Open Radio Miniconf
Kim Hawtin
http://lca2015.linux.org.au/schedule/...
Like open hardware and kits? Would you like to build a Software Defined Radio?
Want to explore how your data is sent over radio? Then this miniconf is for you!
Some assembly required!
By the end of the day, you will:
Learn how radios work and grok what Software Defined Radio (SDR) is about
Learn to solder leaded and surface mount components and wind an inductor (or three)
Build experience in using open radio software
Learn about the mysteries of software defined radio including (now don’t be frightened) Inphase-Quadrature (IQ) receiver techniques
Gain experience and understanding in how “digital modes” work over radio; such as amplitude and frequency keying
Build a general coverage SDR Receiver, tuning shortwave radio bands (3 - 30 MHz), and a simple 100mW ISM band transmitter to take home. Beware, this hardware will be a gateway drug to Ham Radio!
Understand basic regulations of using low power and unlicensed ISM spectrum
Send text messages to each other over the air. with your radio hardware and open source software
You provide; a laptop with Linux, a spare USB port, and ideally basic soldering tools. Soldering experience is desirable but not essential.
We provide; a low cost kit - around $50 - with all the help you need to build, test and debug your very own Software Defined Radio (SDR).
For current schedule information see
https://linux.conf.au/wiki/Open_Radio...