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 …
Measuring distance, height, or room size used to mean stretching a metal tape across a space and hoping it didn’t sag or slip. A laser tape measure solves that problem …
Measuring distance used to mean pulling out a tape measure and hoping you had a second pair of hands. For short distances, that works fine. But once you need to …
At a glance The Mango 2 (GL-MG1300) is a strong pocket travel router for people who want real VPN and repeater features and can live with Wi-Fi 5 speeds. GL.iNet …
A borescope lets you see into small spaces that your eyes can’t reach. It’s a long, thin camera attached to a cable, and it sends live video to a screen …
Manufacturing parts often depends on how smooth or rough a surface is. A surface roughness tester measures these tiny peaks and valleys on a material that you cannot see with …