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Get a Hack RF or other SDR and then just run Unitrunker on a computer.


I have a couple of those, but unitrunker only runs in Windows, and I’d hate to run Windows just for that.


Don't you need at least 2 to track trunked systems?


It is helpful, but not necessary. I am listening in on Seattle's trunked radio system with just one, and I get most of the comms.

I documented my setup here: https://dantler.us/seattle-police-scanner/


Please consider streaming on https://openmhz.com/


You need two rtl-sdr, but one hack-rf can grab enough of the spectrum that only one is required. One of the benefits of p25 is that it's very spectrum efficient so I get all 18 channels.


Ah the bandwidth isn't something I'd considered. That's a good point. Unfortunately for me the KCERS Seattle site's total bandwidth is about 6.5 mhz. I have a RTL-SDR and a SDRPlay but it seems like the only thing that can talk to the SDRPlay is their own software.

https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=604




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