GQRX and RTLSDR (Score 2)

I just started using Gqrx and a rtl device for $20 to get started in software radio.
Grabbing the APT images from polar orbiting satellites.

http://www.oz9aec.net/index.php/gnu-radio/gnu-radio-blog/477-noaa-apt-reception-with-gqrx-and-rtlsdr

There is also the Funcube USB Dongle you can use but its more $$$$.