Digital broadcasting can provide excellent quality on shortwave. But recently I have discovered mysterious Radio Kuwait fading of some sort. Read more
Canspace Solutions – New Web Host
Last weekend, I migrated my web sites and e-mail to a new shared hosting service, Canspace Solutions. My pages now load a bit faster, and the migration was painless. Read more
Skywave Fading – Essential Shortwave Listening
Skywave fading is a fun “feature” of shortwave propagation. Take some time to examine the many fading effects you experience every day. Read more
Shielded Plastic Box for Antenna Switch and More
You can easily build a shielded plastic box with your 3D printer. Just use some aluminum or copper foil tape to create a conductive metal surface. Read more
HF Coastal Radar – Over the Horizon
You can easily receive HF coastal radar signals on your SDR, and sometimes even read the radar return signal under the right conditions. Read more
Zynq Development Board Software Radio
Modern tools like the Zynq development board provide the opportunity to build complex radio gear with programmable hardware. GUI, control and demodulation can be coded into embedded operating systems. Read more
Vent Adapter Ring – 3D Printed Solution
A 3D printed adapter ring is a good solution for fitting two different sized plastic pipes together. Design it well and you get a snug fit that should last. Read more
Red Pitaya Ham Radio Homebrew
Take the leap into Red Pitaya ham radio homebrew. Most of what you need for a DIY receiver or transceiver is on this amazing little device. Read more
Red Pitaya Programmable Hardware Community
Looking for a Christmas present in 2018? Check out the Red Pitaya programmable hardware solution for your electronics lab or software defined radio. It’s amazing. Read more
Xilinx Zynq SDR System-on-Chip
Let’s explore Xilinx Zynq SDR with a gentle introduction. Programmable hardware software defined radio is now within reach at a reasonable cost and modest effort. Read more