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The CubeSat Simulator: STEM Board Development

31 Jan 2026 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515 $0.09

This article is sponsored by our partners at PCBWay. Talk to the team to get design support to help bring your next project to life. As we’ve progressed through building the cubesat simulator, we’ve built out the solar and battery boards, printed our...

Radio Hackers Newsletter: A New Year, A New Look

11 Jan 2026 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.11

2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for the publication. 2025 was a great year for the publication. Thanks to new feature writers, new affiliates and the support of Medium as the place to build and grow, we were able to take the publica...

Small But Mighty: The Tiny SA Goes To War

4 Jan 2026 6 minute read 1 comment Investigator515 $0.16

Get your own TinySA at a discounted price by visiting this link. The drone war has been one of the most rapidly shifting parts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and it’s something that we’ve spent plenty of time writing about in previous articles. It’s not...

The Universal Radio Hacker Software

8 Dec 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.13

We strive to provide informative articles, however, it is important for users to ensure their research is both ethical and responsible. Additionally, it is your responsibility to ensure you are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations for y...

Discount Radio: Getting Started With SDR

24 Nov 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.16

If you’re new to the world of radio, it can be a bit of a mission figuring out where to start. With each niche having its own demands, understanding the technical specifications can often mean trawling the notes or looking for reviews to get your hea...

Visualise the Invisible: Using The Waterfall Display

23 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.10

There’s no denying that radio has gone through some significant changes in the past decades. What started with hardware, a microphone and often, a Morse code key would end up involving a computer, a USB dongle and a software package. And while radio...

The Radio Spectrum & The Modern Battlefield

8 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.14

The radio spectrum has always been a vital resource, powering radios, televisions, communications links and navigation resources. And as time has evolved, and technology has shifted, we’ve seen the space become more and more contested. You need to lo...

Space in a Box: The Battery Board

30 Oct 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.19

It’s time to assemble our CubeSat’s power management systemThis post is sponsored by PCBWay, a leading small circuit board manufacturer. We’re excited to partner with PCBWay to showcase their high-quality prototyping services. If you’re looking for r...

SCADA over Radio: Vulnerabilities In RF Links

25 Oct 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515 $0.15

SCADA provides convenience at the expense of overall security.Critical infrastructure can often be a hot issue in cyber. Not only do people have differing views and opinions on a multitude of issues, but overall, discussing the general importa...

Radio Hackers: Preamplifiers & LNAs

21 Oct 2025 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515 $0.10

If you’re new to the radio scene, it can often be difficult to cut through the noise and figure out what you need. And, while there are now great package deals available to give you antennas, receivers and preamps in the one kit, you’ll still need to...