LightAPRS Gateway 1.0 is a Linux-based APRS gateway development board featuring a SA818V VHF transceiver module, built-in WiFi 6, Direwolf software and a web-based management interface. Powered by the Rockchip RV1106 processor, it operates as a fully standalone APRS digipeater and iGate.

Information, source code

Official information and source code is on GITHUB: https://github.com/lightaprs/LightAPRSGateway-1.0 

Key Features

• SA818 VHF Transceiver (1W) with SMA Antenna Connector (Antenna not included)
• Pre-installed Linux OS (Ubuntu 22.04)
• Web-Based Configuration Interface and Local RF APRS Monitoring Map
• WiFi 6 (2.4 GHz) + Ethernet for Network Connectivity + USB Type-C for Direct Connection (WiFi antenna included)
• SHTC3 Environmental Sensor (Temperature and Humidity)
• Auto-Reboot After Power Outage - ideal for unattended remote installations (rooftop, hilltop, etc). 
• ABS Enclosure with laser-cut openings for SMA, USB and Ethernet Connectors

Basic Features

• Software: Open Source
• Dimensions: 58 x 82 mm
• Platform: Luckfox Core1106 (Rockchip RV1106G3)
• OS: Linux (Ubuntu 22.04)
• CPU: ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.2 GHz
• NPU: 1.0 TOPS (Supports int4, int8, int16)
• Ram: 256 MB DDR3L
• Storage: 8 GB eMMC
• WiFi: 2.4 GHz WiFi 6 (AIC8800DC)
• Bluetooth: 5.2 / BLE
• Input Voltage: 5V via USB Type-C 2.0
• VHF Radio Module: SA818V
• VHF Operating Frequency: 144-146 MHz (configurable)
• Low Pass Filter: Available (7 elements)
• VHF Max Power: 30 dBm / 1W
• Environmental Sensor: SHTC3 (Temperature & humidity)
• Antenna Connector: SMA Female (VHF), IPEX 1.0 (WiFi)
• Ethernet: 10/100M
• Enclosure: ABS enclosure (88.5 x 63 x 27.5 mm)