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-====== What is a π-box ======
-===== What is the π-box ? =====
-A π-box is a modular system of radio/streaming broadcast, composed of multiples inputs and outputs. The π-box aims to provide a multi-functional and easy-to-use micro-FM & streaming micro radio station. It is based on the mini-fm approach, developed in the 80's by the Japanese artist and researcher Tetsuo Kogawa, which promotes radiotransmissions of FM waves upon a tiny perimeter, such as a house, a block, or a small zone. The π-box combines this ultra local transmission with internet possibilities (through ethernet, WiFi or 3G/4G), to leverage all the possibilities of hybrid transmissions. The system is open source, and based on open source software / open hardware.
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-===== Usage =====
-==== A π-box allow different possibilities and configurations : ====
-    Broadcast on the FM band from various inputs (streams, files, live inputs)
-    Stream on internet from various sources (streams, files, live inputs), with the help of a icecast server
-    Multiply the combinations of the above possibilities
-    Send text messages on the RDS system
-    Record the input and store the recording on the sd drive, as a file in opus format
-==== What the π-box do not do ====
-    Broadcast on other radio frequencies than the FM band
-    Stream when not have access to internet !
-    Stream without icecast support !
-    & many other things ! check the section 3/ Usage to know the exact features of the π-box