Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum: 50 Practical Applications of Software Defined Radio
By
mihau
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
This article explores the capabilities of Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology through a USB dongle and antenna kit, demonstrating 50 different applications and discoveries across the electromagnetic spectrum. The author shares their personal adventure exploring radio frequencies, TV transmissions, Wi-Fi, phone communications, and other global signals that are constantly surrounding us but invisible to the naked eye.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledIt's like an invisible world that always surrounds us, and allows us to do many amazing things
It's how radio and TV are transmitted, it's how we communicate using Wi-Fi or our phones
And there are many more things to discover there, from all over the world
all you need is this simple USB dongle and an antenna kit!
I went on an adventure through the electromagnetic spectrum!
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