Tag Archives: Google

SDR Touch: An Android-based software defined radio

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Thomas

Though not available for the shortwave bands, Google Play reviews are mostly positive for the new software defined radio application that will run on your Android phone or tablet: SDR Touch. According to the Google Play page, SDR Touch covers … Continue reading →

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Gmail Tap: email with morse code?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Thomas

Google has once again featured a radio-related theme–this time (unfortunately!) as an April Fool’s joke. This video will explain it all:

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Google Doodle honors Heinrich Hertz’s 155th birthday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Thomas

If you visit Google’s home page today, you’ll notice that their typical logo has been replaced with an animation of an undulating, multi-colored wave. If you click on the wave, you’ll be taken to sites telling the story of Heinrich … Continue reading →

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Google commemorates 218th anniversary of Samuel Morse’s birthday

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Thomas

We woke up this morning to find the homepage of search engine, Google, in morse code. What a great way to commemorate Samuel Morse’s birthday. In case you missed this special Google Doodle, check out the screen capture below. _ … Continue reading →

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