Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a little-known technology outside the amateur radio community, but it's a great way to hear your local police, fire and EMS broadcasts — and you can do it for $30! Even better, once you learn how, you can monitor things like ham radio, commercial radio, businesses, satellites and even digital pagers. In this episode, we walk through the basic DIY steps of SDR 101 so you can set up your own system to monitor broadcasts from your neighborhood and across the globe. For written step-by-step instructions, see Brent's article on GUNSMagazine.com.  Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.