# RTL-SDR Extension Board with USB HUB and RTC **URL:** \ **Category:** uConsole\ **Tags:** tinkering, hardware\ **Created:** [November 3, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804 "2024-11-03T12:02:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Owlwarrior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/owlwarrior/32/10651_2.png) [@Owlwarrior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Owlwarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/183 "2025-06-03T08:16:31Z")
Interested to see for anyone that has received their board if they can get a TV reception and post a photo. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jutleys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@jutleys](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jutleys)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/184 "2025-06-03T08:29:15Z")
I can try what software do you try i can test it ---
**Author:** ![Owlwarrior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/owlwarrior/32/10651_2.png) [@Owlwarrior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Owlwarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/185 "2025-06-03T09:06:00Z")
the software is called Kaffeine ---
**Author:** ![jutleys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@jutleys](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jutleys)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/186 "2025-06-03T11:33:35Z")
I will give it a shot ---
**Author:** ![ipreferpie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9fc348/32.png) [@ipreferpie](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ipreferpie)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/187 "2025-06-06T06:46:26Z")
If I have the CM5, is Rex’s upcoming DragonOS the best for this? Or is Rex’s Debian release more compatible? I’m mainly hoping to use SDRAngel ---
**Author:** ![loki1978](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7feea3/32.png) [@loki1978](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/loki1978)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/188 "2025-06-06T07:49:47Z")
I just got the email that delivery is on its way ---
**Author:** ![jutleys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@jutleys](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jutleys)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/189 "2025-06-06T08:19:35Z")
Same was in first batch great stuff i should have a video up soon. ---
**Author:** ![Zato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/dbc845/32.png) [@Zato](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Zato)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/190 "2025-06-06T08:45:03Z")
Got my email this morning also. ---
**Author:** ![Rex](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/rex/32/16852_2.png) [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/191 "2025-06-06T10:58:38Z")
DragonOS currently doesn’t work with the CM5 hopefully I can get it working soon. The Debian image will be the most compatible with the CM5 though. ---
**Author:** ![ipreferpie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9fc348/32.png) [@ipreferpie](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ipreferpie)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/192 "2025-06-07T16:24:58Z")
I just got the RTL-SDR board and installed it along with Rex’s Debian Bookworm image. I was following @vileer ‘s instructions ([HackerGadgets uConsole RTL-SDR/LoRa/GPS/RTC/USB Hub All-In-One Extensi – Hacker Gadgets](https://hackergadgets.com/pages/hackergadgets-uconsole-rtl-sdr-lora-gps-rtc-usb-hub-all-in-one-extension-board-setup-guide)) on setting up the system and ran into a problem. When I added “dtparam=spi=on” into the config.txt, it boots to a black screen. When I remove it, it goes back to normal. Does anyone have suggestions, on how to fix this and get LoRA running? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jutleys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@jutleys](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jutleys)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/193 "2025-06-07T16:55:58Z")
If you wait i think Rex will release his automated install soon. ---
**Author:** ![vileer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/vileer/32/10337_2.png) [@vileer](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/vileer)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/194 "2025-06-07T17:18:14Z")
Which CM module you were using? CM4 or CM5? ---
**Author:** ![Partypyrate](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/partypyrate/32/10825_2.png) [@Partypyrate](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Partypyrate)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/195 "2025-06-07T17:21:21Z")
Got a shipping notification. Thank you for combining the antenna adapter order with it. ---
**Author:** ![ipreferpie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9fc348/32.png) [@ipreferpie](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ipreferpie)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/196 "2025-06-07T17:42:01Z")
It’s the CM5. I followed the instructions for the CM5. One thing I noticed is that apt upgrade had updated meshtesticd to a newer version than the guide ---
**Author:** ![Rex](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/rex/32/16852_2.png) [@Rex](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Rex)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/197 "2025-06-07T18:16:04Z")
If you’re on a CM5 install this package I’m working on it’s still not finished but it’ll get you going and any future updates I make will be installed when you run an update. `sudo apt update && sudo apt install hackergadgets-uconsole-aio-board` That package will make the correct entries in the config.txt install meshtastic, sdr++, tar1099 and pygpsclient. Then set them up for you. You’ll have to configure meshtastic yourself though for your user and country. ---
**Author:** ![Krim](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/krim/32/9317_2.png) [@Krim](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Krim)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/198 "2025-06-08T12:49:17Z")
I just purchased one and I’m really excited. This is the expansion board I’ve been wishing for a long time! The only concern I have so far is with the antenna board; it seems a bit fragile and could potentially break off easily. Has anyone already thought about designing a 3D-printable protective cover for it? ---
**Author:** ![arkekklesia](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/arkekklesia/32/12204_2.png) [@arkekklesia](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/arkekklesia)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/199 "2025-06-08T21:16:29Z")
I think its this one, still WIP but hopefully we can get it. [Reddit - The heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClockworkPi/comments/1l1uenc/another_idea_antenna_board_cover/) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/b/b6cac3fc1faa5544076b0c7ed5584c5d0dbd6aca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![arkekklesia](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/arkekklesia/32/12204_2.png) [@arkekklesia](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/arkekklesia)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/200 "2025-06-09T23:44:37Z")
update: someone got the design for it. Still haven’t gotten my kit so I can’t really tell about the fit though > **[uConsole-Parts/STL/HG\_Board\_cover at 3339e29db0a3d621567182e1a3e6aff118dfc654 ·...](https://github.com/strtfnst/uConsole-Parts/tree/3339e29db0a3d621567182e1a3e6aff118dfc654/STL/HG_Board_cover)** > > Contribute to strtfnst/uConsole-Parts development by creating an account on GitHub. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/4/4c9224590358dbdf55612c33d4d9c70db64c162a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jutleys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@jutleys](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jutleys)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/201 "2025-06-10T09:05:12Z")
Just got my antenna specially for dump1090 ![1000005377](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/5/5d92f95518440e7a5d6be7f71dc99a8d13ef1d4c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Talos](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/talos/32/11104_2.png) [@Talos](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Talos)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804/202 "2025-06-10T10:02:10Z")
I use the same one. Works great! 👍🏻 [Previous page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rtl-sdr-extension-board-with-usb-hub-and-rtc/14804.md?page=11)