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