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Skywave Linux v5.7 Release Message
The new Skywave Linux version 5.7 update is based on Rolling Debian Sid...

Catbird Linux v3.3.0 Release Message
Catbird Linux v3.3.0 has been officially released and is available...

MOFO Linux 9.4.0 Release Message
MOFO Linux v9.4.0 is released. This update brings kernel 6.14 and...

Skywave Linux v5.5 Release Message
The new Skywave Linux version 5.5 update is based on Rolling Debian Sid...

Catbird Linux v3.1.0 Release Message
Catbird Linux v3.1.0 has been officially released and is available...

Fobos SDR as a Performant HF Receiver
Setting up the Fobos SDR for sensitive, image-free, and alias-free...

Web-888 SDR Broadens the KiwiSDR Ecosystem
The Web-888 SDR is a direct sampling HF and VHF receiver, networked...

Audio Hum Reduction Methods
How to reduce the hum and EMI in your podcasting or voiceover rigs...

Skywave Linux v5.3 Released
Skywave Linux update to v 5.3 is available, offering tools for...

PhantomSDR - Wideband and Massively Multiuser
PhantomSDR Plus is a new, massively multiuser WebSDR...

The Crash of Voepass Flight 2283 (Sao Paulo)
Early reporting on the crash of Voepass Flight 2283, an ATR-72-500, which...

Skywave Linux v5.2 Released
Skywave Linux update to v 5.2 is available, offering tools for...

WebSDRs on the RX-888 Mk2
Two WebSDR sites are significantly upgrading their RF frontends and...

Nicole Sandler: One Daily Hour of Sanity
Eight of my favorite editions of the Nicole Sandler Show, which is a...

QS1R Communications Receiver
Advantages to be had by using the QS1R direct sampling software...

MOFO Linux 9.0
MOFO Linux v9 is now Debian Sid based. This update beings its users computing...

Skywave Linux v5.0 Released 2024/01/30
The new Skywave Linux update is now based on Rolling Debian Sid...

Xebian Linux - Debian Sid, Fast and Bloat Free
Enjoying Xebian Linux, which is based on Debian Sid. It is lightweight,...

KiwiSDR 2 Project Announcement
Details of the new (rekindled and improved) KiwiSDR Kickstarter project....

RTL-SDR Blog v4 SDR Announcement
The new RTL-SDR Blog v4 dongle raises the bar for performance of the...

Setting Up Alacritty and Wezterm
2023-05-29: How to install and configure terminal emulators Alacritty and Wezterm,...

Wifi Adapters for Linux in 2023
Wifi Adapters for Wifi 5 and Wifi 6 if you want plug and play...

Public KiwiSDR Lists
Public lists of WebSDR, KiwiSDR, Web-888, PhantomSDR+, and...

How to Record from WebSDR and OpenWebRX Sites
Tips and for suggestions for making audio and screen recordings from WebSDR and OpwnWebRX sites....

Apollo Unified S Band Communications System
About the Apollo Unified S Band System for moon mission Communications, Apollo spacecraft Tracking and Telemetry....

Reducing RF Noise with Common Mode Chokes
Hear the weak signals better by removing common mode noise on your...

Ubuntu PPAs for Alacritty
Alacritty terminal emulator Ubuntu PPAs...

MOFO Linux 8.0
A Linux system providing computing freedom and unfiltered uncensored connectivity....

Adjusting Audio Dynamics in VLC
Setting VLC's audio compressor for tight and effective audio compression;...

Live Music Recording Guide
How to make live music recordings - DIY bootlegs and archival material.....

Podcast and Audiobook Analysis Plugins
Audio content creators: check the audio quality of your podcasts or...

External Clocks and Frequency References for ADALM-Pluto
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the ADALM-Pluto software defined radio....

ADALM-Pluto Sensitivity Measurements
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the ADALM-Pluto software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for Airspy HF+
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the Airspy HF+ software defined radio....

Airspy HF+ Sensitivity Factors
A discussion of the factors which make the Airspy HF+ a sensitive software defined radio....

Airspy Mini External Clocks and Frequency References
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the Airspy Mini software defined radio....

Comprehensive Airspy Mini Power Management Guide
Ideas and suggestions for managing the power consumption of the Airspy Mini software defined radio....

Airspy Mini Sensitivity Factors
A discussion of the factors which make the Airspy Mini a sensitive software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for FUNcube Dongle Pro+
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ software defined radio....

FUNcube Dongle Pro+ Sensitivity Measurements
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for the HackRF One
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the HackRF software defined radio....

HackRF One Sensitivity Measurements and Factors
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the HackRF One software defined radio....

KiwiSDR Software Defined Radio Sensitivity Measurements
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the KiwiSDR software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for KiwiSDRs
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the KiwiSDR software defined radio....

Noeelec NESDR Mini 2+ Sensitivity Factors
A discussion of the factors which make the Noeelec NESDR Mini 2+ a sensitive software defined radio....

SDRplay RSPduo Sensitivity Measurements
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the SDRplay RSPduo software defined radio....

RTL-SDR Dongle Power Consumption
Ideas and suggestions for managing the power consumption of the RTL-SDR software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for RTL-SDR V3
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the RTL-SDR V3 software defined radio....

RTL-SDR V3 Sensitivity Measurements and Factors
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the RTL-SDR V3 software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for RTL-SDR V4
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the RTL-SDR V4 software defined radio....

RTL-SDR V4 Software Defined Radio Sensitivity Factors
A discussion of the factors which make the RTL-SDR V4 a sensitive software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for RX-888 Software Defined Radio
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the RX-888 software defined radio....

RX-888 Software Defined Radio Sensitivity Factors
A discussion of the factors which make the RX-888 a sensitive software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for SDRplay RSP1A
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the SDRplay RSP1A software defined radio....

SDRplay RSP1A Sensitivity Measurements
A discussion of the factors in understanding the receive sensitivity of the SDRplay RSP1A software defined radio....

External Clocks and Frequency References for SDRplay RSPduo
A discussion of frequency accuracy and using external clocks and references for more accurate tuning and less phase noise in the SDRplay RSPduo software defined radio....

Solar or Battery Power for Your Airspy Mini SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Powering Your Mast Mounted Airspy HF+ SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up solar or battery power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted SDRplay RSP1A SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar Powering Your Mast Mounted SDRplay RSPduo SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your NESDR Mini 2+ SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted HackRF One SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted RTL-SDR V3 SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted RTL-SDR V4 SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted ADALM-Pluto SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Mast Mounted RX-888 SDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

Solar or Battery Power for Your Remotely Mounted KiwiSDR
Considerations and best practices for setting up battery or solar power...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for Airspy Mini SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the Airspy Mini SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for Airspy HF+ SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the Airspy HF+ SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for SDRplay RSP1A SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the SDRplay RSP1A SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for SDRplay RSPduo SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the SDRplay RSPduo SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+ SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for HackRF One SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the HackRF One SDR, whether...

LNA and SDR Receiver Placement: Performance Factors for RTL-SDR V3 SDR
Understanding performance factors related to the SDRplay RTL-SDR V3, whether...

LNA Placement Performance Factors for the RTL-SDR V4 SDR
Understanding performance factors for the RTL-SDR V4, related to...

LNA Placement Performance Factors for the ADALM-Pluto SDR
Understanding performance factors for the ADALM-Pluto, related to...

LNA Placement Performance Factors for the RX-888 SDR
Understanding performance factors for the RX-888, related to...

LNA Placement Performance Factors for the KiwiSDR SDR
Understanding performance factors for the KiwiSDR, related to...

Airspy Mini SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation Best Practices
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the Airspy Mini SDR,...

Airspy HF+ SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation Best Practices
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the Airspy HF+ SDR,...

SDRplay RSP1A: Frequency Drift Mitigation Best Practices
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the SDRplay RSP1A SDR,...

SDRplay RSPduo SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation Best Practices
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the SDRplay RSPduo SDR,...

FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation Best Practices
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR,...

NESDR Mini 2+ SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation When Exposed to Weather
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the NESDR Mini 2+ SDR,...

HackRF One SDR: Frequency Drift Mitigation When Exposed to Weather
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the HackRF One SDR,...

RTL-SDR V3: Reducing Frequency Drift Due to Environmental Factors
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the RTL-SDR V3,...

RTL-SDR V4: Reducing Frequency Drift Due to Environmental Factors
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the RTL-SDR V4,...

ADALM-Pluto SDR: Reducing Frequency Drift Due to Environmental Factors
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the ADALM-Pluto SDR,...

RX-888 SDR: Reducing Frequency Drift Due to Environmental Factors
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the RX-888 SDR,...

KiwiSDR SDR: Reducing Frequency Drift Due to Environmental Factors
Reducing or eliminating frequency drift in the KiwiSDR SDR,...

Airspy Mini SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the Airspy Mini...

Airspy HF+ SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the Airspy HF+...

SDRplay RSP1A SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the SDRplay RSP1A...

SDRplay RSPduo SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the SDRplay RSPduo...

FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the FUNcube Dongle Pro+...

NESDR Mini 2+ SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the NESDR Mini 2+...

HackRF One SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the HackRF One...

RTL-SDR V3 SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the RTL-SDR V3...

RTL-SDR V4 SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the RTL-SDR V4...

ADALM-Pluto SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the ADALM-Pluto...

RX-888 SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the RX-888...

KiwiSDR SDR Outdoors: Preventing Damage from Moisture
Reducing or eliminating water damage or corrosion in the KiwiSDR...

Airspy Mini SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

Airspy HF+ SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

SDRplay RSP1A SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

SDRplay RSPduo SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+ SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

HackRF One SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

RTL-SDR V3 Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

RTL-SDR V4 Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

ADALM-Pluto SDR Outdoors: Keeping Out Spiders and Wasps
Considerations for keeping spiders and wasps from entering and living in your...

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