It's all about the Software

I have been using SDR Console for some time now. The most recent version I used was v3.0.3 build 1263. I use a RTL-SDR v3 with bias tee active to power an LNA at my antenna. Today the laptop that is running this program rebooted for a Windows 8 update. When I restarted SDR Console, I received a popup message stating that this program will no longer work after September 11, 2020. I then downloaded and installed the new v3.0.24 build 1948. When I ran the program, I am no longer receiving the INMARSAT frequencies 1545-1547 Mhz) I was previously receiving. I checked my antenna and LNA and both were functioning properly. I attached a different LNA and antenna with the same result. I then tried an older laptop using Windows 7 and version 3.0.3 build 1263 with my original antenna and LNA and all worked fine. I was able to receive the INMARSAT frequencies on that version with no problem. I tried rebooting and uninstalling and reinstalling the new version with no success. Is there anything I have missed here?

Hi,

Show the Home tab of the ribbon bar, look at the gain settings.

Here is the home tab.

Here is the home tab.

Try changing the RF Gain value from Automatic to a value in the list.

Stupid question - can you receive FM Stereo in the 88 to 108 MHz range?

Problem solved. It wasn't the gain. I turned on the Bias Tee switch and everything came up even though the bias tee was already on.