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Your cart is empty.This premium RTL-SDR was designed, developed and fabricated by Nooelec in the USA and Canada in order to implement a wide array of feature requests.
The integrated, highly-regulated 4.5V 250mA bias-tee is ready to power your RF accessories--no hardware or software modifications are required to activate the bias-tee. The bias-tee is protected by an automatically resetting fuse, to ensure your investment is safe from accidental short-circuits of the RF input.
Compared to R820T-based devices, this E4000-based SDR excels at sensitivity at 1500MHz, and is capable of far higher frequencies--up to approximately 2300MHz. There is a small gap in frequency capability near 1100MHz. As such, we do NOT recommend this device for ADS-B usage. For ADS-B, consider NESDR SMArt, also available on Amazon.
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Included:
✔ NESDR SMArTee XTR SDR in silver brushed aluminum enclosure
SDR Specifications:
✔ RTL2832U Demodulator/USB interface IC
✔ E4000 tuner IC
✔ Integrated, always-on bias-tee (4.5V, 250mA max)
✔ 0.5PPM, ultra-low phase noise TCXO
✔ 2 RF-suitable voltage regulators
✔ Shielded primary inductor
✔ Integrated custom heatsink
✔ 2 silicone pads
✔ Female SMA antenna input
✔ High-quality silver brushed aluminum enclosure
✔ Frequency capability approximately 65MHz-2300MHz, with small frequency gap near 1100MHz
TCXO Specifications:
✔ Frequency stability: 0.5PPM (max)
✔ Phase noise @1kHz offset: -138dBc/Hz (or better)
✔ Phase noise @10kHz: -150dBc/Hz (or better)
✔ Phase noise @100kHz: -152dBc/Hz (or better)
Graziano
Reviewed in Italy on January 15, 2025
Perfetto
Michelle
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
If you're an enthusiast looking to dive deep into the world of NOAA weather satellite reception, the NESDR SMArTee XTR SDR should be high on your list of considerations. This compact and highly efficient software-defined radio (SDR) is a gem for weather aficionados and technophiles alike.Right out of the box, the NESDR SMArTee XTR impresses with its robust build quality and ease of setup. It’s clear that the design has been optimized for users who want a mix of performance and convenience. The inclusion of a bias tee powered by the USB connection itself is particularly noteworthy, eliminating the need for an external power source and simplifying the overall setup.One of the standout features of the NESDR SMArTee XTR is its extended frequency range, which covers from 65 MHz to 2300 MHz. This wide range is perfect for capturing signals from NOAA weather satellites, which operate around the 137 MHz band. The sensitivity and selectivity of the receiver are exceptional, ensuring clear and crisp reception of weather images and data without the interference often found in lesser models.The performance in decoding NOAA APT transmissions is particularly impressive. Paired with the right antenna, the SMArTee XTR captures vivid images that can help in real-time weather monitoring and forecasting. This capability is invaluable for both professional meteorologists and hobbyists who rely on up-to-the-minute weather data.For those new to satellite reception, the learning curve can be steep, but the SMArTee XTR comes with access to a supportive community and a wealth of online resources that help ease this transition. The compatibility with popular SDR software platforms adds to its flexibility, allowing users to tailor their setup to their specific needs and interests.
A J Bateson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2023
The NooElec NESDR SMArTee XTR SDR is a great bit of kit to use and is really good value for you money. Compared to a radio scanner you cannot have a better way of receiving radio signals for a cheaper price. The only drawback is portability. IE laptop, raspberry pi. There are some RTL SDR apps for android that will work with this hardware.Learn to use and setup your software correctly otherwise you may think you have a faulty device with no audio. Search Youtube for NooElec products and how to set up and use with RTL SDR software. Happy listening !
Robert D.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
I have 6 other SDR radio dongles (several different brands) in use for projects. Bought this one because of the expanded frequency range. Tested it with the correct driver (via ZaDig) and SDR# software. Worked initially but as the test went on, the audio started to garble. Got worse the longer it ran. Likely a thermal problem. Resetting the software didn't help. Returned!
Madsheep
Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2023
I have done in the past EME on 2m and 70cms meteor scatter and now I have used a tiny USB item to listen on 23cms 2m and 70cms so surprised at just how good this item is. I have used SDR console software with this donated to the writer of this software inside 10 minutes this a combination that was recommended to me. So much information on how to use these. If I consider how much money I have spent on radio equipment over the years and how much this has just cost me this item is gives bangs for the buck!
sadiruldeen sami
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
Good product and good built quality.I have used it for a long times approx. 3-4 hours continuosly and i had no issues.
Steeve Rioux
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2022
I love this sdr module very strong signal and high quality electronics!
Nolan Whitaker
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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JD
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021
This NESDR SMArTee XTR SDR seems to working well so far after a 3 weeks of good use almost everyday. Does get warm to the touch, but that is normal. Have not noticed any frequency drift as the SMArTee XTR is heated up after an hour of use. I also own the NESDR SMArTee v2 SDR, which I have been comparing. Improvements that I would make to this NESDRs would be to produce new products with a USB 3.0 connector instead of the USB 2.0 connector that they come with now, which should not cost that much more. Produce a SDR with a full bandwidth of 25 MHz - 2000 MHz with no gaps in frequencies. Wished Nooelec NESDR could make something similar to AirSpy or SDRplay SDRs with a 12-bit or 14-bit ADC with all their functionality, but with a U.S. focus on AM and FM band stop or notch filters for our frequency ranges, this might be hard to do since most of the world is on different frequency standards for FM than the U.S. Just waiting on a better antenna to arrive, which is a discone, to really test this SDR and SMArTee v2 the out on.
Jan van der Meij
Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 11, 2020
Prima product, voldoet aan de verwachtingen. De metalen behuizing zorgt voor een goede afscherming.
Charlie Merritt
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020
First I tried FM radio. Fine. Then police band. Fine. AM airband. Same. This thing works much better than I thought it could. Digital signals are there. I find the tuning to be perfectly calibrated, no need at all to use offsets. I have some problems with FM stations overloading it (causing a few images of FM stations in other bands) so if you are near an FM station you might want an FM trap in front of the dongle. Don't forget an antenna kit; this dongle feeds power to whatever is plugged into the antenna so use a DC block if your antenna is DC shorted. Will NOT work for ADS-B because it has a gap around 1090MHz. Great product.
Michael
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
I was unsure about ordering this model because of the earlier reviews. I previously purchased the NESDR SMART and it works great. I bought this one to get the extra spectrum and the bias tee feature. I plugged this one into my a USB port on the computer I use for my NESDR SMART model and started SDR#. It was recognized and worked immediately. I shut down the software and plugged the NESDR SMART into the other USB port and then restarted SDR#. I can switch between the two devices! I find no negative issues and recommend this unit.
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