V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit

A little on the pricey side but honestly completely worth the money! Comes with a very easy to use and mount dipole, extremely simple to set up even for beginners. When set up correctly has very good signal receiving quality. The USB itself is tiny but the dipole can get extended to whatever length needed (well, until you can't extend it anymore!). Build quality is really good and it functions amazingly; I haven't even used this with a standard SDR program yet, but my own Python script I have been writing for direction finding and signal analysis - works perfectly (as long as you have the correct drivers&libraries installed!). This is definitely something beginners can use as well as people more experienced too - highly recomend!

Great device and easy install and setup in Linux on Raspberry Pi 5, drivers avaliable github respiratory. Got quite good coverage with supplied antenna. Tracking over 100 vessels on first try. The chip runs at 50°C so use extra USB2 or 3, 0.5m cable between the chip and the pc.

If you’re buying this then you probably know what you want but in a nutshell this single works well with almost all operating systems and SDR applications. I was impressed with the included accessories. Easy to set up. Good value for money. Stays fairly cool during operation with its metal casing. Good reception, better than my handheld scanner in the same location.

Working exactly as expected. Using on Intel iMAC with SDR++ for general scanning, listening on air traffic, amateur radio, LW & MW. Using Guglielmo App for DAB radio and just starting with Satdump App for weather Data reception and more. All mentioned apps downloadable without need to compile so very easy to setup. No driver install required with mentioned macOS apps. If you want to get into SDR, the RTL-SDR Blog V4 is the very best way to start.

I am not quite sure how to rate this device. It certainly seems excellent value for the money, but, having said that, I think I would recommend the casual listener to just buy a radio! Firstly, the installation is not automatic. You must go to their website and read the starter guide, and download a driver. This is not a simple installation. It requires you to find an run an application that will replace/install a new driver for a USB device you have to search for. Not at all plug and play! Having said that, it's not THAT difficult, but it will end in some people sending the dongle back. I was very disappointed with the total lack of channels. Compared to many years ago, there is almost nothing now. And even the channels that do exist, most of them seem to be off most of the time. Certainly, the idea of an SDR radio is fantastic. I am just not sure that we haven't missed the "golden era" of radio. Recommended because it's a great product, but you may be disappointed in what you can pick up.

I was a little hesitant after reading other reviews saying how hard it is to install the drivers, but it's actually not difficult at all once you know how to do it. In short, the drivers come with your SDR software. For example, I'm using SDR# from AirSpy. When you download the application, there is an install-rtlsdr.bat file to run first. Then a zadig.exe file to actually select and install the driver. Then, finally, you can run SDR# and use the USB stick. If that sounds like a lot, there is a very helpful youtube video called "Installing SDR# and configure to use with RTL-SDR" that will show you how in under 4 minutes. Also something to note, my pc didn't recogise the USB stick when it was plugged into a USB 3 port (blue ones), but worked fine in a USB2 port (regular black/white ones). That may be worth checking too if you're having issues.

I bought this device to monitor oil level in home assistant as oilpal no longer supply this aervice. It was easy to set up and after a few minor technical issues I have it all working. I bought the version with two aerials supplied. Unfortunately one of them was broken on arrival and the other is way too big to be installed in the house. I contacted seller but received no response. I am using with an aerial that I had on the now obsolete modem that was originally sending data to oilpal. I would recommend the device, but don't bother with the aerials. Get that separately.

Just a great piece of kit for the price. Unbeatable really

Produit conforme livré a la date prévue, fonctionne parfaitement sur Windows 11

No es lo que esperaba porque con esa antena no capta nada

Very good

ラズパイでADSBの受信を無事行えました。 V4は新しくてドライバの設定に手こずりました。 普通にインストールすると旧ドライバーが悪さをするのでご注意ください。 （エラーが無く一見動作している様に見えますが全く受信しません） 受信しない場合は、旧ドライバーを削除もしくは上書きして使いましょう。

Den lilla mottagaren fungerar och var inte allt för svår att installera på min laptop med Windows 10. Man behöver dock ha programvara för att kunna packa upp .zip fil. Jag har inte hunnit kolla alla frekvensband men det gick bra att lyssna på VHF AM flygradio och FM rundradio musik och nyheter.