couldn't determine RTL2832 tuner type 22:56:20.006 ER - ERROR source.tuner.TunerManager

[Jon Kreski]

Error log attached.  RTL-SDR works fine for many things.  This software says it can't recognize it.  Does it have to be a particular model of RTL-SDR?

Environment is:

Windows 10 PC always kept updated

2 RTL-SDRs run side by side in 2 USB ports on front of tower PC

1 is used with 150' wire antenna at 25 feet for HF along with SpyVerter

1 is used for everything over 30 Mhz with high gain TV beam antena and rotor

Cables and splitters are all broadband

RF gain is good

My RTL-SDR device, acquired through Amazon.com is:

NooElec NESDR SMArt Bundle - Premium RTL-SDR w/ Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input & 3 Antennas. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Software Defined Radio

[sdrtrunk]

John,

My guess is that you need to reinstall the drivers with Zadig.  The tuners that you are using are supported, but LibUsb can't open them.  This can probably be resolved with a driver reinstall.

Denny

[Jon Kreski]

Denny,

Thanks!  I had installed the USB driver, and that worked for everything else.  I switched to the RTL-SDR named driver and now I can see the device recognized and I see a waterfall after working my way through setting a frequency.  The system now lights-up yellow and shows "Invalid Settings".  I tried working my way through the various menus - most seem pretty intuitive but I am pretty convinced I need to sit down with a cup of coffee and do what no male ever wants to do - read the manual!  chuckle...  I am guessing but I probably have an older version of the software and may look at upgrading before I go any further.