Mostly SDR is similar to a radio receiver which can be used to listen to the transmissions on any frequency. In simple words it is like a radio receiver present on police cars, boats and small airplanes.
Requirements:-
- Sdr dongle(antenna + front end)
- SDR#(decoder and interface)
If you are using sdr for the first time then we will advice you to follow the easy installation on rtl-sdr.org which helps you to install all the required drivers correctly.
How to?
- After extracting the files, run the intall.bat file.
- After the files are downloaded, open the sdrsharp folder and run the sdrsharp application program.
- Now hit the configure button and then hit close.
- Then select WFM and hit an the play button. If it doesn't work adjust the rf gain.
- Now change the frequency to your desired frequency by clicking on the frequency(in example the frequency is 98.3 Mhz).
Note:-
I will not advice you to listen on frequency used by the police department and other services.