Learning SDR DSP Decimation and SNR VE6EY 2017-12-08 | Use GNURadio and other tools to learn SDR and DSP. Explore how decimation improves signal to noise radio. For more information, see http://play.fallows.ca
Dual Channel Record Working VE6EY 2024-02-14 | I have accomplished my goal of recording dual channels of I/Q data so I can do diversity reception with the recording. This feature is not offered on other software. Read about my progress on http://play.fallows.ca
SDR Progress Jan 19 VE6EY 2024-01-19 | Progress report on my development of a diversity receiver and two-channel recorder. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
Learning to use the SDRplay API in Delphi VE6EY 2023-12-14 | It took some work, but I was able to translate the C headers for SDRplay API into pascal. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
SDR Coding for Diversity Reception - DSP Pipeline VE6EY 2023-12-14 | I re-architected my program with a threaded pipeline to background process all the DSP in a diversity receiver. More details at http://play.fallows.ca
SDR Coding for Diversity Reception Part 1 VE6EY 2023-10-26 | I am writing an SDR in Delphi for Diversity Reception. Here is a first run with a peek at the source code early in the development. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
My Morse Decoder at 35 WPM VE6EY 2023-07-27 | Here is my Morse Decoder V3 decoding W1AW code practice at 35 words per minute. Details on http://play.fallows.ca
SDRplay Language Translation VE6EY 2022-09-26 | Use your SDRplay receiver to translate foreign language shortwave broadcasts. Here's how.
SWBC Translation Experiment VE6EY 2022-09-24 | Learn how to use a translation app with your shortwave receiver. This experiment features near real time translation of foreign language SWBC. Results are mixed but a worthwhile experiment. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
SWBC Speech Translation Test 1 VE6EY 2022-08-29 | My first experiment with near real-time speech translation of a foreign language shortwave broadcast. I think it works!
Modern Diversity Reception VE6EY 2022-02-06 | Use diversity reception to reduce local RFI, form beams and mitigate multi-path fading with two antennas. Complete details and demonstrations of Modern Diversity Reception on SDR. More information at http://play.fallows.ca (This video was presented at BayCon 2022)
Compare ANAN vs RSPduo VE6EY 2021-10-22 | Here is a demonstration of Spatial Interference Filtering (RFI reduction from a point source) using two different receivers. First, the ANAN-7000DLE MKII. Second, the SDRplay RSPduo. Both work great for reducing RFI on HF using Diversity Reception.
Power System RF Interference Spectrum VE6EY 2021-10-21 | Just how do all those low frequency power system noises reach out and blanket the HF spectrum and beyond? Why do they have a 120 Hz signature? Why are receiver noise blankers so ineffective with power supply noise? These questions answered and more. Check out http://play.fallows.ca for more information.
DIY Loop Rotator VE6EY 2021-10-07 | Here is a 3D printed rotator for use with an active wideband loop (receiving) or small transmitting loop (STL). Remote control over home network. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
ANAN 7000DLE MKII First Run VE6EY 2021-09-17 | First run on my new ANAN Diversity Receiver. Two wideband loop antennas (Ant 3, RX2) listening to 25 meter SWBC. Dramatic reduction of local RFI using beamforming (array gain) and diversity gain. Also demonstration of wonderful NR2 spectral noise reduction algorithm.More information at http://play.fallows.ca
RSPduo Noise Reduction with Spatial Filtering VE6EY 2020-08-05 | Here is an SDRPlay RSPduo reducing massive amounts of local noise to make reception of All India Radio on 11560 possible again. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
RSPduo Diversity Reception Demo 1 VE6EY 2020-08-05 | John demonstrates impressive RSPduo diversity reception for spatial interference filtering. Two antennas (HF beam and wideband loop) working together to null RFI from neighbor's halogen lighting. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
Spatial Interference Filtering Comparison VE6EY 2018-08-23 | Watch this comparison of analog versus digital beamforming to reduce RFI. Compares analog ANC4 with digital coherent receiver AFE822x. For more information, check Making It Up at http://play.fallows.ca
RFI Reduction Spatial Filtering VE6EY 2018-08-23 | Watch an example of RFI reduction using Spatial Interference Filtering. AFEDRI AFE822x dual channel coherent SDR with PowerSDR mRX software. More information on Making It Up at http://play.fallows.ca
SDR Spatial Filtering Demo VE6EY 2018-02-24 | Here we demonstrate digital spatial filtering by simulating performance of ANC4 or MFJ1026 in software using GNURadio. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio Embedded Python Block VE6EY 2018-02-07 | Learn how to build an embedded Python processing block in GNURadio. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio Envelope Detector VE6EY 2018-02-07 | Check out how an envelope detector works, and how to create one in GNURadio as an embedded Python block. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
SDR Console Server VE6EY 2018-01-17 | Remote SDR Listening is easy with SDR Console Server (V2). This video shows how to set up and use your SDR receivers from any computer. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio Frequency Modulation VE6EY 2018-01-09 | Exploring GNURadio. Here is how to create a frequency modulation simulator using a voltage controlled oscillator. The GRC file and description is available on Making It Up at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio Amplitude Modulation VE6EY 2018-01-04 | Exploring GNU Radio with Amplitude Modulation. Here is an example of creating AM with GNURadio. GRC code and more information on my web site at http://play.fallows.ca.
GNURadio SCA Receiver VE6EY 2017-12-21 | Use GNURadio to learn SDR and DSP. In this video, we decode SCA subcarriers on broadcast FM stations. For more information, check out Making It Up at http://play.fallows.ca
Learning SDR DSP Goertzel Filter VE6EY 2017-12-08 | Use GNURadio and other tools to learn SDR and DSP. Goertzel filters are great, light weight solutions for single tone detection. For example use on to decode Morse Code. For more information, check out http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio SSB Receiver VE6EY 2017-11-20 | My third Getting Started GNURadio project is a SSB receiver. The flow diagram demonstrates playback of an IQ bandwidth file, frequency translation, AGC and Weaver demodulation. More information on my web site at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio AM Receiver VE6EY 2017-11-15 | Exploring GNURadio. My second getting started script is an AM receiver covering medium and short wave. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
GNURadio FM Receiver VE6EY 2017-11-15 | Exploring GNURadio with a first project of an FM receiver. More details on http://play.fallows.ca
Cancel RFI ANC 4 VE6EY 2017-06-22 | Demonstration of an ANC-4 Noise Canceler to reduce RF Interference from neighbors. Details on building good noise antennas.
Docking Windows in ERGO 4 VE6EY 2017-03-11 | How to dock program feature windows in ERGO Radio Control Software
Making and Ham Radio VE6EY 2016-09-27 | Making a Magnetic Loop using a 3D printer and CNC machine. Presentation to Calgary Amateur Radio Association September 2016.
Copper Loop Jig VE6EY 2016-08-18 | This simple jig should help me form a copper coil into a proper loop with the right circumference and radius. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
Mostly Printed (and Motorized) Butterfly Capacitor VE6EY 2016-08-07 | Prototype first try motorized capacitor for a magnetic loop antenna. Built with my Mostly Printed CNC and 3D Printer. Details available at Making It Up http://play.fallows.ca
MPCNC First Dust VE6EY 2016-06-30 | My first CNC project was to pocket holes for T-Nuts which secure clamps for work hold down. First cuts in styrofoam, then MDF. More information at http://play.fallows.ca
MPCNC 2D Plot VE6EY 2016-06-16 | Having fun yet? My Mostly Printed CNC is working with a pen and ink. 2D plotting gets you started. While I was making the video, a neighbor dropped in for a quick look. Full details http://play.fallows.ca
MPCNC First Moves VE6EY 2016-06-14 | My Mostly Printed CNC machine is up and running. Full details on the build at http://play.fallows.ca
Using Ergo with SDR VE6EY 2015-05-08 | How to use Ergo radio software to interface with your favorite software defined radio SDR. More information at http://swldx.com
Ergo Quick Start VE6EY 2015-05-08 | This video tutorial shows how to quickly get started using ERGO radio control software. More information at http://ergo.fallows.ca
ERGO Radio Software Introduction VE6EY 2009-04-20 | ERGO is integrated software for enhanced shortwave radio listening. It provides fully-integrated receiver control, database and propagation information, all in one package, updated and supported over the Internet.
