What the Heck Is This Radio Stuff Anyway

Explore the fundamentals of radio technology in this 25-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2015. Delve into the history of radio, basic software-defined radio (SDR) design, and key concepts such as the radio spectrum and electromagnetic waves. Learn about antenna properties and types, as well as modulation techniques including quadratic amplitude modulation. Gain insights into this essential communication technology and discover valuable resources for further learning about radio systems.

Intro
History of radio
Basic SDR design
What is it
Radio spectrum
Electromagnetic waves
Antennas
Antenna properties
Antenna types
Modulation
Quadratic amplitude modulation
Resources