Explore the world of radio spectrum!

DATE: 24 February // 4 – 8 pm
MENTOR: Matthew Biederman
LOCATION: Poligon, Tobačna 5, 1000 Ljubljana
REGISTRATION: delavnica@ljudmila.org

About the workshop

This brief workshop by the polyvalent artist Matthew Biederman will introduce the fundamentals of exploring the electromagnetic spectrum through the use of a Software Defined Radio (SDR). We’ll look at a little bit of the history of SDRs, some RF Theory as well as a hands-on approach using R820T2 tuner based USB dongles. We’ll listen to a variety of modes and modulations and descramble some of the radio jargon.
No prior experience with radio is necessary, just a desire to explore and understand the invisible architecture of the spectrum.  Each participant will be supplied with an RTL-SDR USB Dongle w/ telescoping antenna.  Please bring headphones and a laptop w/ USB 2.0 interface, booting either Windows 7/8/10 or Ubuntu/Fedora/Debian etc.

About the mentor

Matthew Biederman has been performing, installing and exhibiting works, which explore themes of perception, media saturation, and data systems from a multiplicity of perspectives since the mid-nineties. He is a co-founder of the Arctic Perspective Initiate. He regularly exhibits or performs on important biennials and international exhibitions.