Software Defined Radio Receiver USB Stick - RTL2832 w/R820T
20 units available with a short lead time.
This USB software defined radio (SDR) receiver is built around the RTL2832U demodulator and R820T tuner, covering a wide frequency range from 24 MHz to 1850 MHz. Simply plug it into a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to tune into a variety of radio signals using free SDR software.
With the right software, you can receive FM radio, AM signals, CW (Morse code), unencrypted radio communications, POCSAG pager signals, DVB-T digital television (where available), and much more. The MCX RF connector allows you to attach a better antenna using an MCX-to-BNC or MCX-to-SMA adapter.
Key Features
- Wide Frequency Range – 24 MHz to 1850 MHz
- RTL2832U + R820T – Proven SDR chipset with broad software support
- USB Powered – No external power required
- Cross-Platform – Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux
- MCX RF Connector – Adaptable to BNC or SMA antennas
- Compact Form Factor – USB stick design
Specifications
- Demodulator: RTL2832U
- Tuner: R820T
- Frequency Range: 24–1850 MHz
- Interface: USB 2.0
- RF Connector: MCX
Ideal For
- Software defined radio experimentation
- FM radio and AM signal reception
- Monitoring weather, aviation, and amateur radio bands
- DVB-T digital television reception (where broadcasts are available)
Package Contents
- 1× RTL2832U + R820T USB SDR receiver
- 1× DVB-T antenna with MCX connector
- 1× IR remote
Resources
- Getting Started with RTL-SDR Guide
- RTL-SDR Blog – Projects, tutorials, and news
- rtlsdr.org – Software links and resources
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