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  • Importing your Radio to Sri Lanka

    Importing your Radio to Sri Lanka

    Importing a radio transmitter to Sri Lanka, with the proper approvals, can be complicated. Follow this guide to learn how to obtain proper approvals.

  • How to register for Echolink

    How to register for Echolink

    Congratulations on getting your amateur radio license! Now it’s time to get on the air. While waiting for the official procedures of equipment clearance to take place, you can try connecting to repeaters around the world with echolink. Echolink is a service where you can connect to repeaters and links worldwide to talk with other…

  • How to add your callsign to QRZ.com

    How to add your callsign to QRZ.com

    Congratulations on getting your shiny new amateur radio license! You’ve put in the work, studied for exams, anxiously awaited for results and the licensing process to run its course, and here you are, with that bright maroon, TRCSL-issued license book. Good job! But now, it’s time to show off a little. When you get on…

  • How to Decode AIS Data with a SDR

    How to Decode AIS Data with a SDR

    How to Decode AIS Data with a SDR The Automatic Identification System is a tracking system designed for maritime vessels, offering reliable and timely data exchange between ships and shore-based stations. AIS operates by continuously transmitting and receiving vessel-specific information, such as identity, position, course, speed, and navigational status. This information is shared with nearby…

  • Web SDRs & How to use them

    Web SDRs & How to use them

    6. Web SDRs & How to Use Them Web SDRs have become increasingly important in recent years, particularly among radio enthusiasts. These web-based receivers allow users to tune into radio signals from across the world and study rare or exotic radio signals in the comfort of their homes. With web SDRs, you can listen to…

  • Low Noise Amplifiers and RF Filters

    Low Noise Amplifiers and RF Filters

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    5. Low Noise Amplifiers and RF Filters Introduction SDRs are powerful & flexible platforms to learn, experiment and explore RF communication. They are highly capable in their own right but their performance can be enhanced by incorporating additional components such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) and RF Filters. These components play a critical role in…

  • SDR Buying guide

    SDR Buying guide

    What is the best SDR? There is no such thing as “The Best SDR”. It’s difficult to determine as it depends on the specific needs and preferences of the user. Every SDR has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on what you want to achieve. Also when you do a simple Google search for SDR these…

  • Comparison Between popular SDRs​

    Comparison Between popular SDRs​

    3. Comparison Between popular SDRs Written by Dilusha Samarasekara – Associate Member, RSSL The world of amateur radio has experienced a transformative revolution with the advent of Software-Defined Radio. By replacing traditional hardware components with powerful software algorithms, SDR devices offer a wide range of benefits, including increased flexibility, enhanced functionality, and improved performance. With…

  • Getting Started with SDRSharp​

    Getting Started with SDRSharp​

    2. Getting Started with SDRSharp​ Written by Dilusha Samarasekara – Associate Member, RSSL Previous Articles SDRSharp is a popular software-defined radio application that allows you to receive and decode a wide range of radio signals. It’s a great tool for exploring the world of radio, and it’s relatively easy to start with. Step 1: Download…

  • Software Defined Radio

    Software Defined Radio

    An article series by Dilusha Samarasekara – RSSL