# Using RTL-SDR

### Building our first SDR radio

#### Linux Setup

In this case we will be setting up the linux software we need to start using the **RTL\_SDR**. Download the following software using apt or pacman depending your linux distro.

```bash
sudo apt install gqrx
```

Once installed, select the rtl-28u to start listening and you are good to go.

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#### Windows Setup

In windows you can use [HDSDR](http://www.hdsdr.de/index.html) or [AirSpy](https://airspy.com/).