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Advanced Software Defined Radio

01: Welcome!

Welcome to this course (4:45)

02: Prerequisite

Please Complete This Step First (1:35)

03: Software Recommendations

Welcome to this module (1:33)
SDR Spreadsheet (4:53)
RTL Tools (2:42)
How to Write a New Serial Number to Your SDR (4:00)
Virtual Audio Cables (4:43)

04: Advanced Software Defined Radio Hardware

Welcome to this module (3:39)
Airspy Hardware (Unboxing & Tour) (3:54)
Installing an Airspy and Using SDR# (3:23)
HackRF Hardware (Unboxing & Tour) (9:52)
Installing a HackRF and Using SDR# (3:35)
SDRPlay (Unboxing & Tour) (3:45)

05: Basic Home Networking

Welcome to this module (1:08)
Basic Home Network Structure (6:42)
Understanding Ports (4:17)
FInding your IP Address (3:06)
Setting a Static IP Address (5:10)
Port Forwarding (3:30)
Dynamic DNS Services (4:19)

06: Remote SDR with RTL_TCP

Welcome to this Module (0:39)
A Look at RTL_TCP and Commands (4:20)
Configuring RTL_TCP with our Spreadsheet (4:28)
Connecting to RTL_TCP from a local connection (5:50)
Connecting to RTL_TCP from a remote connection (4:10)

07: Remote SDR with SpyServer and SDR#

Welcome to this module (1:22)
Looking at available remote SpyServer devices (3:23)
Connecting to a remote device with SDR Sharp (3:43)
Downloading and Installing SpyServer (2:53)
Configuring SpyServer (3:47)
Launching your own SpyServer (1:15)
Testing and connecting to your own SpyServer (3:55)

08: SDR ++

Welcome to this module (1:01)
Introduction to Github (1:29)
Installing Pothos SDR (3:06)
Downloading and Installing SDR++ (4:13)
Running SDR++ for the first time (4:41)
Connecting SDR++ to a Software Defined Radio (4:34)
How to Adjust Drift in SDR++ (2:37)
Setting your Rx Bandwidth (1:59)
Enabling Squelch (1:26)
Setting Your Band Plan (2:45)
Changing the Theme and Display (1:51)
Adding and Using Multiple VFOs with One SDR (7:19)
How to be Notified of Updates (2:34)

09: HDSDR

Welcome to the HDSDR Module (1:11)
Downloading and installing HDSDR (1:14)
Running HDSDR for the first time (2:17)
A quick tour of HDSDR (4:17)
Installing the ExtIO Drivers (5:55)
Connecting to your SDR to HDSDR (3:18)
Adjusting your SDR's Gain and Bandwidth (3:03)
Tuning HDSDR to a Frequency (3:49)
Adjusting the audio sample rate (5:23)
Adjusting the Display Settings (6:57)
Adjusting your Drift (1:55)
Setting the Rx Bandwidth (1:11)
Enabling Squelch (1:49)
Using the Frequency Manager (6:35)
Using the Built-in Recorder (4:36)
Using the Scheduler (6:02)
Where to go for more information (2:06)

10: SDR Console

Welcome to the SDR Console Module (0:59)
Downloading and Installing SDR Console (3:54)
Running SDR Console for the First Time (1:42)
Connecting to your SDR (3:31)
A Tour of SDR Console (5:24)
Adjusting your Gain (2:29)
Changing the SDR's Serial Number (3:03)
Selecting Rx Modes (2:18)
Tuning into a frequency (1:43)
Adjusting your Drift (2:01)
Setting the Rx Filter Bandwidth (1:54)
Enabling Squelch (2:05)
Adjusting the Display Settings (9:09)
Using the Frequency Manager (6:08)
Using the Built-in Recorder (7:29)
Using the Scheduler (6:54)
3D Waterfall Display (2:09)
Setting Up Multiple VFOs (5:36)
Child Instance (4:13)
The Favorites Panel (7:08)
Using the Memory Panel (2:35)
Enabling Frequency Markers (3:19)
More Options Window (3:23)
Moving SDR Console to another monitor (1:26)
Satellite Setup (17:02)
Connecting to Remote Console Servers (5:55)
Setting up a SDR Console Server (8:55)
Where to go for more information (1:44)

11: SDRUno

Welcome to SDR Uno (1:09)
Downloading and Installing SDRUno (4:07)
Running SDRUno for the First Time (1:41)
Connecting a RSP Device (1:59)
Connecting Other Software Defined Radios (5:19)
A Tour of SDRUno (4:06)
Adjusting your Gain (RSP Devices) (1:23)
Adjusting your Gain (EXTIO Devices) (1:29)
Changing your Sample Rate (RSP Devices) (1:36)
11 - 10 - Changing your Sample Rate (EXTIO Devices) edit (2:10)
Adjusting your Drift (RSP) (1:16)
Adjusting your Drift (EXTIO) (1:32)
Selecting Rx Modes (1:32)
Tuning into a frequency (2:09)
Changing the Step Size (1:54)
Setting the Rx Filter Bandwidth (2:27)
Enabling Squelch (1:35)
Adjusting the Display Settings (5:11)
Using the Frequency Manager (3:47)
Scanning and Searching (7:27)
Using the Scheduler and Recording Audio (3:52)
Using the Built-in Recorder without the Scheduler (1:46)
Multiple VFOs (Virtual Receivers) (3:33)
Updating to a newer version of SDRUno (1:46)
Where to go for more information (2:33)

DSDPlus Fast Lane

Welcome to this module (2:07)
How to Upgrade to DSD Plus Fast Lane (3:52)
Installing 7-Zip (2:44)
Preparing our Directories (2:58)
Unzipping and Installing DSD FL (4:17)
Downloading the FL Core Files (4:04)
Using FMP24 instead of FMP (2:16)
Using an Airspy Device (4:47)
Using a RSP Device (4:22)
A quick Tour of DSD Plus (4:25)
Setting up a P25 Trunk System (11:30)
Setting up a DMR Con+ System (11:34)
Setting up a DMR Cap+ and Conventional (10:31)
Setting up a NXDN Trunk System (12:31)
Adding Sites to the Site Loader (5:21)
Single SDR Trunking Voice Following (5:13)
Dual SDR Trunking with Voice Following (7:27)
Receiving LRRP or telemetry (5:38)
Locking and Unlocking Talk Groups (3:43)
Changing Talk Group Priorities (4:40)
More Features and a Tour of the Menu System (7:29)
Upgrading to a new version (2:43)
Running more than one copy of DSDPlus FL (10:13)
Where to go for more info (1:33)

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