Top 10 Software Defined Radio – External TV Tuners

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1. RTL-SDR Blog

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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio Dongle Only Black

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RTL-SDR Blog #ad - Can tune from 500 khz to 1. 7 ghz and has up to 3. 2 mhz of instantaneous bandwidth 2. 4 mhz stable. Hf reception below 24 MHz in direct sampling mode with reduced performance.

Several improvements over other brands including use of the r860 tuner, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator TCXO, SMA F connector, improved component tolerances, activatable bias tee circuit and a much improved antenna set. Includes 1x rtl-sdr blog brand r860 rtl2832u 1ppm tcxo hf bias Tee SMA Dongle V3 Dongle Only. Please note rtl-SDR dongles are RX only.
BrandRTL-SDR Blog #ad
ManufacturerRTL-SDR Blog #ad
Part Numberrtlsdr_only
Warranty2 years warranty on manufacturing defects

2. NooElec

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SMA Input, Aluminum Enclosure & 3 Antennas. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Radio, Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 Bundle, NESDR Smart HF/VHF/UHF 100kHz-1.75GHz Software Defined Radio. Premium RTLSDR w/ 0.5PPM TCXO

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NooElec #ad - Your purchase includes a nesdr smart v5 rtl-sdr, a magnetic antenna base with a 2m 6. 5' rg-58 feed cable, and 3 different antenna masts for UHF and VHF operation, including a variable-frequency telescopic antenna. Hf reception below 25MHz is accomplished with direct sampling and requires a suitable antenna.

Nesdr smart rtl-sdr v5 can be used for the reception of broadcast am radio, ais ship tracking, acars plane-ground communications, POCSAG pagers, DVB-T video, noaa and goes weather satellites weather images, broadcast FM radio, public security radio, weather balloons, Inmarsat, Iridium, ADS-B plane tracking, radiosondes, air traffic control, trunked radio, CB radio, DAB radio, shortwave radio, and so much more!. Turn your computer, linux, mac os, phone or tablet into a radio scanner/ham radio receiver that can receive nearly all RF signals! Compatible with Windows, and Android.

Proudly built by nooelec in the usa and Canada! Full 2-year product warranty and product support through our support portal at https//support. Nooelec. Com. Though the direct sampling implementation of nesdr smart v5 is much better than any other RTL-SDR, we still recommend using an upconverter like the Ham It Up for a more fulfilling HF experience sold separately, product ID B076CYK8XZ. Full datasheet available: https://www. Nooelec. Com/datasheets/100700
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height0.79 Inches
Length11.42 Inches
Weight0.33 Pounds
Width3.94 Inches
Part Number100700
Model100700
Warranty2 year manufacturer warranty

3. NESDR

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Nooelec NESDR Smart v5 HF Bundle: 100kHz-1.7GHz Software Defined Radio Set for HF/UHF/VHF Including a NESDR Smart v5 R860/RTL2832U RTL-SDR, 9:1 Balun, and Adapters, Assembled Ham It Up Upconverter

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NESDR #ad - The nesdr smart hf bundle utilizes a well-designed upconverter--the ham it up--to receive hf. Proudly manufactured by nooelec in the usa and canada, with a full 2 year product warranty on all bundle components and 24/7 technical support availability.

There is also the option of using directly sampling directly with the NESDR SMArt v5 without the Ham It Up. Please contact our support team any time if you have questions! Amazon-exclusive bundle! only available for a limited time. This results in a vastly different HF experience--much better performance, and no loss of gain controls. A full, wide-band rf receiver solution for those interested in getting started with software defined radio and with a keen interest in HF bands.

Note: enclosure colors may vary contingent on availability. Included is a ham it up v1. 3 upconverter, an impedance matching balun for longwire and dipole antennas, 3 antennas, installed in a custom black aluminum enclosure; an NESDR SMArt v5 RTL-SDR, and interconnect adapters.
BrandNESDR #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height1.57 Inches
Length10.24 Inches
Weight0.89 Pounds
Width9.06 Inches
Part Number100764
Model100764
Warranty2 Year Manufacturer Warranty

4. NooElec

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Premium RTL-SDR w/Integrated Bias Tee, Aluminum Enclosure, Antenna Base & 3 Antennas. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Software Defined Radio SDR, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input, NESDR SMArTee v2 Bundle

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NooElec #ad - Designed and manufactured by Nooelec in North America. Same form factor as the other devices in our nesdr smart series, which means no USB occlusion issues--run devices side-by-side without messy extension cables or adapters, even on embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi! Always-on, 4.

5v bias-tee with independent ultra-low-noise power supply and 250mA power capability allows you to power nearly any active antenna circuitry without messing around with drivers or software. Impeccable quality and full 2-year warranty! Includes sdr, and 3 antenna masts to get you started right away without any further purchases! This is at least 4x more accurate than units advertised as containing 1PPM TCXOs, including an ultra-low phase noise TCXO, which have up to a +/- 2PPM initial offset.

An ultra-low noise software defined radio, high-quality antenna base, capable of receiving nearly ANY RF signal from approximately 25MHz-1700MHz. Unmatched price & performance--redesigned pcb reduces noise by an average of a full 3db! includes all the same fantastic features as the rest of the NESDR SMArt series, with a guaranteed
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height0.79 Inches
Length11.81 Inches
Weight0.33 Pounds
Width3.94 Inches
Part Number100778
ModelNESDR SMArTee Bundle

5. NooElec

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Nooelec NESDR Mini USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input, RTL2832U & R820T Tuner

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NooElec #ad - Included: nooelec USB dongle & antenna. Rtl2832u interface ic & r820t tuner IC on USB dongle. These are custom usb devices tuned for SDR and include much better components than generics. Full 1-year warranty & installation support available! .
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height1.18 Inches
Length4.72 Inches
Weight0.15 Pounds
Width2.76 Inches
Part Number100556
ModelNESDR Mini

6. NooElec

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NESDR Smart HF/VHF/UHF 100kHz-1.75GHz Software Defined Radio. Premium RTLSDR w/ 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input & Aluminum Enclosure. RTL2832U & R820T2 R860-Based Radio, Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 SDR

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NooElec #ad - Though the direct sampling implementation of nesdr smart v5 is much better than any other RTL-SDR, we still recommend using an upconverter like the Ham It Up for a more fulfilling HF experience sold separately, product ID B076CYK8XZ. Nesdr smart rtl-sdr v5 can be used for the reception of broadcast am radio, shortwave radio, trunked radio, dab radio, ADS-B plane tracking, radiosondes, weather balloons, noaa and goes weather satellites weather images, iridium, public security radio, broadcast FM radio, DVB-T video, air traffic control, Inmarsat, POCSAG pagers, CB radio, ais ship tracking, ACARS plane-ground communications, and so much more!.

For a version which includes an antenna set, see product ID B01GDN1T4S. Hf reception below 25MHz is accomplished with direct sampling and requires a suitable antenna. We recommend using a balun one nine to make a diy long wire or dipole antenna sold separately, product ID B08HGSYB7R or B00R09WHT6.

V5 has a frequency capability of 100khz to 1. 75ghz and up to 3. 2mhz of instantaneous bandwidth. Full datasheet available: https://www. Nooelec. Com/datasheets/100701. The best-performing low-cost rtl-sdr available anywhere! compared with rtl-sdr v3, hf snr is improved by up to 15dB, tuning accuracy is improved by an average of 4x, VHF & UHF SNR is improved by up to 6dB, and the frequency range is expanded all the way down to 100kHz.
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height0.39 Inches
Length3.54 Inches
Width0.39 Inches
Part Number100701
ModelNESDR SMArt SDR
Warranty2 year manufacturer warranty

7. NooElec

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Nooelec NESDR Smart HF Bundle: 100kHz-1.7GHz Software Defined Radio Set for HF/UHF/VHF Including RTL-SDR, Adapters, Balun, Assembled Ham It Up Upconverter

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NooElec #ad - Note: enclosure colors may vary contingent on availability. Proudly manufactured by nooelec in the usa and canada, with a full 2 year product warranty on all bundle components and 24/7 technical support availability.

This results in a vastly different HF experience--much better performance, and no loss of gain controls. A full, wide-band rf solution for those interested in getting started with software defined radio and with a keen interest in HF bands. The nesdr smart hf bundle utilizes a well-designed upconverter--the Ham It Up--to receive HF, NOT direct sampling hacks.

Please contact our support team any time if you have questions! Amazon-exclusive bundle! only available for a limited time. Included is a ham it up v1. 3 upconverter, 3 antennas, installed in a custom black aluminum enclosure; an NESDR SMArt RTL-SDR, an impedance matching balun for longwire and dipole antennas, and interconnect adapters.
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height9.06 Inches
Length11.81 Inches
Weight0.71 Pounds
Width1.57 Inches
Part Number100764
ModelNooElec NESDR SMArt HF Bundle

8. NooElec

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Premium RTL-SDR w/Integrated Bias Tee, Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Software Defined Radio, NESDR SMArTee v2 SDR

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NooElec #ad - Same form factor as the other devices in our nesdr smart series, even on embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi! Always-on, which means no USB occlusion issues--run devices side-by-side without messy extension cables or adapters, 4.

5v bias-tee with independent ultra-low-noise power supply and 250mA power capability allows you to power nearly any active antenna circuitry without messing around with drivers or software. This is at least 4x more accurate than units advertised as containing 1PPM TCXOs, which have up to a +/- 2PPM initial offset. Impeccable quality and full 2-year warranty! Unmatched price & performance--redesigned pcb reduces noise by an average of a full 3db! includes all the same fantastic features as the rest of the NESDR SMArt series, including an ultra-low phase noise TCXO, with a guaranteed
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height0.39 Inches
Length3.54 Inches
Weight28 Grams
Width0.39 Inches
Part Number100777
ModelNESDR SMArTee SDR

9. NooElec

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Mount & Female SMA Adapter. RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio for Windows, Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+ 0.5PPM TCXO RTL-SDR & ADS-B USB Receiver Set w/Antenna, Mac OS & Linux

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NooElec #ad - New! redesigned for lower noise, better sensitivity and lower power consumption. R820t2 tuner provides substantial performance improvements over R820T-based devices. Design changes include rf-suitable 3. 3v power supply with 1/10th of the noise of other sDRs, shielded power inductor for improved EMI rejection, and more! A male mcx to female sMA adapter and strong magentic antenna mount included as standard. Full 2-year product warranty! .
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooelec Inc. #ad
Height1.18 Inches
Length5.51 Inches
Width1.97 Inches
Part Number100662
ModelNESDR Mini 2+

10. NooElec

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NooElec NESDR XTR: Tiny RTL-SDR & DVB-T USB Stick RTL2832U + Elonics E4000 Tuner w/Telescopic Antenna & Remote. Low-Cost, Extended-Range Software Defined Radio Compatible with Most SDR Software!

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NooElec #ad - Works with all rtlsdr-compatible software, including MATLAB. 55mhz- 2300mhz w/ l-Band gap. Superb quality components, assembly & construction; RoHS compliant. Includes nesdr xtr, telescopic metal antenna & remote control. Hf-capable down to 100kHz with Ham It Up sold separately. Contains e4000 tuner, frequency capability of approx.
BrandNooElec #ad
ManufacturerNooElec Inc. #ad
Part Number100653
ModelNESDR XTR