GQRX new installation does not show AirspyHF as a device

David Voit

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Jun 12, 2021, 5:39:20 PM6/12/21

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I have done a fresh install of gqrx to be used with my AirspyHF+ that just came. This is on Ubuntu 20.04. The device is not listed as of June 12, 2021. How can I include it in the device list?

WB6TOU

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Jun 13, 2021, 11:47:39 PM6/13/21

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You should be able to install it -

git clone https://github.com/pothosware/SoapyAirspyHF.git

cd SoapyAirspyHF

mkdir build

cd build

cmake ..

make

sudo make install

David Voit

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Jul 25, 2021, 2:15:19 PM7/25/21

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Following the steps got me this response:

make: *** No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop.

So, no install that way.

I can see that starting gqrx from the command line shows airspyhf is included. I just don't understand how to choose it since it is not on the device list.

David Voit

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righthal...@gmail.com

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Jul 26, 2021, 1:45:33 AM7/26/21

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You must of forgot to do the -

cmake ../

or the cmake failed

Stephen Matthias

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Aug 1, 2021, 10:57:01 PM8/1/21

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type in this sentence into your browser. Ham Radio - Airspy HF+ Discovery SDR. Setup and use on linux. A youtube video, produced by

Kevin Loughin, will show the novice all there is to know on the subject.

David Voit

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Aug 2, 2021, 10:27:31 PM8/2/21

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The step that made the difference was that I plugged the usb directly into the computer. I had used a usb extender and saw the device at times and then did not. I suppose some kind of timing thing. By plugging directly in, gqrx saw the airspy and so far seems reliable. Fingers crossed