Tuning FM Radio & Decoding RDS Data on ANDROID using RTL-SDR USB
Tune broadcast FM radio and decode Radio Data System (RDS) information using your Android phone and an RTL-SDR USB (see parts list below). RDS can include station identification, song name, the current time for a receiver to sync its clock, alternative frequencies the same program is on, and more!
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0:00 Introduction, Hardware, and Physical Connections
0:40 Required Apps (from the Google Play Store)
1:32 SDRTouch Free Version Demo
2:40 RDS Constellation Diagram
3:27 Squelch
3:42 Recording Audio or IQ Baseband
4:04 Spectrum & Waterfall Display
4:22 Buying & Installing the Full Version
6:00 Clock Time (for Receiver to Sync Its Clock)
6:25 Active RDS Groups
7:57 Alternative Frequencies Use Case Explanation
9:50 Alternative Frequencies Example
9:57 Outro
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My phone is a Moto g7 power, though any newer Android phone that supports USB OTG (on the go) should work
(FOR PHONES WITH USB TYPE-C) USB TYPE-C MALE TO USB 3.0 TYPE-A FEMALE OTG ADAPTER: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS8SRWH/
(FOR PHONES WITH MICRO USB) MICRO USB MALE TO USB TYPE-A FEMALE OTG ADAPTER: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9S9Z0G/
RTL-SDR USB: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0129EBDS2/
SMA TO F-TYPE COAX ADAPTERS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D28P28J/
RABBIT EARS ANTENNA WITH F-TYPE COAX CONNECTOR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009W3E2/
----REQUIRED ANDROID APPS----
SDR DRIVER: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
SDR TOUCH: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
SDR TOUCH KEY ($10 UPGRADE, TRY SDR TOUCH FREE DEMO FIRST): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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Video produced by Double A Labs. This video was NOT SPONSORED by the manufacturer of the RTL-SDR USB stick, but I do recommend it! https://www.rtl-sdr.com/