NESDR SMArTee v2 SDR - Premium RTL-SDR w/Integrated Bias Tee, Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Software Defined Radio

This is a FANTASTIC entry point into the world of SDR receivers. This version offers the same functionality as the NESDR v4 but with added BiasT power on the SMA port.NooElec also do the Lana wideband RF amplifier, which to be honest adds a load of gain but offers no benefit if used right before the input of the SDR. I suspect it needs to be used like a masthead preamp next to an antenna to amplify signals down a long coax run.The Flamingo FM+ is excellent however and offers good attenuation of broadcast FM stations.This SDR provides great stability and capability when using SDR#. And yes it can be used to pick up ADS-B if you want to feed flightradar24 etc....2Mhz of bandwidth is very usable, more is great but you have to pay for it.This is the perfect first step into SDR.Highly recommend!

Got two of these connected to a Raspberry Pi, one for ACARS and the other for ADS-B. Been operating solidly 24/7 since purchase. Really easy to get up and running too.Plugged in directly they operate too hot to touch but on a USB extension or 90 degree adaptor as I’m using, they’re not so bad but still run really hot. To be fair, even a standard USB memory stick runs really hot in a RPi.

Previously purchased an NESDR SMArt which has served me well but needed an RTL-SDR with a bias tee to power an active L-Band patch antenna for receiving Inmarsat Std-C data and the NESDR SMArTee fits the bill.Driver installation was not necessary in my case but it is easy enough to do with the Zadig application and instructions on the NooElec website.

Bias tee always on by default, no messing with software switching.Great little radio for experimenting with Satcoms especially when teamed up with a sawbird io and running Jaero decoding program, as mentioned in my blog pages.Thanks John and the team at Nooelec, great product, brilliant value for money.

Useful instructions for setup sent by email after delivery. If you are new to SDR then do purchase the book 'The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR'' 4th Edition by Carl Laufer - so comprehensive in detailing uses and how to set things up via text and pictorial guidance.

Tried on 2 laptops and 1 pc watched 3 hrs of online YouTube re installed drivers multiple times it doesn't seem to work?

Thought I would jump on bandwagon and purchased this sdr. From start to finish was a breeze to install and use. Very good device and smaller than I imagined. Would recommend this to anyone starting out in sdr.

Listen to radio or download weather images from the satellite. Does exactly everything you need