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@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ Then unplug and replug your RTL-SDR.
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3. Check for other applications: `lsof | grep rtl`
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### LimeSDR/HackRF not detected
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Ensure the correct SoapySDR module for your hardware is installed first
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1. Verify SoapySDR is installed: `SoapySDRUtil --info`
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2. Check driver is loaded: `SoapySDRUtil --find`
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@@ -146,21 +147,6 @@ Run with sudo or add your user to the bluetooth group:
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sudo usermod -a -G bluetooth $USER
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```
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## GPS Issues
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### GPS dongle not detected
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1. Install pyserial: `pip install pyserial`
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2. Check device is connected:
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- Linux: `ls /dev/ttyUSB* /dev/ttyACM*`
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- macOS: `ls /dev/tty.usb*`
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3. Add user to dialout group (Linux):
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```bash
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sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER
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```
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4. Most GPS dongles use 9600 baud (default in INTERCEPT)
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5. GPS needs clear sky view to get a fix
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## Decoding Issues
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### No messages appearing (Pager mode)
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@@ -172,13 +158,14 @@ sudo usermod -a -G bluetooth $USER
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### No aircraft appearing (ADS-B mode)
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1. Verify dump1090 or readsb is installed
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1. Verify dump1090 is installed
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2. Check antenna is connected (1090 MHz antenna recommended)
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3. Ensure clear view of sky
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4. Set correct observer location for range calculations
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4. Set correct observer location for range calculations or use gpsd
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### Satellite passes not calculating
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1. Ensure skyfield is installed: `pip install skyfield`
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1. Ensure skyfield is installed: `apt install python3-skyfield`
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2. Check TLE data is valid and recent
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3. Verify observer location is set correctly
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