SDR Sharp Auto Start Up?

[motomeso]

Anybody know of a way to retain the settings in SDR Sharp so it can be auto started in the event of a computer reboot? I'm using one to feed TTD and would like to add a bit of redundancy.

 

[N0IU]

1) Click the Start button, click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.

2) Open the location that contains the item to which you want to create a shortcut.

3) Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.

4) Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.

 

[tylerwatt12]

I think he also wants it to start the SDR. Not just open

1) Click the Start button, click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.

2) Open the location that contains the item to which you want to create a shortcut.

3) Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.

4) Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.

 

[motomeso]

That would be correct. Not only start the program but connect to the dongle at a set frequency and gain level.

I think he also wants it to start the SDR. Not just open

 

[rosecitytransit]

One option would be to try using the rtl_fm command line program. You can put a shortcut or script with the parameters you need in the start up folder.

 

[phillydjdan]

Has anyone had any success with this?

RoseCity,
Can you elaborate more on how to try your idea? I could try it later this evening and post my results.

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[rosecitytransit]

Has anyone had any success with this?

RoseCity,
Can you elaborate more on how to try your idea? I could try it later this evening and post my results.

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There is a command line program named rtl_fm that comes with I believe this download: RelWithDebInfo.zip on rtl-sdr

You can use it to tune the dongle to a specific frequency, etc. Once you know the parameters you want to use with the program, you can create a shortcut with those parameters in your Start Up folder.

See:
rtl-sdr
Rtl_fm Guide: Updates for rtl_fm overhaul