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Velcro or wire ties are acceptable for cable management. ⚠️ Twist ties, rubber bands, and tape are not acceptable for keeping cables or much else together. Velcro Velcro is preferred when cables will need to be lengthened or shortened often. If expense is not an issue Velcro is preferred for long-term cable storage to avoid issues with drying out and maximize reuse. Wire ties Wire ties are preferred where expense is a large concern. Tails must be clipped cleanly to avoid snags or cuts.
Software defined radio (SDR) allows elements of the radio to be computer controlled that once were solely the domain of analag components. This opens up a world of possibilities and flexibility. Key links RTL-SDR Quick Start Guide RTL-SDR V4 User Guide sdrangle on github flightaware’s fork of dump1090 Decoding AIS with dongles 50 things you can do with SDR is a great article. WebSDR - Listen to receivers around the world