GNU/Linux Pop!_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 Pop!_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. Launching Terminal
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Pop!_OS GNU/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.
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