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Review on NESDR SMArTee XTR SDR: Premium RTL-SDR with Extended Tuning Range, Aluminum Enclosure, Bias Tee, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input by Kenneth Harris

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Another great product from NOOELEC! Just be aware of the limits!

Didn't like it at first, but later found that most SDR programs have a "workaround" for the quirks of the E4000 tuner. I still don't understand why some people love this tuner given its obvious limitations, but I can honestly say that despite the e4000 tuner, the sensitivity is on par with the NESDR SMArt and NESDR SMTee. I have all three and this is definitely my #3 choice. However, all three are better than the competition (which will remain unnamed). Nooelec has way too many options, but their products are the best and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone diving into the SDR waters. Their support is tremendous and they will help you overcome any difficulties you might encounter. Rarely do I respect a manufacturer as much as NOOELEC, but they have never let me down.

Pros
  • Holding my fists
Cons
  • Slightly torn