If you use a wideband loop antenna, a cheap Distill AM Bandstop Filter reduces SDR overload from local medium wave signals. Read more
Discover LOFAR – Low Frequency Universe
Discover LOFAR and learn about how to search the universe for signals using digital beamforming with simple antennas and computers. Read more
Flight Recorder Underwater Beacons
Flight recorder underwater beacons emit audio signals at 37.5 kHz. So, why use audio rather than radio for this important task? Read more
Consider SETI – Where Is Everybody?
Should we consider SETI a failure? Is radio astronomy our best tool for discovering intelligent life in the vast universe? Read more
Thinking About 2021 Projects
What to do next? Time to sit back and scope out my 2021 projects as we move past the pandemic. Lots of ideas but no decisions yet. Read more
Merry Weird Christmas My Friends
What can I say? We are all in the same boat. Merry weird Christmas, my friends. And, Happy New Year. Get vaccinated soon. Read more
Year in Review 2020 Making Stuff
2020 making efforts charged full speed ahead with lots of 3D printing and the addition of a small CNC for isolation milling printed circuit boards. Read more
Year in Review 2020 Pandemic
Hobbies and radio interests aside, our 2020 pandemic has made this a lousy year. One we will all be glad to see pass into history. Read more
Year in Review 2020 Diversity Reception
I have been playing with dual channel SDR for a few years. But in 2020 diversity reception took a major leap forwards with RSPduo and phased array. Read more
Year in Review 2020 Active Loop Antennas
During 2020 active loop antennas were my primary focus. Everything turned out pretty well with great performing wideband results. Read more