The RTL-SDR BLOG V3 is a low-cost software defined radio USB dongle. Perfect for getting into projects that utilize software defined radios or just learning more about them.
The RTL-SDR Blog V3 is an improved RTL-SDR dongle. RTL-SDR dongles were originally designed for DVB-T HDTV reception, but they were found by hardware hackers to be useful as a general purpose SDR. The standard dongles are okay for DVB-T reception, but are just barely suitable for SDR users/experimenters. The RTL-SDR Blog V3 was redesigned with SDR user needs in mind, instead of DVB-T HDTV users who typically have more relaxed requirements.
RTL-SDR works hard to maintain a higher standard of quality for the BLOG V3 among the other entry level SDR dongles on the market such as upgraded antennas and an Aluminum case for better cooling. With a bandwidth up to 2.4MHz and a frequency range of 500kHz - 1766 MHz it's a capable SDR at a great price.
This kit includes the BLOG V3 USB Dongle and the RTL-SDR VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception.
Includes:
- SDR-RTL BLOG V3 USB Dongle
- Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
- 2 sets of telescoping VHF/UHF antennas
- 2 x 23cm to 1m telescopic antennas
- 2 x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antennas
- Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174
- 3 meter RG174 extension cable
- Flexible Tripod Mount
- Suction Cup Mount
Features:
- <1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO)
- SMA female antenna port
- 4.5V USB powered bias tee
- HF Direct Sampling Mode
- Aluminium case and passive cooling
- Improved Antennas
- R820T2 tuner
- Bandwidth: Up to 2.4 MHz stable.
- ADC: RTL2832U 8-bits
- Frequency Range: 500 kHz – 1766 MHz (500 kHz – 24 MHz in direct sampling mode)
- Typical Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Typical Current Draw: 270 – 280 mA
- Compatible with Windows XP and above (SDR# requires Win 7
or newer), Linux, MacOS and Android. A dual core machine is recommended.
- Single board PCs like the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, C.H.I.P are also supported with most command line apps.
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