SDR workshop

Sat Mar 29 2025 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

Hackers Guild PGH | Pittsburgh

Hackers Guild PGH
Publisher/HostHackers Guild PGH
SDR workshop
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Join us for a hands-on SDR workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of software-defined radio technology!
About this Event

Software Defined Radio (SDR) opens the door to hidden worlds of wireless and radio frequency technology. For very little cost and just a few minutes of training, you will monitor local radio traffic, track aircraft.

Delving further, you’ll use specialized hardware and software, like the Flipper Zero and HackRF, copy RFID and sub-GHz signals, and even generate your own transmissions for tactical use.


Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate


What You Will Learn:

Radio frequency and antenna basics, SDR concepts, SDR for intelligence collection, RTL-SDR and HackRF basics, the DragonOS operating system. Flipper Zero basics, and a lot more.


What You Will Need:

Laptop running Windows 10/11 or Ubuntu 22.04 (MacOS support may vary, M-series not recommended)

Ability to access BIOS/UEFI to change boot order (we'll be using DragonOS live USB drives)

Hypervisor to run DragonOS (optional as a backup)

Bring your own Flipper Zero and/or HackRF (if available)


What You Will Receive:

RTL-SDR v3/v4

2 aerial antenna sets

Antenna stand and SMA connection cables

DragonOS Live USB

Course book


Who Should Attend:

Ideal for radio frequency hackers, hardware testers, SIGINT operators, and anyone interested in foundational SDR operations for tactical use.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hackers Guild PGH, 2247 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

Tickets

USD 150.00

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