FIVE (5) Settings for Adaptive Gain
For Piaware SD Card image
sudo piaware-config [PARAMETER]
sudo systemctl restart piaware
Replace [PARAMETER] by any one of the parameters below
adaptive-burst no
adaptive-dynamic-range yes
adaptive-dynamic-range-target xx # Replace xx by gain value. No value set and no default value
adaptive-max-gain xx # Replace xx by gain value. No value set and no default value
adaptive-min-gain xx # Replace xx by gain value. No value set and no default value
For package install of dump1090-fa & Piaware on Raspbian or other OS
sudo nano /etc/default/dump1090-fa
# Initial receiver gain, in dB. If adaptive gain is enabled (see below) the act>
# may change over time
RECEIVER_GAIN=60
# Adjust gain to try to achieve optimal dynamic range / noise floor?
ADAPTIVE_DYNAMIC_RANGE=yes
# Target dynamic range in dB (leave blank to autoselect based on SDR type)
ADAPTIVE_DYNAMIC_RANGE_TARGET=
# Reduce gain when loud message bursts from nearby aircraft are seen?
ADAPTIVE_BURST=no
# Gain range to allow when changing gain, in dB (empty = no limit)
ADAPTIVE_MIN_GAIN=
ADAPTIVE_MAX_GAIN=
Save File after editing
Restart piaware
sudo systemctl restart piaware