Setup

Here’s a quick look at the HAM gear I’m currently using at home.

HF Setup Link to heading

This part of my station is still in progress! I’m in the process of installing an antenna for my base station. The radio will follow. Stay tuned! 🚀

General HAM Hardware Link to heading

Antennas Link to heading

I use a DESHIBO GA505 antenna, which I bought after reading good reviews. It has served me well for many years, especially for listening to my local airbands.

SDRs Link to heading

RTL-SDR V4 Link to heading

This was my very first SDR, and it holds a special place in my setup. I currently run it on a Raspberry Pi to catch 1090 MHz airplane packets.

SDRplay RSPdx-R2 Link to heading

Later on, I decided to upgrade to the SDRplay RSPdx-R2, since it’s much more powerful than the RTL-SDR.
Besides regular listening, I also plan to eventually use it as a panadapter for a radio that doesn’t have a built-in waterfall display.