Basics of RF Emissions Debugging - Alex Whittemore

Dive into the world of RF emissions debugging with this comprehensive 2-hour conference talk from Hackaday's Remoticon. Explore the fundamentals of RF testing, interpret test reports, and gain insights into frequency analysis. Learn about common failure modes and troubleshooting techniques, including the Magic Wand Method and EM Scanner usage. Discover essential software tools, virtual machine setups, and noise source identification. Gain hands-on experience by building your own probe. Access accompanying slides and project page for additional resources. Demystify the "black magic" of RF and equip yourself with practical knowledge for tackling RF emissions challenges in your projects.

Introduction
How does testing work
What does the test report say
Frequency analysis
Failure modes
Troubleshooting
Magic Wand Method
EM Scanner
Software
Virtual Machine
Noise Sources
Building a Probe