I have no problem having an antenna that can be easy to take with me if possible. @@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio Жыл бұрын
A VHF tuned antenna will work well for you then. You can make your own dipole, which is quite simple. Centre it on 127 MHz and it will work well across airband. If you'd rather purchase a pre made unit, try something like the following www.ebay.com/itm/354906366777?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Y_4Jq2z_Rb-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY For portable use, a VHF magmount, or even an amateur radio dual band antenna will work. Alternatively you can connect a two way or HAM radio shop, and ask for an antenna solution you can cut for 127 MHz. If money is no object, you can get a DPD base antenna.
@rickymunoz9389
@rickymunoz9389 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help. I will look into both the Ebay and DPD base antenna items you mentioned. I would presume that those antennas, at least the from Ebay, can work with a Yaesu FTA-550L Pro-X handheld scanner as well, right?? @@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio Жыл бұрын
The BCT15X uses a BNC connector. Not sure about the Yaesu. But if it is different, you can always use an adapter or pigtail.
@joeh773
@joeh773 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Will you make vid on your vehicle radios setup, if that pic in the vid is your car? Looks interesting.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Yes, the picture was my old car. Right now I am without a vehicle, so have no mobile radio equipment though. But I could possibly explain my old install.
@Jeff-VE3AGV
@Jeff-VE3AGV 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in. Looking forward to it.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff.
@eduardootero2953
@eduardootero2953 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in. Fantastic intro!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great. A warm welcome to you Eduardo!
@MyAeroMove
@MyAeroMove 3 жыл бұрын
Just some ideas. Please also share information regarding software setup for voice: - ProScan - RTLSDR-Airband For ACARS: - AcarSDeco2 Please describe different 1090 providers both commercial (FR24, FA, radarbox) and amateur (ADSBExchange, planeradar.ru). And "single receiver - multiple providers" configuration - that would help to increase coverage for most of them. And regarding HFDL: if received data can be shared with smbd else?
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your suggestions here @MyAeroMove. I can certainly include some of these elements in upcoming releases 😃
@woodturnersteve
@woodturnersteve 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in. Looking forward to the info on the Emergency Broadcast frequency
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting and following along!
@daklakdigital3691
@daklakdigital3691 3 жыл бұрын
Try listening on 2.182 MHz for trans-Atlantic aeronautical emergency radio
@skellon3728
@skellon3728 3 жыл бұрын
I am in, another great series mate.....
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Good to have you following!
@kb5slf208
@kb5slf208 3 жыл бұрын
I'M IN !!!! AWESOME CONTENT !!!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John. Welcome to the channel.
@kenapples
@kenapples 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in..... over!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken.
@gordsec
@gordsec 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Do you have any plans to cover marine communication too, such as AIS, VHF, and NAVTEX?
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along, and for your suggestion. At my current location I am very far from big lakes and ocean where there is lots of marine activity. So I probably won't cover this side of the hobby, until I'm visiting another area post pandemic.
@michaelellard4664
@michaelellard4664 3 жыл бұрын
Great part of the hobby
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree 😄
@JoloNavarro
@JoloNavarro 3 жыл бұрын
Love this ❤️❤️ I’m in!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for letting me know 😃
@SDR-DXobserver
@SDR-DXobserver 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in and looking forward to the new content ;-)
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know your still following along Ron. Thanks for commenting!
@tomsouthern2152
@tomsouthern2152 3 жыл бұрын
Question how can I upgrade my PJ2 com radio at home?
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
What is it you wish to upgrade? Are you seeking better reception at home? If so, the solution would be to get an outdoor antenna. You would get greater range if the antenna is mounted outside, up high.
@tomsouthern2152
@tomsouthern2152 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio that’s exactly what I’m looking for. Any suggestions on what kind of antenna? I have a place I can put it hight up already.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
A quick, inexpensive and simple solution would be to build a discone yourself, cut for 128 MHz or so for the centre of the Airband. DPD antennas have a good reputation got their aviation gear - dpdproductions.com/collections/aviation-base-mobile-antennas.
@nickaxe771
@nickaxe771 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in....Licenced Amateur from the UK....interested in air band since 1967 aged 13. Main airband interest now....VHF and keen on HF North Atlantic listening.....not as interesting now as pre data comms. I also have a PPL....and Aviation VHF operator licence.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel Nick. It has been interesting observing the changes to HF communications now that may aircraft are using CPDLC. In this region of Canada, a lot of the high level VHF has gone the same way - aircraft neat check in with "Speedbird 43 on 134.9, CPDLC" which the controller acknowledges. And that's the last you hear. That was part of the reason I wanted to get into the data decoding. Now at least I can still see the instructions they are receiving from ATC!
@thewind-ne8rh
@thewind-ne8rh 3 жыл бұрын
I now have the RTL-SDR.COM V3 dongle kit all tied in with indoor mounted diamond sd-330 80-10m screwdriver antenna ,and a comet DS150s Discone antenna.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great setup!
@highflyermw0lkx311
@highflyermw0lkx311 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in and looking forward to it
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thank you.
@duenge
@duenge 10 ай бұрын
Air Band is AM wide or narrow? Thanks.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 10 ай бұрын
I would select narrow, and expand as needed.
@thewind-ne8rh
@thewind-ne8rh 3 жыл бұрын
Q would a duplexer or two helo limit coax lines losses
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think a duplexer would do much to limit loss. Easiest option would be to use a USB extension or active USB extension to get the SDR as close as possible to the antenna.
@thewind-ne8rh
@thewind-ne8rh 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio ok thanks for your input ,just using what I have (Frugal) lol. thanks Tim
@SDWNJ
@SDWNJ 3 жыл бұрын
I have an idea for one or more future videos. The topic would be: Everything you can do with just the RTL-SDR bundle kit (what you can do and a demo of how to do it). A follow up could be: What you can't do with just the RTL-SDR bundle and what you'd need to be able to do it. You could give at least two solutions for each, one a cheap solution (even if not the best) and and the more optimal (and likely more expensive) solution. It would be a great intro for noobs like me who are eager to learn and find new stuff to try.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, they sound kind they could be fun videos. Thanks for the ideas!
@SDWNJ
@SDWNJ 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for the videos. You're definitely helping me along the learning curve as someone just beginning to explore the hobby. And thanks for the RSP1A link at HRO - they have free shipping so it's about $8 cheaper then I'd seen before (and about $17 cheaper than buying direct to ship from Ireland).
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jtc51
@jtc51 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched every episode and enjoy every one. I’m in
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Appreciate your continuing on the journey with the channel!
@karlkarlsson6635
@karlkarlsson6635 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Can you make a playlist please
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great Karl. Yes, a playlist has been created!
@pedropires7741
@pedropires7741 3 жыл бұрын
Im in!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pedro.
@bertmolendijk4722
@bertmolendijk4722 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in! Thanks for setting up this channel. (2E0XNL)
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great to have you joining in Bert. Thanks for subscribing!
@EverydayJ1786
@EverydayJ1786 3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely in !
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from you again Jordan. Thanks for continuing to follow along!
@EverydayJ1786
@EverydayJ1786 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio Yes life has been busy . Will have to chat via email again soon . Take care
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
You too!
@fourbyfour4
@fourbyfour4 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm in
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!
@1changi
@1changi 3 жыл бұрын
Great Intro. I'm in.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Welcome to the series!
@scottpastor1
@scottpastor1 Жыл бұрын
Really good!
@maldonn
@maldonn 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in bro! Thanks!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know Noel!
@danedewaard8215
@danedewaard8215 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in and always have been!!!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Always good to have you here.
@danedewaard8215
@danedewaard8215 3 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if you think the RSP1a has much better sensitivity than the RTL-SDR v3? I'm just wondering if it is worth getting the RSP1a as I already have two RTL-SDR v3s. The second v3 will be used to do some experiments with P25 phase ll decoding. Thanks for the great vids!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't performed a direct side-by-side comparison of the two. With them running different software as well, it is a little difficult to do a good test. I'll say this though : in my location with many high power transmitter masts nearby, the extra filtering in the RSP1A is very beneficial, and allows me to have a cleaner signal a lot of the time.
@Datblonddood
@Datblonddood 2 жыл бұрын
I’m late, but definitely in!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you join!
@mrfairycake4333
@mrfairycake4333 2 жыл бұрын
Am in , great resource :)
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@mrfairycake4333
@mrfairycake4333 2 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRadio Thank you
@mrfairycake4333
@mrfairycake4333 2 жыл бұрын
Am a bit of a plane spotter based out of Liverpool UK, so interested in anything you do that would help or enhance my plane spotting hobby
@aidenbennett3994
@aidenbennett3994 3 жыл бұрын
im in ... thanks for such great information ..
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear you're in. A warm welcome to you Aiden.
@warrenpercell297
@warrenpercell297 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in! Finally.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Welcome!
@tack3198
@tack3198 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in, Thank you.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Welcome to the series!
@mavazdel
@mavazdel 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in, very interesting topic.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, monitoring the vast amount of aviation communications is very interesting!
@ralphthebrick
@ralphthebrick 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in, very interested in this area
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
That's great @ralphthebrick
@erikkuppens5927
@erikkuppens5927 3 жыл бұрын
i'm in, seems me very interesting !
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are lots of interesting aviation communications out there! Thanks for joining in Erik.
@technoant6850
@technoant6850 3 жыл бұрын
I`m in great videos cheers from the UK
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers @Technoant. Thanks for following along!
@yllib68
@yllib68 3 жыл бұрын
Consider me in as well. Sounds really interesting!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy.
@fordpoppaul
@fordpoppaul 3 жыл бұрын
Great Videos, I'm in
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks @fordpoppaul
@bernardhusbands544
@bernardhusbands544 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fabmenezes
@fabmenezes 3 жыл бұрын
I"m in!
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great to have you following along!
@philmoen9969
@philmoen9969 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in to learn more
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Good to have you with us Phil.
@percylane14
@percylane14 3 жыл бұрын
Im in, based between both Birmingham and east mids airport.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you enjoy the series and get a lot from it Paul 😃
@donaldwswafford1347
@donaldwswafford1347 3 жыл бұрын
I like it so I'm in
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great. Welcome on board!
@davidanderson4552
@davidanderson4552 3 жыл бұрын
Count me in
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for joining in David!
@dc9999ify
@dc9999ify 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for letting me know!
@jamesdegnan2638
@jamesdegnan2638 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in.
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 3 жыл бұрын
Great! Welcome James 🙂
@redbuttons-e5h
@redbuttons-e5h 5 ай бұрын
IM IN
@FrugalRadio
@FrugalRadio 5 ай бұрын
Great. Welcome to the channel!
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