Ham Radio 360: Michael Colton, KE7HIA; the Portable SDR

In this episode, Michael (KE7HIA) is the guest and he is described as a maker and a self-taught engineer and designer who is more electronic than human. Michael has recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming Portable SDR (Software Defined Radio) product, which has generated a lot of buzz in the Ham Radio community. In this episode, Michael talks about his background and how he came up with the idea for his Portable SDR, and shares his insights into innovation in Ham Radio

http://portablesdr.net/

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What is the PSDR?

The Portable Software Defined Radio, or PSDR, is an Open Source, Fully stand-alone HF/Shortwave Software Defined Transceiver. It includes a Vector Network Analyzer and Antenna Analyzer as well as GPS. It’s built for rugged portable use. It is designed to be a flexible platform for development, a learning aid, and and a useful instrument for electronics enthusiasts.

Visit Michaels YouTube Channel to view all of his candid production videos

We appreciate Michael coming on and filling in the blanks about the PSDR!

Michael’s Kickstarter Page