Although dedicated SDR hardware like the HackRF allow you to tune an immense range of the radio spectrum, you can easily get started with SDR using a Raspberry Pi and inexpensive RTL-SDR tuner.Ergonomics seems to have finally made an appearance especially with the Shangri-La, “ these go to eleven ,” rearward facing connections. Accessory makers are catching up to the thermal demands some folks place on their micro computers.
Linrad on a Raspberry Pi.: Running an rtlsdr at a bandwidth of 2.2 MHz. Libraries under Linux.: This video shows how to copy 32 bit Linux libraries to 64 bit Linux installations. Gain modes: Gain modes in Linrad explained.