Posts tagged: #software defined radio

RTL-SDR beginner guide: install drivers on Windows (Zadig), Linux and macOS, choose SDR++, SDR# or GQRX, tune your first FM station and fix common errors.

What can you do with an RTL-SDR? 12 projects by level, from aircraft (ADS-B) and ships to Meteor-M satellites and the hydrogen line, with the kit needed.

Which SDR should a beginner buy: RTL-SDR V3, V4 or V4L, HackRF, Airspy or SDRplay? Receive vs transmit, coverage, 2026 prices and our advice for starting right.