rs-uv3a/README.md
Ryan Malloy 364b6602c4 Initial RS-UV3A Starlight documentation site
Documentation for the HobbyPCB RS-UV3A tri-band FM transceiver board
covering 2m, 1.25m, and 70cm amateur radio bands.

Structure:
- Getting Started: quick start, connections, serial setup
- Guides: voice, packet/APRS, beacons, repeater/satellite, firmware
- Reference: specs, 66 serial commands, connector pinouts, hw revisions
- Accessories: RS-UVPA 5W power amplifier

Features:
- Ham radio green theme for readability
- Full command reference with categorization
- Searchable via Starlight/Pagefind
- Mobile responsive
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# RS-UV3A Documentation
Documentation site for the HobbyPCB RS-UV3A VHF/UHF Tri-Band FM Transceiver.
Built with [Astro](https://astro.build) and [Starlight](https://starlight.astro.build).
## About the RS-UV3A
The RS-UV3A is a compact FM transceiver board designed by Jim Veatch (WA2EUJ) at HobbyPCB. It covers:
- **2m Band:** 136174 MHz
- **1.25m Band:** 200260 MHz
- **70cm Band:** 400520 MHz
Features include on-board USB-serial, wide-range DC-DC converter (3.5V16V), and Arduino/Raspberry Pi compatibility.
## Documentation Structure
- **Getting Started** — Quick start, connections, serial setup
- **Guides** — Voice operation, packet/APRS, beacons, repeaters
- **Reference** — Specifications, all 66 serial commands, connector pinouts
- **Accessories** — RS-UVPA 5W power amplifier
## Development
```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start dev server at localhost:4321
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Preview production build
npm run preview
```
## Source Material
Documentation is based on official HobbyPCB manuals:
- RS-UV3A Rev A Manual
- RS-UV3 Command Reference (Firmware 2.4A)
- RS-UV3 Rev C Manual
- RS-UVPA Manual
## Links
- [HobbyPCB Wiki](https://sites.google.com/site/hobbypcbrsuv3awiki/)
- [Starlight Documentation](https://starlight.astro.build/)