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 SDRs. The RTL-SDR is small and portable and can be carried around easily. With a frequency range of up to 1.7 GHz along with excellent … Read more
SDR’s flexibility and adaptability have made it a popular choice for building FM transmitters, providing a modern twist to traditional broadcasting methods. Table of Contents What is Software-Defined Radio? Software-Defined Radio is a type of radio communication system where components that have traditionally been implemented in hardware (e.g., mixers, filters, amplifiers, modulators/demodulators) are instead implemented … Read more
If you’re only receiving static on your Software Defined Radio (SDR) receiver, there could be several factors at play. Here’s a breakdown of potential issues and how to troubleshoot them: By systematically checking each of these areas, you should be able to diagnose and hopefully resolve the issue of only receiving static on your SDR … Read more
Software Defined Radio (SDRs) has revolutionized the world of amateur radio and signal processing, offering unprecedented flexibility and capabilities previously reserved for expensive, professional-grade equipment. For enthusiasts and hobbyists, integrating SDRs with a Raspberry Pi can open up a world of possibilities—from tracking aircraft positions to receiving satellite signals and everything in between. In this … Read more
Understanding and Utilizing the Bias T Function in SDRplay Devices This article contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated at no cost to you, the reader. This helps support our research and writing. Table of Contents Introduction SDRplay, one of the prominent manufacturers in the Software-defined Radio community, offers a range of devices … Read more
