Problem with AMP

Othernet Hardware
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I build a diy-receiver with raspberry pi 3, NooElec NESDR SMArt (https://www.amazon.com/NooElec-NESDR-SMArt-Enclosure-R820T2-Based/dp/B01GDN1T4S/ref=pd_lpo_504_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A4F0C9RE0YS4NT7TGVBJ), NooElec-Amplifier (https://www.amazon.com/NooElec-Amplifier-Outernet-Inmarsat-Applications/dp/B01L8E9QTW) and the Outernet Antenna.

The LED on the Amplifier doesn’t go on. i tryed “/opt/sdr/rtl_biast -b1” but i got “undefined symbol: rtlsdr_set_bias_tee”. So whats going on? The wifi (dongle), software on the rPI and the RTL-SDR working; tries to find a signal. but since the led is of on the amp i think the rtl-sdr doesn’t power it on :(. but why? and how can i fix this?

Thanks

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i don’t think the SMArt has a bias tee for powering LNA.

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You might get a RTL-SDR V3 dongle or a bias tee to power your LNA.

http://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/

or you can get the whole kit from here:
http://store.outernet.is/products/deluxe-outernet-diy-receiver-kit

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My Outernet LNA does not light the LED either, but it does work.
I think it is a manufacturing defect, pointed out in another thread as well (missing component).

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he is using an SDR dongle which looks like doesn’t support bias tee power at all:

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Ok… for a homebrewer, that should be easy to fix.

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Thanks @all, i will buy the dongle… because i dont want to use the chip. i need external storage and lan for my setup.