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=> Per una migliore ricezione, regolare lo SQUELCH appena sopra la soglia di rumore e mantenere AGC attivo <=
=> For optimal reception keep the SQUELCH just above the noise threshold and AGC active <=
This receiver is free to tune for NORMAL users, some frequency is blocked*.
It's one of the few high quality receivers, do not camp on it and check the monitor.
SQUELCH noise threshold is around 25%. SIGNAL METER: 50% is S9 or 50uV or -73dBm, 100% is S9+70 or 0dBm.
BANDGUIDES are populated with frequencies to guide you in listening.
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.
ANTENNAs 25m agl:
HF Diamond WD-330J 25m long. T2FD wide band antenna 2-30MHz.
VHF/UHF Diamond SG7900 Super Gainer.
NODE HARDWARE:
Receiver: ICOM IC-R8500
Raspberry Pi 3 model B 1GB RAM (1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM2837 64bit 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