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RTL-SDR - an SDR receiver from a cheap DVB-T tuner on a USB connector

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  • #1591 21336401
    Gismot
    Level 18  
    SDR RECEIVER Tuner Model: RSP1C
    SDR RECEIVER tuner model RSP1C with frequency markings 10 kHz-2 GHz. .

    After connecting to the computer in the device manager, the tuner is detected. Windows has installed the drivers itself.
    Screenshot of Device Manager with Unknown Device #1 selected. feScreenshot of Windows Device Manager showing Unknown Device #1 with its properties. .


    Replace drivers with Zadig software: .

    Screenshot of the Zadig program showing a list of available USB devices with Unknown Device #1 selected. .
    On the available guides in the device selection are:
    Bulk-In, Interface (Interface 0)
    Bulk-In, Interface (Interface 1)

    It is not available. So I selected Unknown Device #1

    Screenshot of Zadig program with Unknown Device #1 selected and WinUSB drivers installed. .


    Then I downloaded the sdrsharp software. .
    I clicked on the file: install-rtlsdr
    Screenshot of a terminal window showing the process of downloading and extracting files for RTLSDR and Zadig drivers. Windows console window showing the extraction of files related to RTL-SDR software. .

    The program does not detect the tuner:
    Screenshot of the AIRSPY SDR# Studio showing no device detection. .

    https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3182271.html
    Screenshot of SDR# software with an error message No device selected. .

    The next steps taken were:
    - installation of the tuner drivers
    https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic4033245.html
    tuner still does not work, Zadig does not detect it as Bulk-In, Interface (Interface e.g. 0)
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  • #1592 21336436
    rosomak19
    Level 23  
    Gismot wrote:
    Windows itself installed the drivers.
    .
    Perhaps here you have the answer , was to cancel and install ZADIG
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  • #1593 21336481
    Gismot
    Level 18  
    I have removed the drivers:
    Screenshot of Device Manager showing an uninstallation window for Unknown Device #1. .

    Installation using Zadig:
    Screenshot of Zadig software installing a driver for an unrecognized USB device. <br/span>Screenshot from Zadig software showing a successful driver installation message. .

    Same effect, the program does not detect the tuner.
  • #1594 21336675
    ArturAVS
    Moderator
    SDRPlay is not RTL-SDR. You need a properly crafted version of SDR Sharp. There is one on the forum somewhere, by the way, I'll check with myself later. Which Windows?

    Windows 7 Ultimate;


    Screenshot of Device Manager in Windows 7 showing SDRplay RSP1 device.
    .


    SDR# (SDR Sharp) interface showing a list of available signal sources.
    .

    Attached is the Sharp SDR version for RSP and the corresponding Zadig. Run by clicking on the SDRSharp.exe file. You can also use SDR Console v3, the best is the dedicated SDR UNO program for the original RSP. This version of SDRSharp also works on Win10 32/64 bit (W7 also), on others I have not checked. You have a description of SDRPlay here; https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3944129.html#20352286 From the pictures I found on the web, it looks like your version does not have a static protection diode on the input. If you have an antenna that is not shorted for DC then you can damage the receiver (I damaged mine like this for the 0-30 MHz band).

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the use of RTL-SDR (Software Defined Radio) receivers, specifically utilizing inexpensive DVB-T tuners like the RTL2832U and R820T models. Users share experiences regarding the capabilities of these tuners to receive a wide range of frequencies, including AM, FM, and shortwave bands. Concerns about potential damage to the tuners when connecting antennas directly to the RTL2832 chip are raised, along with suggestions for protective measures such as using diodes. Various software options for SDR, including SDR# and HDSDR, are discussed, along with installation issues and driver compatibility. Users also explore antenna options, modifications for improved reception, and the effectiveness of different setups for receiving signals across various bands.
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