Topic: Psk31

2 chapters across the catalog

Golden Poop
Episode 1742 2:23:45 - 2:27:25

1742: Golden Poop

AI Gibber Link, Ham Radio Protocol

A viral video claiming two AIs developed a secret high-speed language called "Gibber Link" is debunked as a parlor trick using old ham radio protocols. The audio heard in the video is actually a low-baud digital mode, likely PSK31 or Olivia, which has been used by amateur radio operators for decades. The demonstration was a hackathon project that used simple audio-to-text processing rather than a new AI-evolved communication method.

Spying is Sharing
Episode 471 2:27:33 - 2:30:43

471: Spying is Sharing

UN Terrorist Internet Report, Software Defined Radio

Adam Curry cites a UN report on the use of the internet for terrorist purposes, specifically point 201 regarding software-defined high-frequency radio. He notes that the digital modes he uses for amateur radio are now being flagged as untraceable communication methods for terrorists.