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# Software Defined Radio Receiver USB Stick - RTL2832 w/R820T

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/software-defined-radio-receiver-usb-stick-rtl2832-w-r820t

## Pricing

- **Price:** $54.52
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 0 units
- **SKU:** AF-1497

## Description

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 Note: Depending on your location, listening to certain radio signals may not be legal. Check your local regulations before use. 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

**Product Type:** physical

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## Contact Us

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