New to NESDR SMArt V5: Getting Started

[Unitrunker2]

This is NOT a good idea. sdrsharp needs write access to the directory it is in

Well ... yes and no. You can copy the EXE and DLLs to a folder under "Program Files (x86)" but you should also create a shortcut that specifies a working folder that isn't under "Program Files" and put all the data files (and possibly plugins) into this working folder.

But ... this won't give you an "SDR#" start menu so - meh - why bother. The most you can get is a taskbar or desktop shortcut.

For simplicity, I unzip to the Downloads folder and create a desktop shortcut.

 

[rabbit108]

This is NOT a good idea. sdrsharp needs write access to the directory it is in

I tried that. It didn't work for me starting a new folder in Programs. It's difficult to write to a directory in Programs since they are read only. I had to unzip to a directory not in Programs first.

 

[rabbit108]

Well ... yes and no. You can copy the EXE and DLLs to a folder under "Program Files (x86)" but you should also create a shortcut that specifies a working folder that isn't under "Program Files" and put all the data files (and possibly plugins) into this working folder.

But ... this won't give you an "SDR#" start menu so - meh - why bother. The most you can get is a taskbar or desktop shortcut.

For simplicity, I unzip to the Downloads folder and create a desktop shortcut.

I'll try that. Going to Desktop or Taskbar would be quicker.
But my way. keeping the directory folder in Downloads, DOES work for me.

 

[dave3825]

Folders on desktop or in C drive work fine.

 

[rabbit108]

Folders on desktop or in C drive work fine.

Yeah, the completed folder in C drive worked for me.

 

[rabbit108]

@blazerbobcat

Might be useful to have show file extensions checked.


View attachment 162611

OK, I'll add that.

 

[sunwave]

No hassles with C:\sdrsharp-x86

Just right click it's exe send to desktop (create shortcut)

 

[blazerbobcat]

Sorry for the lack of replies lately. Can anyone give an exact "step-by-step", from start to finish, on how to install the NESDR SMart v5? Otherwise, please respond as soon as possible if there are any other questions, suggestions, or comments. Thank you.

 

[dave3825]

Sorry for the lack of replies lately.

Can anyone give an exact "step-by-step", from start to finish, on how to install the NESDR SMart v5?

It was explained to you starting in post 9

New to NESDR SMArt V5: Getting Started

I recently got a new NESDR SMArt V5 radio from Nooelec. The antenna has already been installed on the back of the computer, as well as the Zadig 2.8 downloaded. However, I can't get the actual radio screen itself to show up. What should I do?

forums.radioreference.com

 

[rabbit108]

Sorry for the lack of replies lately. Can anyone give an exact "step-by-step", from start to finish, on how to install the NESDR SMart v5? Otherwise, please respond as soon as possible if there are any other questions, suggestions, or comments. Thank you.

Hello again, blazerbobcat. Sorry you are still having trouble.

As dave3825 said, I did give you "step-by-step" earlier starting on page 1 of this thread. You have to login to see my screenshot images full-sized.

I am willing to give you a more detailed tutorial, but I will need to see some screenshots from your computer to make sure you understand each step as we go through it again together..

Do you know how to make screenshots and add them to a post? If not, I can show you how to do that first. With my computer, I press the "prt sc" function key and Paste into Paint. I then save the image as a jpg. Then I crop the image and attach it to my post.

I am using an HP laptop with Windows 10; what are you using?

Please download a copy of VLC Media Player in case I want to show you a short video.
Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN

 

[blazerbobcat]

Hello again, blazerbobcat. Sorry you are still having trouble.

As dave3825 said, I did give you "step-by-step" earlier starting on page 1 of this thread. You have to login to see my screenshot images full-sized.

I am willing to give you a more detailed tutorial, but I will need to see some screenshots from your computer to make sure you understand each step as we go through it again together..

Do you know how to make screenshots and add them to a post? If not, I can show you how to do that first. With my computer, I press the "prt sc" function key and Paste into Paint. I then save the image as a jpg. Then I crop the image and attach it to my post.

I am using an HP laptop with Windows 10; what are you using?

Please download a copy of VLC Media Player in case I want to show you a short video.
Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN

Yes, please show me how to add those screenshots, as well as to download that video. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you again.

 

[dave3825]

please show me how to add those screenshots,

You don’t see any of the screenshots in post # 9?

New to NESDR SMArt V5: Getting Started

I recently got a new NESDR SMArt V5 radio from Nooelec. The antenna has already been installed on the back of the computer, as well as the Zadig 2.8 downloaded. However, I can't get the actual radio screen itself to show up. What should I do?

forums.radioreference.com

as well as to download that video.

Did you download the vlc video player mentioned in post 30?

Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN

www.videolan.org

 

[rabbit108]

You don’t see any of the screenshots in post # 9?

New to NESDR SMArt V5: Getting Started

I recently got a new NESDR SMArt V5 radio from Nooelec. The antenna has already been installed on the back of the computer, as well as the Zadig 2.8 downloaded. However, I can't get the actual radio screen itself to show up. What should I do?

forums.radioreference.com

Did you download the vlc video player mentioned in post 30?

Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN

www.videolan.org

Dave:
I'm wondering if I can make this work, but I'll try.

 

[rabbit108]

Yes, please show me how to add those screenshots, as well as to download that video. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you again.

Tell me about your computer. What operating system does it use, Windows 10?

You will need to learn how to make a screenshot so that you can show me how you are doing. If I can't teach you how to make and post a screenshot, you will have to find a friend to teach you.

This is a screenshot:



I didn't use a camera to take a picture of my computer screen, I just pressed the prt scr key at the top row of my keyboard, opened Paint, and pasted it into Paint.





Do you think you can show me that you have learned how to do that?

 

[dave3825]

Widows snipping tool.
Take screenshot.
Copy screenshot.
Paste right into post.

 

[rabbit108]

Widows snipping tool.
Take screenshot.
Copy screenshot.
Paste right into post.

That is correct. Using the snipping tool is another way to capture the screen image before pasting it directly into a post. I prefer to use the prt sc function key and paste it into Paint when I want to save the image and crop it or add an arrow or notation to the image. There are several Snipping Tools. This is the older one:





This the newer Snipping Tool:





I like to add a saved image from Paint this way:

 

[sunwave]

The shortcut keys to Snip & Sketch are this combination windows key + shift + S.

 

[rabbit108]

Yes, please show me how to add those screenshots, as well as to download that video. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you again.

You still haven't answered my previous question:

What operating system are you using for your computer, Windows 10?

 

[blazerbobcat]

You still haven't answered my previous question:

What operating system are you using for your computer, Windows 10?

Windows 11

 

[rabbit108]

Windows 11

Thank you for answering my question. I'm using Windows 10, so my keyboard might be different than your keyboard.

I have a key in the top row that says "prt sc." Do you have a key like that in your top row?