RTL-SDR Remote Setup Log

Phase 1: Windows Client (SDR#)

1. Drivers: Used Zadig to replace default Windows driver with WinUSB on Interface 0.
2. Software: Installed SDR# (Airspy version).
3. Audio: Ensured output device matches system speakers and "Unity Gain" is unchecked.

Phase 2: Kali Pi Server (The Radio Head)

1. Blacklist: Created /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-rtl.conf containing blacklist dvb_usb_rtl28xxu to stop kernel TV drivers.
2. Test: Verified device with rtl_test.
3. Server Mode: Run rtl_tcp -a 0.0.0.0 to stream raw I/Q data over the network.

Phase 3: The Connection

1. SDR# Source: Set to RTL-SDR TCP.
2. Settings: IP: [Pi_IP_Address], Port: 1234.
3. Bandwidth: Set sample rate to 2.048 MSPS (or lower) to prevent WiFi lag.