Let’s learn more about beamforming. We dig into some of the key assumptions and terminology, including the difference between time delay and phase shift. Read more
More About Beamforming – Questions and Answers
Category: Shortwave Radio
Understanding Beamforming – Proven for Decades
Understanding beamforming is actually quite simple. It used to be about analog delay lines. Now it’s just a matter of complex math in your computer. Read more
Shortwave Broadcasting Paradox in 2018
Shortwave broadcasting paradox: better, cheaper radios and few broadcast signals. Let’s enjoy the ones that remain. Read more
Implement Synchronous Detection – How It’s Done
So, how do you implement synchronous detection? Lots of ways, it turns out. Some work better than others across a spectrum of complexity. Read more
Understanding Synchronous Detection
To boost your understanding synchronous detection, let’s examine the impact of selective fading, distortion and weak signals on the AM detector in your receiver. Read more
Legacy AM Receivers – How Envelope Detection Works
Before we explore synchronous detection, let’s make sure we understand how envelope detection works. After all, it’s been around for a century. Read more
Enjoy Synchronous Detection on your Shortwave Radio
Most new shortwave receivers let you enjoy synchronous detection. It is an important and very useful feature if you listen to AM broadcasting on medium and short waves. Let’s find out more. Read more
Silicon Labs Single Chip Radios
Silicon Labs single chip radios are amazing performers. A complete SDR smaller than your fingertip. And, they’re everywhere. Read more
WW2 Wireless Intercept Heroes
Every good story needs a hero. Here are my picks for the WW2 Wireless Intercept Heroes you should know about. Read more
WW2 Wireless Intercept Deception
Wireless intercept deception played a critical role in most military operations. In doing so, combatants needed to fool sophisticated traffic analysis. Read more