--- product_id: 574525415 title: "RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit" brand: "rtl-sdr blog" price: "VT1480" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/574525415-rtl-sdr-blog-v4-r828d-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 500 kHz–1.7 GHz tuning range Aluminum case with passive cooling 1 PPM TCXO for ultra-stable frequency RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit **Brand:** rtl-sdr blog **Price:** VT1480 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📡 Unlock the airwaves with precision and power—your SDR journey starts here! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit by rtl-sdr blog - **How much does it cost?** VT1480 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/574525415-rtl-sdr-blog-v4-r828d-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias) ## 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 - • **Next-Level Cooling:** Aluminum shield with thermal pad keeps your SDR cool under pressure. - • **Precision Stability:** 1 PPM temperature-compensated oscillator ensures rock-solid frequency accuracy. - • **Broad Spectrum Mastery:** Seamlessly tune from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz—capture signals others miss. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi for ultimate flexibility. - • **Beginner-Ready Antenna Kit:** Includes multipurpose dipole antenna for terrestrial & satellite reception—start exploring immediately. ## Overview The RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D is a cutting-edge software defined radio receiver featuring a 1 PPM TCXO for exceptional frequency stability, a broad 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz tuning range, and an aluminum shielded case for passive cooling. Bundled with a versatile dipole antenna kit, it supports multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi. Ideal for both beginners and pros, it offers improved filtering, a built-in HF upconverter, and an activatable bias tee for powering active antennas, making it a top-tier choice for terrestrial and satellite signal reception. ## Description This is an RTL-SDR blog V4 software defined radio receiver with RTL2832U ADC chip, R828D tuner, 1PPM TCXO, SMA F connector, built in HF upconverter, improved filtering, 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. 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 R828D tuner, a 1PPM TCXO, better components, has a built in HF upconverter, a redesigned lower noise PCB, cooling improvements, additional filtering, 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. Please remember this antenna is a beginner antenna, and for any particular band of interest you will need to use your own third party antenna to optimize reception. The dipole antenna is not sized for HF reception, only for VHF and UHF reception. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE RTL-SDR BLOG V4 REQUIRES A DRIVER UPDATE. Please follow the installation manual carefully! Reviewers that mention receiving no signals have not followed the instructions! Please feel free to contact us via desertcart messaging for technical support - we're happy to help. Review: Excellent SDR with parts - Nave used many many RTL and RTL clones. Running also a openwebrx server. I was not sure with V4 of RTL-SDR Blog. ON linux,, Debian wit ham radio "flair" it was just plug and play. All software running without issue and without the need of changing direct sampling settings. All the way..The included antenna is not bad! Nice and useful. Ease to use, value for money, standard size. I liked it very much. Review: Fun! Avoid on amd pcs - I absolutely love the dongle for listening to the local emergency services. The sticky cup works extremely well. Some major things to know though: -this will not work with some AMD processors. It does not work with any of my AMD processors. It acts like it works , but it's constantly failing/flaky/glitchy. I tried all the different USB powered hub blah blah blah configurations. But nope, moving them to intel machines made all the difference. Super reliable on the Intel machines - even the ones that are old. - windows updates will sometimes update the driver disabling it. So you have to use a program to reinstall the driver. Very annoying since Windows 11 requires you to allow updates at least once a month. -The usb end of the dongles is also fragile, and can lose signal if they're jiggled . So putting them on a hub where they are upright is best. Or in an upright USB port on your computer works too. -They get pretty warm, so you're probably not going to want to put them next to each other. -Having one V3 and V4 works better than two of the same kind. Then you don't have to go into the settings and rename it with a special program. And they just work better together. I use sdrtrunk on pc and trunkrecorder on a potato - works great on both. Better signal than my bearcat. Was easy to set up to upload to openmhz and broadcastify. ## Features - Includes 1x RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Dongle and 1x Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit - Several improvements over other brands including use of the R828D tuner, built in HF upconverter, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminum shielded case with thermal pad for passive cooling, improved filtering, 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). 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. - IMPORTANT NOTE: The RTL-SDR Blog V4 requires a driver update. Please follow the installation manual carefully! Reviewers that mention receiving no signals have not followed the instructions! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CD7558GT | | Antenna | Television | | AntennaDescription | Television | | Brand | RTL-SDR Blog | | Built-In Media | RTL-SDR Blog V4 Dongle, Antenna Set | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | Radio Frequency | | Connector Type | SMA F | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,459 Reviews | | Includes Remote | No | | Item Weight | 245 Grams | | Manufacturer | RTL-SDR Blog | | Mfr Part Number | rtlsdr_v4_with_antenna | | Model Number | rtlsdr_v4_with_antenna | | Tuner Type | Digital | | UPC | 783495030867 | | Warranty Description | 2 years warranty on manufacturing defects | ## Product Details - **Brand:** RTL-SDR Blog - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** Radio Frequency - **Connector Type:** SMA F ## Images ![RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ulbD0GdUL.jpg) ![RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U3nJXNBjL.jpg) ![RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XSnRdwLRL.jpg) ![RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610wICPA05L.jpg) ![RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hSoxBIzBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent SDR with parts *by E***Y on March 5, 2026* Nave used many many RTL and RTL clones. Running also a openwebrx server. I was not sure with V4 of RTL-SDR Blog. ON linux,, Debian wit ham radio "flair" it was just plug and play. All software running without issue and without the need of changing direct sampling settings. All the way..The included antenna is not bad! Nice and useful. Ease to use, value for money, standard size. I liked it very much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun! Avoid on amd pcs *by L***R on July 19, 2025* I absolutely love the dongle for listening to the local emergency services. The sticky cup works extremely well. Some major things to know though: -this will not work with some AMD processors. It does not work with any of my AMD processors. It acts like it works , but it's constantly failing/flaky/glitchy. I tried all the different USB powered hub blah blah blah configurations. But nope, moving them to intel machines made all the difference. Super reliable on the Intel machines - even the ones that are old. - windows updates will sometimes update the driver disabling it. So you have to use a program to reinstall the driver. Very annoying since Windows 11 requires you to allow updates at least once a month. -The usb end of the dongles is also fragile, and can lose signal if they're jiggled . So putting them on a hub where they are upright is best. Or in an upright USB port on your computer works too. -They get pretty warm, so you're probably not going to want to put them next to each other. -Having one V3 and V4 works better than two of the same kind. Then you don't have to go into the settings and rename it with a special program. And they just work better together. I use sdrtrunk on pc and trunkrecorder on a potato - works great on both. Better signal than my bearcat. Was easy to set up to upload to openmhz and broadcastify. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I find great value in my RTL-SDR Blog receiver, no disappointment with this quality hardware! *by M***Y on November 2, 2024* I bought RTL-SDR Blog receiver as an affordable intro to Software Defined Radio. - In my exploration of the hardware, I find capable electronics in a quality metal enclosure, for under $100 including antenna kit. This appeals to my sense of frugality as I can begin learning SDR basics with the affordable RTL-SDR Blog receiver. Affordability makes this receiver ideal for beginners learning SDR hardware and software. I recommend the kit antenna, which is worth the extra expense to quickly get started receiving signal. Also, the telescoping dipole antenna design makes it easy to adjust the length of the antenna to better receive specific frequencies. From my experience so far, I do recommend the RTL-SDR Blog receiver to novices entering the hobby, as well as anyone seeking affordable intro SDR equipment. This SDR receiver will likely require some time to learn the basics and configure to your needs. It is not something that is 'plug-&-play' as much as hardware that requires proper installation, and configuration for specific purposes. Buy the RTL-SDR Blog receiver to get started on an SDR learning journey, but expect to invest time learning some necessary basics before use. I find this device a good deal for learning to use current SDR hardware and software. - As an absolute novice, I invested in the RTL-SDR Blog receiver to learn as much as I can about SDR. I chose this as an affordable way to begin learning, and discovered an enthusiastic community of users. This SDR device seems enormously popular with the amateur hobbyist community, with active forums, topical video and web sites. SDR hardware is not 'plug-&-play,' so realistically, expect to invest some time into learning basic setup, device drivers, software configuration. If approached with patience and curiosity, this device is an ideal first SDR. The antenna kit is convenient, and worth the extra cost. I had the antenna assembled, mounted, and attached to the RTL-SDR Blog receiver in less than 10 minutes. I recommend the RTL-SDR Blog receiver to amateurs, hobbyists, and others interested in affordable SDR learning. It is not a, 'plug-&-play' device so expect to invest time in learning hardware, software, and exploration of SDR in general. I have found the hardware is simple to attach to my PC, however software can present learning challenges and opportunities for the curious. ## Frequently Bought Together - RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio - RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/574525415-rtl-sdr-blog-v4-r828d-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/574525415-rtl-sdr-blog-v4-r828d-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-hf-bias) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*