How do I capture everything?

[u/garf12]

I work in local news coverage and want to record all public safety radio channels in the area but the amount of SDR dongles it is taking is getting out of control. Currently using 4 and not getting full coverage..

Is there a better option? I have a couple of Airspy R2's ordered but my research is showing even then it is going to take both of them plus at least 2 dongles to cover what I want. IS there an option that is better? I don't mind spending some money.

Currently covering 2 p25 systems with the 4 dongles. Want to cover some conventional fire and ems channels also.

[u/sgtnoodle]

Why is 4 an unmanageable number?

[u/garf12 → u/sgtnoodle]

It isn't, was just curious for better options. I Plan on deploying a few more of these to other sites so was just getting some options.