The short-wave technique has a very particular appeal: It can easily bridge long distances. By reflecting short-wave signals off the conductive layers of the ionosphere, they can be received in places beyond the horizon and therefore can reach anywhere on earth. Although technology is striving for ever higher frequencies, and radio is usually listened to on FM, DAB+, satellite or the Internet, modern means of transmission require extensive infrastructure and are extremely vulnerable. In the event of a global power outage, there is nothing more important than the short-wave. Amateur radio is not only a hobby, it’s also an emergency radio system!
Elektor’s SDR-Shield is a versatile shortwave receiver up to 30 MHz. Using an Arduino and the appropriate software, radio stations, morse signals, SSB stations, and digital signals can be received.
In this book, successful author and enthusiastic radio amateur, Burkhard Kainka describes the modern practice of software defined radio using the Elektor SDR Shield. He not only imparts a theoretical background but also explains numerous open source software tools.
Fully updated for Raspberry Pi 5
Raspberry Pi is a small, clever, British-built computer that's packed with potential. Made using a desktop-class, energy-efficient processor, Raspberry Pi is designed to help you learn coding, discover how computers work, and build your own amazing things. This book was written to show you just how easy it is to get started.
Learn how to:
Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this fully functional computer.
Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3, Python, and MicroPython programming languages.
Experiment with connecting electronic components, and have fun creating amazing projects.
New in the 5th edition:
Updated for the latest Raspberry Pi computers: Raspberry Pi 5 and Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
Covers the latest Raspberry Pi OS.
Includes a new chapter on the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Downloads
GitHub
This fiberglass outdoor antenna is optimized for receiving signals in the 868 MHz ISM band, supporting technologies such as Sigfox, LoRa, Mesh Networks, and Helium. The antenna consists of a half-wave dipole with 4.4 dBi gain, encapsulated inside a fiberglass radome with an aluminum mounting base.
Specifications
Frequency
868-870 MHz
Antenna type
Dipole 1/2 wave
Connector
N female
Installation type
Mast Diam 35-60 mm (mounting bracket included)
Gain
4.4 dBi
SWR
≤1.5
Type of Polarization
Vertical
Maximum power
10 W
Impedance
50 Ohms
Dimensions
52.5 cm
Tube diameter
26 mm
Base antenna
32 mm
Operating temperature
−30°C to +60°C
Included
ISM Band Antenna (868 Mhz)
Mast bracket (for installation on a 35 to 60 mm diameter mast)
Measuring Does Not Have to be Expensive
Low-Cost Audio TesterUsing PC-Based Software and a USB Audio Interface
AC Grid Frequency MeterMonitor Mains Frequency and Voltage
A Modest Inductance MeterAn Affordable Solution for Your Workbench
Acoustic Wave HoveringA Look at the Makerfabs Acoustic Levitation Kit
Starting Out in ElectronicsRectifiers E-FFWD: Looking Ahead Again!
Get Started With Your OscilloscopeFind Your Way Through the Knobs and Buttons
Raspberry Pi Pico Makes an MSF-SDRDecode a Time Signal with a Pi Pico SDR
Moisture Sensors for Watering SystemsAutomatic Watering
Disruption in Test and Measurement EquipmentInnovation from the Smaller Players Infographics 7-8/2022
Inspiration, That’s What It’s All AboutInterview with Entrepreneur Walter Arkesteijn, InnoFaith Beauty Sciences Minimizing EMC Interference from Storage Chokes
GUIs with Python (Part 5)Tic-Tac-Toe
Reed RelaysPeculiar Parts, the series Simple Analog ESR Meter With Moving-Coil Meter Precision
Sigfox CO2 Traffic LightNo Wi-Fi Network Needed!
Women in Tech“It's All About Merit Until Merit Has Tits”
Low-Budget Tablet Oscilloscope ADS1013DGood Value for Money?
Smart Plug TeardownWhich Ones Are Hacker-Friendly?
Skin Impedance and Skin CapacitanceSmall Experiments
From Life’s ExperienceNo Local Business
Pokit Meter ReviewA Swiss army knife of test gear
HexadokuThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
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