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Review on πŸ“» NooElec NESDR Mini 2+ Al: Precision 0.5PPM TCXO RTL-SDR & ADS-B USB Receiver Set with Sturdy Aluminum Enclosure and Antenna. RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner. Affordable Software Defined Radio Solution by Jesus Carlson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Stable RTLSDR key, suitable for semi-serious tasks.

I'm a radio amateur and enjoy tinkering with software defined radios, especially if it helps with my hobby. I've had cheaper versions of RTL-SDR keys and they tend to fall short when it comes to oscillator stability. This means a stable narrowband signal will drift when you see it on the waterfall display, and when you're trying to snag a satellite pass it's an unforgivable downside. One of the first cheap keys I bought was scattered everywhere, so much so that it was useless for anything other than the occasional tinkering with the spectrum. NooElec NESDR Mini+ is significantly more stable. I use it with their boost converter (also housed in a zesty blue aluminum case). To keep them from dangling I use velcro to secure them which makes cable management much easier. The only downside to this model is that the circuit board wobbles a bit inside the case and sounds like it's rattling.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other options

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February 27, 2023
Husband loves it