Newbie questions about my new setup

[svojacek]

Hello guys


I just received today my RTL-SDR v3 dongle from rtl-sdr blog and my ADSBexchange 5.5 dbi antenna, installed the dongle on my Raspberry Pi2 and started the Dump1090.
I am seeing this message on the dump1090 startup:

Found 1 device(s):
0: Realtek, RTL2838UHIDIR, SN: 00000001 (currently selected)
Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
Max available gain is: 49.60
Setting gain to: 49.60
Exact sample rate is: 2000000.052982 Hz
Gain reported by device: 49.60
*8de0xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
CRC: 000000 (ok)


Is the dongle running ok?
Do I need to configure any additional parameters for this dongle on the raspberry/linux?

I am tracking some planes that pass above me without problems and with the antenna inside, I plan to install the setup on my roof for better coverage, but first I want to know if I need to configure any extra settings for the dongle to have more gain or better signal reception?

Also, how can I realize if the received ADS-B message are ok or if I am receiving noise or having any other problems?



Thank you in advance.

Steve.