Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] usrp_wfm_rcv.py failed to set initial frequency error

[Brian Padalino]

On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 9:15 AM, Halil Yigit <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm new to the GNURadio, so I'm trying to get some of the
> basic tests. I am using Flex 2400 daughterboard

This is important later on ...

> I've run the dial_tone.py example, and it is running. for usrp, I have
> tested usrp_wfm_rcv.py. I've connected daughterboard to RXB and TXB.
> Then I write ./usrp_wfm_rcv.py -f 96.5M, I get an error message as follows
>             1. FYI: No powermate or Contour  Knob
>             2. Failed to set initial frequency  (on USRP WFM RX screen)
>             3. (python 6931): GnomePrintCupsPlugin-WARNING **: The CPUS
> printer couldnt be created

... as it seems you're trying to tune a Flex 2400 to 96.5MHz.

You need to either:

  - Tune to a frequency the Flex 2400 can tune
  - Acquire a board that can tune to the frequency of interest (96.5MHz)

Brian