Software-Defined Radios: An Introduction for Technologists| Professor Rick Hansen

In this webinar, Professor Hansen takes a deep dive into Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) and how they work to receive digital communications from satellites and aircraft. You’ll learn basic RF concepts. And get tips for building, operating, and securing your own SDR using inexpensive materials found on Amazon and other online sources.

Professor Rick Hansen is Capitol Technology University’s Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity. This webinar reprises one of the most popular presentations given at DEFCON’s Aerospace Village.

5:50 Program begins
8:37 Basics of how to use an SDR
10:29 Basic RF concepts (Frequency, bandwidth, modulation)
32:40 How SDR converts signals into information

This video is part of Cap Tech Talks, a series of webinars presented by Capitol Technology University faculty, alumni, and special guests.

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