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I got it from my dad. Neither he nor I know what it does. If I can MacGyver anything cool from it, I'm all for it! :)

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[–] 16 points 2 months ago

It's a tv tuner, you can record digital OTA tv on a computer if you want.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago*

    Maybe, look into software defined radio

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    As someone else said, you can more then likely use this as a Software-Defined Radio (SDR)

    If you have a Home Assistant installation you can use a app like rtl_433 which would allow your smart home to receive local 433 MHz, 868 MHz, or 915 MHz signals from weather stations, temperature sensors, tire pressure monitors, and utility meters via an RTL-SDR USB dongle.

    I have my rtl_433 picking up some neighborhood outdoor weather sensor in my area.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    You might be able to use it as a SDR (software defined radio) but don't expect a lot more than being able to pick up broadcast FM radio and maybe some ADS-B or ham, though probably not with that antenna

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago*

    Assuming that you're able to find drivers for it.

    You could watch TV using VLC.

    Incomplete article but gets you in the right direction. It's possible you'll need Linux.

    https://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_HowTo/Use_a_capture_card/

    Your best bet might be the NASA station.

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