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

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  • Turn your computer, phone or tablet into a radio scanner/ham radio receiver that can receive nearly all RF signals! Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Android
  • NESDR SMArt RTL-SDR v5 can be used for the reception of broadcast AM radio, broadcast FM radio, shortwave radio, CB radio, public security radio, trunked radio, air traffic control, ACARS (plane-ground communications), ADS-B (plane tracking), AIS (ship tracking), POCSAG (pagers), NOAA and GOES weather satellites (weather images), weather balloons, radiosondes, DAB radio, DVB-T video, Inmarsat, Iridium, and so much more!
  • The best-performing low-cost RTL-SDR available anywhere! Compared with RTL-SDR v3, HF SNR is improved by up to 15dB, VHF & UHF SNR is improved by up to 6dB, tuning accuracy is improved by an average of 4x, and the frequency range is expanded all the way down to 100kHz
  • v5 has a frequency capability of 100kHz to 1.75GHz and up to 3.2MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Full datasheet available: https://www.nooelec.com/datasheets/100700

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Customers like the appearance and value of the tuner. They say it looks really cool and is good value for the price. However, some customers have reported that the device gets very warm while in use. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, quality, ease of setup, and antenna.

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45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tuner. They say it's a good value for the price, and an inexpensive way to experiment with Software Defined Radio.

"...minutes to setup, it’s a small unit sounds great and seems like a nice price for it I will be purchasing at least one more" Read more

"...All in all, a solid and inexpensive way to experiment with Software Defined Radio." Read more

"...Summary: this device and the RTL-SDR Blog V3 are excellent value for the money: good performance (linearity could be better), good thermal..." Read more

"Good price" Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the tuner. They mention it's a very nice and fast Spectrum Analyzer, with an excellent design. They also appreciate the well thought out and solidly made design of the outer shell. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.

"...I’ve bought three so far and they all work great. Very nice and premium-feeling aluminum outer case. Everything was nicely packaged...." Read more

"I like it and it's nice and I love the antennas it came with, but I was very disappointed to find out this dongle wasn't able to go below 25 MHz..." Read more

"...]New design is very nice...." Read more

"...Overall, pretty neat little dongle. Will definitely order more in the future or as needed. They just work." Read more

226 customers mention154 positive72 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the tuner. Some mention that it works very well with SDR Sharp software, and the telescopic antenna works like a charm. However, others say that it does not work at all, the USB driver does not works, and is not recognized by Windows 8 or 10. Some customers also report slightly worse reception than the RTL-SDRv3, and intermittent USB disconnects.

"Works well I used the sdr plus plus software and it was easy to setup and start using, it took me only a couple minutes to setup, it’s a small unit..." Read more

"The Nooelec RTL-SDR hardware works really well for RF monitoring and experimentation. I’ve bought three so far and they all work great...." Read more

"...and had no mishaps storing it as usual, however, today it does not work at all. It didn't last 6 months (more like a week of actual use)...." Read more

"Works great on linux but does get a little hot,however the usb cable it comes with isnt even worth taking out of the bag" Read more

111 customers mention64 positive47 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tuner. Some mention it has a good build quality, reliable hardware, and a strong magnet. The aluminum case feels solid, and the fit and finish is excellent. However, some customers say it didn't last 6 months, and two of them broke on the first install. The telescoping antenna broke on first use, and there was a very low quality gear teeth structure.

"...My opinions remain unchanged from before: solid and reliable hardware only let down by some unfortunate design decisions." Read more

"...It didn't last 6 months (more like a week of actual use)...." Read more

"...All in all, a solid and inexpensive way to experiment with Software Defined Radio." Read more

"The unit works as advertised right out of the box. Comes with decent quality, accessories and antennas what it doesn’t come with, is decent software..." Read more

66 customers mention44 positive22 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the antenna. Some find the included antennas above expectation, while others say they're flimsy and useless.

"These work great for RTL-SDR use. Plus they give you a pack of 3 Various antennas...." Read more

"...They are quite loose and slightest bump will disconnect them or give a lousy connection to the host until they are wiggled around some to reseat them..." Read more

"I like the large frequency range and I use SDR radio just for hobby it'll just for fun and I have lots of fun with it." Read more

"...Finally, this bundle comes with a couple antennas, a long coax cable, and magnetic base. This is a great investment to get started in SDR." Read more

57 customers mention34 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that the hardware is easy to setup and start using, with easy to follow instructions. They are happy with the set up operation, and the driver loaded with no problem. However, some customers say that the software is not always simple and needs a little configuration in Linux.

"Works well I used the sdr plus plus software and it was easy to setup and start using, it took me only a couple minutes to setup, it’s a small unit..." Read more

"...This is NOT an installation or user issue. I have tried it on multiple ports and more than one system, windows, linux, nothing...." Read more

"...was not difficult and Nooelec sent along instructions that were easy to follow...." Read more

"...The installation process is simple, and the Gqrx software works seamlessly. It only takes a few minutes to start scanning and analyzing signals...." Read more

25 customers mention16 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tuner. Some mention it's really fun to use, with endless hours of fun, while others say it'll frustrate them and make it almost unusable.

"...The Noolec RTL-SDR has slightly better sensitivity and more fun to use because the other RLT-SDR constantly hangs up..." Read more

"...Not worth the trouble. Idk if they skimped on the usb connector, poorly soldered it, or what. It doesn't wiggle...." Read more

"...For the price, these are just incredible to mess around with for looking at the RF spectrum or to check signal levels For Your New Scanner Antenna!..." Read more

"...Lots of fun, especially for starters." Read more

66 customers mention12 positive54 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the tuner. They mention that it gets very warm while in use and that the case is a terrible conductor of heat.

"Works great on linux but does get a little hot,however the usb cable it comes with isnt even worth taking out of the bag" Read more

"...Please note that these units (as do any SDR dongles) run hot, even with the all metal case to dissipate the heat, so be careful touching the case..." Read more

"This device generates a considerable amount more heat than my other SDR dongles and now less than 60 days later it’s not working...." Read more

"...The case gets warm but it does not block another USB port, so this thing was well thought out. It is not a toy...." Read more

Worked great... for a while. Can't explain why it died. -- UPDATED
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Worked great... for a while. Can't explain why it died. -- UPDATED
When I bought this little SDR, I was a bit discouraged by how it took extra work to get it to function on windows. It eventually did and performed well... for a while (both in windows and linux). It had success working with SDR#, HDSDR, GQRX, and I suspect it would have worked with any SDR software. Well, I used it successfully yesterday and had no mishaps storing it as usual, however, today it does not work at all. It didn't last 6 months (more like a week of actual use). I seldom used it until the last two months when I began to learn how much more I could do with a SDR. I have no explanation nor advice on how to avoid this- it just quit working. I have tried (un/re)installing (yes, I know about Zadig). No changes were made to the system it was used on yesterday. It was powered off, then powered on today and it doesn't work anymore. This is NOT an installation or user issue. I have tried it on multiple ports and more than one system, windows, linux, nothing. Before this, I definitely would have given it 5 stars. This makes me a sad panda.Now I get to play the warranty game. I am extremely grateful for the 2-year warranty... now, how to go about starting that?**UPDATE**I spoke with the NooElec support team at: support@nooelec.comI must admit to being a bit surprised. Their response was incredibly fast. In fact, it was almost immediate. It was so late in the night, I didn't bother looking for a response, but it was there, and didn't appear to be a scripted automatic response. Their support was amazing. Even through email, Sarah was quite pleasant and easy to work with. The information I provided seemed uninformative to me, but I gave all the steps I took to troubleshoot, my observations and also the two screenshots I put here (my details were a bit more expansive than what I put here). It was all that was needed to determine what was wrong. In my case, it was not deemed worthy of salvage or further troubleshooting. This is apparently a rare issue as all NooElec stuff is burn-tested for 24 hours. A bad one got through, but that sort of thing inevitably happens to almost everyone's product. I'm not trying to be a commercial, or sound like their PR, lol... just expressing pleasant surprise. A 2 year warranty speaks pretty highly by itself!A replacement is now on the way. Looking forward to it. I wish all warranty support went this easily. If it weren't such an easy process and an experience which also gave me so much confidence in their products, I would have only taken the 1star to a 4star. This went so smoothly and painlessly, it deserves 5 stars. I had been pondering which SDR brand to toy with next after this one broke... but after this warranty support, I will definitely be buying more of these! I am a loyal customer now... and my first one was a dud.If you are shopping for SDRs, get one of these. If it breaks, they'll take care of you.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
Works well I used the sdr plus plus software and it was easy to setup and start using, it took me only a couple minutes to setup, it’s a small unit sounds great and seems like a nice price for it I will be purchasing at least one more
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When I bought this little SDR, I was a bit discouraged by how it took extra work to get it to function on windows. It eventually did and performed well... for a while (both in windows and linux). It had success working with SDR#, HDSDR, GQRX, and I suspect it would have worked with any SDR software. Well, I used it successfully yesterday and had no mishaps storing it as usual, however, today it does not work at all. It didn't last 6 months (more like a week of actual use). I seldom used it until the last two months when I began to learn how much more I could do with a SDR. I have no explanation nor advice on how to avoid this- it just quit working. I have tried (un/re)installing (yes, I know about Zadig). No changes were made to the system it was used on yesterday. It was powered off, then powered on today and it doesn't work anymore. This is NOT an installation or user issue. I have tried it on multiple ports and more than one system, windows, linux, nothing. Before this, I definitely would have given it 5 stars. This makes me a sad panda.

Now I get to play the warranty game. I am extremely grateful for the 2-year warranty... now, how to go about starting that?

**UPDATE**
I spoke with the NooElec support team at: support@nooelec.com
I must admit to being a bit surprised. Their response was incredibly fast. In fact, it was almost immediate. It was so late in the night, I didn't bother looking for a response, but it was there, and didn't appear to be a scripted automatic response. Their support was amazing. Even through email, Sarah was quite pleasant and easy to work with. The information I provided seemed uninformative to me, but I gave all the steps I took to troubleshoot, my observations and also the two screenshots I put here (my details were a bit more expansive than what I put here). It was all that was needed to determine what was wrong. In my case, it was not deemed worthy of salvage or further troubleshooting. This is apparently a rare issue as all NooElec stuff is burn-tested for 24 hours. A bad one got through, but that sort of thing inevitably happens to almost everyone's product. I'm not trying to be a commercial, or sound like their PR, lol... just expressing pleasant surprise. A 2 year warranty speaks pretty highly by itself!

A replacement is now on the way. Looking forward to it. I wish all warranty support went this easily. If it weren't such an easy process and an experience which also gave me so much confidence in their products, I would have only taken the 1star to a 4star. This went so smoothly and painlessly, it deserves 5 stars. I had been pondering which SDR brand to toy with next after this one broke... but after this warranty support, I will definitely be buying more of these! I am a loyal customer now... and my first one was a dud.

If you are shopping for SDRs, get one of these. If it breaks, they'll take care of you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worked great... for a while. Can't explain why it died. -- UPDATED
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
When I bought this little SDR, I was a bit discouraged by how it took extra work to get it to function on windows. It eventually did and performed well... for a while (both in windows and linux). It had success working with SDR#, HDSDR, GQRX, and I suspect it would have worked with any SDR software. Well, I used it successfully yesterday and had no mishaps storing it as usual, however, today it does not work at all. It didn't last 6 months (more like a week of actual use). I seldom used it until the last two months when I began to learn how much more I could do with a SDR. I have no explanation nor advice on how to avoid this- it just quit working. I have tried (un/re)installing (yes, I know about Zadig). No changes were made to the system it was used on yesterday. It was powered off, then powered on today and it doesn't work anymore. This is NOT an installation or user issue. I have tried it on multiple ports and more than one system, windows, linux, nothing. Before this, I definitely would have given it 5 stars. This makes me a sad panda.

Now I get to play the warranty game. I am extremely grateful for the 2-year warranty... now, how to go about starting that?

**UPDATE**
I spoke with the NooElec support team at: support@nooelec.com
I must admit to being a bit surprised. Their response was incredibly fast. In fact, it was almost immediate. It was so late in the night, I didn't bother looking for a response, but it was there, and didn't appear to be a scripted automatic response. Their support was amazing. Even through email, Sarah was quite pleasant and easy to work with. The information I provided seemed uninformative to me, but I gave all the steps I took to troubleshoot, my observations and also the two screenshots I put here (my details were a bit more expansive than what I put here). It was all that was needed to determine what was wrong. In my case, it was not deemed worthy of salvage or further troubleshooting. This is apparently a rare issue as all NooElec stuff is burn-tested for 24 hours. A bad one got through, but that sort of thing inevitably happens to almost everyone's product. I'm not trying to be a commercial, or sound like their PR, lol... just expressing pleasant surprise. A 2 year warranty speaks pretty highly by itself!

A replacement is now on the way. Looking forward to it. I wish all warranty support went this easily. If it weren't such an easy process and an experience which also gave me so much confidence in their products, I would have only taken the 1star to a 4star. This went so smoothly and painlessly, it deserves 5 stars. I had been pondering which SDR brand to toy with next after this one broke... but after this warranty support, I will definitely be buying more of these! I am a loyal customer now... and my first one was a dud.

If you are shopping for SDRs, get one of these. If it breaks, they'll take care of you.
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The Nooelec RTL-SDR hardware works really well for RF monitoring and experimentation. I’ve bought three so far and they all work great. Very nice and premium-feeling aluminum outer case. Everything was nicely packaged. I’ve run these sticks on a Raspberry Pi for days at a time doing trunked scanning with no frequency drift. They all worked with zero or minimal ppm correction needed. If you want some RTL-SDR hardware this is a great option. It’s not perfect, though.

While it is technically true that you can run two side by side on a Raspberry Pi, in practice I didn’t find this to be very practical. It will cover all four ports so forget about any other peripherals. When run in this configuration, the two SDRs will get really, really hot. With a little extra separation, they get warm but not hot. (I realize these are designed to run hot, but why do that if you don’t have to?) Even though you can run two side by side on a Pi, you’re better off using a USB hub instead in my opinion.

The other problem I’ve found is something about the USB-A connector design doesn’t allow them to make a great connection with the host. I’ve tried multiple USB hubs, and of course connected directly to the Pi and in every case the dongles don’t feel like they are held solidly in place. They are quite loose and slightest bump will disconnect them or give a lousy connection to the host until they are wiggled around some to reseat them. This doesn’t appear to be a problem with the USB connector to the RTL board, it’s something with the connector design and how it mates with the ports — almost as if it’s slightly too long. If you plan on using these with a semi-permanent configuration, you should consider a bit of hot glue or epoxy to make sure they are held in place even if bumped around. I’ve had no problems with the SMA connectors and they feel solidly attached.

The antenna kit is basically junk and its only saving grace is that it doesn’t add much to the unit price. I bought two NESDR + antenna kits, and both are kind of broken. One of the magnetic bases fell apart on me after a few uses, and the other has a loose internal wire that will need soldering to repair. The magnetic mount just had a threaded post that you screw the antenna on to rather than something like a SMA or BNC connector, so neither the base or antennae can really be used with other things. You will absolutely want to buy a better antenna for your use case once you get beyond basic experimentation, but this kit is fine simply to get you off the ground.

So, in all it’s great hardware let down by a couple unfortunate but not insurmountable design decisions. As long as you keep these things in mind when you purchase, you’ll be fine.

Update:

I’ve been running these 24/7 for a few months months doing trunk scanning on my local emergency services and uploading the feeds to Broadcastify and OpenMHz.

I have the SDRs plugged in a vertical USB hub with foam mounting tape to keep them held in place so little bumps don’t cause them to disconnect. There is about 1/2 inch separation between the SDRs in the USB hub and they barely get warm to the touch even after running for weeks at a time at 20dB gain.

They are connected via a splitter to a Nooelec LNA which is connected to a Remtronix 820S antenna. The trunk system I use is analog, and recordings are crystal clear. It’s been rock solid.

My opinions remain unchanged from before: solid and reliable hardware only let down by some unfortunate design decisions.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
Works great on linux but does get a little hot,
however the usb cable it comes with isnt even worth taking out of the bag

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LIRIOF
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad en los materiales
Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2024
Tenía la idea que los materiales serían de una calidad más baja, pero se percibe las ganas de hacer un producto de buena calidad con n costo razonable. Buenos acabados y los conectores traen protectores de plástico. Todo funciona muy bien, aunque llevo solo 1 día probándolo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Snel en goede kwaliteit
Reviewed in Belgium on April 7, 2024
Snel en goede kwaliteit
AL
5.0 out of 5 stars Unschlagbar in dieser Preisklasse für viele Anwendungen
Reviewed in Germany on February 17, 2024
Ich war länger am überlegen, ob Nooelec oder RTL-SDR. Allerdings war der Nooelec in Deutschland ein gutes Stück günstiger im Kit zu bekommen, daher habe ich mich für diesen entschieden. Es ist mein erster SDR, und ich habe noch keine Außenantenne.

Ich bin absolut begeistert. Obwohl ich bisher nur die mitgelieferten Antennen (meist die Teleskopantenne) im Innenbereich nutze, kann ich sehr sehr viel damit empfangen.

Ich habe einige Software durchprobiert, und bei jeder wurde der Stick Problemlos erkannt und hat sofort funktioniert. Gqrx, SDRAngel, dump1090-fa, readasb, rtl_433, acarsdec, OpenWebRX+, SparkSDR, welle.io, SDR++, ... - Um nur mal ein paar zu benennen.

Geliefert wird hier die neue v5 Version, die auch ohne "Ham it up" Konverter unter 25MHz empfangen kann.
Dies funktioniert erstaunlich gut. So habe ich (mit einer Innnenantenne!) es sogar geschafft eine AM Radiostation in China zu empfangen. Die Qualität war ziemlich schlecht, aber fast jeder Satz verständlich.

Mit einer anständigen Antenne ist dieser Stick wirklich ein Geheimtipp, und verdient die vollen 5/5 Sterne.

Unter Verwendung eines hohen Gains wird er allerdings sehr warm, das sollte man beachten und ggf. einen Kühlkörper anbringen, besonders wenn man mehrere nebeneinander benutzen möchte.
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Juanjo
5.0 out of 5 stars Esta bien y funciona perfectamente.
Reviewed in Spain on November 23, 2023
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 El receptor SDR se nos entrega en una bolsa cie plástico con cierre de presión junto a tres antenas y un cable alargador USB.

Tras ponerlo en un PC portatil y usar el sotfware correspondiente, funciona con SDRSharp, SDR++, SDRCube, etc... lo hace sin problemas. Eso si, las antenas que trae valen para mas bien poco o para sintonizar emisoras locales, si quieres sacar el máximo rendimiento a estos dispositivos, has de usar antenas mas "PRO" y lo mas altas posible si vives enviudad y estas que incorporan te serán útiles en zonas elevadas de montaña y despejadas de "muros" que reflejen las ondas o las reboten.

Un kit para iniciarse en el mundo de Radio Definida por Software pero si ojo, si ya disponías de uno similar, RTL-SDR, no vas. a notar diferencia alguna y sobre calentarse, a mi no se mesobrecalienta, está todo el tiempo templado, no quema en absoluto.

Espero que esta reseña te haya sido útil 👍.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Esta bien y funciona perfectamente.
Reviewed in Spain on November 23, 2023
El receptor SDR se nos entrega en una bolsa cie plástico con cierre de presión junto a tres antenas y un cable alargador USB.

Tras ponerlo en un PC portatil y usar el sotfware correspondiente, funciona con SDRSharp, SDR++, SDRCube, etc... lo hace sin problemas. Eso si, las antenas que trae valen para mas bien poco o para sintonizar emisoras locales, si quieres sacar el máximo rendimiento a estos dispositivos, has de usar antenas mas "PRO" y lo mas altas posible si vives enviudad y estas que incorporan te serán útiles en zonas elevadas de montaña y despejadas de "muros" que reflejen las ondas o las reboten.

Un kit para iniciarse en el mundo de Radio Definida por Software pero si ojo, si ya disponías de uno similar, RTL-SDR, no vas. a notar diferencia alguna y sobre calentarse, a mi no se mesobrecalienta, está todo el tiempo templado, no quema en absoluto.

Espero que esta reseña te haya sido útil 👍.
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Monsieur Barra
5.0 out of 5 stars Tout est fonctionnel, bon moyen de découvrir les ondes
Reviewed in France on June 28, 2023
Bon matériel, de bonne facture et tout est fournis.

Bon moyen de découvrir les ondes sans trop se ruiner. Il a tendance à chauffer si utiliser longtemps avec les modes de gains actif (AGC par exemple), mais il ne m'a jamais fait défaut jusque là.
Il refroidi assez vite ce qui prouve son efficacité à dissiper la chaleur.
La longueur totale des câbles permet de pouvoir observer sans être collé au rebord de fenêtre et limite les interférences dû à l'ordinateur.

Je recommande pour expérimenter pour un débutant ou moins débutant.
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