Date: 25-26 May 2026

Time: 0930-1700

Venue: Copthorne King's Hotel

Synopsis:

Software-Defined Radio (SDR) is a transformative technology that has redefined the landscape of modern telecommunications, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence. By shifting hardware-defined functions into the software domain, SDR provides unprecedented flexibility for monitoring, capturing, and manipulating wireless signals across a vast frequency range.

This two-day course is designed to take engineers, researchers, and technologists from the foundational mathematics of signals to the execution of high-level signal operations. The curriculum follows a "Theory-to-Execution" model, where every theoretical module is followed by a practical laboratory exercise using the HackRF One hardware platform and GNU Radio Companion (GRC).

Target Audience:

This course is meant for engineers, technologists and researchers who need to learn both of the theoretical and practical aspects of SDR. This course is specifically designed for personnel from the Defence and Home Team sectors who are tasked with securing and monitoring the electromagnetic spectrum. It is highly relevant for those involved in spectrum management, counter-drone operations, and the protection of critical infrastructure. By mastering techniques such as Antenna Nulling to counter jamming and GPS Spoofing to understand navigation vulnerabilities, attendees will gain the practical skills necessary to identify and mitigate sophisticated RF threats. Whether you are responsible for tactical communications or national security signal intelligence, this course provides the "hands-on" operational experience required to stay ahead in an increasingly software-defined battlespace.

Contents:

1. Introduction to SDR

2. Signals

3. DSP for SDR

4. Wireless Communications Systems

5. GNU Radio Companion

Hands-on sessions on AM and FM Receiver, Replay Attack, Frequency Hopping, Doppler Radar, GPS Spoofing and Antenna Nulling for Anti-Jamming.