On 02/07/2017 12:58 PM, Martin McGlensey wrote:

Hello,

I recently purchased a NooElec nesdr mini dongle. I want to install it on Linux Mint 17.1. I have rtl-sdr installed. I have blacklisted the dvb_usb_rtl28xxu driver. When I run rtl_test it reports that the dongle is present and sending. When I run rtl_sdr -t to check the tuning range it reports no E4000 tuner found.

This is the correct behavior. See rtl_test --help It means don't have an E4000. If you did have an E4000, then the first test your ran would have failed. -- Cinaed

Called NooElec for tech support. Got link for linux install but got error “page not found”. Tried to get on their mailing list from their IE page. Bad gateway error 502. Looks like support may be difficult to get through NooElec.

Does this error indicate a defective rtl dongle? Where can I find the install procedure for the NooElec R820T NESDR mini. All responses are appreciated.

Thank you,

Marty, N3MOW

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