SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO SDR MASTERY - Expanded Project Guides
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SOFTWARE_DEFINED_RADIO_SDR_MASTERY.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spectrum Eye (IQ Visualizer) | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | Signal Visualization / FFT |
| 2 | The “Envelope” (AM Demodulator) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Amplitude Demodulation / Filtering |
| 3 | The “Freq-to-Volts” (FM Broadcast Receiver) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Frequency Demodulation / Phase Math |
| 4 | The Aircraft Radar (ADS-B Decoder) | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Digital Demodulation / Pulse Position Modulation (PPM) |
| 5 | The Hidden Text (RDS Decoder) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Subcarrier Extraction / BPSK Demodulation |
| 6 | The Ship Tracker (AIS Decoder) | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | GMSK Demodulation / Marine Protocols |
| 7 | The Satellite Eye (NOAA APT Downloader) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Image Transmission / AM-on-FM |
| 8 | The Beeping Relic (Pager Decoder / POCSAG) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | FSK Demodulation / BCH Error Correction |
| 9 | The Mobile Whisper (GSM Sniffer - Education Only) | Level 5: Master | 1-2 weeks | Complex TDMA / Viterbi Decoding |
| 10 | The Space Compass (GPS L1 Tracker) | Level 5: Master | 1-2 weeks | Spread Spectrum / CDMS |
Prerequisites
- Basic programming and system fundamentals
- Comfort with command line tooling