![]() ![]() ![]() Zadig detected two devices when I plugged the dongle in, and I selected the first one “Device 0”. Next, go to the /sdr-install/ folder and look for /sdrsharp/ – In there, run the Zadig.exe file to install drivers. I let Windows install whatever driver it wanted, as apparently the SDR software can use its own drivers. Unzip the files to a folder called c:\sdrsharp\ and then run the file install-rtlsdr.bat – This will go online and download the latest versions of the drivers for the RTL dongle. You’ll need to download a zip file, and extract all of the files using an unzip application. Go to /download and download the package “Windows SDR Software Package”. RTL-SDR Software Defined Radio: Installation Updated Realtek RTL-SDR (R820T2) at Amazon (improved performance).Realtel RTL-SDRs available (just £12) from Essex retailer HAMtronics (Available online and for local collection).Here’s where to get the original RTL-SDR dongle (R820T chipset), or the second generation blue model with the R820T2 chipset offering slightly better performance: At the time of writing, it’s available from Amazon priced from around £10 – here are the listings: Realtek RTL2832U SDR Dongle Availability I picked one of these up at the Rainham Radio Rally for a little over £18. If you’re happy to install a few bits of other software, the receiver can be opened up to a host of other possibilities, great for use with amateur radio! The Realtek RTL2832U Radio Tuner USB Stick ![]() It’s supplied with Blaze software for use with digital TV and radio. This is marketed as a “Mini Digital TV USB Stick” and comes with a basic remote control and a tiny digital TV aerial. Freeview Digital TV with programme guideĪll of the above is possible with this cheap little USB dongle! The Realtek RTL2832U Radio
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