https://www.chicks.net/reference/ Recent content in Handy Reference Material on Christopher Hicks https://www.chicks.net/chicks/chicks_wedding01.jpg https://www.chicks.net/chicks/chicks_wedding01.jpg Hugo -- 0.159.2 en-us Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chicks.net/reference/radio/software_defined-radio/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chicks.net/reference/radio/software_defined-radio/ <p>Software defined radio (SDR) allows elements of the radio to be computer controlled that once were solely the domain of analag components. This opens up a world of possibilities and flexibility.</p> <h2 id="key-links">Key links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/">RTL-SDR Quick Start Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rtl-sdr.com/V4/">RTL-SDR V4 User Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/f4exb/sdrangel">sdrangle on github</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/flightaware/dump1090">flightaware&rsquo;s fork of dump1090</a></li> <li><a href="https://ham.stackexchange.com/q/173/5222">Decoding AIS with dongles</a></li> <li><a href="https://blinry.org/50-things-with-sdr/">50 things you can do with SDR</a> is a great article.</li> </ul>