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Using an RTL-SDR to Measure the Basis for the Dark Matter Hypothesis
From calculations depending on the distribution of visible star mass in our galaxy, a certain galactic rotational velocity vs distance from center curve is expected. However, when scientists actually...
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Testing VOR Navigation in the Stratosphere with an SDRplay RSP1 and High...
Over on the SDRplay blog Jon has posted about the STRATONAV experiment which makes use of the SDRplay RSP1 software defined radio. The STRATONAV experiment uses high altitude balloons to carry the RSP1...
View ArticleTech Minds: Portable RTL-SDR on Android
Over on his YouTube channel Tech Minds has recently released a new video demonstrating how to use an RTL-SDR portably via an Android tablet and an OTG cable. In the video he goes through the various...
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Sanchez Scripting Examples For Post-Processing GOES, GK2A, Himawari, Elektro...
Recently we posted about new updates to the Sanchez software. The updates allow users to combine images received from multiple geostationary weather satellites such as GOES 16/17, Himawari-8, GK-2A and...
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Notes on Observing Pulsars with an SDR from CCERA
A pulsar is a rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation. If this beam points towards the earth, it can then be observed with a large dish or directional antenna and a...
View ArticleSDR# Updates: RTL-SDR Enhanced Mode, AM Co-Channel Canceller for MW DX
Over the past few days SDR# has been updated again adding several new great features. The first is an "RTL-SDR Enhanced" front end driver, which is actually Vasili's front end driver that was released...
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GQRX Updated to 2.13: Several Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
GQRX is one of the most popular open source software choices to use with various SDRs on Linux and MacOS. Recently it was updated to version 2.13, bringing in a few new features and several bug fixes...
View ArticleYour own Numbers Station at Home with a Raspberry Pi and Pi-FM-RDS
Numbers Stations are mysterious radio broadcasts that typically consist of a voice speaking a seemingly random string of numbers. It is mostly accepted that these stations are a way for spy agencies to...
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NOAA-APT Decoder Updates: False Color, Pass Prediction and more
In the past we've posted a couple of times about the NOAA-APT decoder software as it is a worthy alternative to the now abandonware software WXtoIMG. However, it lacks certain features which makes...
View ArticleDragonOS: QRadioLink Radio over IP with an RTL-SDR
DragonOS is a ready to use Ubuntu Linux image that comes preinstalled with multiple SDR program. DragonOS-Focal (the build with the latest updates) has recently been updated to include the latest...
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WeatherSense: A Wireless 433 MHz Weather Station with RTL-SDR Receiver
Over on Kickstarter we've recently come across a project called "WeatherSense" which is currently being crowdfunded. WeatherSense is a custom built set of 433 MHz wireless weather sensors made for...
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QIRX Version 3 Beta: Built in ADS-B Decoder + Map, Multimode, Multi-Receiver
In the past we've posted about the QIRX software a few times as it is an RTL-SDR compatible program that has a focus on DAB+ decoding. However, recently QIRX author Clem wrote in to let us know about...
View ArticleFrugal Radio: SDR Guide Ep 5 – Software Primer
After a short break Frugal Radio's ongoing series of SDR beginners guide videos is back, and in the latest episode Rob provides part one of a two part overview of some software available to use with...
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New GOES Weather Satellite Bundle from NooElec
NooElec have recently released for sale a GOES geostationary weather satellite reception bundle which includes a parabolic grid dish, feed, GOES LNA and RTL-SDR dongle. The bundle should be usable for...
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Gorizont-RTLSDR Updated to V2.0
Earlier in the year we posted about the release of Gorizont-RTLSDR, an RTL-SDR focussed Linux distribution based on Xubuntu 18.04. The distribution has now been updated to Version 2.0. The creator...
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SDR# FM Co-Channel Canceller Added
A few days ago the developer of SDR# added a very useful AM Co-Channel canceller plugin, and just today he has also added a new FM Co-Channel canceller. A Co-Channel canceller allow a user to remove an...
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KerberosSDR Currently On Sale – Ends Midnight Sunday 1 Nov
KerberosSDR is currently on sale for US$150 over on the Othernet store. Sale ends 1 NOV SUNDAY MIDNIGHT (PT)! If you weren't aware KerberosSDR is our 4-channel phase coherent capable RTL-SDR unit that...
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Running SDR# On Ubuntu 20.04 Linux via WINE
SDR# is a very popular Windows SDR program often used with the RTL-SDR and Airspy SDR. One drawback is that it lacks native Linux compatibility. In the past it has been possible to run SDR# via WINE,...
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Simple dPMR Decoder Plugin for SDR# Released
Over on rtl-sdr.ru programmer Vasili has released his latest SDR# plugin which is a dPMR decoder (note that this site is in Russian). dPMR is short for "Digital Private Mobile Radio" and is an open...
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A Dual Aircraft and Ship Tracking System with RTL-SDR
Over on his blog Ian Renton has posted about his dual plane and ship tracker project that he's titled "Plane/Sailing". The project consists of several elements including one FlightAware Pro Stick and...
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