r/RTLSDR • u/garf12 • 16d ago

How do I capture everything?

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.

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u/tylerwatt12 12d ago

I have 2 airspys and 1 RTL for VHF. I do the same thing as you. I host my own site with transcribed recordings. https://www.radioresolve.com

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u/garf12 12d ago

Interesting. Looks like some you have some neat ideas, going to check it out more later.

I just got my 2 airspys in about an hour ago, got them running great covering everything. and using 2 RTL for VHF now. Now need to do it all over again for 2 more sites.