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Show HN: PIrateRF โ€“ Turn a $20 Raspberry Pi Zero into a 12-mode RF transmitter

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๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ PIrateRF - Software-Defined Radio Transmission Platform

PIrateRF transforms your Raspberry Pi Zero W into a portable RF signal generator that spawns its own WiFi hotspot. Control everything from FM broadcasts to digital modes through your browser - hack the airwaves from anywhere! ๐Ÿ“กโšก

๐ŸŽฌ Click here for PIrateRF Promo Video

๐Ÿ“บ Click here for PIrateRF Showcase Video

โš ๏ธ LEGAL NOTICE

PIrateRF is designed for amateur radio experimentation and education - including safe indoor testing without external antennas. Built for engineers who understand that good RF practices matter more than arbitrary administrative boundaries. Users are responsible for compliance with all local RF regulations and licensing requirements. I am not responsible for any of your stupid fuckin' decisions!

All demonstration images and testing in this documentation were performed indoors without an antenna, with a maximum range of approximately 5 meters.

๐Ÿ“‹ Table of Contents

๐ŸŽฏ 12 Different Transmission Modes

๐ŸŽต FM Station - Full FM broadcasting with RDS metadata, playlists, and audio processing

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