Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL2832U + R820T2 |
| Frequency Range | 24 MHz to 1766 MHz |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 3.2 MS/s |
| Interface | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Antenna Connector | SMA Female |
| Included Antenna | Magnetic Base Dipole (9cm) |
| Supported Software | SDR#, GQRX, HDSDR, SDR++ |
| Power Supply | Bus Powered via USB |
| Dimensions | 65mm x 25mm x 12mm |
| Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect entry point into SDR
This board works flawlessly out of the box. I was able to pick up local FM radio and aircraft signals within minutes of installing the drivers. The included antenna is decent for indoor use, but I plan to upgrade soon.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent for learning projects
Bought this for my university telecommunications project. The compatibility with Linux and Python libraries made data analysis very straightforward. Highly recommended for students.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor heat issue
For the price, you cannot beat this dongle. It receives a wide range of frequencies clearly. The only downside is that it gets quite warm after an hour of continuous use, so I added a small heatsink.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good bulk purchase for our lab
We bought ten of these for our makerspace. Most work perfectly. One unit had a loose USB connector, but customer support replaced it quickly. Overall a solid choice for educational settings.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fun weekend project
Never thought I could listen to police scanners or talk groups legally just by plugging this into my laptop. The software setup was easier than expected thanks to online tutorials.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Picked up NOAA satellite images!
I was skeptical about the range, but with a simple wire extension, I successfully decoded weather satellite images. The sensitivity of the R820T2 tuner is impressive.
Q: Does this come with drivers for Windows 11?
A: Yes, the device is plug-and-play on Windows 10 and 11. It uses standard Zadig drivers which are automatically detected by most SDR software like SDR#.
Q: Can I use this to listen to Ham Radio bands?
A: Absolutely. This board covers the VHF and UHF ham bands (2m and 70cm). Please note that this is a receive-only device; you cannot transmit with it.
Q: Does this work on Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes, it is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi running Raspbian or other Linux distributions. You may need to install the rtl-sdr package via the terminal.
Q: What is the maximum bandwidth supported?
A: The RTL2832U chip supports a maximum usable bandwidth of approximately 2.4 MHz to 2.8 MHz depending on the sample rate configuration in your software.
Q: Is the SMA connector standard size?
A: Yes, it features a standard SMA Female connector, allowing you to easily attach external high-gain antennas or adapters for different connector types.
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