L-Band Satellite Signal Exploration with RTL-SDR and Patch Antenna

By |2026-03-06T22:36:44+02:00March 6th, 2026|Categories: Frequencies, Radio, Space|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Today I spent some time exploring the L-Band spectrum (1500-1700 MHz) using an RTL-SDR dongle connected to an L-Band satellite patch antenna on a Raspberry Pi. The setup is simple but effective for receiving various satellite signals including Inmarsat, Iridium, GPS, and COSPAS-SARSAT search and rescue transponders. Hardware Setup RTL-SDR with [...]