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product_id: 48300919
title: "Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 SDR - NESDR SMArt HF/VHF/UHF (100kHz-1.75GHz) Software Defined Radio. Premium RTLSDR w/ 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input & Aluminum Enclosure. RTL2832U & R820T2 (R860)-Based Radio"
brand: "nooelec"
price: "₪261"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Noo Elec"
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# 100kHz-1.75GHz ultra-wide freq range 0.5PPM ultra-stable TCXO tuning Durable aluminum enclosure Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 SDR - NESDR SMArt HF/VHF/UHF (100kHz-1.75GHz) Software Defined Radio. Premium RTLSDR w/ 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input & Aluminum Enclosure. RTL2832U & R820T2 (R860)-Based Radio

**Brand:** nooelec
**Price:** ₪261
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 SDR - NESDR SMArt HF/VHF/UHF (100kHz-1.75GHz) Software Defined Radio. Premium RTLSDR w/ 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input & Aluminum Enclosure. RTL2832U & R820T2 (R860)-Based Radio by nooelec
- **How much does it cost?** ₪261 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nooelec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nooelec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Rugged Design:** Sleek black brushed aluminum housing built for portability and long-lasting durability.
- • **Future-Proof Your Setup:** Expand with DIY antennas or upconverters for next-level HF performance—join the elite SDR community.
- • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Plug & play compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android—your radio scanner anywhere.
- • **Unlock the Full RF Spectrum:** Seamlessly scan HF, VHF, UHF bands from 100kHz to 1.75GHz—capture signals others miss.
- • **Precision Tuning with 0.5PPM TCXO:** Experience razor-sharp frequency accuracy and ultra-low phase noise for crystal-clear reception.

## Overview

The Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 is a premium software-defined radio receiver engineered in the USA/Canada, offering an expansive 100kHz to 1.75GHz frequency range with up to 3.2MHz bandwidth. Featuring a 0.5PPM ultra-low phase noise TCXO and a robust aluminum enclosure, it delivers superior signal-to-noise ratios and precise tuning accuracy. Compatible across major OS platforms, it transforms your device into a versatile radio scanner capable of receiving everything from broadcast AM/FM to air traffic control and weather satellites. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists seeking cutting-edge RF exploration with proven reliability.

## Description

This premium RTL-SDR was designed, developed and fabricated by Nooelec in the USA and Canada. It allows you to turn your computer, phone or tablet into a radio scanner/ham radio receiver that can receive nearly all RF signals! Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Android. The best-performing low-cost RTL-SDR available anywhere! Compared with RTL-SDR v3, HF SNR is improved by up to 15dB, VHF & UHF SNR is improved by up to 6dB, tuning accuracy is improved by an average of 4x, and the frequency range is expanded all the way down to 100kHz v5 has a frequency capability of 100kHz to 1.75GHz and up to 3.2MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. HF reception below 25MHz is accomplished with direct sampling and requires a suitable antenna. We recommend using a Balun One Nine to make a DIY long wire or dipole antenna (sold separately, product ID B08HGSYB7R or B00R09WHT6) With a much narrower form factor than RTL-SDR v3, you can run multiple NESDR SMArt v5 side-by-side with any USB-compliant device, including tightly-spaced embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi For full product specifications, please visit our website at nooelec.com, or download the datasheet: https://www.nooelec.com/datasheets/100701Included: ✔ NESDR SMArt SDR in black brushed aluminum enclosure SDR Specifications: ✔ RTL2832U Demodulator/USB interface IC ✔ R820T2/R860 tuner IC ✔ 0.5PPM, ultra-low phase noise TCXO ✔ RF-suitable voltage regulator ✔ Shielded primary inductor ✔ Integrated custom heatsink ✔ Female SMA antenna input ✔ High-quality black brushed aluminum enclosure 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)

Review: Best Available RTL-SDR - I have owned one of these for about 3 years now and to be honest it is the best RTL-SDR dongle available. With the ability to tune into HF frequencies using the direct sampling option, the Nesdr Smart is a complete package. I have used it with many software radio programs such as SDR#, HDSDR and other stand-alone decoding applications and it has performed amazingly well. Don't waste your money on inferior products. If you want the best, pay a little more for one of these and you won't be sorry. This particular model does not have a bias-t option, but to be honest, I don't thing you need it unless you insist on using a LNA or upconverter. Made in America / Canada, it is leagues ahead of the cheap Chinese offerings. An excellent purchase.
Review: Good value SDR radio dongle - I bought this because I've had a Nooelec SDR dongle previously and wanted to add HF reception for shortwave and ham listening. It's easy to set up using their get started page and it basically uses the same drivers and utilities as other RTl-SDR dongles, which makes things relatively easy. I've tested it on Windows, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and Android, all working well with standard drivers and apps. The ony thing I would say for Android though is that the current maxes out around 300mA (so says the datasheet anyway), so for extended usage you'd probably want a powered USB hub /otg-cable (you can get USB-C PD ones online for a few buckpounds). While I have a Hamitup for lower frequencies I wanted to have HF in the dongle for casual scanning and for ease of carrying when going away and doing a bit of holiday DXing. Obviously that means I expect the HF reception not to be as good as an upconvertor, but I was pleasantly surprised by the range of shortwave stations, the limited noise, and audio quality, I got just using a few metres of wire and the Balun 1:9 (a Nooelec SDR accessory for making long wire antennas). So overall it seems a pretty impressive and inexpensive USB RTL-SDR dongle for everyone from beginners to ham operators, especially those who want an easy way into shortwave and HF ham listening.

## Features

- Turn your computer, phone or tablet into a radio scanner/ham radio receiver that can receive nearly all RF signals! Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Android
- NESDR SMArt RTL-SDR v5 can be used for the reception of broadcast AM radio, broadcast FM radio, shortwave radio, CB radio, public security radio, trunked radio, air traffic control, ACARS (plane-ground communications), ADS-B (plane tracking), AIS (ship tracking), POCSAG (pagers), NOAA and GOES weather satellites (weather images), weather balloons, radiosondes, DAB radio, DVB-T video, Inmarsat, Iridium, and so much more!
- The best-performing low-cost RTL-SDR available anywhere! Compared with RTL-SDR v3, HF SNR is improved by up to 15dB, VHF & UHF SNR is improved by up to 6dB, tuning accuracy is improved by an average of 4x, and the frequency range is expanded all the way down to 100kHz
- v5 has a frequency capability of 100kHz to 1.75GHz and up to 3.2MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. HF reception below 25MHz is accomplished with direct sampling and requires a suitable antenna. We recommend using a Balun One Nine to make a DIY long wire or dipole antenna (sold separately, product ID B08HGSYB7R or B00R09WHT6)
- Though the direct sampling implementation of NESDR SMArt v5 is much better than any other RTL-SDR, we still recommend using an upconverter like the Ham It Up for a more fulfilling HF experience (sold separately, product ID B076CYK8XZ)
- Your purchase includes a NESDR SMArt v5 RTL-SDR. For a version which includes an antenna set, see product ID B01GDN1T4S
- Proudly built by Nooelec in the USA and Canada! Full 2-year product warranty and product support through our support portal at https//support.nooelec.com
- Full datasheet available: https://www.nooelec.com/datasheets/100701

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01HA642SW |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,894 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 17 in Graphics Cards |
| Brand | NooElec |
| Colour | Black (Black) |
| Computer Memory Type | EEPROM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,663) |
| Date First Available | 19 Jun. 2016 |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 30 g |
| Item model number | NESDR SMArt SDR |
| Manufacturer | Nooelec inc. |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Power Source | USB |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 1 x 1 cm; 30 g |
| Series | NESDR SMArt |
| Tuner Technology | AM FM |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NooElec
- **Colour:** Black (Black)
- **Compatible devices:** Computers, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Connector type:** USB

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work on a Samsung Galaxy s8 smartphone and otg cable do i need and can i mirror this from phone to the television thanks 😀**
A: The SDR is compatible with any host device with USB OTG support, and Android 3.1 or higher. You will need an OTG cable to connect the device to your phone. We cannot comment on mirroring the device to your television without more information. Please contact Customer Support for assistance. Thank you!

**Q: can you use this with the sdruno software? thanks**
A: Yes, it is compatible with SDR Uno and any other SDR software that is compatible with RTL-SDRs. Thanks for your interest!

**Q: Hi, can this be used with a Samsung S10 Android phone and what app would be best to download to run it, also is the power from the phone?**
A: Yes it can, with an appropriate USB-C OTG adapter.  SDR Touch is recommended.  Yes the phone would supply power unless you use a y-adapter of some sort.  Thanks!

**Q: How much power does it use, mAh or amparege?**
A: I cannot give you actual figures, but it is sufficient to run down the batteries of a smartphone pretty quickly. It is necessary for any prolonged use to provide USB power via a splitter adapter and external power supply.

The use of an RF preamplifier makes the position worse. 

It will not be such a problem with a laptop, but it is worth using a fully charged machine or a laptop charger.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Available RTL-SDR
*by E***X on 27 September 2025*

I have owned one of these for about 3 years now and to be honest it is the best RTL-SDR dongle available. With the ability to tune into HF frequencies using the direct sampling option, the Nesdr Smart is a complete package. I have used it with many software radio programs such as SDR#, HDSDR and other stand-alone decoding applications and it has performed amazingly well. Don't waste your money on inferior products. If you want the best, pay a little more for one of these and you won't be sorry. This particular model does not have a bias-t option, but to be honest, I don't thing you need it unless you insist on using a LNA or upconverter. Made in America / Canada, it is leagues ahead of the cheap Chinese offerings. An excellent purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value SDR radio dongle
*by A***S on 1 January 2025*

I bought this because I've had a Nooelec SDR dongle previously and wanted to add HF reception for shortwave and ham listening. It's easy to set up using their get started page and it basically uses the same drivers and utilities as other RTl-SDR dongles, which makes things relatively easy. I've tested it on Windows, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and Android, all working well with standard drivers and apps. The ony thing I would say for Android though is that the current maxes out around 300mA (so says the datasheet anyway), so for extended usage you'd probably want a powered USB hub /otg-cable (you can get USB-C PD ones online for a few buckpounds). While I have a Hamitup for lower frequencies I wanted to have HF in the dongle for casual scanning and for ease of carrying when going away and doing a bit of holiday DXing. Obviously that means I expect the HF reception not to be as good as an upconvertor, but I was pleasantly surprised by the range of shortwave stations, the limited noise, and audio quality, I got just using a few metres of wire and the Balun 1:9 (a Nooelec SDR accessory for making long wire antennas). So overall it seems a pretty impressive and inexpensive USB RTL-SDR dongle for everyone from beginners to ham operators, especially those who want an easy way into shortwave and HF ham listening.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it says on the tin!
*by M***T on 27 May 2025*

I was hesitant to buy this as I wasn't sure of its compatibility with OpenWebRX, and I need not have worried. I flashed OpenWebRX to an SD card, put it into a Pi4, and it's run seamlessly. It seems sensitive enough on HF, VHF, and UHF, and I will be buying a second one (one connected to a discone and the second to an HF antenna). I have a 20-year-old discone with 10 m of RG58, and I'm still hearing planes on 1090 MHz at 70 miles. The limitation is you can only see 3.2 MHz of bandwidth at a time, but this is better than most cheap dongles. I would recommend this as a good start into SDR; the frequency range went lower than most of the other dongles, and it has better frequency stability.

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