Description
USB SDR Radio Receiver RTL-SDR V2 (RTL2832U + FC0013, 22–1100 MHz) with External Antenna
The RTL-SDR Model V2 wideband software-defined USB radio receiver (radio scanner) based on the Realtek RTL2832U ADC/demodulator and Fitipower FC0013 radio tuner is designed for receiving, spectrum visualization, and decoding radio signals in the frequency range from 22 to 1100 MHz on a computer, laptop, or smartphone. The device is housed in a black shielded metal case that protects the sensitive circuit from interference and electromagnetic noise from the PC, and is equipped with a standard SMA-Female RF connector for connecting the stock or external directional antennas. The kit includes a whip antenna (175 mm) on a magnetic base with a 3-meter coaxial cable for convenient placement on a metal windowsill or car roof.
Key Advantages and Features:
- Wide operating frequency range (22 – 1100 MHz): Covers amateur VHF/UHF bands (2 m / 70 cm), CB 27 MHz civil band, WFM broadcasting, aviation frequencies (Airband), marine channels, license-free LPD/PMR 433/446 MHz radios, telemetry radio sensors, and ADS-B aviation transponders (1090 MHz).
- Shielded aluminum housing and temperature compensation: The heat-dissipating metal case and temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) minimize frequency drift as the receiver warms up and block interference from switching power supplies.
- Real-time bandwidth up to 2.4 MHz (2.4 MS/s): The RTL2832U 8-bit quadrature I/Q demodulator allows for simultaneous observation of a wide section of the airwaves on a “waterfall” (spectrogram) and recording of radio signals.
- Magnetic base antenna with 3 m cable included: The 175 mm external antenna with an SMA-Male connector allows the reception point to be moved closer to a window or outdoors for reliable reception of weak signals without USB extensions.
- Support for an open SDR software ecosystem: Works without complex configuration in popular programs such as SDR#, SDR++, HDSDR, CubicSDR, GQRX, SDR Touch (Android), dump1090, and rtl_433.
Compatibility and Applications:
The receiver is compatible with desktop PCs, laptops, single-board computers (Raspberry Pi), and mobile devices with USB OTG support:
- Operating systems and software: Windows 7/8/10/11 (SDR#, SDR++, HDSDR), Linux / Ubuntu / Raspberry Pi OS (GQRX, CubicSDR, GNU Radio, rtl_433, dump1090), macOS (CubicSDR, GQRX), Android (SDR Touch, RF Analyzer via OTG cable).
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Main usage scenarios:
- Listening to VHF / FM radio stations (87.5–108 MHz) with RDS display and stereo decoding;
- Monitoring amateur radio repeaters and calling frequencies (144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz), analog and digital LPD / PMR / DMR / dPMR radios;
- Receiving CB (27 MHz) and river/marine bands (156–162 MHz);
- Receiving air traffic control radio communications (118–137 MHz in AM mode) and tracking aircraft on a map using ADS-B transponder signals (1090 MHz);
- Receiving images from NOAA weather satellites (137 MHz APT) and Meteor-M (when connected to a specialized V-dipole or QFH antenna);
- Decoding wireless weather stations, car key fobs, TPMS tire pressure sensors, and smart home systems on 433.92 / 868 MHz frequencies;
- RF spectrum analysis and searching for sources of domestic and industrial radio interference.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Value / Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Device type | Software-defined USB radio receiver (RTL-SDR V2) |
| Demodulator / ADC chip | Realtek RTL2832U (8-bit I/Q quadrature sampling) |
| Radio tuner chip | Fitipower FC0013 (with TCXO oscillator) |
| Received frequency range | 22 – 1100 MHz (VHF / UHF / L-band) |
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