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Hardware Setup

Version 4 (J. Simmons, 09/30/2018 08:12 pm) → Version 5/10 (J. Simmons, 09/30/2018 08:13 pm)

h1. Hardware Setup

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h2. Tools

None.

h2. Materials

* (1) H-01: RTL-SDR Dongle
* (1) H-02: 1/4 Wave Monpole Antenna
* (1) H-03: TRAM NMO 5 1/2'' Magnet NMO Mounting with Rubber Boot
* (1) Personal computer (laptop preferred) running Windows 10

h2. Safety Issues

* Be careful of static discharge for the RTL-SDR dongle.
* Antenna is very conductive, be careful of electric shock near high voltage sources.

h2. Product

Full Hardware Assembly

h2. Procedure

# Place *NMO Base* on a level surface
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# Screw *Monopole Antenna* onto *NMO Base*
!prep_antenna_2.jpg!
# Screw SMA connector end of *NMO Base* to the *RTL-SDR Dongle*
!prep_antenna_3.jpg!
# Plug *RTL-SDR Dongle* into your computer's USB port
!prep_antenna_4.jpg!