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At RTL-SDR.com we sell significantly improved premium RTL-SDR dongles but keep our profits low and offer free shipping in order to maintain low retail pricing. We strongly believe that our V3 dongles are currently the best 'bang for your buck' RTL-SDR dongles available on the market. Please see the V3 features pdf datasheet here for full information on the improvements made, and our V3 users guide for information on using special features of our dongle. If you are new to RTL-SDR check out our about page first. Briefly, our dongles come with the following improvements:

<1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO) – Accurate tuning and almost zero temperature drift (2 PPM max. initial offset, 0.5-1 PPM temperature drift)

– Accurate tuning and almost zero temperature drift (2 PPM max. initial offset, 0.5-1 PPM temperature drift) SMA female antenna port – Generic dongles use the less common MCX or PAL antenna ports. SMA is more common, so more adapters and antennas are available for it. It is also more durable and has lower RF insertion losses.

– Generic dongles use the less common MCX or PAL antenna ports. SMA is more common, so more adapters and antennas are available for it. It is also more durable and has lower RF insertion losses. 4.5V USB powered bias tee - This allows the RTL-SDR to power low noise amplifiers (like the LNA4ALL, HABAMP, RTL-SDR Blog ADS-B LNA) and active antennas through the coax cable. Can be enabled in software (see V3 users guide).

- This allows the RTL-SDR to power low noise amplifiers (like the LNA4ALL, HABAMP, RTL-SDR Blog ADS-B LNA) and active antennas through the coax cable. Can be enabled in software (see V3 users guide). HF Direct Sampling Mode - Listen to 500 kHz - 24 MHz with direct sampling. Simply connect an HF antenna to the SMA port, and choose the Q-branch mode. There is a built in 25 MHz low pass filter, but additional HF filters may be required for optimal performance (e.g. to attenuate strong MW AM).

- Listen to 500 kHz - 24 MHz with direct sampling. Simply connect an HF antenna to the SMA port, and choose the Q-branch mode. There is a built in 25 MHz low pass filter, but additional HF filters may be required for optimal performance (e.g. to attenuate strong MW AM). Aluminium case and passive cooling - These units come stock with an aluminium case and passive cooling via a silicon thermal pad. This stops reception failing due to heat when used above ~1.2 GHz.

- These units come stock with an aluminium case and passive cooling via a silicon thermal pad. This stops reception failing due to heat when used above ~1.2 GHz. Improved Antennas - We provide an excellent dipole antenna starter kit for newbies. Use the included mounts and extension cable to mount the dipole in good position for optimal reception. Receives terrestrial and VHF satellite signals.

- We provide an excellent dipole antenna starter kit for newbies. Use the included mounts and extension cable to mount the dipole in good position for optimal reception. Receives terrestrial and VHF satellite signals. Various additional improvements compared to other RTL-SDRs – R820T2 tuner, higher quality passive components, a choke on the USB line to reduce USB noise, a much improved PCB design for significantly less internal spurs and noise, various break-out pads, improved ESD protection, additional bypass capacitors and ferrite power line chokes, improved front end matching circuit, a modified power design for improved long term reliability, and a better LDO.

US Shipping Worldwide Shipping Purchase on Amazon and receive FREE domestic shipping for orders over $25 and free two day shipping for Prime subscribers! Or use our international cart for FREE shipping from China. FREE economy registered air mail from China! Paid express shipping from China also available. Please double check your address and enter it using English characters only (except mainland China customers please use Chinese characters) . International Shipping Options Free Economy Post: Ships from our warehouse in China. Takes anywhere from 1-8 weeks to most countries (usually 2-4 weeks, but near Christmas months or in some rare cases 6-8 weeks). Please see shipping notes below for information about potential delays. Express Mail: Shipped with DHL/UPS/EMS/Aramex/Fedex. Fast delivery times to most countries, typically 1-2 weeks. Amazon: Amazon now offers international shipping for our products, shipped out of the USA. Countries geographically close to the USA may experience faster shipping if ordering from Amazon. eBay/AliExpress: We also have an eBay and AliExpress store. Our eBay account name is "rtl-sdr-blog", and on AliExpress it is "RTLSDRBlog Store" NO:4523039. Certain countries may experience faster shipping speeds for orders made on Aliexpress as we can book the Aliexpress shipping line. Please be careful of other accounts with low feedback selling our items below the market price on eBay/Aliexpress as these are scammers, and be wary of counterfeit Blog V3 dongles. Payment Options We currently support PayPal, Credit Cards and digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Apple Pay is also supported via Stripe. Local Resellers We now have resellers selling a selection of our products who are based locally in the [UK], [Germany], [Russia], [India], [Italy], [Spain], [Brazil], [France], [Ukraine], [Poland], [Sweden], [Netherlands], [Belgium], [Switzerland], [Australia] & [New Zealand] who can provide fast local tax free shipping. Please note that these are independent resellers who may only carry a selection of our stock, and can charge their own independent prices. Current International Shipping Notes COVID-19 MAIL NOTES: The global shipping system has mostly recovered from earlier COVID-19 delays now so shipping to most countries is no longer a problem, although there may sometimes be short delays. Some smaller countries with less air cargo traffic may still experience longer delays, and there are still a few countries without parcel mail service that we cannot ship to.

EXPRESS MAIL: We are currently shipping most DHL/UPS orders with FEDEX due to improved delivery times. However, initial processing may take anywhere from 2 - 7 working days.

Counterfeit Warning No one in particular owns the "RTL-SDR" concept, so anyone can sell their own RTL-SDR dongles. On this site and on various marketplaces we sell our own custom modified and improved RTL-SDRs under our brand "RTL-SDR Blog" and "RTL-SDR.COM". On marketplace sites like eBay/Aliexpress etc scammers may be falsely selling their own dongles under our brand names. The dongles with blue or green cases or square rectangular silver cases with four screws, or those advertised as "Pro" are not ours. Those dongles use poorer quality components, are designed cheaply, and may not have all the V3 features. We cannot provide support for counterfeits and these do not help support the running of the blog and the design of new products. The best place to purchase RTL-SDR Blog V3 dongles is directly from our store on this page, or the local resellers listed above.

RTL-SDR Blog R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog brand R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA V3 Dongle, 1x Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174, 2x 23cm to 1m telescopic antenna, 2x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antenna, 1x 3 meter RG174 extension cable, 1x Flexible Tripod Mount, 1x Suction Cup Mount. The best value RTL-SDR on the market! Several improvements over generic brands including use of the R820T2 tuner, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminium case with passive cooling, software switchable bias tee circuit, additional ESD protection, lower overall noise and built in direct sampling for basic HF reception. Comes with our portable 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. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog brand R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA V3 Dongle. The best value RTL-SDR on the market! Several improvements over generic brands including use of the R820T2 tuner, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminium case with passive cooling, software switchable bias tee circuit, additional ESD protection, lower overall noise and built in direct sampling for basic HF reception. Amazon USA local in stock.

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KerberosSDR 4 Channel Coherent RTL-SDR For Direction Finding & Passive Radar Includes 1x KerberosSDR with Calibration Board built in. We have partnered with Othernet.is to create a special production of a 4-Input Coherent RTL-SDR called KerberosSDR. With a coherent SDR it is possible to perform tasks such as direction finding and passive radar. Currently available through the Othernet store (see store and www.rtl-sdr.com/ksdr for more info) Your purchase helps fund development of open source software that takes advantage of coherent RTL-SDR receivers! Batch 2 Available. Ships via Othernet in the USA.

YouLoop Portable Passive Magnetic Loop Antenna for HF and VHF Includes 1x YouLoop balun "Tee", 1x Coax Inverter Connector, 2x 1 meter semi-rigid coax loop cables, 1x 2m semi-rigid coax feedline. This is a super portable passive HF/VHF loop antenna designed for super low NF/MDS receivers like the Airspy HF+ Discovery. It also works to some extent with the RTL-SDR V3 in direct sampling mode if you enable RTL AGC. But for radios without super low MDS specs, the signals can be boosted on by using any external low cost HF amplifier, or even our wideband LNA. Note: This antenna is designed for portable use and is not weatherproof. Permanent mounting can be achieved with weather proofing tape. Please see the product release post for more information, or the description on the Airspy website. Chinese worldwide warehouse in stock.

RTL-SDR Blog Active L-Band 1525 - 1637 Inmarsat to Iridium Patch Antenna Set Includes 1x Active L-Band Patch Antenna (Covering 1525 - 1637 MHz) in Weather Proof Enclosure, 1x 2 meter RG174 extension cable, 1x Flexible Tripod Mount, 1x Suction Cup Mount. This is an active (amplified + filtered) high performance patch antenna designed for receiving L-Band satellites such as Inmarsat, Iridium and GPS. Easily mountable outside on a window, surface, stick, tree branch etc. Comes with easy to use mounting solutions and extension coax, and is enclosed in a fully weather proof plastic cover. Requires 3.3 - 5v bias tee power. The RTL-SDR V3 provides 4.5v so is suitable. Please see the product release post for more information. Amazon USA local OUT OF STOCK.

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RTL-SDR Blog Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit Includes 1x Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174, 2x 23cm to 1m telescopic antenna, 2x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antenna, 1x 3 meter RG174 extension cable, 1x Flexible Tripod Mount, 1x Suction Cup Mount. Our new portable Dipole antenna set with mounting kit. Allows you to more easily get the antenna up high and outside where reception will improve significantly. Dipole base mounts onto a standard 1/4" camera screw, so can be mounted on to a variety of already available mounts. Included is a flexible tripod and suction cup mount. Designed for portable and temporary outside usage. Please do not use outside during poor weather conditions. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog Magnetic Whip Set (Great for KerberosSDR) Includes 1x Heavy Duty Conductive Magnetic Whip Base with 2M RG59, 1x 9.5cm fixed metal whip (usable from 400 MHz to 2 GHz+), 1x 17cm to 1m telescopic whip (usable from 100 MHz - 400 MHz). Uses a conductive metal base (with conductive ground plane foil) for better coupling to the ground plane. This ensures better performance. Great for use with KerberosSDR and direction finding. Receives a 15% discount if you order 4 sets. Amazon USA local OUT OF STOCK.

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RadarBox Outdoor ADS-B Antenna and ADS-B RTL-SDR Discounted Bundle Includes 1x RadarBox ADS-B 1090 MHz SMA Outdoor Antenna with 10m of coax, 1x RadarBox ADS-B Optimized 1090 MHz RTL-SDR, 1x Antenna Mounting Brackets This is a heavily discounted AirNav RadarBox bundle that contains a rugged outdoor ADS-B antenna and an ADS-B optimized RTL-SDR dongle. Limited stock only! Note that this item will ship from a separate Chinese warehouse compared to other products in this store. As this item is large it has it's own shipping costs ($10 for most countries) that will automatically be added upon checkout depending on your country. As shipping is already added, in the cart please choose the "Free shipping" option, unless you have added other items to the cart that you'd like to upgrade shipping for. NOTE: This item is shipped out once per week. Here is a picture of how it mounts onto a pole. Only TWO units left in stock.

QO-100 Bullseye TCXO LNB Includes 1x QO-100 Bullseye TCXO LNB This is a TCXO stabilized LNB for the QO-100 geostationary amateur satellite and other Ku-band satellites. Manufactured by Othernet. Standard LNBs used for QO-100 require modifications to be made to the circuit as the crystal needs to be replaced with a TCXO in order to avoid frequency drift. The Bullseye LNB comes with a highly stable TCXO which has less than 10 kHz offset even in outdoor conditions. The Bullseye LNB is the world's most precise and stable DTH/consumer Ku-band down converter. Even a VSAT LNBF costing hundreds of dollars more is no match for the performance of the Bullseye 10K LNB. Each unit is calibrated at the factory to within 1 kHz of absolute precision against a GPS-locked spectrum analyzer. Under outdoor conditions, the stability of the LNB is well within 10 kHz of offset. As a bonus feature, the Bullseye 10K provides access to its internal 25 MHz TCXO through the secondary F-connector. This reference output can be used to directly monitor the performance of the TCXO over time. NOTE: Requires a 12-19V bias tee power injector, the V3's 4.5V bias tee is NOT for this LNB. 11.5 - 14V enables vertical polarization and 16 - 19V enables horizontal polarization. Overstock Sale! 33% OFF. We were able to acquire a large amount of this product at good prices and are passing on the savings. Chinese worldwide warehouse in stock.

FlightAware ProStick Plus (ADS-B Specialty RTL-SDR) Includes 1x FlightAware Brand Prostick Plus ADS-B Specialty RTL-SDR. This is a modified RTL-SDR dongle made specifically for ADS-B reception (aircraft tracking - see our tutorial here). What makes it special is its built in 1090 MHz low noise figure LNA and SAW filter which significantly improves ADS-B reception. If you are mainly interested in ADS-B reception then this is one of the best dongles for the task. See our review of the unit here. Produced by FlightAware.com for their aircraft tracking service and resold by us at RTL-SDR Blog with free shipping for international customers. USA customers can purchase it from directly from FlightAware on Amazon. Amazon USA local in stock (Sold by FlightAware).

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RTL-SDR Blog Broadcast FM Band-Stop Filter Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog Broadcast FM Band-Stop Filter and 1x SMA male to SMA male adapter. 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. A broadcast FM block filter can help if you have very strong broadcasts in your area that are overloading the SDR dongle. Also known as "FM Trap". Note, designed for RX use only, although several customer tests have confirmed that up to 5W can be put through this filter without issues (but please note that TX damage is not covered by warranty). See the product release page, for more information and tests. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog Broadcast AM High Pass Filter Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog Broadcast AM High Pass Filter and 1x SMA male to SMA male adapter. Designed to block 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. Works great with the direct sampling mode on our V3 dongles. This is a high pass filter and not a notch, so VLF will not work. Note, for RX use only. See the product release page, for more information and tests. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog ADS-B Triple Filtered LNA (Bias Tee Powered) Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog ADS-B Triple Filtered LNA (Bias Tee Powered) and 1x SMA male to SMA male adapter. This is a high performance filter and LNA combination for 1090 MHz ADS-B reception with 27dB of gain, a noise figure of around 1dB and over 60dB's of out of band attenuation. Designed to be used with bias tee power from our RTL-SDR Blog V3 dongles with the LNA mounted as close to the antenna as possible. It is triple filtered with a low loss high pass filter on the front end, and two 1090 MHz SAW filters placed in between and after the high performance low noise figure two stage MGA-13116 LNA. The triple filter design should help avoid dongle or LNA overload in noisy/strong signal environments. Please note again: Requires 3 - 5v bias tee power. The RTL-SDR V3 provides 4.5v so is suitable. See the product release page, for more information and tests. Amazon USA local OUT OF STOCK.

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RTL-SDR Blog Wideband LNA (Bias Tee Powered) Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog Wideband LNA (Bias Tee Powered) and 1x SMA male to SMA male adapter. This is a general purpose SPF5189Z based wideband LNA. Works from 50 MHz to 4 GHz with a noise figure of less than 1dB. Requires bias tee power, but there is an internal header which can be used to switch to external power, although for external power wires you'll need to drill a hole into the enclosure. If you're looking to improve ADS-B performance we recommend our Triple Filtered ADS-B LNA shown above. Please note again: Requires 3 - 5v bias tee power. The RTL-SDR V3 provides 4.5v so is suitable. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog SMA Pigtail Antenna Adapter Set Includes 1x SMA Pigtail adapter set (6 adapters) Set of six SMA pigtail adapters with 20cm of RG316 cabling. Contains five SMA to female (Type N, UHF, BNC, PAL, Type F) adapters and one bonus SMA male to SMA male adapter which is often used to connect to devices like upconverters. Amazon USA local in stock. Chinese worldwide warehouse in stock.

RTL-SDR Blog SMA Straight Antenna Adapter Set Includes 1x SMA straight adapter set (6 adapters) Set of six straight adapters with. Contains five SMA to female (Type N, UHF, BNC, PAL, Type F) adapters and one bonus SMA male to SMA male adapter which is often used to connect to devices like upconverters. Less loss than the pigtail adapters. Amazon USA local in stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog MCX Pigtail Antenna Adapter Set Includes 1x MCX Pigtail adapter set (7 adapters) Great for if you have the older or other brand dongles that used the MCX antenna connector. Contains 6 MCX to female (Type N, UHF, BNC, PAL, Type F, SMA) adapters and one bonus MCX to SMA male adapter which is often used to connect to devices like upconverters. These do not fit onto our new SMA RTL-SDRs, these are for the older MCX style dongles. Amazon USA local out of stock.

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RTL-SDR Blog Semi-Rigid RG402 SMA Antenna Adapter Set Includes 1x Semi-Rigid RG402 SMA Antenna Adapter Set (10 adapters) Includes 10 RF RG402 adapter cables. SMA Male to SMA, BNC, Type N, Type F, UHF Male + Female adapters. RG402 is a semi-rigid cable. Maintains shape after bending. Please do not bend too close to the connector to avoid breakage. Great for tidy cable management in enclosures! Amazon USA local in stock.

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Spare Aluminum Metal Enclosure This is a spare RTL-SDR V3 aluminum enclosure. Comes with two SMA side panels and a USB panel. It can be used to box home made filters or LNAs, the LNA4ALL, or a FlightAware dongle. Note that you may need to cut down the case length to customize the size depending on what you're putting in it. Chinese worldwide warehouse in stock.

Metal Case Upgrade for SDRplay RSP1A Includes 1x Black aluminum metal enclosure with two labelled side panels, 1x Black semi-hardshell carry case, 1x Thermal pad to keep the RSP1A cool and mechanically stable inside the enclosure, 1x Accessory set including enclosure screws, GND lug bolt set and 3M anti-slip rubber feet. Premium aluminum metal upgrade enclosure for the SDRplay RSP1A. Helps block RF interference and protects the RSP inside the sturdy enclosure. Please note this product does not include the RSP1A. Amazon USA local in stock.

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NanoVNA V2 S-A-A-2 Original HCXQS Manufactured Includes 1x Original NanoVNA V2, 1x Acrylic Enclosure, 1x Stylus, 1x SOLT Calibration Kit, 2x SS405 Low Loss Cables. The NanoVNA V2 S-A-A-2 is a high quality low cost vector network analyzer. Used to tune antennas, filters and measure cable loss amongst other applications. It has a frequency range from 50 kHz - 3 GHz and dynamic range of 70 dB (<1.5GHz)/60dB(>3GHz). Powered via microUSB and can run from a Li-Ion battery (not included). Compatible with VNA-QT PC software. This is the original NanoVNA V2 designed by OwOComm and manufactured by HCXQS. Purchasing an original unit supports OwOComm's goal to further the open source design and software. Comes with the high quality SS405 cables that are needed to avoid phase distortion on a VNA. Unofficial brands come with much cheaper cables. When assembling the enclosure don't install the screws too tight! Chinese worldwide warehouse out of stock - check back soon.

The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio (Book) A comprehensive guide to the RTL2832U RTL-SDR software defined radio by the authors of the RTL-SDR Blog. This book is about tips and tutorials that show you how to get the most out of your RTL-SDR dongle. The paperback includes the eBook via the Kindle matchbook program. Amazon Prime customers can borrow the book for FREE. Also available for purchase from Amazon sites in UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, IN, CA, BR and MX.