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I've finally got my hands on a Pluto unit and have got it working.
So far I've managed to upgrade it to FW version 0.28.
Installed Express DVB and got it transmitting on 437. Can also select and view a plain carrier (tick box in XPDVB) on similar frequencies via my SDR receiver.
It (Pluto) doesn't transmit a carrier on e.g. 70.400 Mhz so I'm assuming the firmware upgrade does not include the required fixes to open the TRX range up.
I've read the wiki entry herer https://wiki.analog.com/university/tool ... ustomizing and had it run the diagnostic for me (hence version number retrieved).
In terms of upgrading the coverage it then says
"From your favorite serial application, just open a serial connection to the PlutoSDR. The username is root and the password is analog."

Hang on, its USB device?? What is the author on about? Hyperterminal?? Or what?

SO could anyone provide a blow by blow guide on how to get into this particular menu/config file?

Much appreciated.....can't help but think AD should have done a better job of this documentation....

The author is correct - for more info / background and instructions try searching for

extending range of adalm pluto

Noel

OK, so I tried a LMGTFY and this was a hit https://www.rtl-sdr.com/adalm-pluto-sdr ... x-install/
which very kindly adds a few key steps, not least I didn't know Putty did serial comms. (I do now) and the Pluto pops up a carrier for me on 71 MHz. The above article incorrectly includes the quote marks around the AD9364, spotted that as I trawled the Pluto thread on here.
All's good
PCB and PA module ordered too