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=== Receivers, transceivers and tuners === | === Receivers, transceivers and tuners === | ||
To work with specialist and custom antennae a receiver will be needed. Unless the antenna is built with precision to listen to a particular signal, a tuner will be needed. If broadcast is also desired, a transmitter will be required. In radio terminology, a device that both transmits (TX) and receives (RX) is a 'transceiver. [[File:Transceiver.png|thumb|A modern HF transceiver with a spectrum analyzer and DSP capabilities]] | To work with specialist and custom antennae a receiver will be needed. Unless the antenna is built with precision to listen to a particular signal, a tuner will be needed. If broadcast is also desired, a transmitter will be required. In radio terminology, a device that both transmits (TX) and receives (RX) is a 'transceiver. [[File:Transceiver.png|thumb|A modern HF transceiver with a spectrum analyzer and DSP capabilities]] | ||
Dedicated all-in-one transceivers can vary greatly in price and features, and depending on the region the operator is in, are bound to local broadcasting laws. Typically a HAM (Hobby and Amateur Radio) license is required to operate them. | Dedicated all-in-one transceivers can vary greatly in price and features, and depending on the region the operator is in, are bound to local broadcasting laws. Typically a HAM (Hobby and Amateur Radio) license is required to operate them. | ||