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Communications Toolbox Support Package for RTL-SDR Radio

Acquire RF data using RTL-SDR

Design and verify practical SDR systems using Communications Toolbox™ Support Package for RTL-SDR Radio. Support enables you to use the RTL-SDR USB radio as a standalone peripheral for receiving live RF signals.

Supported Radios

  • NooElec® NESDR radio

  • RTL-SDR USB radios featuring RTL2832U chip

For more information, see Supported Hardware and Required Software.

Get Started

Learn the basics of Communications Toolbox Support Package for RTL-SDR Radio

Installation and Setup

Install hardware support, update firmware, and configure hardware connection

Radio Management

Adjust radio using block and System object™ settings

Performance

Reduce data loss, improve simulation speed

Diagnostics

Tune your transmitter-to-receiver link

Run on Target Hardware

Run model on target hardware, such as Raspberry Pi® and BeagleBone® Black boards

Standards-Based Modeling

Use your software defined radio to receive signals compliant with various standards

Troubleshooting in Communications Toolbox Support Package for RTL-SDR Radio

Resolve unexpected issues in Communications Toolbox Support Package for RTL-SDR Radio