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Checking Out the Unbranded Signal Generator

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Kevin

I am happy to report that the signal general generator does work (turns on and outputs RF), despite all the YouTube repair videos. My first experiment was to hook up the Signal Generator to an SDR, the RTL-SDR Blog V4, … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Unbranded Signal Generator

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Kevin

The good news is that it arrived early from AliExpress. It arrived in a gray plastic bag, enclosing a shipping box that I will not be reusing. The bubble-wrapped contents fared better: And that was it. The power cable had … Continue reading →

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Upping My Game

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Kevin

I have fun comparing radios. I have some “reference” stations like CFRX in Toronto, WWV and CHU that I like to use. I band scan on MW and FM at midday and count the number of stations received. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Receiving SSB on a radio without a BFO

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kevin

Single sideband transmission is a way to transmit radio signals more efficiently. It’s used by amateur radio operators and commercial services. Most of the crop of moderately-priced shortwave receivers can’t receive SSB transmissions, making them sound like Donald Duck. More … Continue reading →

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