Did you ever wonder why the spectrum display noise floor changes when you adjust spectrum display width on your SDR? Keep reading for the answer. Read more
Watching Digital Radio Signals
If you enjoy looking at signals, you will love watching digital radio signals. Many of these exist across the radio spectrum, from long waves to microwaves. Read more
Digital Phasing Reduces Radio Frequency Interference
Watch digital phasing reduce local noise and interference using Spatial Interference Filtering Techniques. It really works! Read more
SDR Spectrum Man-Made Noise is Everywhere
Your SDR spectrum man-made noise is a constant and distracting companion. Some call it noise, but it is really interference from nearby electronic devices and appliances. Read more
Geomagnetic Activity Effects HF Propagation
It seems like even small bumps in geomagnetic activity are ruining HF radio propagation for me this summer. Beware a K Index more than 2! Read more
Understanding SDR Spectrum Noise Floor
Let’s find out what the SDR spectrum noise floor means and where it comes from. And, we’ll do some math, too! Read more
Translation Tool – Reading Swedish Radio Magazines
Using free translation tool, you can now read foreign radio magazines in your native language. I translated the Swedish radio experimenters magazine Resonans. Read more
Watching Radio Signals – Hobby Goes Visual
Previously, our interest was mainly listening to radio signals. Over the past fifteen years, though, we added watching radio signals in a big way. Read more
My Hottest Day – 38.5 Degrees Celsius in Calgary
I just experienced my hottest day, ever. 38.5 C or 101.3 F in Calgary. Boy, am I glad that I installed air conditioning a few years ago. Read more
Faraday, Maxwell – Scientific Heroes Remembered
Take a moment to reflect on the 19th Century giants Faraday, Maxwell. These wonderful scientists laid the foundations for modern physics and our radio hobbies. Read more