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SDR Basics - Introduction to Software-Defined Radio

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This beginner course demonstrates how to set up an RTL-SDR, choose an antenna and location, and use SDRSharp, CubicSDR, and GQRX to listen to basic radio signals.

Syllabus

Countdown
Intro
What is SDR?
What can it do?
Location Matters
Antennas
Setup Guide
Running SDRSharp
Intercepting Radio Transmissions
Switching to Ubuntu Linux
CubicSDR
GQRX
How to get a free SDR
Closing Thoughts
End Screen

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