Explore alternative firmware options for the ATS-Mini DSP radio, including G8PTN, ESP32-SI4732, and Goshante builds. Unlock enhanced usability, advanced DSP features, and customization beyond the stock firmware.
Reception
The Reception category focuses on pulling weak signals out of the noise using smart antennas, low‑noise front‑ends, and modern SDR tools. It covers topics such as HF broadcast listening, weather satellite reception on 137 MHz, ADS‑B and aircraft tracking, WebSDR resources across India and Asia, and general SWL (shortwave listening) techniques. You’ll find practical antenna designs, preamplifier ideas, and receiver setups that improve copy without requiring huge towers or expensive commercial equipment.
Flashing Firmware in ATS Mini Radio: A Simple Firmware Update Guide
Ready for a better user interface and new features? Follow our simple guide to updating your ATS Mini DSP receiver firmware using easy web-based tools or desktop software
Build Your Own Solar Powered Radio
Solar cells can easily provide enough power to operate a small radio receiver. This DIY Solar Powered Radio project is an ideal set to take away on holiday. It covers the medium wave (AM) waveband, so why not laze on the beach this summer and listen to your favourite station. But first, let’s get busy with […]
HydraSDR RFOne: A New Contender in the SDR Market Challenges the Airspy R2
This article explains how the HydraSDR RFOne enters the SDR market as a direct competitor to the Airspy R2, offering similar core performance with a few key differences.
It highlights a wide frequency range (24 MHz–1.8 GHz), 12-bit ADC, and up to 10 MSPS sampling, making it suitable for spectrum analysis and amateur radio use. The main differentiator is its open-source firmware, which allows customization and community-driven development
Short linear loaded ham radio band HF antenna
A short linear loaded ham radio band HF antenna is a type of antenna that uses linear loading to reduce its physical length. Linear loading is a technique that involves adding parallel conductors to the antenna elements. This increases the antenna’s effective length, allowing it to operate at a shorter physical length. Short linear loaded […]
VK3YE’s AGC circuit for ubitx
VK3YE’s AGC circuit for ubitx An ubitx AGC board is a circuit board that can be installed in a ubitx transceiver to provide automatic gain control (AGC). AGC is a feature that automatically adjusts the gain of the transceiver’s amplifier to maintain a constant audio output level, regardless of the strength of […]
Video – Colombo International Radio Tamil service Inaugural day transmissions
Colombo International Radio Tamil service – Inaugural day transmissions Frequency – 873khz Time – 7.00 am to 8.00 am The 872 kHz frequency represents a fascinating chapter in the story of Tamil broadcasting from Sri Lanka, though the actual frequencies used by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) for their international Tamil service are slightly […]
Video – VWN Vasanth HF net Reception
VWN Vasanth HF net Reception at 7123.4 khz RX Hardware – MSI SDR Dongle Antenna – 66 Feet EFHW The VWN Vasanth HF net operating on 7123.4 kHz represents part of the vibrant amateur radio community in South Asia. This frequency falls within the 40-meter amateur band, which is ideally suited for regional communications across […]
Video – Charminar net at 7080khz
Charminar net at 7080khz RX Hardware – MSI SDR Dongle Antenna – 66 Feet EFHW The Charminar Net operating on 7080 kHz stands as one of the prominent regional amateur radio networks in Southern India, serving operators across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Named after the iconic Charminar monument […]
Beautiful images received from NOAA19 weather satellite with experimental V dipole antenna
Beautiful images received from NOAA19 weather satellite with experimental V dipole antenna Location – Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu, India Receiving Hardware – RTL SDR with experimental v dipole antenna. Receiving NOAA-19 Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) signals presents an exciting opportunity for radio enthusiasts to explore satellite communications while experimenting with antenna designs. The V-dipole antenna configuration offers […]