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Last Updated: 05/08/2024
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- RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit
- RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only)
- RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) (Black)
- RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit
- RTL-SDR Blog Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
- RTL-SDR Blog Wideband Low Noise Amplifier Bias Tee Powered
- Broadcast FM Block Filter (88-108 MHz Block) by RTL-SDR Blog
- Broadcast AM Reject High Pass Filter (2.6 MHz HPF) by RTL-SDR Blog
- RTL-SDR Blog SMA Male to SMA M, BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F, PAL F RG316 20cm Pigtail Adapters Kit
- RTL-SDR Blog SMA Male to SMA M, BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F, PAL F Straight Adapters Kit
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RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit
Asin: B0CD7558GT | Model: rtlsdr_v4_with_antenna | PartNumber: rtlsdr_v4_with_antenna | Ean: 0783495030867 | UPC: 783495030867
Can Tune From 500 Khz To 1.7 Ghz And Has Up To 3.2 Mhz Of Instantaneous Bandwidth (2.4 Mhz Stable). Please Note Rtl-Sdr Dongles Are Rx Only..
Note: The Rtl-Sdr Blog V4 Requires A Driver Update. Please Follow The Installation Manual Carefully! Reviewers That Mention Receiving No Signals Have Not Followed The Instructions!.
Comes With Our Portable Vhf/Uhf Dipole Antenna Kit. Great For Beginners As It Allows For Terrestrial And Satellite Reception. Easy To Mount Outdoors And Designed For Portable And Temporary Outside Usage. Please Do Not Use Outside During Poor Weather Conditions. Not Suitable For Hf Reception..
Several Improvements Over Other Brands Including Use Of The R828d Tuner, Built In Hf Upconverter, Improved Component Tolerances, A 1 Ppm Temperature Compensated Oscillator (Tcxo), Sma F Connector, Aluminum Shielded Case With Thermal Pad For Passive Cooling, Improved Filtering, Activatable Bias Tee Circuit And A Much Improved Antenna Set..
Features
- Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle and 1x Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
- Several improvements over other brands including use of the R828D tuner, built in HF upconverter, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, improved filtering, activatable bias tee circuit and a much improved antenna set.
- Can tune from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz and has up to 3.2 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth (2.4 MHz stable). Please note RTL-SDR dongles are RX only.
- Comes with our portable VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception. Easy to mount outdoors and designed for portable and temporary outside usage. Please do not use outside during poor weather conditions. Not suitable for HF reception.
- NOTE: The RTL-SDR Blog V4 requires a driver update. Please follow the installation manual carefully! Reviewers that mention receiving no signals have not followed the instructions!
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 9.45 x 7.48 x 1.97 Inches
Warranty: 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects
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RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only)
Asin: B0CD745394 | Ean: 0783495030850 | UPC: 783495030850
Can Tune From 500 Khz To 1.7 Ghz And Has Up To 3.2 Mhz Of Instantaneous Bandwidth (2.4 Mhz Stable). Please Note Rtl-Sdr Dongles Are Rx Only..
Note: The Rtl-Sdr Blog V4 Requires A Driver Update. Please Follow The Installation Manual Carefully! Reviewers That Mention Receiving No Signals Have Not Followed The Instructions!.
Several Improvements Over Other Brands Including Use Of The R828d Tuner, Built In Hf Upconverter Circuit, Improved Filtering, Improved Component Tolerances, A 1 Ppm Temperature Compensated Oscillator (Tcxo), Sma F Connector, Aluminium Shielded Case With Thermal Pad For Passive Cooling, Improved Filtering, And An Activatable Bias Tee Circuit..
Features
- Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog brand R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle (V4) (Dongle Only)
- Several improvements over other brands including use of the R828D tuner, built in HF upconverter circuit, improved filtering, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminium shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, improved filtering, and an activatable bias tee circuit.
- Can tune from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz and has up to 3.2 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth (2.4 MHz stable). Please note RTL-SDR dongles are RX only.
- NOTE: The RTL-SDR Blog V4 requires a driver update. Please follow the installation manual carefully! Reviewers that mention receiving no signals have not followed the instructions!
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 0.59 x 2.76 x 5.31 inches
Warranty: 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects
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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) (Black)
Asin: B0BMKZCKTF | Ean: 0783495030843 | UPC: 783495030843
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). Please Note Rtl-Sdr Dongles Are Rx Only..
Please Follow The Quickstart Guide Linked In The Included The Manual For Installation Of The Drivers And Free Software. Please Feel Free To Contact Us Via Amazon Messaging For Technical Support - We're Happy To Help.
Several Improvements Over Other Brands Including Use Of The R860 Tuner, Improved Component Tolerances, A 1 Ppm Temperature Compensated Oscillator (Tcxo), Sma F Connector, Aluminum Shielded Case With Thermal Pad For Passive Cooling, And An Activatable Bias Tee Circuit..
Features
- Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog brand R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle (V3) (Dongle Only)
- Several improvements over other brands including use of the R860 tuner, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, and an activatable bias tee circuit.
- 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). Please note RTL-SDR dongles are RX only.
- Please follow the quickstart guide linked in the included the manual for installation of the drivers and free software. Please feel free to contact us via Amazon messaging for technical support - we're happy to help
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Warranty: 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects
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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit
Asin: B0BMKB3L47 | Ean: 0783495030836 | UPC: 783495030836
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). Please Note Rtl-Sdr Dongles Are Rx Only..
Comes With Our Portable Vhf/Uhf Dipole Antenna Kit. Great For Beginners As It Allows For Terrestrial And Satellite Reception. Easy To Mount Outdoors And Designed For Portable And Temporary Outside Usage. Please Do Not Use Outside During Poor Weather Conditions. Not Suitable For Hf Reception..
Several Improvements Over Other Brands Including Use Of The R860 Tuner, Improved Component Tolerances, A 1 Ppm Temperature Compensated Oscillator (Tcxo), Sma F Connector, Aluminum Shielded Case With Thermal Pad For Passive Cooling, Activatable Bias Tee Circuit And A Much Improved Antenna Set..
Features
- Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle and 1x Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
- Several improvements over other brands including use of the R860 tuner, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, activatable bias tee circuit and a much improved antenna set.
- 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). Please note RTL-SDR dongles are RX only.
- Comes with our portable VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception. Easy to mount outdoors and designed for portable and temporary outside usage. Please do not use outside during poor weather conditions. Not suitable for HF reception.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 3.15 x 9.84 x 7.87 inches
Warranty: 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects
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RTL-SDR Blog Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
Asin: B075445JDF | Ean: 0651989513489 | UPC: 651989513489
Features
- Dipole set includes 1x dipole base with 60cm RG174, 2x 23cm to 1m telescopic antenna, 2x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antenna, 1x 3m RG173 extension cable, 1x flex tripod mount, 1x suction cup mount.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 1.97 x 10.63 x 7.28 Inches
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RTL-SDR Blog Wideband Low Noise Amplifier Bias Tee Powered
Asin: B07G14Q6XX | Model: WBLNA | PartNumber: WBLNA | Ean: 0651989513519 | UPC: 651989513519
Oip3 = 39.5 Dbm @ 900 Mhz, P1 Saturation = 22.7 Dbm @ 1960 Mhz.
Bias Tee Powered (Needs 3-5V Bias Tee Power).
Gain = 18.7 Db @ 900 Mhz.
Noise Figure = 0.6Db @ 900 Mhz.
Features
- Frequency range of 50 MHz to 4000 MHz
- Noise figure = 0.6dB @ 900 MHz
- OIP3 = 39.5 dBm @ 900 MHz, P1 Saturation = 22.7 dBm @ 1960 MHz
- Gain = 18.7 dB @ 900 MHz
- Bias Tee Powered (Needs 3-5v bias tee power)
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
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Broadcast FM Block Filter (88-108 MHz Block) by RTL-SDR Blog
Asin: B01LE9LRPM | Model: 4330366327 | PartNumber: 4330366327 | Ean: 0642419993872 | UPC: 642419993872
Uses Sma Female Connectors. Comes With A Free Sma Male To Sma Male Adapter..
Designed For Sdr And Radio Scanner Users. Tv Installers This Is Probably Not The Right Product For You. Tv Installers Please Read The Description Carefully To Avoid Disappointment..
Insertion Loss Is Less Than 0.5 Db Between 0 – 1 Ghz, And Mostly Less Than 1.5 Db Between 1 – 3 Ghz..
Features
- Blocks the broadcast FM band between 88 108 MHz with over 50dB of attenuation.
- Insertion loss is less than 0.5 dB between 0 1 GHz, and mostly less than 1.5 dB between 1 3 GHz.
- Uses SMA female connectors. Comes with a free SMA male to SMA male adapter.
- Designed for SDR and radio scanner users. TV installers this is probably not the right product for you. TV installers please read the description carefully to avoid disappointment.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
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Broadcast AM Reject High Pass Filter (2.6 MHz HPF) by RTL-SDR Blog
Asin: B01N9SHS7P | Model: 4330366330 | PartNumber: 4330366330 | Ean: 0642419993889 | UPC: 642419993889
The 3 Db Roll-Off Point Is Between 2.5 - 2.6 Mhz.
Uses Sma Female Connectors..
Note: For Rx Use Only.
Blocks The Broadcast Am Band Between 500 Khz - 1.7 Mhz With Over 50 Db Of Attenuation.
Features
- RTL-SDR Blog Broadcast AM Reject Filter
- Blocks the broadcast AM band between 500 kHz - 1.7 MHz with over 50 dB of attenuation
- The 3 dB roll-off point is between 2.5 - 2.6 MHz
- Note: For RX use only
- Uses SMA Female connectors.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
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RTL-SDR Blog SMA Male to SMA M, BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F, PAL F RG316 20cm Pigtail Adapters Kit
Asin: B0132N1DM0 | Model: 4454491 | PartNumber: 4454491 | Ean: 0642419993865 | UPC: 642419993865
Included Is A Bonus Sma M Adapter For Many Common Devices Like Upconverters Which Have Sma F Connectors..
Uses 20Cm Of 50 Ohm Rg316 Cabling..
Perfect For Rtl-Sdr Blog Sma Dongles. Be Prepared To Connect To Almost Any Antenna Or Device..
Features
- SMA Male to various common female connectors. Including BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F and PAL F.
- Perfect for RTL-SDR Blog SMA dongles. Be prepared to connect to almost any antenna or device.
- Included is a bonus SMA M adapter for many common devices like upconverters which have SMA F connectors.
- Uses 20cm of 50 Ohm RG316 cabling.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 3.90 x 9.70 x 0.90 Inches | Weight: 0.20 Pounds
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RTL-SDR Blog SMA Male to SMA M, BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F, PAL F Straight Adapters Kit
Asin: B0132MB8LM | Model: BC75702 | PartNumber: BC75702 | Ean: 0642419993858 | UPC: 642419993858
Included Is A Bonus Sma M Adapter For Many Common Devices Like Upconverters Which Have Sma F Connectors..
50 Ohm Straight Adapters - No Cabling..
Perfect For Rtl-Sdr Blog Sma Dongles. Be Prepared To Connect To Almost Any Antenna Or Device..
Features
- SMA Male to various common female connectors. Including BNC F, Type N F, Type F F, UHF F and PAL F.
- Perfect for RTL-SDR Blog SMA dongles. Be prepared to connect to almost any antenna or device.
- Included is a bonus SMA M adapter for many common devices like upconverters which have SMA F connectors.
- 50 Ohm straight adapters - no cabling.
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Brand: RTL-SDR Blog | Manufacturer: RTL-SDR Blog
Dimensions: 3.20 x 4.60 x 1.00 Inches | Weight: 0.05 Pounds
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