Using the RTL-SDR Blog V3 as a DVB-T Receiver in OpenPli Enigma2

The RTL-SDR hardware began its life as a DVB-T TV receiver USB stick, but these days it is rarely used for this purpose. However, in countries where DVB-T hasn't been upgraded to DVB-T2 it is still possible to use the RTL-SDR for TV reception.

Recently, RADIOTO bg from DXing.org wrote in and wanted to share with us his video showing how to use the RTL-SDR V3 for DVB-T reception in OpenPli Enigma2. OpenPli is an open-source Linux distribution for TV set-top boxes and Enigma2 is the TV application it runs.

RADIOTO's video shows a step-by-step guide to setting up the RTL-SDR in OpenPli. The procedure is relatively simple, just requiring the user to select the correct driver for the RTL-SDR via the set-top menu.

How to make rtl-sdr v.3 as a additional DVB-T tuner in enigma2 receiver (OpenPli) Manual

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Micha
#268640
Using RTL-SDR dongles with Linux/Enigma boxes is a great idea. It significantly expands the functionality of these boxes, which is already enormous depending on the receiver hardware and software.

The question remains, however, how the RTL-SDR Blog V3, with a maximum bandwidth of 3.2 MHz, manages to receive a 7 or 8 MHz wide DVB-T channel? Is it only possible through different drivers?

Could the drivers for SDR-Sharp and similar programs be rewritten?

After all, the original SDR dongles were reprogrammed DVB-T USB sticks.

Der Einsatz von RTL-SDR Dongels an Linux/ Enigma Boxen ist eine tolle Idee. Es erweitert den Funktionsradius dieser Boxen erheblich und dieser ist, je nach Receiver Hardware und Software ohnehin schon riesig. 

Es bleibt die Frage zu klären, wie der RTL-SDR Blog V3, mit einer max. Bandbreite von 3.2MHz, es schafft, einen 7 bzw. 8MHz breiten DVB-T Kanal zu empfangen? Nur durch andere Treiber? 
Könnte man die Treiber für SDR Sharp und ähnliche Programme umschreiben?

Schliesslich waren die ursprünglichen SDR-Dongels umprogrammierte DVB-T USB-Sticks..

gruß Micha

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Kizito S.M.
#265964

Is there an SDR dongle that allows for DVB-T2 receiving? I have a V3 whose utility is great but cannot work with T2 which is the only version aired in my country.

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mp107
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Yes, I have the Xbox One TV dongle that supports DVB-T2 that works fine on OpenATV 7.* on Octagon SF-8008.

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