Triple 3 Texas - 333 D/FW

05/12/2022

02/10/2022

GREAT EXPLANATION AND OVERVIEW OF SDR INS AND OUTS! I RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS JUST FOR THE TIPS AND TRICKS OF THINGS, AND A SMALL CRASH COURSE IN SDR!

It definitely will clear up somethings I normally like to explain about SDR, and that it can be simple if you can just get the right, and minimal, things even for just the cheap USB sticks just to get your feet wet.

If you're a new comer to the SDR or SWL hobby then here's 10 things which will help get you started and choose the right equipment to use, depending on your ...

02/03/2022

***NOTE TO ALL OPERATORS***

If you can help out by giving small reports on CH.19, or others used by truckers - like CH. 17 at times too - of conditions and even traffic they greatly appreciate it. As well, if you hear some information that can be passed along that other drivers can't hear, need to know, and everything else to help them, they will respond with gratitude. Let's not have another 35w incident, or others that can come to anyone's mind over the years!

Thanks,

333 Texas

01/14/2022

Just want to shout out to TXDX Central Texas DX Radio Operators for following here, and to let them know I'm following back! We're all here to support each other, especially the guys that are in the local nets around here as well. If anyone from the CB Radio Cowtown Roundup or the Hogtown Radio Roundup are around to give support, let these guys know we are always willing to make contact and support our operators in texas and keep radio alive!

Thanks everyone,

333 Texas

12/19/2021

If you have, or are interested in, an SDR... this piece of equipment is very important to consider along side, plus it answers some questions guys have on implementation of an SDR without having to get even more transmitters or other complex equipment. With this you can have an SDR and rig on the same transmitter!

Below I've put links to things I've researched on it, go through them all and it will familiarize you with how you could use it.

***MFJ site listing:

https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1708b-sdrs

***Neat ways to use this with a RSPduo SDR and even others:

https://youtu.be/9iAlVmEvP9I

***A video that explains this equipment and another version of it:

https://youtu.be/Pz5VAU5To4I

***Manual/Specs/Schematics of MFJ 1708B-SDR-S:

http://www.classicinternational.eu/_clientfiles/manuals/mfj-1708b-sdr-sdrs-manual.pdf

***AMAZON LISTING OF - MFJ-1708B-SDRS RF Auto Sensing Transceiver/Receiver Switch with SO-239 and SMA Connectors:

NOTE: it's actually cheaper a few places other than Amazon! Just do a web search for it...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082XKJCLD/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_6DPSSDJ4SE3BWHYH5WJ9

RF Sensed TR Switches with a receive splitter designed to be used with a transceiver and a separate receiver such as the popular SDR receivers. The Splitter gives high isolation between the transceiver and SDR Receive port to reduce crosstalk and interference between the two ports. The SDR port h...

12/15/2021

Trust me... you'll need this link, especially if you work on your own stuff, or need some other info. 👍✌🤙

https://www.facebook.com/319580374755858/posts/4595368283843691/?sfnsn=mo

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12/12/2021

Because I forget the difference, and its definitely important to know.

Answer to What is the difference between RF and IF frequency? by John Semmlow

John Semmlow's answer: Put another way, RF stands for “radio frequency” which is a general term and could mean any high frequency signal; say greater than a few MHz. IF stands for “intermediate frequency” and is the frequency of a specific signal in a receiver. The IF signal is obtained by m...

12/06/2021

Was doing some research on a few things and ran across this... it might deal with alot of cell tower tech, BUT its still useful in my opinion. The basis of RF is in there and with tech that I could see useful to any radio operator or radio/electronics tech enthusiasts. Plus, its a look at how the industry treats the bands/frequencies. Very interesting.

"Understanding the RF Path eBook | CommScope"

A complete eBook course in what makes wireless networks work – and where they are headed.

11/25/2021

An in-depth Q-code chart...just because

The Q-code is a standardised collection of three-letter codes that each start with the letter "Q". It is an operating signal initially developed for commercial radiotelegraph communication and later adopted by other radio services, especially amateur radio. To distinguish the use of a Q-code transmi...

11/18/2021

I encourage everyone to reach out to all the radio groups you are apart of and engage them. Without them and all the operators, this hobby, and even profession to some, wouldn't exist as much as it does still. And all you have to do is find some things to engage with. There are tons of knowledge in those groups! So please, take care and show support to all the groups, AND NETS, that you are apart of or can find!

After that come back here and let us all know that you did. Everyone loves to see feedback.