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| author | krakenrf <78108016+krakenrf@users.noreply.github.com> | 2022-05-29 11:54:55 +0200 |
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| committer | krakenrf <78108016+krakenrf@users.noreply.github.com> | 2022-05-29 11:54:55 +0200 |
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diff --git a/1.-Additional-Hardware-Required.md b/1.-Additional-Hardware-Required.md index 81e9b4d..cf3d7a9 100644 --- a/1.-Additional-Hardware-Required.md +++ b/1.-Additional-Hardware-Required.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ In order to use the KrakenSDR some additional hardware like power supplies, cables, computing hardware and antennas are required. We list our recommendations here. + + # Computing Hardware The KrakenSDR requires a computing platform for run on. Our open source code can run on any Linux device with sufficient computing power. We recommend computing power of at least a Raspberry Pi 4 or better. Any computing platform used should at least support USB 2.0, have 4+ cores and be capable of running a Debian Linux distribution like Ubuntu. @@ -40,4 +42,9 @@ Cable length precision between 5 separate cables can be an issue for cheaper mag ## Antenna Array Suppliers **KrakenRF:** For vehicular use, we recommend our own magnetic mount antenna sets currently available from the Crowd Supply store. These antenna sets have length matched cables for best performance. -**Arrow Antennas:** For fixed sites, the [KrakenSDR antenna array from Arrow Antennas](https://www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/krsdr.html) may be a good choice. Be sure to order 5 matching cables from them too. Please note that this is a third party company.
\ No newline at end of file +**Arrow Antennas:** For fixed sites, the [KrakenSDR antenna array from Arrow Antennas](https://www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/krsdr.html) may be a good choice. Be sure to order 5 matching cables from them too. Please note that this is a third party company. + +# Android Mapping Device (Optional) +If you wish to make use of the triangulation and mapping software, then you will need an Android device in order to run the KrakenSDR RDF Android App. Any modern Android device with a compass and GPS running Android 7.1 or newer can run the app. Faster devices will be more capable of loading large log files collected over several hours, or log files containing data from multiple VFOs. + +If an Android device is not an option, you can also make use of a PC running a free Android emulator such as Bluestacks.
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