Mastering Software Defined Radio (SDR): GNU Radio and SDR++
Learn Software Defined Radio (SDR) basics, GNU Radio, AM receivers, filters, and real SDR hardware, HackRF, RTL-SDR-2025
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What you will learn
Understand the fundamental concepts of Software Defined Radio and signal processing.
Install and use GNU Radio to create and analyze flowgraphs without requiring hardware.
Build and configure an AM receiver and explore advanced radio concepts such as frequency shifting and demodulation.
Work with real SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR and HackRF, and use tools like SDR++ for practical applications. Learn Software Defined Radio (SDR) basics
Fundamentals of Radio and Signal Theory: Grasp the basic concepts of radio waves and signal propagation.
Modulation Techniques: Understand how information is encoded onto carrier waves using various modulation methods.
Digital vs. Analog Signals: Differentiate between digital and analog signals and their respective applications.
Installing GNU Radio: Learn to set up GNU Radio on Linux, Windows, or macOS platforms.
GNU Radio Workspace Navigation: Become proficient in navigating the GNU Radio interface and utilizing its components.
Working with Sources and Sinks: Understand the roles of sources and sinks in signal processing within GNU Radio.
Designing Flowgraphs: Develop skills to create and manage flowgraphs for signal processing tasks.
Manipulating Signal Properties: Learn to adjust signal properties and apply multipliers effectively.
Building an AM Receiver: Construct and configure an Amplitude Modulation (AM) receiver using GNU Radio.
Implementing QT GUI Elements: Add and configure QT graphical user interface components in your projects.
Simulating Real Radio Signals: Use recorded file sources to emulate real-world radio signals for testing and analysis.
Frequency Analysis: Create and interpret frequency spectra for various signals.
Exploring Sinusoidal Frequencies: Examine the characteristics and applications of sinusoidal waveforms.
Applying Fast Fourier Transform (FFT): Utilize FFT for signal analysis and understand its practical applications.
Combining Complex Signals: Learn techniques for merging complex signals in signal processing tasks.
Processing Real-World Audio: Work with actual audio signals to apply processing techniques.
Understanding Signal Gain: Comprehend how gain affects audio and radio signals and how to control it.
Decibel Theory: Understand the decibel scale and its relevance in signal processing.
Introduction to Filters: Learn about different types of filters and their applications in signal processing.
Designing Equalizers: Create equalizers and observe the effects of varying sample rates on sound quality.
Advanced AM Receiver Concepts: Delve deeper into the workings of AM receivers and essential radio concepts.
Radio Tuning Theory: Understand the theoretical aspects of tuning radios to specific frequencies.
Frequency Shifting Techniques: Learn how frequency shifting is implemented and its significance.
Signal Processing in Computers: Discover how computers interpret and process radio signals.
RF Tuning Implementation: Develop and understand radio frequency tuning within SDR systems.
AM Demodulation: Master the process of demodulating AM signals to retrieve transmitted information.
Decimation in Signal Processing: Understand decimation and its role in reducing sample rates.
Utilizing the Throttle Block: Learn the purpose of the throttle block in GNU Radio and its practical applications.
Introduction to RTL-SDR: Explore the RTL-SDR hardware and its capabilities in SDR applications.
Comparing SDR Hardware: Evaluate different SDR hardware options, such as HackRF and RTL-SDR models, to make informed choices.
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