VK2FAK wrote:H all....
Can you buy these USB devices from more local shops around Sydney and Suburbs.....or only from Internet purchases...
I would rather go to a shop and buy something.....
Anyone done such a crazy thing as I am suggesting.....
Been there, done that.
DSE, JB HiFi all have them, but it's a complete lucky dip.
The average dumbass consumer who buys these, buys them for their intended purpose: a TV dongle, and couldn't care less about the chip set.
I would simply go to eBay, and look for one that specifically states using the RTL2832 and R820 chipset.
As I posted on the previous page, the local eBayer I purchased mine off, even delivered it in-person to my door.
If an eBayer is prepared to do that, I think they're more than trustworthy.
Assuming that is your underlying reason for avoiding eBay in the first place?
You're going to need to obtain a MCX plug and some RG316 coax, and a connector for the other end to make an antenna adapter cable.
(I have some BNC sockets on the way to suit RG316)
You can buy MCX-PAL adapters, but I prefer the idea of a flying lead to relieve strain off the internal MCX socket.
The link to where I got mine from:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Radio-TV-and ... 1143851937
From Brisbane, much quicker than ordering from Asia.