Exploring the different options available for learning about RF Almost all the 7.5 Billion people around the world rely on RF in some way, whether it be through their cell …
Read moreSo… How Do I Get Started With Radio Frequency (RF)?
Automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) is wireless technology that enables aircraft to determine their position via satellite and periodically broadcast this location information. An ADS-B receiver can be used to decode this broadcast …
A DC block is a passive device that’s used to prevent DC from crossing across the points between which it is connected while allowing the flow of RF signals. It …
One of the most common reported issues is a significant drop in signal level both in the receiver as well as the transmitter of the HackRF. In this post we …
Introduction The use of a bias tee was discussed in a couple of blog posts previously. The primary use of a bias tee in an SDR is to power a …
Read moreChaining Software-defined Radio accessories with a Bias Tee
An RF filter is a hardware device that is used to limit signals in certain frequency bands while allowing signals of interest at other frequencies to pass through. Filters are …
We wrote about Bias Tees and their applications within the context of Software-defined Radios in a previous post. The primary use of a bias tee in SDR is to enable …
In Part 1 of this article, we covered RF-related precautions on the transmit and receive sections of a Software-defined Radio. In this article we will cover other precautions including Mechanical …
Read moreHow Not to Break your Software-defined Radio (SDR) Hardware – Part 2
Software-defined radio (SDR) can be easily damaged if proper care is not taken during use. In part one of this article series, let’s take a look at the most important …
Read moreHow Not to Break your Software-defined Radio (SDR) Hardware – Part 1
A bias tee is one of the most useful Software-defined Radio (SDR) accessories you have likely never heard of. When receiving signals using a SDR, we have written about the …