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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
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Catbird Linux v3.1.0 Release Message
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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
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PhantomSDR - Wideband and Massively Multiuser
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Skywave Linux v5.2 Released
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WebSDRs on the RX-888 Mk2
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QS1R Communications Receiver
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MOFO Linux 9.0
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Skywave Linux v5.0 Released 2024/01/30
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Xebian Linux - Debian Sid, Fast and Bloat Free
Enjoying Xebian Linux, which is based on Debian Sid. It is lightweight,...

KiwiSDR 2 Project Announcement
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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
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Wifi Adapters for Linux in 2023
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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
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Live Music Recording Guide
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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....

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