--- product_id: 505014335 title: "V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit" brand: "rtl-sdr blog" price: "344.32 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rtl Sdr Blog" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/505014335-v3-r860-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias-tee-sma-software store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 500 kHz–1.7 GHz tuning range Aluminum case with passive cooling 1 PPM TCXO for ultra-stable frequency V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit **Brand:** rtl-sdr blog **Price:** 344.32 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock the airwaves: Your gateway to limitless radio exploration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit by rtl-sdr blog - **How much does it cost?** 344.32 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/505014335-v3-r860-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias-tee-sma-software) ## Best For - rtl-sdr blog enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rtl-sdr blog brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Power Bias Tee:** Activatable bias tee powers LNAs and active antennas directly via USB—no extra gear needed. - • **Broad Spectrum Mastery:** Covers from deep HF (500 kHz) to UHF (1.7 GHz) for all your scanning needs. - • **Ready-to-Go Antenna Kit:** Includes a versatile dipole antenna perfect for terrestrial and satellite reception—ideal for beginners and pros alike. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi for ultimate flexibility. - • **Precision Frequency Stability:** 1 PPM Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator ensures rock-solid tuning accuracy. ## Overview The RTL-SDR Blog V3 is a cutting-edge software defined radio dongle featuring the R860 tuner and RTL2832U ADC chip, delivering a wide tuning range from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz with up to 3.2 MHz bandwidth. It boasts a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator for exceptional frequency stability, an aluminum shielded case for passive cooling, and an activatable bias tee to power external amplifiers. Bundled with a multipurpose dipole antenna kit, it supports terrestrial and satellite reception and is compatible with major operating systems and SDR software, making it the ultimate affordable SDR solution for both beginners and radio enthusiasts. ## Description This is an RTL-SDR blog V3 software defined radio receiver with RTL2832U ADC chip, R860 tuner, 1PPM TCXO, SMA F connector and aluminium case with passive cooling. Tunes from 500 kHz to 1.766 GHz with up to 3.2 MHz (2.4 MHz stable) of bandwidth. (HF works in direct sampling mode with reduced performance). Can be used with free software like SDR#, HDSDR, SDR-Radio, GQRX or SDR Touch on Android. Works on Windows, OSX, Linux, Android and computers like the Raspberry Pi. This model has several improvements over other brands. It uses the R860 tuner, a 1PPM TCXO, better components, a redesigned lower noise PCB, cooling improvements, extra ESD protection and an SMA F connector. It also has a software activatable bias-tee for powering LNA's and active antennas. This is a bundle which includes the main dongle and also our multipurpose dipole antenna kit. The antenna kit is great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception. Easy to mount outdoors and designed for portable and temporary outside usage. Please do not use outside during poor weather conditions. For enabling HF reception below 24 MHz please see the V3 features guide and please feel free to contact us via desertcart messaging for technical support - we're happy to help. Review: Finally an Affordable Software defined Radio Dongle! - I am not new to Radios, I knew what I was getting into. I know that prior to year 2012, A Software Defined Radio (SDR) such as this one reviewed here were certainly not for general public, as they were considerably more expensive. In the last few years however there have been a ton of development activity in the field of Software Defined Radio (SDR), soon after it was discovered that a un-seemingly simple "DVB-T" dongles based on the Realtek RTL2832U can be used as a cheap SDR. Since that Realtek branded chip allowed transferring the raw "I/Q" samples to the host, which was used for DAB/DAB+/FM demodulation based on the Realtek RTL2832U chip now could also be dialed into frequencies well outside their advertised ranges. Thus, what was designed and sold as a simple device for watching "Digital TV" on your computer could now be turned into a full fledged "radio" capable of receiving frequencies anything between 64 MHz to 1700 MHz with free open source software. Fast forward few years more into development, This current RTL-SDR Blog Version [V3] R820T2, RTL2832U with 1PPM Temperature compensated crystal oscillator [TCXO] & HF Bias Tee for providing power to Low noise Amplifier, Software Defined Radio dongle can now tune from "500 kHz" (Medium Wave (MW) & Long Wave (LW) Radio) up-to 1.7 GHz and upwards. The dongle has up to 3.2 MHz of instantaneous scannable bandwidth while "2.4 MHz" being the most stable on most computers. The RTL-SDR project has become the Radio tinkerer's “first step” for someone looking to experiment with radios. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and since the hardware is incapable of transmission, you don’t have to worry about having a HAM radio license to use it. You can however listen to, decode and scan all the frequencies (Works as an excellent frequency scanner) by pairing with capable software on most personal computers. The official software called as "SDR sharp" from "Airspy" is free and there are also several other capable SDR software one can use with the dongle (Like cross platform SDR++) which passionate developers have been making for the community. Installing the software for using RTL-SDR Blog Version [V3] USB dongle while might be relatively simple for tech savvy persons still remains mostly complicated for average user, that certainly needs to be addressed going forward. Especially the manual method of injecting the right USB drivers using a third party "Zadig" software and relying on various add-on libraries and Microsoft .NET 5.0 32-bit redistributable installed to use SDRSharp. Thankfully, there are other several developers who have taken this to next level by having the whole package preconfigured and ready to use using UBUNTU (LINUX based) .. Check out "Dragon OS". DragonOS which is a Debian Linux based operating system that comes with many open source software defined radio programs & additional decoding software pre-installed that takes all that driver installation requirements seen on windows based PCs totally seamless. Also, I found out that same DragonOS can be installed "alongside" windows if needed for a much seamless operation. Or you can just create a non-persistent "liveCD" environment using DragonOS and boot off USB stick to test it out. Bottom-line: The product reviewed here is an excellent value package, reasonably priced and has all the necessary accessories to get you started into Software Defined Radio (SDR) world. In my humble opinion it is worth more than 5 stars.. Five stars rating. Happy scanning! Review: Works as advertised (HF, too) and FUN! - This is a very high value item--what it can do for the price is tough to beat. It definitely performs as advertised, but be aware that you will have to read online user guides, since no documentation comes with the unit. The website printed on the module is a great resource. For those wondering about HF reception--I can confirm that when using the Q-channel direct sampling setting, this will tune down to 500 kHz as advertised. I have successfully received AM broadcast and shortwave broadcast on the 49m, 31m and 25m bands. I haven't had as much luck with the ham bands, but that's mainly due to the fact that the included antenna is mostly inadequate for that. Given that I can receive AM and SW bands, I don't see why it wouldn't also work on the ham bands with a proper antenna arrangement. VHF/UHF works great. Weather, public safety, FM broadcast are effortless with the included antennas. I've even had limited success decoding P25 Phase 1 using DSD+ software with virtual audio device software. There's tons of Windows software available to use this module, and it is straightforward to get running using the quick start guide at rtl-sdr.com. Unfortunately, I wanted to use my Mac. There are a few Mac applications, but they are not as full-featured as the Windows applications. However, I can also confirm that it is possible to get the module to work on a Mac with the HDSDR and SDR# Windows apps (these tend to be the most popular) when you use Wine and install the correct drivers (thanks to Homebrew). This process is not for the novice, but if you know macOS, Wine and Homebrew, you should be able to figure it out. Let's just say I learned a lot in the process. Bottom line, if you even have the slightest interest in trying out SDR, you would be doing yourself a disservice to pass up a piece of hardware this cheap. It works, no question about it. UPDATE: I strung up a random wire antenna in the backyard and can now report a great deal of success receiving HF amateur activity down to the 160m band. With the right software, I can decode CW, SSB and a multitude of digital modes. Using DSD+ software, I'm decoding Project 25 and DMR on the UHF public safety bands, too. I still can't believe this is all possible with a $20 dongle! ## Features - Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle and 1x Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit - Several improvements over other brands including use of the R860 tuner, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, activatable bias tee circuit and a much improved antenna set. - Can tune from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz and has up to 3.2 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth (2.4 MHz stable). (HF reception below 24 MHz in direct sampling mode with reduced performance). Please note RTL-SDR dongles are RX only. - Comes with our portable VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception. Easy to mount outdoors and designed for portable and temporary outside usage. Please do not use outside during poor weather conditions. Not suitable for HF reception. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BMKB3L47 | | Antenna | Satellite | | AntennaDescription | Satellite | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,822 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,104 in Home Theater Accessories | | Brand | RTL-SDR Blog | | Built-In Media | RTL-SDR Dongle, Antenna Set | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | SMA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,491 Reviews | | Manufacturer | RTL-SDR Blog | | Mfr Part Number | RTLSDR_AND_ANT_SILVER | | Number of Items | 1 | | Tuner Type | Satellite Radio | | UPC | 783495030836 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects | ## Product Details - **Brand:** RTL-SDR Blog - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Connector Type:** SMA ## Images ![V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TXUQcJ4PL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this work with Rf signals?** A: Yes it is for receiving RF signals. Range is about 500 kHz - 1.7 GHz **Q: Are you able to listen to digital communications with this?** A: When antenna shopping you may want to keep in mind that there is no such thing as a digital antenna. Adding 'digital' to 'antenna' adds money to price, nothing more. **Q: How does this compare to the nooelec txco receiver (amazon.com/dp/b00vz1awqa)?** A: In addition to the previous answers, this one goes down to 400 kHz, vs 25 MHz for the other recievers. **Q: Do you need Internet to run and operate the software. Can I run it while mobile without Internet?** A: Once downloaded, no internet connection is needed to run commonly used software like SDR#. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally an Affordable Software defined Radio Dongle! *by B***S on October 29, 2021* I am not new to Radios, I knew what I was getting into. I know that prior to year 2012, A Software Defined Radio (SDR) such as this one reviewed here were certainly not for general public, as they were considerably more expensive. In the last few years however there have been a ton of development activity in the field of Software Defined Radio (SDR), soon after it was discovered that a un-seemingly simple "DVB-T" dongles based on the Realtek RTL2832U can be used as a cheap SDR. Since that Realtek branded chip allowed transferring the raw "I/Q" samples to the host, which was used for DAB/DAB+/FM demodulation based on the Realtek RTL2832U chip now could also be dialed into frequencies well outside their advertised ranges. Thus, what was designed and sold as a simple device for watching "Digital TV" on your computer could now be turned into a full fledged "radio" capable of receiving frequencies anything between 64 MHz to 1700 MHz with free open source software. Fast forward few years more into development, This current RTL-SDR Blog Version [V3] R820T2, RTL2832U with 1PPM Temperature compensated crystal oscillator [TCXO] & HF Bias Tee for providing power to Low noise Amplifier, Software Defined Radio dongle can now tune from "500 kHz" (Medium Wave (MW) & Long Wave (LW) Radio) up-to 1.7 GHz and upwards. The dongle has up to 3.2 MHz of instantaneous scannable bandwidth while "2.4 MHz" being the most stable on most computers. The RTL-SDR project has become the Radio tinkerer's “first step” for someone looking to experiment with radios. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and since the hardware is incapable of transmission, you don’t have to worry about having a HAM radio license to use it. You can however listen to, decode and scan all the frequencies (Works as an excellent frequency scanner) by pairing with capable software on most personal computers. The official software called as "SDR sharp" from "Airspy" is free and there are also several other capable SDR software one can use with the dongle (Like cross platform SDR++) which passionate developers have been making for the community. Installing the software for using RTL-SDR Blog Version [V3] USB dongle while might be relatively simple for tech savvy persons still remains mostly complicated for average user, that certainly needs to be addressed going forward. Especially the manual method of injecting the right USB drivers using a third party "Zadig" software and relying on various add-on libraries and Microsoft .NET 5.0 32-bit redistributable installed to use SDRSharp. Thankfully, there are other several developers who have taken this to next level by having the whole package preconfigured and ready to use using UBUNTU (LINUX based) .. Check out "Dragon OS". DragonOS which is a Debian Linux based operating system that comes with many open source software defined radio programs & additional decoding software pre-installed that takes all that driver installation requirements seen on windows based PCs totally seamless. Also, I found out that same DragonOS can be installed "alongside" windows if needed for a much seamless operation. Or you can just create a non-persistent "liveCD" environment using DragonOS and boot off USB stick to test it out. Bottom-line: The product reviewed here is an excellent value package, reasonably priced and has all the necessary accessories to get you started into Software Defined Radio (SDR) world. In my humble opinion it is worth more than 5 stars.. Five stars rating. Happy scanning! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised (HF, too) and FUN! *by D***. on April 24, 2017* This is a very high value item--what it can do for the price is tough to beat. It definitely performs as advertised, but be aware that you will have to read online user guides, since no documentation comes with the unit. The website printed on the module is a great resource. For those wondering about HF reception--I can confirm that when using the Q-channel direct sampling setting, this will tune down to 500 kHz as advertised. I have successfully received AM broadcast and shortwave broadcast on the 49m, 31m and 25m bands. I haven't had as much luck with the ham bands, but that's mainly due to the fact that the included antenna is mostly inadequate for that. Given that I can receive AM and SW bands, I don't see why it wouldn't also work on the ham bands with a proper antenna arrangement. VHF/UHF works great. Weather, public safety, FM broadcast are effortless with the included antennas. I've even had limited success decoding P25 Phase 1 using DSD+ software with virtual audio device software. There's tons of Windows software available to use this module, and it is straightforward to get running using the quick start guide at rtl-sdr.com. Unfortunately, I wanted to use my Mac. There are a few Mac applications, but they are not as full-featured as the Windows applications. However, I can also confirm that it is possible to get the module to work on a Mac with the HDSDR and SDR# Windows apps (these tend to be the most popular) when you use Wine and install the correct drivers (thanks to Homebrew). This process is not for the novice, but if you know macOS, Wine and Homebrew, you should be able to figure it out. Let's just say I learned a lot in the process. Bottom line, if you even have the slightest interest in trying out SDR, you would be doing yourself a disservice to pass up a piece of hardware this cheap. It works, no question about it. UPDATE: I strung up a random wire antenna in the backyard and can now report a great deal of success receiving HF amateur activity down to the 160m band. With the right software, I can decode CW, SSB and a multitude of digital modes. Using DSD+ software, I'm decoding Project 25 and DMR on the UHF public safety bands, too. I still can't believe this is all possible with a $20 dongle! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Need to be computer programmer to use for ADS-B *by J***B on June 11, 2026* Works as it should, no problems with that. Do not buy if your looking to decode ADS-B for tracking aircraft unless you are a computer programmer. Normal people can not download and install the multiple software needed. 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