In this video I pair up one of my trusty RTL-SDR v3 dongles with DSDPlus Fastlane edition.
I explain the various information that is displayed on the multiple DSDPlus windows, and give examples of how to monitor various talkgroups. Given that most scanners are unable to monitor Simulcast (LSM) systems, this $50 union makes for informative and interesting decoding experiences.
There is a lot to a piece of software like DSDPlus, and this video certainly doesn't cover it all, but it will be enough to get you going. You can also pause at various sections to focus on certain windows for information that is being displayed.
The 2020 SDR Guide has now become the 2021 SDR Guide as new videos are released going forward, but they are all contained in the same playlist at
• 2020 / 2021 SDR Guide
If you are wondering why I use the RTL-SDR v3 silver dongle in many of my videos, you can check out the budget Software Defined Radio shootout episode at • 2020 SDR Guide Ep 3 : ... or see the article at frugalradio.com/rtl-sdr-v3/
Time Codes :
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - First look at DSDPlus Fastlane
01:35 - The FMP Window, Controlling Gain & Setting Frequency
03:55 - Source Audio Window
04:33 - Decode Window
04:59 - Event Log Window
11:52 - Channel Activity Window
18:10 - Tuning Window
18:30 - Current Group & Current Radio Windows
20:15 - Live P25 Trunking with Audio
22:58 - Thanks for watching Frugal Radio
Obtaining the DSDPlus software is not a typical process. There is no shopping cart on the site, you basically make a PayPal payment and add an extra comment. Details are here : www.dsdplus.com/dsdplus-fast-...
As always, thanks for watching the Frugal Radio (FR) channel!
10 май 2024