Hey there! Ever been out hiking in the mountains, camping in the woods, or attending a festival where cell service is spotty or non-existent? You know, those times when you …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and GPS have revolutionized the way we navigate and track positions, playing a crucial role in applications ranging from everyday smartphone navigation to critical infrastructure …
Automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) technology enables aircraft to determine their position via satellite and periodically broadcast this location information. An ADS-B receiver system can be used to decode this broadcast signal to …
Here’s a basic two-way radio frequency table that outlines commonly used frequency bands along with their typical applications: Band Frequency Range Common Uses Low Band 30-50 MHz Public safety, business …
RTL-SDR is our top budget software-defined radio pick for the year and it is one of the most popular SDRs worldwide. This is the product that most people use when getting started with …
5G networks are being deployed around the world and one of the biggest differences between 4G and 5G is the range specially when it comes to mmWave frequencies. In this …
Yes, mobile phones can read RFID tags. RFID tags come in different types. One of those types is NFC or Near-Field Communication. Mobile smart phones can read NFC tags. For …
With the increasing popularity of streaming services like Netflix, people are reluctant to pay for cable TV anymore. More so, with a TV antenna, you can watch sports, movies, and …
Most Software-defined Radios operate over a large frequency range. The RTL-SDR for instance can operate from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz while the HackRF can operate from 1 MHz to …
FM radio was invented in 1933 and is one of the most popular broadcast technologies out there. FM broadcast signals in most places in the world occupy the frequency range …
Radioberry is an open-source software-defined radio (SDR) transceiver designed as a “hat” add-on for the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. 🍓 Radioberry Kit on Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It enables the Raspberry Pi …
The Baofeng UV-5R is one of the most popular budget handheld radios globally, known for its affordability, versatility, and support for both UHF and VHF frequencies. However, if you’re in …
📶 iPhones are powerful devices, but even they struggle with weak signal in certain places — basements, rural areas, metal buildings, or thick-walled homes. The solution? A cell phone signal …
A Bluetooth DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) is a device that lets you stream high-quality audio wirelessly via Bluetooth and then converts that digital signal into analog audio that can be played …
Gaming headphones and headsets need good sound quality to give you an edge in competitive play. You can hear enemy footsteps, gunshots, and other important audio cues more clearly with …