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.

sudo apt install gqrx

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

Windows Setup

In windows you can use HDSDR or AirSpy.