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Build a Passive Radar With Software-Defined Radio

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A reference antenna picks up a signal from, say, a cell tower, while a surveillance antenna is tuned to the same frequency. The reference and surveillance signals are compared. Building off the demand stimulated by this activity, a number of manufacturers have started making premium, but still relatively cheap, SDRs.

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Hands On Extra: OCXO Clock

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As described in the accompanying Hands On article , this project is a digital clock that uses a high stability 10 Megahertz oscillator as its timing reference. The Nano offers far more processing power than is necessary for performing a simple hours-minutes-seconds type clock but is cheap and simple to use. The OCXO is a 3.3-volt

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New compact Mercedes-Benz electric cars will have more than 750km range and charge twice as fast

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. “Our lightweight, in-house development features 800-volt electric architecture and a two-speed transmission, paired with a smartly packaged battery with excellent energy density,” Källenius said at the unveiling of the Concept CLA Class, referring to MMA’s similarities to the Vision EQXX.

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IoT in Electric Vehicles: A Success Factor For the Future

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The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to the billions of physical objects connected to the internet, collecting and exchanging data throughout the world. Basically, we can turn anything into an IoT device and all you need is a cheap microcontroller and some kind of connectivity (Bluetooth or wifi). What Is IoT?

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2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD Review – Enticing Yet Flawed

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For reference, my test car had the available all-wheel drive system. The electric power steering manages to feel actually connected to the road and not too artificial. The only downside is that some materials feel cheap, especially in the top-trim EX-L I drove – a vehicle that costs $30,590.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – similar in size to Kia’s popular Seltos small SUV.

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SpaceX ready to begin training astronauts for first private spacewalk

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One of those crucial technologies is a cheap, reliable, and easy-to-use spacesuit that will allow future SpaceX astronauts to work outside of the safety of their spacecraft in the vacuum of space, and, one day, walk on the surfaces of other planets and moons.

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