Radio Telescopes 101

Kevin Lloyd describes how to build an inexpensive working radio telescope -- no degree in engineering required.

Links discussed throughout the meeting:
List of SDRs https://www.rtl-sdr.com/big-list-rtl-...
List of Dongles https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-d...
Radio Sky Pipe http://www.radiosky.com/skypipeishere...
Radio Sky Pipe on Arduino http://cygnusa.blogspot.com/2014/09/a...
Virtual Cable software https://vb-audio.com/Cable/
RTL Bridge https://cygnusa.blogspot.com/2014/07/...
Radio-Skypipe Developer website http://radiosky.com/softwarehome.html Radio Eyes is particularly interesting.
Wavelength calculator https://www.omnicalculator.com/physic...
Basic Antenna theory https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/u...
Intro to Radio Astronomy booklet https://www.radio-astronomy.org/pdf/s...
Basic Build Instructions to Hear Meteors https://www.rasc.ca/sites/default/fil...
Example of Hearing Meteors    • 2021 March 15 - Meteor Fireballs in L...