Basic Tactical SIGINT: Tracking Aircraft and SDR Scanning

Edit: Just to be abolutely clear, if you are scanning with SDRSharp, you can set the bandwidth to anything from 12500 Hz to down to 5000 Hz as demonstrated in the video, or even lower for certain types of transmissions. This also changes as you move up and down the band, as all ham bands are subdivided for various types of transmissions. For most people, a bandwidth of 12500 Hz will probably be more effective for standard analog unencrypted mesage traffic. But as always, try it out and experiment for yourself. Remember, this is just a very short introduction to the topic. Links: SDRSharp - RTL1090 - Zadig - PlanePlotter - Artemis - 00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Getting Started with Gear 04:26 - SDR Devices 06:49 - Needed Software 11:00 - Intalling the Software 24:43 - PlanePlotter Install and Config 44:21 - Summary 48:57 - Closing Thoughts Disclaimer: No company sponsored this video. In fact, we have no sponsors. We are funded 100% by you, the viewer. All of the equipment and materials used in this video were purchased by us with our own personal funds. As such, we have no financial incentive to recommend certain brands or products, and none of the companies mentioned in this video were given prior notice that we would be featuring their products. We are happy to help companies develop better products, but we must maintain neutrality in order to ensure the longevity of this content. Specific gear comes and goes, but doctrine lasts a lifetime. We take this unique approach to encourage a more educational perspective, rather than getting caught up in the tiny details of gear that sometimes overwhelms the tactical community and warfare doctrine in general. This content is purely educational and does not advocate for violating any laws. Do not violate any laws or regulations. This is not legal advice. Consult with your attorney. If you would like to support us, we’re on Patreon! And if you don’t like Patreon, we’re also on Utreon! Our Reading List! The War Kitchen Channel!
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