▃▅▇█▓▒░ Welcome to Ravenna 2 ░▒▓█▇▅▃
This receiver is free to tune for anyone, some frequency is blocked*, it has a tuner chip R820T with range 24-1766 MHz.
BANDGUIDES are specifically selected for the location and meant to guide you in listening.
<<< For optimal reception keep the SQUELCH just above the noise threshold, RF Gain on Auto and AGC active >>>
TUNING:
Remember: ASK BEFORE TUNING!
When you connect to this node and find another user already connected, ask in the local chat before tuning. If you don't get any answer within 2 minutes, you are free to tune.
Who tunes assumes responsibility for the tuned frequency.
ANTENNA:
VHF & UHF: Proxel X-700NH Vertical, 15m agl. Gain: 9.3dB (144MHz); 13.0dB (430MHz).
NODE HARDWARE:
Receiver: RTL2832 SDR (R820T)
VHF Notch filter: 88-108MHz (
www.jghitechnology.com)
Raspberry Pi 4 model B 8GB RAM (1.5GHz quad-core ARMv8 CPU)
LISTENERS PLEASE NOTE:
I sometimes operate a transmitter in close proximity to this receiver. During these periods the receiver will be unusable or offline.
Enjoy listening!
73 de IZ4YGS Matteo
flyingelvis@libero.it
*The following frequencies are blocked:
- Military
- Law enforcement & security services
- FM broadcasting (filtered by notch)