RTL-SDR BLOG V3 USB Dongle with Dipole Antenna Kit

The RTL-SDR BLOG V3 is a low-cost software-defined radio USB dongle. Perfect for getting into projects that utilize software-defined radios or just learning more about them.

The RTL-SDR Blog V3 is an improved RTL-SDR dongle. RTL-SDR dongles were originally designed for DVB-T HDTV reception, but they were found by hardware hackers to be useful as a general-purpose SDR. The standard dongles are okay for DVB-T reception but are just barely suitable for SDR users/experimenters. The RTL-SDR Blog V3 was redesigned with SDR user needs in mind, instead of DVB-T HDTV users who typically have more relaxed requirements.

RTL-SDR works hard to maintain a higher standard of quality for the BLOG V3 among the other entry-level SDR dongles on the market such as upgraded antennas and an Aluminum case for better cooling. With a bandwidth up to 2.4MHz and a frequency range of 500kHz – 1766 MHz it’s a capable SDR at a great price.

This kit includes the BLOG V3 USB Dongle and the RTL-SDR VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception.

Features

• <1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO)
• SMA female antenna port
• 4.5V USB-powered bias tee
• HF Direct Sampling Mode
• Aluminium case and passive cooling
• Improved Antennas
• R820T2 tuner
• Bandwidth: Up to 2.4 MHz stable.
• ADC: RTL2832U 8-bits
• Frequency Range: 500 kHz – 1766 MHz (500 kHz – 24 MHz in direct sampling mode)
• Typical Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Typical Current Draw: 270 – 280 mA
• Compatible with Windows XP and above (SDR# requires Win 7 or newer), Linux, MacOS and Android. A dual-core machine is recommended.
  • Single board PCs like the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, and C.H.I.P are also supported with most command line apps.

Resources

• Datasheet

Package Contents

• SDR-RTL BLOG V3 USB Dongle
• Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
  • 2 sets of telescoping VHF/UHF antennas
    • 2 x 23cm to 1m telescopic antennas
    • 2 x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antennas
  • Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174
  • 3 meter RG174 extension cable
  • Flexible Tripod Mount
  • Suction Cup Mount