Mosquito TRX is a single-MOSFET 40 m CW transceiver for 7030 kHz using crystal control and direct-conversion reception — an ultra-simple QRP rig and SDR front-end for sound-card radios
Tag: Software Defined Radio
Explore Software Defined Radio on DXR Electronics Bits, including handheld Linux SDR transceivers, modular SDR digitizers, HackRF-class wideband receivers, and open-source RF platforms. Learn SDR architecture, I/Q sampling, digital signal processing, and practical applications from HF to microwave bands for amateur radio and spectrum analysis
Complete Guide to Flight Tracking with RTL-SDR: Multi-Feeding Setup
Have you ever wondered how tracking websites like FlightAware and Flightradar24 get their real-time data? The secret lies in a global network of volunteers who feed aircraft position data using surprisingly affordable hardware. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll show you how to set up your own aircraft tracking station using an RTL-SDR dongle and contribute data to multiple flight tracking services simultaneously.
Hydra SDR RFOne Faces Criticism Over Performance Issues
The Hydra SDR RFOne, a highly anticipated software-defined radio (SDR) receiver, has been facing criticism from users and experts alike due to persistent performance issues. Despite its promising features and capabilities, the device has been plagued by problems that have left many disappointed. HydraSDR RFOne has been met with criticism primarily regarding potential gain issues, […]
RadioSport SDR v1.7 Adds Crucial FM RDS Functionality
Software-Defined Radio Program RadioSport SDR Gets Key Upgrade for Broadcast and Signal Enthusiasts The amateur radio and software-defined radio (SDR) community is buzzing with the release of RadioSport SDR v1.7, a significant update to the popular portable SDR program. This new version, now available on GitHub, introduces a highly anticipated feature: FM RDS (Radio Data […]
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery
GOES-R satellite reception guide — assemble an L-band dish/patch, filtered LNA, and RTL-SDR to capture continuous high-resolution weather imagery without internet
How to Receive Stunning Weather Images from Meteor-M2 Satellites
Learn how to receive high-resolution LRPT weather images from Meteor-M2 satellites using an RTL-SDR, 137 MHz antenna, and SatDump decoder. Complete guide covering pass prediction, signal reception, and image decoding for satellite enthusiasts
HackRF Pro: Great Scott Gadgets Unveils Powerful New SDR
Meet the HackRF Pro from Great Scott Gadgets. This powerful successor to the HackRF One features a 100 kHz to 6 GHz range, built-in TCXO, and USB-C for advanced SDR development
HydraSDR RFONE: A New Benchmark in Open Source SDR
HydraSDR RFOne is a fully open-source 24 MHz–1.8 GHz SDR receiver with 10 MHz bandwidth, 12-bit ADC, and USB-C — a high-performance wideband platform for satellite, VHF/UHF, and RF research
HydraSDR RFOne – Technical limitations and driver problems plague the promising hardware platform
HydraSDR RFOne offers strong RF hardware but faces driver maturity and software compatibility limits — including SDR app support gaps, HDR mode restrictions, and evolving open-source tooling.
HydraSDR RFOne: A Technical Overview and Comparison with Airspy R2
The Software Defined Radio (SDR) landscape has recently been joined by the HydraSDR RFOne, a new receiver sparking interest among amateur radio and SDR enthusiasts. Developed by Benjamin Vernoux, previously involved with the Airspy R2 project, the HydraSDR shares foundational design elements with the well-known Airspy R2. Its creator highlights “Enhanced PCB layout and RF […]