Linux SDR Software: Kali, Mint Mate, Cinnamon Compatibility, Supported Chipsets

Hello. I would like to consult forum users about SDR but for Linux systems.
I found something like this https://www.kali.org/news/kali-linux-software-defined-radio-support/

But I don't know what kind of chipset this program supports, whether it will run on linux mint mate or cinnamon. Where to find such programs for linux.

I completely switched to OpenSUSE and the Gqrx program works beautifully with each RTL-SDR.

To install it, you need to run the YaST tool, then the package manager and enter the name of the program there, i.e. gqrx. After installation, it is ready for use.

GNURadio, SDR Sharp, there are many possibilities.
You did not write or you mean the popular RTL-SDR, but I guess you do.
I think using the Kali distro is exaggerated when it comes to using SDR itself.
I think this will help you: https://rtlsdr.org/softwarelinux

Currently I have changed to mint, I have mate on one computer and cinnamon on the other. What rtl-sdr do I mean? to be honest, I don't know, because I haven't used any before. I want to test it, see how it works. How to add packages, how to install it on linux

Do you have a standard USB dongle (i.e. the one based on the RTL2832U chip) or a self-made, more complex receiver? That's it.

I am proud of my other way.
I have a Raspberry Pi B + and Tuner Not Only TV LV5TDELUX what does it do for my server. I connect via WiFi, whether it is a cell phone or a weaker laptop.
The whole package is walking on 4 rechargeable batteries "fingers" in the field just right.

On Linux itself, I only played GNU Radio on Ubuntu.

I have a standard USB dongle.

7936 wrote:

I have a standard USB dongle.

I recommend OpenSuSE. There are many programs for hams in this distribution. It is polonized and the operation of YaST is intuitive. Do as I said because then you will avoid compiling / installing Gqrx from source.

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Additional OSuse packages I found here http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/hamradio/openSUSE_13.2/i586/

Oh gosh, I'd have to reinstall everything again. And I just switched to a face. I will think about this topic. It is a pity that it is not so easy to add packages to what I have.

There is there at YaST. You enter what you need and he installs it.

Yes, but for the Suse system, but it won't go on a mincie. At least that's what I understand.

Mint is a poor version of Linux. There aren't many programs to choose from.

I have already written, I have linux mint mate on one computer and cinnamon on the other. And I wonder how to add sous to mint or cinnamon. Because if only the compilation itself, there is no tragedy. But it may not work after compilation.

Why don't you try to install one of the programs I listed? You install it like any normal package. Why change the distribution right away?

Spooner wrote:

I have a Raspberry Pi B + and Tuner Not Only TV LV5TDELUX what does it do for a server. I connect via WiFi, whether it is a cell phone or a weaker laptop.
The whole package is walking on 4 rechargeable "fingers" in the field just right.

Can you ask for any details? Sounds interesting. I understand RPi is doing for the server, right? And how do you operate this tuner on it?

All right. Let someone describe step by step how to add and install packages from this link
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/hamradio/openSUSE 13.2 / i586 /
for linux mint-cinnamon. Because I do not know how to do it, and I do not want to change the system to a susa.
I would like a description-instructions. Thank you.

Heh. But there are package dependencies in every distribution. Linux Mint is based on Debian and the packages are there .deb !!! There is no question of adding packages from this link you provided.

I recommend switching to the distribution I propose with the LXDE window manager.

Well, I also read about it. In that case, the topic to be closed. Because it turned out that the funny usb dongle is on a different system than it was mentioned. Cinnamon I recognize it as an ite 9135 dvb t usb adapter. And the second card is based on bt878. Neither is suitable for sdr. After that I added a package with METV, and it doesn't find any channel on the dvb card.

How is it possible to run TV from this RTL-SDR;

http://www.linux.rk.edu.pl/w/p/obsluga-tunerow-dvb-t-pod-linuksem/
http://techfreak.pl/uruchomic-dvbt-it9135/

Have you used Gqrx? It automatically recognizes the dongle and has built-in drivers. Every SDR will go under it . There is no need to wring your hands.

I can see that the topic is closed, but there is no answer to the end, maybe someone will find it useful what I write.
For Linux Mint, I recommend Gqrs SDR Link
Exactly explained what and how to install.
It works for me (Mint Mate).
However, I use the popular RTL 2832U for collection, I recommend it.

7936 wrote:

Neither is suitable for sdr. After that, I added a package with METV, and it doesn't find any channel on the dvb card.

Get yourself a J-antenna (type in uncle google) as you'll only pick up noise. Materials available for purchase at plumbing stores.

And if you want to receive DVB-T digital TV, you need a directional antenna.

e.g. http://www.eltrox.pl/antena-miton-dvb-t-1000.html?gclid=CP63tICy5coCFWUq0wodWDkCcg

The best software for finding a transmitter DVB-T finder https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esys.polishdvbt&hl=pl

You can only scratch the back with this little antenna that is added to the dongle

I will check and test what has been written here. As for the reception itself, at least with it9135, I must say that it looks bad. I live only a few kilometers from the dvb-t transmitter, I can literally see it from the window, but sometimes with this original antenna there is a disaster, the image is cut, the sound is the same. But I'll check again. I'll make an antenna. Maybe it will improve the quality.

I add. I connected to the xp trap for a test, I gave the drivers as they should, but this antenna? not even for scratching the back. A piece of wire with a spoke. I tested a butterfly for dvb and it's better. So much better. But it's still weird. For the fact that from the window I can see the dvb transmitter, and even on the wire the signal should be normally received. Anyway, will test the theme on xp, then, same on the cinnamon lunx. Thanks to everyone for the advice. I do not close the topic, with the thought that someone else will write something that may be useful.

It does not pick up because the surface on which the electromagnetic wave falls is too small. It is not weird at all.

neo386 wrote:

It does not pick up because the surface on which the electromagnetic wave falls is too small. It is not weird at all.

Let's not exaggerate. It is true, but I have 10 km to the mast in a straight line, without any major obstacles.

neo386 wrote:

How is it possible to run TV from this RTL-SDR;

http://www.linux.rk.edu.pl/w/p/obsluga-tunerow-dvb-t-pod-linuksem/
http://techfreak.pl/uruchomic-dvbt-it9135/

Have you used Gqrx? It automatically recognizes the dongle and has built-in drivers. Every SDR will go under it . There is no need to wring your hands.

I downloaded gqrx, the program works, but there is a problem. I don't know how to turn on the dongle or add drivers to it, the system can see it. I did the test, connected it, set the frq to 145.350, the towel in my hand, press ptt and nothing. Zero reaction on the computer. For clarity, it's about it9135

Added after 17 [minutes]:

I did a scan with wscan. the result below. Neither dvb nor sdr.Za czorta I can not run it

With command
wscan -F

On the other hand, when you add the program "kaffeine", this one sees it as AF9033. But it works norma. I might be wrong. But sdr from that will not. I admit I can't run it as sdr.

7936 wrote:

neo386 wrote:

How is it possible to run TV from this RTL-SDR;

http://www.linux.rk.edu.pl/w/p/obsluga-tunerow-dvb-t-pod-linuksem/
http://techfreak.pl/uruchomic-dvbt-it9135/

Have you used Gqrx? It automatically recognizes the dongle and has built-in drivers. Every SDR will go under it . There is no need to wring your hands.

I downloaded gqrx, the program works, but there is a problem. I don't know how to turn on the dongle or add drivers to it, the system can see it. I did the test, connected it, set the frq to 145.350, the towel in my hand, press ptt and nothing. Zero reaction on the computer. For clarity, it's about it9135

Added after 17 [minutes]:

I did a scan with wscan. the result below. Neither dvb nor sdr.Za czorta I can not run it

Dongl runs on USB 2.0. What's your antenna? Check what modulation you have set in the program, or try another application.

Show the Gqrx screen as I did in: https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3157673.html#15411601

And the dump for me looks like this.

Try to install SharpSDR on Windows ..... Turn up the GAIN all the way and set the frequency to Radio Maryja http://www.radiomaryja.pl/antena/nadajniki/. If you don't pick up anything, I can't help it.

In the "Configure I / O devices" configuration window you have to select your device in "devices".
It appears not in the list when expanded, but try scrolling up and down.
There is no selected device of your device in the screenshot provided by you, so it cannot work.
Set "Sample rate" to 1500,000 (I set 1800,000) as my colleague neo386 has.
At a smaller width, it sometimes chokes quite strangely.
Of course I hope after all this you include "DSP start" the first icon on the left.

The second thing is the antenna, a piece (about 1.5 m) of cable should be enough to receive the FM radio, it will not be crazy, but it is enough to test it.
Only when you pick up some FM radio (set to FM mono), you can continue to figure it out.

One more thing, try also switching the receiver to another USB, it supposedly helps.
When everything works, you will try what and how with the settings, first radioFM, then you will go to the Gain tab, etc.