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Why can't we just get a software-defined radio in the hardware...

• vvanders 9y ago
  That's because SDRs hog a lot more power than discrete components. For something like a phone stand-by/screen-off power usage is a pretty critical component.
  • cesarb 9y ago
    Some phones have optional removable components like extra batteries, higher-quality speakers/cameras, or even projectors. It would be cool if someone made a SDR add-on for these phones.
    • Rebelgecko 9y ago
      Ive used a cheapo SDR on my phone before, with a microusb adapter. There aren't a ton of Android apps but IIRC I was able to look at ADS-B transponder data