Hello World, I just received my hackrf one and tried to listen to any fm music radio for starters. Didn't work out, so i've been for hours and hours trying, searching what could be the problem. Before this i had some experience with the rtl usb sticks (e4000) which was fun and a nice intro for a newbie in general. Below what i tried so far beside digging through alot of information from many different sources. Beside the FM disaster, tried AM and a few other combinations on specific frequenties:
Windows 7 (different computer) - Tried latest SDR# version in Windows 7 (used zadig for usb driver inst) - Tried different usb ports just in case - Tried SDR-Radio latest Windows 8.1 (different computer) - Tried latest SDR# version in Windows 7 (used zadig for usb driver inst) - Tried different usb ports just in case Linux (laptop 1): - Tried Pentoo Linux live from usb , latest version, GQRX - Checked with hackrf_info and got the info as expected - Tried the GNURadio Ubuntu linux live from usb, latest version, GQRX - Tried another tool though it was cutesdr not sure but also no go Linux (laptop 2): - Tried Pentoo Linux live from usb , latest version, GQRX - Checked with hackrf_info and got the info as expected - Tried the GNURadio Ubuntu linux live from usb, latest version, GQRX Firmware: - At this point i upgraded the firmware etc using the official instructions but didn't change a thing except newer firmware Antenna: - Verified if Ant500 was broken (continuity test and physical check of spring not touching shield, alignment etc) - Tried a wire instead of antenna Misc: - Tried all kind of gain, if, rf, iq (etc) settings / combinations The "best" result i get is in linux mode but the spectrum shows peaks with equal spacing between them from left to right. The frequencies i expected to hear something was just noise. I'd really hate to send it back and ask for a refund if there is ANYTHING else i can do which i might have missed as a newbie. Any advise is welcome guys ! Micky _______________________________________________ HackRF-dev mailing list [email protected] https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/hackrf-dev
