GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 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 for Ubuntu 24.04 Noble 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).
Moreover, depending on the particular Model it could receive Frequencies from 500 kHz up to 1.75 GHz.
Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Launching Terminal
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu 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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