RTL-SDR Server Setup

RTL-SDR Server

Software (debian):
Raspbian Wheezy, Build July 26th, 2013. – (source)

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apt-get install libusb-1.0.0-dev
git clone git://git.osmocom.org/rtl-sdr.git
apt-get install cmake
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cd rtl-sdr/
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ../ -DINSTALL_UDEV_RULES=ON # On to allow privlages for non-root users
make
sudo make install
sudo ldconfig

Radio & Antenna

  1. Dual band 2M / 70CM slim jim ladder with 16’ of rg-58 extension (purchase).
    Specifications 
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    Length - 6 Feet tip to connector.
  1.5:1 Bandwidth > 4mhz
  Power Handling - 100 watts
  Gain - Approx 6dbi 2m 5dbi 70cm
  Weight - 6oz
  Connector - Assorted
  Construction - 450 ohm ladder line.
  2. 6inch RG316 MCX male right angel to SMA female jack RF Pigtail (purchase).
  3. RTL2832U S.D.R. w/ E4000 Tuner (purchase).
    E4000 currently considered the best tuner, with minor draw backs. This product uses an MCX Female jack, which is a relatively uncommon standard. The provided antenna is useful for harvesting the MCX Male jack.