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The Nooelec NESDR SMArt v5 is a premium software-defined radio dongle offering an expansive 100kHz to 1.75GHz frequency range with up to 3.2MHz bandwidth. Featuring a 0.5PPM ultra-low phase noise TCXO for superior tuning precision and housed in a durable aluminum enclosure, it transforms your computer or mobile device into a versatile RF scanner compatible across major OS platforms. Designed and manufactured in North America, it delivers professional-grade performance with a 2-year warranty, making it the top choice for enthusiasts and pros alike.
| ASIN | B01HA642SW |
| Analog Video Format | All |
| AntennaDescription | Radio |
| Best Sellers Rank | 8,002 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 26 in Graphics Cards |
| Brand Name | NooElec |
| Colour | Black (Black) |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,750) |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9L x 1W x 1H centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Nooelec inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 100701 |
| Model Number | NESDR SMArt SDR |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Product Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Tuner Type | AM FM |
| UPC | 616469145857 616469145864 |
D**N
Worth the money
Fantastic product, runs rings around the Sdr V3 and it's cheaper
A**S
Good value SDR radio dongle
I bought this because I've had a Nooelec SDR dongle previously and wanted to add HF reception for shortwave and ham listening. It's easy to set up using their get started page and it basically uses the same drivers and utilities as other RTl-SDR dongles, which makes things relatively easy. I've tested it on Windows, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and Android, all working well with standard drivers and apps. The ony thing I would say for Android though is that the current maxes out around 300mA (so says the datasheet anyway), so for extended usage you'd probably want a powered USB hub /otg-cable (you can get USB-C PD ones online for a few buckpounds). While I have a Hamitup for lower frequencies I wanted to have HF in the dongle for casual scanning and for ease of carrying when going away and doing a bit of holiday DXing. Obviously that means I expect the HF reception not to be as good as an upconvertor, but I was pleasantly surprised by the range of shortwave stations, the limited noise, and audio quality, I got just using a few metres of wire and the Balun 1:9 (a Nooelec SDR accessory for making long wire antennas). So overall it seems a pretty impressive and inexpensive USB RTL-SDR dongle for everyone from beginners to ham operators, especially those who want an easy way into shortwave and HF ham listening.
M**T
Does what it says on the tin!
I was hesitant to buy this as I wasn't sure of its compatibility with OpenWebRX, and I need not have worried. I flashed OpenWebRX to an SD card, put it into a Pi4, and it's run seamlessly. It seems sensitive enough on HF, VHF, and UHF, and I will be buying a second one (one connected to a discone and the second to an HF antenna). I have a 20-year-old discone with 10 m of RG58, and I'm still hearing planes on 1090 MHz at 70 miles. The limitation is you can only see 3.2 MHz of bandwidth at a time, but this is better than most cheap dongles. I would recommend this as a good start into SDR; the frequency range went lower than most of the other dongles, and it has better frequency stability.
D**L
Amazing small device but . .
Really great little device that was up and running quickly using SD# (SDR Sharp) and several plugins for Scanning and DMR decoding - the latter much easier than when I tried this in the early days of such dongles. Howerver . . . the device kept freezing withing a day of getting it and by elimination, it was because even the slightest movement of the device in my laptop's USB port or in a USB Hub would kill it. I can only assume there's a defective connection inside this particular dongle - returned and immediate refund issued after drop-off at a local Amazon Fresh store here in the City of London. I have reordered though and this time with the Ham it Up Bundle which I'l looking forward to using. Can wait to take this kit out of the city and try some other modes - satellite reception maybe?
E**X
Best Available RTL-SDR
I have owned one of these for about 3 years now and to be honest it is the best RTL-SDR dongle available. With the ability to tune into HF frequencies using the direct sampling option, the Nesdr Smart is a complete package. I have used it with many software radio programs such as SDR#, HDSDR and other stand-alone decoding applications and it has performed amazingly well. Don't waste your money on inferior products. If you want the best, pay a little more for one of these and you won't be sorry. This particular model does not have a bias-t option, but to be honest, I don't thing you need it unless you insist on using a LNA or upconverter. Made in America / Canada, it is leagues ahead of the cheap Chinese offerings. An excellent purchase.
E**J
Super, does what I want it to!
Does exactly what I wanted! Bought to build an ads-b receiver and it works. It does warm mind you so careful where you leave it and what you leave it by! I'm only using a little aerial as I'm only interested in what aircraft are local for spotting and photography purposes and this is perfect. Mines linked to a raspberry Pi4 1gb and I used the 360radar install guide to build this - for those who have no idea how to build one (like me!) it was super helpful!
B**L
Great budget SDR
Works well on higher frequencies. Needs additional equipment if you want to use it for HF / shortwave but I was aware of that. There are SDRs that outperform this but for the price it’s amazing.
G**N
Review
Could not download software contacted the makers and no reply to solve the problem
R**S
netwerk dongle sdr werken Goed
J**K
Spełnia oczekiwania
メ**ン
問題なく使える。冷却したいならNvme ssdの放熱板を2枚買うといい感じに挟めていいと思う
J**.
todo bien, muchas gracias
V**R
Rápido y fiable
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