Double click on install-rtlsdr.bat from within the extracted folder.
(Important! Many people who have issues forget this step! Do not run the files from within the zip file or the following steps will fail). (Also, do not extract into a folder within the Program Files directory, or installation may fail as these folders are often automatically made read only by Windows).
If you are running XP please scroll down on this page and look for the HDSDR or SDR-Console install guides. NET 5.0 is not compatible with Windows XP. Follow the link and install the redistributable. NET 5.0 32-bit redistributable installed to use SDRSharp. Information on purchasing one can be found here. The cheapest and best for most applications is the R820T/R820T2 dongle. We recommend it as one of the easiest to setup and use with the RTL-SDR. SDR# is the most commonly used SDR program on Windows. SDR# (SDRSharp) Set Up Guide (Tested on Windows 10/8/7 32/64 Bit) (XP/Vista Incompatible) You can also cheaply build a wideband planar disk antenna (pdf warning) out of some metal pizza pans. The most recommended outdoor antenna for general scanning is a discone due to their wide band receiving properties. Units not sold by us may come with a smaller fixed length whip antenna that is okay for testing, but overall is not that great. Be sure to get them up high and outside (during good weather only) for best results. Our packages that come with the dipole antenna set are a great start. To get the most enjoyment out of RTL-SDR you will need a decent antenna.
Some command line software and ADS-B decoders may work on less powerful hardware. Generally at least a dual core processor will be required to run most SDR software smoothly. See the Buy RTL-SDR dongles page for more information on purchasing. The best place to purchase RTL-SDR V3 dongles is directly from our store at ******* ******************************** Equipment GuideĬurrently, the most common RTL-SDR dongle is the R820T/R820T2/R860 which usually sells for around $30 USD. We cannot provide support for counterfeits and these do not help support the running of the blog and the design of new products. Those dongles use poorer quality components, are designed cheaply, and may not have all the V3 features. The dongles with blue or green cases or square rectangular silver cases with four screws per panel (eight total), or those advertised as "Pro" are not ours. Opportunistic sellers are advertising all sorts of dongles under our brand " RTL-SDR Blog". RTL-SDR BLOG V3 BUYERS: PLEASE BE WARY OF COUNTERFEITERS.
Helps you install the software and set up your dongle.
Decoding 433 MHz ISM Band Weather Stations.GOES 16/17 and GK-2A Weather Satellite Tutorial.