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Offline ChrisSmolinski

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I/Q Data for Dummies
« on: October 31, 2013, 1947 UTC »
A very nice introduction to I/Q data, used in SDR software routines.

http://whiteboard.ping.se/SDR/IQ
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Re: I/Q Data for Dummies
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2013, 1635 UTC »
Chris - I've gotta admit this article tied my mind up in knots for awhile.  But working through it a couple of times eventually gave me that blessed "AHA" moment.  Thanks for sharing...
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Re: I/Q Data for Dummies
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2013, 0305 UTC »
This makes sense to my analog mind. Thanks!

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Re: I/Q Data for Dummies
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2013, 2005 UTC »
If that is for dummies, I'm not sure what it makes me... I still don't get it.  ???  I think I'll let my brain rest and try again later.  Too much math!
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