Thanks for the help - With just TVRX installed - and a radioshack FM antenna that I use on my stereo, running:
usrp_fft.py -f 107.9M -d 16 I get a weak peak at 0.0 and another weak peak at -1.25 (maybe WMJX 106.7?) - that is it Does not say "failed to set frequecy - the 107.9 is if freq box - power down and install basic RX board with same command - I get a peak at 0.0 (noise between -30 and -20 dB - Signal peak @ -8dB Running usrp_wfm_rcv.py -f 107.9 with either board produces same results discribed earilier - Thoughts? Thanks - Doug Eric Blossom wrote: > > On Tue, Aug 22, 2006 at 10:40:23AM -0700, DJCarlson wrote: >> >> Hi - >> >> Sorry - hadn't finished subscribing! >> >> I'm new to GNU Radio - warning - it has been many years since I've done >> much programing. Anyway, I managed to get FC5 running on my Compact PC, >> downloaded gnu radio code via svn - most seemed to make. I ran >> dial_tone.py >> and had a dial tone coming out of the speaker - victory! So, I ordered >> usrp >> and some various Rx/Tx boards. > > Welcome! > >> With TVRx install and antenna attached, running usrp_wfm_rcv.py -f 107.9 >> (from gnurdio-examples - WXKS in Boston - a strong station) I get a very >> weak, if any peak at 107.9 - and nothing from speakers - am I doing >> something dumb? Oh - when I plug power in - I get the fast blinking LED >> - >> when program runs - changes to slow blink - > > Does is say anything about "failed to set frequency"? > > Do you have more than one Rx daughterboard installed, or just the TV_RX? > > Try this: > > $ usrp_fft.py -f 107.9M -d 16 > > This should show you 4 MHz of spectrum centered on 107.9 MHz. > There should be a bunch of stations visible. > > Try adjusting the gain, too. > > What kind of antenna are you using? I've had good luck with an > el-cheapo "FM dipole" from my local drug store, radio shack, etc. > > Eric > > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss-gnuradio mailing list > Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org > http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New-help-tf2147708.html#a5935001 Sent from the GnuRadio forum at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Discuss-gnuradio mailing list Discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss-gnuradio
