Have you tried to listen to CB Radio with your SDR only to find little or no activity? In this video you will be guided through the steps of how you can master tuning CB radio on your SDR. We will be using a RTL SDRv3 but other will work similarly with SDR++.

Links for this episode.

Want to learn more about basic SDR setup? Watch this video.
   • The Setup. Beginner RTL SDR and SDR++...  

Link to antenna calculator ( easy creation or adjustment for your antennas)
http://www.tunedsignal.com/TSantenna...

Link to 3D printable case for balun
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:215...

Link to CB channel list file from ‪@megamind2289‬ (thanks!)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O8CE...

Download the latest nightly of SDR++ from http://www.sdrpp.org
https://github.com/AlexandreRouma/SDR...

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Based in in SIGINT and Software Defined Radio.. If you have the knowledge or desire to know your help is welcome here.
Whether you have an RTL SDR V3, HackRF, Nooelec, SDRPlay, BladeRF, LimeSDR or any other SDR and radio tools the ... "path" starts and returns here.

I need your help. What I've discovered and need help with is shared here. Use the comments to ask questions or to help and engage others.

If you want to help support the mission and be a part of helping figure this out, you can further support by getting "The Right Tools for the Job" or support via Patreon or Kofi.
  / tunedsignal  
https://kofi.com/tunedsignal

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Amazon will give me a commission and I'll be able to get more tools and to continue the mission.
Thanks for your help.

From this episode
SMA 10ft extension cable
https://amzn.to/3J0qoWP

Already have an SDR but you want the antenna kit?
https://amzn.to/44LfaOd

Anina 4pc SMA UHF FR Coaxial Connector Adapter Kit
https://amzn.to/3qpWk0t

Magnet Mount CB Antenna Kit
https://amzn.to/43HGk8s

Light stand used to elevate antenna
https://amzn.to/45IQPKv

antenna balun no enclosure
https://amzn.to/43oO2V4

updated antenna balun with in enclosure (recommended)
https://amzn.to/42pplH1

The Right Tools for the Job
If you are new to the mission.. Start with this SDR.

I have many of these in my tool collection.
https://amzn.to/3MnQJAv

Or get the latest version here if it is unavailable (Note this a a v4 and is black. This unit has some advantages at lower frequencies with minor decrease in signal. I have one also.. it works nicely)
https://amzn.to/3GYp05Q

This budget SDR has a great antenna
https://amzn.to/3Ms0FJo

If you are accomplished or have other "needs", this SDR is very.... helpful.
This is how I usually acquire signals.
https://amzn.to/40JoS2a

If you are seeing noise with your SDR these can help eliminate some types of noise
https://amzn.to/45d0M2w

Check out these software defined radio books
https://amzn.to/3KEbUNv
https://amzn.to/3UnETZq

This is my preferred way to take notes. Used in this episode handwritten text/images are created then scanned for maximum use.
https://amzn.to/3Kphan8

I see things with SDR++

The Signals are all real.
Be responsible.
Data provided is for informational and entertainment purposes.


Chapters
0:00 Intro & night activity
0:19 In this episode
0:34 Subscriber Mission 1
0:46 The Problem with tuning CB radio
2:09 Tuning with the RTLSDR kit antenna
3:33 Tuning with a magnetic base monopole
4:05 General antenna and reception discussion
5:40 Resonance example analogy
6:05 Custom antenna build
7:30 CB radio skip discussion
8:04 SDR Settings for CB Radio
9:08 How location affects CB Radio