Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 NESDR Smart SDR (100kHz-1.75GHz) with 0.5ppm TCXO
Price tier: Budget
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Software defined radio receiver for PC, Mac, Linux and Android. Receives a wide RF spectrum with emphasis on quality reception and value. One customer notes clear NOAA weather reception
Highlights
- 0.5ppm TCXO stability
- SMA input, aluminum enclosure
- broad 100kHz-1.75GHz coverage
Pros
- wide frequency range
- premium TCXO for stability
- multi-platform compatibility
- aluminum enclosure
- quality receiver with good value
Cons
- heat buildup during operation
- reliability concerns with some failures
- setup and program configuration can be tricky
Best For
Features
- 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
