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  • #16
    ylis:

    The results of rtl_test -t and lsusb both show that the black one is just a dud.

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    • #17
      pi@raspberrypi:~ $ lsusb
      Bus 001 Device 005: ID 07ca:a815 AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. AVerTV DVB-T Volar X (A815)
      Bus 001 Device 004: ID 046d:c52b Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver
      Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter
      Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9512 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMC9512/9514 USB Hub
      Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

      pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo service fr24feed status
      ● fr24feed.service - Flightradar24 Decoder & Feeder
      Loaded: loaded (/etc/systemd/system/fr24feed.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
      Active: active (running) since Tue 2019-01-29 21:22:46 UTC; 19min ago
      Process: 248 ExecStartPre=/usr/lib/fr24/create_missing_directories.sh (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
      Process: 241 ExecStartPre=/usr/lib/fr24/unregister_kernel_modules.sh (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
      Process: 219 ExecStartPre=/usr/lib/fr24/install_dump1090.sh (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
      Main PID: 289 (fr24feed)
      CGroup: /system.slice/fr24feed.service
      └─289 /usr/bin/fr24feed

      Jan 29 21:22:42 raspberrypi systemd[1]: Starting Flightradar24 Decoder & Feeder...
      Jan 29 21:22:46 raspberrypi systemd[1]: Started Flightradar24 Decoder & Feeder.

      pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_test -t
      No supported devices found.

      pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo fr24feed-status
      [ ok ] FR24 Feeder/Decoder Process: running.
      [ ok ] FR24 Stats Timestamp: 2019-01-29 21:31:32.
      [ ok ] FR24 Link: connected [UDP].
      [ ok ] FR24 Radar: T-EGWU113.
      [ ok ] FR24 Tracked AC:.
      [FAIL] Receiver: down ... failed!
      [FAIL] FR24 MLAT: not running ... failed!

      pi@raspberrypi:~ $ cat /var/log/fr24feed/fr24feed.log
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | ______ _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | | ___|| |(_) | | | | | | / __ \ / |
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | | |_ | | _ __ _ | |__ | |_ _ __ __ _ __| | __ _ _ __`' / /' / /| |
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | | _| | || | / _` || '_ \ | __|| '__|/ _` | / _` | / _` || '__| / / / /_| |
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | | | | || || (_| || | | || |_ | | | (_| || (_| || (_| || | ./ /___\___ |
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | \_| |_||_| \__, ||_| |_| \__||_| \__,_| \__,_| \__,_||_| \_____/ |_/
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | __/ |
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | |___/
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]FR24 Feeder/Decoder
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Version: 1.0.23-8/generic
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Built on Oct 11 2018 18:27:28 (HEAD-3c696a7.git/Linux/static_armel)
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Running on: pi24-raspbian9
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Local IP(s):
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Copyright 2012-2018 Flightradar24 AB
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]flighttrader website url
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]DNS mode: PING
      2019-01-29 21:22:47 | [main][i]Automatic updates are ENABLED
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | ERROR: rmmod: ERROR: Module dvb_usb_rtl28xxu is not currently loaded
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [main][i]Reader thread started
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [main][i]Socket server started
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [time][i]Synchronizing time via NTP
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [bs][i]Initializing server
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [bs][i]Starting server on 0.0.0.0:30003
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [master][i]Starting processing thread
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [httpd][i]Server started, listening on 0.0.0.0:8754
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [reader][i]Initializing reader
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:22:48 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:22:50 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:22:50 | [main][i]Terminating child process 320 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:22:52 | [time][e]Failed to synchronize time
      2019-01-29 21:22:52 | [main][w]Failed to synchronize time, waiting 5 seconds
      2019-01-29 21:22:55 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:22:55 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:22:55 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:22:55 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:22:55 | [main][i]Terminating child process 405 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:22:57 | [time][i]Synchronizing time via NTP
      2019-01-29 21:23:01 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:01 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:01 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:01 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:01 | [main][i]Terminating child process 513 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [time][i]Time synchronized correctly, offset +12.0406 seconds
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [main][i]Feed Network client started
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [main][i]RAW data server started
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [raw][i]Initializing server
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [raw][i]Starting server on 0.0.0.0:30002
      2019-01-29 21:23:03 | [feed][i]Downloading configuration
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][d]fetching configuration
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][i]configuring decoder
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][c]Max range AIR: 350.0nm
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][c]Max range GND: 100.0nm
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][i]configuration changed
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][i]defined 3 servers
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][c]Timestamps: optional
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [stats][i]Stats thread started
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][n]EGWUnnn@185.218.24.22:8099/UDP
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][n]connecting
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][n]connected via UDP (fd 14)
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][i]Feed connected
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | [feed][n]working
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | info | Stopping ReceiverACSender threads for feed
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | info | Configured ReceiverACSender: 185.218.24.22:8099,185.218.24.23:8099,185.218.24.2 4:8099, feed: EGWUnnn, send_interval: 5s, max age: 15s, send metadata: true, mode: 1, filtering: true
      2019-01-29 21:23:04 | info | Network thread connecting to 185.218.24.22:8099 for feed EGWUnnn
      2019-01-29 21:23:07 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:07 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:07 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:07 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:07 | [main][i]Terminating child process 540 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:25 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:25 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:25 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:25 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:25 | [main][i]Terminating child process 556 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:26 | [time][w]Time jumped forward by 12.41s, resynchronizing
      2019-01-29 21:23:26 | [time][i]Synchronizing time via NTP
      2019-01-29 21:23:31 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:31 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:31 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:31 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:31 | [main][i]Terminating child process 587 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:34 | [time][i]Time synchronized correctly, offset -0.0004 seconds
      2019-01-29 21:23:36 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:36 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:36 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:37 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:37 | [main][i]Terminating child process 598 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:42 | [reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw)
      2019-01-29 21:23:42 | [reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
      2019-01-29 21:23:42 | [reader][i]Configured, processing messages
      2019-01-29 21:23:42 | [reader][i]Connection terminated
      2019-01-29 21:23:42 | [main][i]Terminating child process 600 with SIGTERM
      2019-01-29 21:23:45 | [feed][n]ping 1
      2019-01-29 21:23:46 | [feed][n]syncing stream result: 1
      :
      :

      /etc/fr24feed.ini
      receiver="dvbt"
      fr24key="myKey"
      path="/usr/lib/fr24/dump1090"
      bs="yes"
      raw="yes"
      logmode="2"
      windowmode="0"
      logpath="/var/log/fr24feed"
      mpx="no"
      mlat="no"
      mlat-without-gps="no"
      use-http=yes
      http-timeout=10

      Does this mean my DVB-T adaptor is not compatible? Shall I give it up?

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Icosphere View Post
        pi@raspberrypi:~ $ lsusb
        Bus 001 Device 005: ID 07ca:a815 AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. AVerTV DVB-T Volar X (A815)
        Bus 001 Device 004: ID 046d:c52b Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver
        Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter
        Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9512 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMC9512/9514 USB Hub
        Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub


        pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_test -t
        No supported devices found.


        Does this mean my DVB-T adaptor is not compatible? Shall I give it up?
        I've highlighted the key factors.

        That is not a realtek based USB stick which is required. So no, not compatible.

        Supplemental to information found at https://www.flightradar24.com/build-your-own (spurred from user finding stick information not so forthcomming) If you do not chose to purchase a marketed 'ADSB stick' or USB TV Tuner via the suggested link there are specific requirements to be made aware of before purchasing generic sticks
        Posts not to be taken as official support representation - Just a helpful uploader who tinkers

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        • #19
          Hi my raspberry pi model b setup has been working well for year but just stopped, I’ve tried rebuilding, replacing pi for a pi zero w and an official 5.1v 2.5a psu and am wondering if my dvbt dongle has failed, the light on the dongle seems to go out or flitter like there’s a loose connection and it gets warm whilst making a high pitch noise.

          I’ll try troubleshooting over the weekend any recommended tips or ways to troubleshoot please.

          I’m convinced the original PI (model b) had an issue as running lsusb shows the dongle but after a time doesn’t.

          Using the new pi zero w I have followed the steps above on it and get what looks like a good test:

          pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_test -t
          Found 1 device(s):
          0: Realtek, RTL2838UHIDIR, SN: 00000000

          Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U OEM
          Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
          [R82XX] PLL not locked!
          Supported gain values (29): 0.0 0.9 1.4 2.7 3.7 7.7 8.7 12.5 14.4 15.7 16.6 19.7 20.7 22.9 25.4 28.0 29.7 32.8 33.8 36.4 37.2 38.6 40.2 42.1 43.4 43.9 44.5 48.0 49.6
          [R82XX] PLL not locked!
          Sampling at 2048000 S/s.
          No E4000 tuner found, aborting.
          pi@raspberrypi:~ $

          The device keeps showing on lsusb

          pi@raspberrypi:~ $ lsusb
          Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:2838 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL2838 DVB-T
          Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
          pi@raspberrypi:~ $



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          • #20
            Try another 5v power supply adaptor for Pi B.

            As you already have Pi Zero, use Pi zero's 5v adapter with Pi B for trial.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by abcd567 View Post
              Try another 5v power supply adaptor for Pi B.

              As you already have Pi Zero, use Pi zero's 5v adapter with Pi B for trial.
              Tried and my verdict is my sdr dongle is the fault even found an app for Android and tested it on there it gets scorching very quick 1-2 mins then stops sending data, dismantled it and back of pcb is discoloured under both of the main chips.

              This was a cheap and cheerful one from China and has lasted about 18 months any recommendations on another or do they all eventually burnout as I know they all run warm


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              • #22
                This one is very nice: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/

                You could even get their LNA if you want really good reception (rtl-sdr.com/new-product-rtl-sdr-blog-1090-mhz-ads-b-lna/)

                There are some dongles with integrated filter and LNA, those are an option as well. (external LNA is way better though)
                (airnav flightstick / flightaware pro stick plus)

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                • #23
                  Hi,

                  After windows ban trying setup Raspberry PI3 with Jetvision DVB-T stick. I have system running with 1090 Dump and FR24 feeder.
                  But this system is deaf, I can have only 2-5 flights decoded one time max distance around 50nm. Same antenna with AirNav Radarbox will give 40-50 flights > 150nm.

                  So maybe I have deaf DVB-T dongle?

                  tested dongle:

                  pi@raspberrypi:~ $ rtl_test -t
                  Found 1 device(s):
                  0: Realtek, RTL2838UHIDIR, SN: 00000001

                  Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U OEM
                  Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
                  Supported gain values (29): 0.0 0.9 1.4 2.7 3.7 7.7 8.7 12.5 14.4 15.7 16.6 19.7 20.7 22.9 25.4 28.0 29.7 32.8 33.8 36.4 37.2 38.6 40.2 42.1 43.4 43.9 44.5 48.0 49.6
                  [R82XX] PLL not locked!
                  Sampling at 2048000 S/s.
                  No E4000 tuner found, aborting.

                  Any thoughts?

                  Xavier


                  EDIT: Well, replaced Jetvision with Flight Aware ProStick plus and now getting ten time more flights, max distance >200NM

                  Xavier
                  Last edited by Xavier Tono; 2019-06-22, 10:42.

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                  • #24
                    Hello Guys,

                    after making the test i got this result:
                    pi@T-LIRL12:~ $ rtl_test -t
                    Found 1 device(s):
                    0: Realtek, RTL2832U, SN: 00001000

                    Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U
                    Found Rafael Micro R820T tuner
                    Supported gain values (29): 0.0 0.9 1.4 2.7 3.7 7.7 8.7 12.5 14.4 15.7 16.6 19.7 20.7 22.9 25.4 28.0 29.7 32.8 33.8 36.4 37.2 38.6 40.2 42.1 43.4 43.9 44.5 48.0 49.6
                    [R82XX] PLL not locked!
                    Sampling at 2048000 S/s.
                    No E4000 tuner found, aborting.

                    more or less everything ok, but what does it mean "[R82XX] PLL not locked!"? How can i solve it?

                    Many thanks!

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                    • #25
                      is this dongle healthy or some other issue? bcz this is my log from raspberry pi

                      Screenshot 2021-11-06 103817.jpg

                      Screenshot 2021-11-06 101503.jpg
                      Screenshot 2021-11-06 102034.jpg



                      Last edited by yousaf465; 2021-11-06, 05:41.

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                      • #26
                        Fitipower tuner chip.jpg


                        yousaf465:

                        Dongle with wrong tuner chip "Fitipower FC0012".
                        The Tuner chip should be Realtek R820T2.

                        The two chips in dongle should be RTL2832U+R820T2, but your current one has RTL2832U+FC0012.

                        Purchase another dongle with correct chipset.


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                        Last edited by abcd567; 2021-11-06, 18:15.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by abcd567 View Post
                          Fitipower tuner chip.jpg


                          yousaf465:

                          Dongle with wrong tuner chip "Fitipower FC0012".
                          The Tuner chip should be Realtek R820T2.

                          The two chips in dongle should be RTL2832U+R820T2, but your current one has RTL2832U+FC0012.

                          Purchase another dongle with correct chipset.


                          .
                          ​​​​
                          what about this stick?
                          Screenshot 2021-11-08 204202.png

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by yousaf465 View Post

                            what about this stick?
                            Screenshot 2021-11-08 204202.png
                            This one seems ok.

                            ​​​​​​if you dont want to see continous output "lost at least xx bytes", use following command :

                            rtl_test.exe -t


                            ​​​​​​​.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by abcd567 View Post

                              This one seems ok.

                              ​​​​​​if you dont want to see continous output "lost at least xx bytes", use following command :

                              rtl_test.exe -t


                              ​​​​​​​.
                              but I am facing this with this stick too,
                              Screenshot 2021-11-09 095311.png

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                              • #30
                                That screenshot is not enough to diagnose. Please provide following info:
                                1. Which OS image you have installed on your Pi, Flightradar24's PI24 image, or Flightaware's Piaware SD Card image, or Raspbian OS image?
                                2. Which software you have installed on that image?

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