Introduction to Software Defined Radio for Tactical Operations
Instructor: Grey Fox
Software Defined Radio (SDR) opens the door to hidden worlds of wireless and radio frequency technology. For very little cost and just a few minutes of training, you will monitor local radio traffic, track aircraft.
Delving further, you'll use specialized hardware and software, like the Flipper Zero and HackRF, copy RFID and sub-GHz signals, and even generate your own transmissions for tactical use.
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
What You Will Learn
- Lesson One: Radio frequency and antenna basics, SDR concepts, RTL-SDR chipset, and receiving radio signals
- Lesson Two: Exploring local radio signals, tracking aircraft with ADS-B, and exploring local radio repeaters for intelligence collection
- Lesson Three: Intro to HackRF and generating signals using DragonOS
- Lesson Four: Flipper Zero walk-through, spectrum analysis, and signal replay
What You Will Need
- Laptop running Windows 10/11 or Ubuntu 22.04 (MacOS support may vary)
- Hypervisor to run DragonOS (optional)
- Bring your own Flipper Zero and/or HackRF (if available)
What You Will Receive
- RTL-SDR v3/v4
- 2 aerial antenna sets
- Antenna stand and SMA connection cables
- Course book
Who Should Attend
Ideal for radio frequency hackers, hardware testers, SIGINT operators, and anyone interested in foundational SDR operations for tactical use.
About the Instructor
Grey Fox is a U.S. military veteran with over 20 years of intelligence and cybersecurity experience, specializing in offensive cyberspace operations, digital network intelligence, and SDR instruction. He has presented at DEF CON and B-Sides, and holds certifications like CISSP, GCTI, GASF, GAWN, and CWNA.
