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In this edition of DX101, we start our "Getting Started With SDR" series with a focus on the Airspy HF+ Discovery and Airspy's SDR# software. We teach you what you need to get your Airspy up and running to receive radio signals, including what antenna connections you will need, how to download and install SDR# and what steps you need to take to get those first signals coming through your speakers!

Getting Started with Airspy and SDR#:
WHERE TO BUY THE AIRSPY HF+ DISCOVERY (Official Distributors List is towards the bottom of this page: https://airspy.com/airspyhfdiscovery/'>https://airspy.com/airspyhfdiscovery/
DO NOT buy knockoffs! Make sure you are buying authentic Airspys from official Airspy distributors!!
THE AIRSPY YOULOOP ANTENNA: https://airspy.com/youloop/
DOWNLOAD SDR#: Airspy SDR# Main Software Download Page: https://airspy.com/download/
DOWNLOAD RELEASE CANDIDATE 1920: Airspy's SDR# | Release Candidate v1920: https://groups.io/g/airspy/message/47274
The "Big Book" of SDRSharp (English): https://airspy.com/downloads/SDRSharp...
Get the latest firmware for your HF+ Discovery under the "Firmware Updates" section on the main product page: https://airspy.com/airspyhfdiscovery/'>https://airspy.com/airspyhfdiscovery/

The antenna used to receive the signals in this video was a 15x56 SuperLoop antenna: https://www.bamlog.com/superloop.htm

Video Recording Gear:
Sony a5000 mirrorless camera: https://www.ebay.com/b/SonyAlphaA50...
Logitech BRIO Webcam: https://www.amazon.com/LogitechBRIO...
Sony MDR7506 Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/SonyMDR7506P...
Yeti Blue USB Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/BlueYetiUSB...
Blue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Auphonix Pro Mic Shockmount: ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00
Auphonix Mic Pop Filter Screen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
OBS Studio Streaming Software: https://obsproject.com/
Nerd or Die Overlays: https://nerdordie.com/
Custom Mic Flag: https://impactpbs.com/
Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://www.amazon.com/ElgatoStream...

Video Editing Suite/Gear:
Apple Macbook Pro (2016 moel): https://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
Final Cut Pro: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finalc...

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