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RTL-SDR.com Two Antenna Reviews and New SDR++ Decoder 12/23/2021
by Victim of Undiscussed Horrifically Abusive Brainwashing 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

RTL-SDR (RTL2832U) and software defined radio news and projects. Also featuring Airspy, HackRF, FCD, SDRplay and more. - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/techminds-testing-the-ga-450-portable-hf-active-loo… December 23, 2021 TechMinds: Testing the GA-450 Portable HF Active Loop Antenna Over on the Techminds YouTube channel, Matt has uploaded his latest video which is a review of the GA-450 portable HF active loop antenna. The antenna costs between US$60-$80 + shipping and is available on Chinese market sites like Aliexpress [1] and Banggood [2]. It's advertised as covering 2.3 - 30 MHz, and uses a very portable and sturdy 20cm stainless steel loop. The active base amplifier is powered via a USB-C connector, and it even has a built in lithium battery for portable field use. In his review Matt shows the antenna in action, noting that it's performance is quite a lot better than expected for it's small size, but it can't compare to his large half-wave end fed antenna. He notes that it appears to work best from 7 - 21 MHz, but not so well below 7 MHz. Overall he recommends it if you're looking for a small sized loop antenna. 1: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002748091899.html 2: https://www.banggood.com/GA-450-GA450-Loop-Antenna-SDR-Short-Medium-Wave-Ra… 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKSY0kr43ks GA-450 Portable Active Small Loop HF Antenna - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/nils-reviews-our-rtl-sdr-blog-l-band-active-patch-a… December 23, 2021 Nils Reviews our RTL-SDR Blog L-Band Active Patch Antenna Over on his blog Nils Schiffhauer (DK8OK) has recently uploaded a review[1] of our RTL-SDR Blog Active L-Band Patch Antenna. This is a satellite patch antenna designed for experimenters who want to receive Inmarsat, Iridium, GPS and other GNSS signals. It covers 1525 - 1660 MHz. (Please note it does not cover GOES or other L-band weather satellites as these are much weaker signals that require a dish). The antenna comes as a set with mounting hardware and extension cable and can be purchased on our store[2] for $49.95 including free worldwide shipping to most countries. In his review Nils tests the patch antenna with his wideband BladeRF software defined radio showing a wide 60 MHz of bandwidth being received. He then goes on to show it being used to receive AERO, via the JAERO decoder, and STD-C via the Tekmanoid decoder. We want to take this opportunity to pre-announce that due to rising shipping costs the price of this antenna set will be going up by $10 in early 2022. Before the price raise we will put out another post, but if you are interested in one we'd recommend picking one up soon. Nils tests the water resistance[3] of the antenna. 1: https://dk8ok.org/2021/12/16/rtl-sdr-active-patch-antenna/ 2: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/ 3: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/patch_antenna_1.jpg - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-rs41-and-dfm09-radiosonde-decoder-plugin-for-sdr/ December 23, 2021 A RS41 and DFM09 Radiosonde Decoder Plugin for SDR++ A new decoder[1] for RS41 and DFM09 radiosondes has been released as a plugin for SDR++ by dbDexter. A radiosonde is a sensor package with RF transmitter that is attached to a weather balloon. Meteorological agencies around the world typically launch two per day in order to gather weather forecast data. With an RTL-SDR, appropriate antenna and a decoder it is possible to receive this data, and plot the GPS location on a map. Installing a plugin for SDR++ requires adding the build options to the SDR++ source, and building SDR++, so it could be a little difficult for Windows, but relatively simple build instructions for Linux are provided in the Readme. A[2] Radiosonde Decoder for SDR++ Over on Twitter FelixTRG (@OK9UWU) has tested the plugin out and has found it to work well. [3] > FelixTRG > @OK9UWU > dbDexter developed a WX radiosonde decoding plugin for @ryzerth's SDR++, i > tested it rn on Vaisala RS41 launched from Prostejov (CZ) and works wonders. > Tested on linux, question when it will be in win release is on Ryze > https://github.com/dbdexter-dev/sdrpp_radiosonde > > Supports RS41 and DFM09 so far. > Image [4] 1: https://github.com/dbdexter-dev/sdrpp_radiosonde 2: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sdrpp_radiosonde_plugin2… 3: https://twitter.com/OK9UWU/status/1473086574493585416 4: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHF0Df7X0AgkyiN?format=jpg

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Longford Capital’s Justin Maleson is Bullish on Litigation Finance
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

New Article: Big Law’s acceptance and public embrace of litigation finance is a major milestone, says Justin Maleson of Longford Capital. As one of the first litigation funders in the United States, Longford sports a rich history of litigation finance innovation. LawDragon.com <https://www.lawdragon.com/legal-consultant-limelights/2021-12-20-legal-cons…> recently profiled Maleson in a broad discussion spanning Longford’s pioneering start, to how the funder is developing and driving creativity in litigation finance. Maleson underscores that the versatility of litigation finance is similar to a Swiss Army knife, allowing for different use case tools to fit unique situations. Longford rejects most litigation finance cases presented for evaluation. Hence, Maleson highlights his career as a defense attorney as prime background for assessing the best cases for investment. Maleson also notes that the litigation funding space will continue exponential success, with the right marketing propelling top tier investors. Maleson attributes Longford’s success to a novel, modern approach to litigation investment. The firm initially sprouted via single claim funding. Today, Longford monetization techniques include sophisticated portfolio products, inventive business development facilities and original defense solutions. The people behind Longford are what Maleson values most. He claims that if not for the close connections between his peers, the entire innovation and pioneering spirit at the company would be muted. https://litigationfinancejournal.com/longford-capitals-jason-maleson-is-bul… -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xNY.io> | Bank.org <http://Bank.org>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001

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" Proud Boy " Joe Valachi sings like a canary
by professor rat 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Proud Boys member Matthew Greene just pleaded guilty in court to not only obstruction of the January 6th vote certification, but also conspiracy charges. According to NBC4 Washington, Greene has agreed to fully cooperate with the Feds. This means he has to give up everyone else in the Proud Boys who participated in January 6th, or who committed any crime of any sort. https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/doj-just-made-a-major-breakthrough-in…

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Crypto-punks out - Bored-apes in
by professor rat 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-23/bored-ape-yacht-club-bayc-nf… These sort of NFT moves don't just track popular culture since an 8k investment in Shibe Inu crypto-currency ballooned into hundreds of millions within a year. There's money in meme muck.

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Russians accused of mass-murder - again
by professor rat 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Prosecutors accuse Russians Igor Girkin, Sergey Dubinskiy and Igor Pulatov, as well as Ukrainian Leonid Kharchenko, who were separatist rebels fighting Ukrainian government forces in 2014, of forming a team that aimed to bring down Ukrainian planes using a missile system trucked in from a Russian military base. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-22/mh17-prosecutors-demand-life-sentenc…

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Assange case of the dog that didn't bite in the night
by professor rat 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Despite becoming a multi-millionaire over-night in 2017, former " cypherpunk revolutionary " , Julian Assmange never once sued anyone for calling him a rapist. This was despite being in an excellent jurisdiction to do so - and having access to so many excellent lawyers. Very Assange. Julian Assange arrested in London on rape charges https://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2010/1207/WikiLeaks-Juli… GEOFFREY "sexual offence for a man to deliberately deceive a partner whose consent has been conditional upon his use of a condom" ROBERTSON JULIAN " Being guilty of aggravated rape has nothing to do with our party" A. Broinowski. Wikileaks Party NSW candidate for au Senate. 2013.

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Putins puppets resort to " Technical means " - weaponized lies & Lawfare
by professor rat 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

the agreement is being seen overall as a victory for Belton, who has come under unprecedented legal assault from billionaires with Kremlin ties. Abramovich served for eight years as governor of Chukotka, a region in Russia’s far east. He has consistently denied being under the Russian government’s control. In a statement, she said “this last year has felt like a war of attrition” in which she had been “bombarded with lawsuits” from four Russian billionaires and Rosneft. Belton added: “Though the claimants have denied it was coordinated, it has seemed to me similar to the Kremlin’s multi-pronged campaign against Ukraine in which it has sought to exhaust the west into making security concessions over Nato’s expansion.” She continued: “Throughout, HarperCollins has staunchly defended the book. I could not have wished for a better or braver publisher more committed to public interest journalism.” Campaigners have described the case against Belton as an abuse of the UK’s libel system. Abramovich sued the former Financial Times journalist personally as well as her publisher. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/22/roman-abramovich-settles-libe…

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Split-key-cosmology Vs split super-symmetry
by professor rat 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=12604#respond String theory is now as defunct as Marxist " GovCorp ' / global hegemony theory. Or Austrian Economics.

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Proud Boy pleads out to felony
by professor rat 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

Proud Boys member pleads guilty to felony charge in Capitol riot The Washington Post 15 minutes ago Proud Boys member pleads guilty in January 6 attack on US Capitol, the first to do so in alleged conspiracy CNN Give me a big guy they break easy every time.

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HIV from needles is down
by professor rat 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

RussInCheshire ·Dec 22 Portugal's controversial decision to decriminalise all drugs seems to have worked. Overdoses are down 90%, HIV from needles is down from 907 per annum to 18, and drug use has not increased. There are solutions that don't require shouting at users!

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