Difference between revisions of "Broadcastify Raspberry Pi Image"
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHzalImFR0E Broadcastify Image Setup] - (Step by Step Guide by Joey Absi) | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHzalImFR0E Broadcastify Image Setup] - (Step by Step Guide by Joey Absi) | ||
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| + | == Darkice Feed Configuration == | ||
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| + | Darkice is easily configured and managed using the BCFY Shell. | ||
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| + | === Configuring Broadcast Volume === | ||
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| + | * Plug your scanner's headphone jack into the mic jack on the USB sound card dongle | ||
| + | * Open a shell and start alsamixer | ||
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| + | alsamixer | ||
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| + | * press F6, choose the "USB Headphone Set" entry | ||
| + | * press your tab key to select the "Capture" device volume control | ||
| + | * use your "up arrow" key to adjust the level to it's lowest level possible (6) | ||
| + | * press escape to exist alsamixer | ||
| + | * run the following command to save the volume settings | ||
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| + | sudo alsactl store | ||
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| + | === Troubleshoot clicking sound in the audio stream === | ||
| + | If your stream has a clicking sound when there is no audio, you may be able to eliminate it by turning off Auto Gain Control. | ||
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| + | * Open a shell and start alsamixer | ||
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| + | alsamixer | ||
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| + | * Press F6 and select your audio device | ||
| + | * Press Tab to select "Auto Gain Control" | ||
| + | * Press the "m" key to toggle it off | ||
| + | * Press Escape key to exit alsamixer | ||
| + | * Save your settings with the following command | ||
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| + | sudo alsactl store | ||
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Revision as of 09:20, 18 April 2021
The Broadcastify Raspberry Pi Image comes preinstalled with the following software:
- Darkice - Audio Streamer for Broadcastify Feeds
- Trunk Recorder - SDR Trunked Radio Capture Software for Broadcastify Calls
- RTL-Airband - SDR Capture and Broadcastify Feed Software for AM Aircraft
- VoxCall - Broadcastify Calls Audio Capture Software
- BCFY Shell - Management shell for configuration, management, and update of Broadcastify Feed Services
The appliance also features preinstalled and configured utilities for SDR Software, including RTL-SDR, Airspy, and HackRF utilities.
For downloads and basic installation instructions see:
Contents
Installation and Configuration Videos
- Broadcastify Image Setup - (Step by Step Guide by Joey Absi)
Darkice Feed Configuration
Darkice is easily configured and managed using the BCFY Shell.
Configuring Broadcast Volume
- Plug your scanner's headphone jack into the mic jack on the USB sound card dongle
- Open a shell and start alsamixer
alsamixer
- press F6, choose the "USB Headphone Set" entry
- press your tab key to select the "Capture" device volume control
- use your "up arrow" key to adjust the level to it's lowest level possible (6)
- press escape to exist alsamixer
- run the following command to save the volume settings
sudo alsactl store
Troubleshoot clicking sound in the audio stream
If your stream has a clicking sound when there is no audio, you may be able to eliminate it by turning off Auto Gain Control.
- Open a shell and start alsamixer
alsamixer
- Press F6 and select your audio device
- Press Tab to select "Auto Gain Control"
- Press the "m" key to toggle it off
- Press Escape key to exit alsamixer
- Save your settings with the following command
sudo alsactl store