The Ultimate SDR Receiver > This Open-Source, Low-Cost Radio has Ultrahigh Performance

At a time when we all carry smartphones that can stream high-definition movies into our hands, the romance of listening to old-school analog broadcast radio nevertheless endures. For some it's a break from the cookies, contracts, and terms of service that lurk behind every online activity. For folks like me though, a big part of the charm is the thrill that comes from pulling in a signal from thousands of kilometers away—and doing it the time-honored way: with an understanding of atmospheric conditions, antennas, and electronics.