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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U dongle

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V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) (Black)

SDR dongle with R860 tuner, 1 PPM TCXO, SMA connector and aluminum shield. Noted for good stability and compatibility, though some users report heat during operation

Highlights

  • TCXO stability
  • aluminum shielded case
  • SMA connector

Pros

  • R860 tuner for improved reception
  • 1 PPM TCXO for stable frequency
  • SMA F connector
  • aluminum shielded case with thermal pad

Cons

  • some users find setup complex
  • dongle gets very hot during operation

Best For

  • ham radio setups
  • SDR reception with SDR Trunk
  • Gqrx compatibility on Mac OS X

Features

  • R860 RTL2832U with 1PPM TCXO and passive cooling via aluminum shielded case
  • SMA F connector and bias tee circuit for flexible RF configurations
  • Tuning range from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz with up to 3.2 MHz instantaneous bandwidth
  • HF reception below 24 MHz in direct sampling mode with reduced performance
  • Dongle-only package with driver and software installation guidance available

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