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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] USRP: PROBLEM with FM RECEPTION
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Eric Blossom |
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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] USRP: PROBLEM with FM RECEPTION |
Date: |
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:14:42 -0800 |
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Mutt/1.5.17 (2007-11-01) |
On Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 12:29:09PM +0800, Jonas Gacrama wrote:
> I have another problem regarding the USRP. I can't seem to receive any FM
> signal. I have tried using the usrp_wfm_rcv.py but all I receive is NOISE...
>
> I used an SMA cable as my antenna receiver. Could this cause my problem? Or
> is the problem with the software? Or is it in the hardware? Thanks!
What daughterboard are you using?
A piece of coaxial cable will NOT work as an antenna. They are
designed to NOT leak RF. Try using a piece of wire about 75cm
long, or a regular "FM dipole" from the store.
Eric