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Open Source - RFA Projects

R-Boss Project Opens in new window ]

The goal of R-Boss (Radio-Broadcast Open Source System) is to provide a reliable, robust, self-perpetuating software solution for digital broadcasters. Designed as an all-inclusive broadcast content management system, R-Boss allows for searchable archive on demand delivery as well as for live streaming. For more information, please read this related article .

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These are programs developed for specific broadcast related tasks. Programs in this section are either developed and in use at Radio Free Asia or ones we've downloaded. The programs are written in various languages including C++, Python and Visual Basic.

The 3-D Project Opens in new window ]

3-D CAD drawings allow for the ergonomic study and virtual walkthroughs of broadcast facility design. The ability to draw an object once in 3D and reuse it in multiple design drawings takes longer initially but saves time: You will realize more accurate and flexible drawings that can be displayed in multiple modes. Find out more at these online resources for CAD users .

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The Q-code was developed and instituted in 1912 in order to facilitate communication between maritime radio operators of different nationalities. Shortwave Radio Listening Hobbits or DXers direct their "QSL" request ("Can you verify transmission?") to radio stations around the world that they happened to have monitored.

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The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that they have created is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short.

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This page will host links, on a rotational basis, to different automatic language translation tools.