Listening to ATC using a computer
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Thanks, FL 
On the subject of "which radio", I agree that the computer-interface ones are very clever, but expensive.
I've heard several Yupiteru owners speak happily of their radios.
What you might find frustrating is listening on a portable, when you can only hear one side of the conversation (usually the aircraft). If you listen only to your local airfield, that won't be an issue, but if you start listening to stations further afield, you may then be wanting a better antenna.
On the subject of "which radio", I agree that the computer-interface ones are very clever, but expensive.
I've heard several Yupiteru owners speak happily of their radios.
What you might find frustrating is listening on a portable, when you can only hear one side of the conversation (usually the aircraft). If you listen only to your local airfield, that won't be an issue, but if you start listening to stations further afield, you may then be wanting a better antenna.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: P3X-25578
thanks
Hello all,
Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who posted replies. It would seem that i'm better off getting a separate receiver instead of tryin to use the computer.
And to answer one of the questions, I live in New Zealand and its legal to listen to ATC radio frequencies over here. I've seen some scanners that look like ordinary pocket radio's. Not like the usual walkie-talkie type. They seem a lot cheaper too. Any idea what some of the good brands might be for those types of receivers and what might be a good place(s) to buy one.
Thanks again,
Sholva
Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who posted replies. It would seem that i'm better off getting a separate receiver instead of tryin to use the computer.
And to answer one of the questions, I live in New Zealand and its legal to listen to ATC radio frequencies over here. I've seen some scanners that look like ordinary pocket radio's. Not like the usual walkie-talkie type. They seem a lot cheaper too. Any idea what some of the good brands might be for those types of receivers and what might be a good place(s) to buy one.
Thanks again,
Sholva
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: UK
Whilst it doesn't currently appear to have any feeds from airports in New Zealand, you may be interested in LiveATC.net, where you can listen to live ATC audio feeds from all over the world.
You may also find their FAQ entitled 'What is required to run a feed?' useful in terms of equipment.
Interestingly, there are no UK feeds (I'm sure there used to be), which this FAQ explains is due to legal issues...
You may also find their FAQ entitled 'What is required to run a feed?' useful in terms of equipment.
Interestingly, there are no UK feeds (I'm sure there used to be), which this FAQ explains is due to legal issues...
