{"product_id":"19-2u-rack-mountable-analog-receiver-2m-vhf","title":"19\" 2U Rack Mountable Analog Receiver 2m VHF","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* RF.Guru Shopify product page styles (standard) *\/\nh2, h3, h4 { font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1.2em; }\nul { margin-left: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em; }\nul li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }\np { margin-bottom: 0.8em; }\n\n\/* Inline note *\/\n.inline-note { color: #8a8a8a; font-style: italic; display: block; margin-top: 0.3em; }\n\n\/* Info box (yellow variant) *\/\n.cert-box,\n.handmade-box {\n  background: #fff8e5;\n  border: 1px solid #f0d78c;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 0.8em;\n  margin: 1.2em 0;\n}\n.cert-box b,\n.handmade-box b { color: #b26d00; }\n\n\/* Specs table *\/\n.specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0; }\n.specs-table th,\n.specs-table td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 8px; text-align: left; }\n.specs-table thead th { background: #f7f7f7; }\n\n\/* Responsive video *\/\n.video-container {\n  position: relative;\n  width: 100%;\n  aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  margin: 1em 0;\n}\n.video-container iframe {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  border: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mini-FAQ *\/\n.mini-faq {\n  background: #f9f9f9;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 1em;\n  margin-top: 2em;\n}\n.mini-faq h3 { margin-top: 0; }\n.mini-faq ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; }\n.mini-faq li { margin-bottom: 0.6em; }\n.mini-faq li b { margin-right: .3em; }\n\n\/* Blue technical highlight box *\/\n.tech-box {\n  background: #eef6fb;\n  border: 1px solid #c6d9e8;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 1em;\n  margin-top: 1.5em;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5em;\n  font-size: 0.95em;\n  line-height: 1.5em;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"handmade-box\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandmade in Belgium.\u003c\/b\u003e Fulfilment times may vary depending on order volume. Please allow \u003cb\u003e1–6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e for assembly and shipping. If you would like a more precise estimate, feel free to contact us before ordering.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e19\" Rack-Mountable Analog Receiver – 2 m VHF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRack-Mountable Analog Receiver\u003c\/b\u003e is a compact, high-performance \u003cb\u003ereceive-only VHF platform\u003c\/b\u003e built for reliable fixed-station use in \u003cb\u003eSVXLink repeater RX nodes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eEchoLink gateway receivers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eanalog linking systems\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eAPRS iGate applications\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis receiver is built around the \u003cb\u003eReceiver1 VHF\u003c\/b\u003e module and integrated into a \u003cb\u003eshielded 2U 19\" rack-mount enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e for clean, dependable operation in station, repeater, and networked receive installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-note\"\u003eThis is a receive-only product. TX power, harmonic, and channel-power measurements do not apply to this version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes This Rack Receiver Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReceive-only architecture\u003c\/b\u003e — optimized for stable, sensitive VHF reception without an onboard transmitter stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt around Receiver1 VHF\u003c\/b\u003e — based on our proven Raspberry Pi-compatible VHF receiver platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExternal RF via N connector\u003c\/b\u003e — a robust and practical RF interface for fixed-station installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShielded 2U rack enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e — designed for cleaner operation and better immunity in busy RF environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal for networked receive sites\u003c\/b\u003e — well suited for SVXLink repeater RX nodes, APRS iGates, and remote receive points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF 2 m (134–174 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceive-only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRX Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 dB SINAD @ −115 dBm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 kHz \/ 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ppm KDS TCXO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWolfson WM8960 ADC @ 48 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal N connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver1 VHF with Raspberry Pi Zero or compatible SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicative RX Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 mA measured with Raspberry Pi Zero W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded with the Product\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete assembled and tested rack device\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreloaded storage with our latest compatible image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSVXLink Repeater RX Node\u003c\/b\u003e — reliable and efficient receive-only operation for simplex or linked repeater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAPRS VHF iGate\u003c\/b\u003e — capture and forward APRS packets with excellent sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEchoLink or Analog Gateway Receiver\u003c\/b\u003e — dependable receive-side operation for network bridging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemote Receiver Site\u003c\/b\u003e — suitable for centralized or distributed station architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully shielded 19\" enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e engineered for receive service in RF-dense environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eENIG-finished PCB\u003c\/b\u003e (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-stable 1 ppm TCXO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndependent receiver settings\u003c\/b\u003e for RX frequency, CTCSS, and CDCSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdjustable RX audio levels\u003c\/b\u003e for flexible integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignal\/Tone LED indication\u003c\/b\u003e for practical status monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReceive mode:\u003c\/b\u003e 220 mA measured with Raspberry Pi Zero W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-note\"\u003eSystem current may vary depending on the SBC, storage, and connected accessories used in the rack enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftware - How-To - Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSVXSpot Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpot\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSVXSpotMain Repository:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpotMain\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpotMain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreconfigured SVXLink Bookworm Image:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpot?tab=readme-ov-file#svxlink-bookworm-image\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/Guru-RF\/SVXSpot?tab=readme-ov-file#svxlink-bookworm-image\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVHF Receiver Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitivity Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e12 dB SINAD\u003c\/b\u003e sensitivity figure of \u003cb\u003e−115 dBm\u003c\/b\u003e provides a realistic indication of practical receive performance for narrowband VHF applications such as repeater receive nodes and APRS iGates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eReceive Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceiver1 VHF is optimized for \u003cb\u003esensitive, stable VHF reception\u003c\/b\u003e with support for \u003cb\u003e12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel bandwidths\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003e1 ppm TCXO\u003c\/b\u003e, and high-quality audio conversion through the \u003cb\u003eWolfson WM8960 ADC\u003c\/b\u003e. The result is a practical and robust receive platform for continuous-duty infrastructure use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Is Different from a Repeater Module\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a full repeater transceiver, this product is a \u003cb\u003ededicated receiver\u003c\/b\u003e. That means there is \u003cb\u003eno transmitter stage\u003c\/b\u003e, so output power, harmonic suppression, and channel-power plots are not relevant here. The focus is entirely on \u003cb\u003ereception quality, stability, and integration flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mini-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMini-FAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a repeater transmitter?\u003c\/b\u003e — No. This is a \u003cb\u003ereceive-only rack receiver\u003c\/b\u003e for VHF 2 m applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich band is supported?\u003c\/b\u003e — This version covers \u003cb\u003e134–174 MHz\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat sensitivity does it offer?\u003c\/b\u003e — The receiver module is specified at \u003cb\u003e12 dB SINAD @ −115 dBm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it typically used for?\u003c\/b\u003e — Common uses are \u003cb\u003eSVXLink repeater RX nodes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAPRS iGates\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003egateway or linking receivers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat RF connector is used?\u003c\/b\u003e — The rack version uses an \u003cb\u003eexternal N connector\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RF Guru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53171220152662,"sku":"2025-K-111-RX","price":649.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4402\/4764\/files\/SimplexRepeaterVHF.webp?v=1776692985","url":"https:\/\/shop.rf.guru\/products\/19-2u-rack-mountable-analog-receiver-2m-vhf","provider":"RF Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}