Squelch Deck
Guides
Hands-on guides for SDR and scanner enthusiasts, written from real installs. Each guide has a Local DIY vs. Squelch Deck comparison so you can pick the path that fits your technical skill and patience levels.
How to catch POCSAG pager traffic
POCSAG pager decoding
beginner
1–2 hours (includes frequency hunting)
1–2 hours (includes frequency hunting)
How to decode P25 and DMR voice with DSD+
Digital voice decoding
intermediate
1–2 hours (all GUI, no command line)
1–2 hours (all GUI, no command line)
How to listen to airband (ATC) with SDR++
Airband (ATC) monitoring
beginner
< 1 hour
< 1 hour
How to monitor local public-safety dispatch with Trunk Recorder
Public-safety trunked-radio monitoring
intermediate
3–5 hours (includes build from source, RadioReference lookup, systemd setup)
3–5 hours (includes build from source, RadioReference lookup, systemd setup)
How to receive NOAA weather satellites
Weather satellite imagery
intermediate
2–3 hours (plus ~1 hour for V-dipole antenna build)
2–3 hours (plus ~1 hour for V-dipole antenna build)
How to run a web-based SDR with OpenWebRX+
Web-based SDR receiver
intermediate
2–3 hours
2–3 hours
How to stream your SDR over the network with Airspy Server
Remote SDR streaming
intermediate
2–3 hours
2–3 hours
How to track aircraft with ADS-B
ADS-B aircraft tracking
intermediate
2–3 hours
2–3 hours