Step-by-step – Realtek RTL-SDR Driver Elementary OS Installation

GNU/Linux Elementary OS Realtek RTL-SDR Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Realtek RTL-SDR Wireless Driver in Elementary OS LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And RTL-SDR (RTL2832U) is a very cheap USB Dongle that can be used as a Computer based Radio Scanner for receiving Live Radio Signals in your Area (no internet required).

Finally, depending on the particular Model it could receive frequencies from 500 kHz up to 1.75 GHz.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Elementary OS GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Elementary OS QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Elementary OS Linux

   First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.