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πŸ“» Enhanced RaTLSnake M6 v2 - Ultimate 3-Antenna Bundle for Top-notch Software Defined Radios. Cutting-Edge Magnetic Whip Antenna Set with Low-Loss RG58 Cable and 50 Ohm SMA Connectors Review

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AntennaRadio, TV, Satellite
BrandNooElec
Impedance50 Ohm

Description of πŸ“» Enhanced RaTLSnake M6 v2 - Ultimate 3-Antenna Bundle for Top-notch Software Defined Radios. Cutting-Edge Magnetic Whip Antenna Set with Low-Loss RG58 Cable and 50 Ohm SMA Connectors

Heavy-duty, wide-band premium antenna bundle for RTL-SDR and other SMA radios. Long 2m (6') cable made with low-loss RG-58. Includes antenna base and 3 antenna masts--helical, DVB-T2 and telescopic--for wideband reception. Specially designed for wideband software defined radios. Male SMA connector on antenna cable for easy connectivity to all 50Ξ© SMA-input radios like our NESDR SMArt series and HackRF One. Redesigned for 50Ξ© to maximize compatibility with commonly used radios and to reduce SWR mismatches. The base has been redesigned to improve ground plane coupling and shielding over v1. Antenna base is constructed from heavy-gauge metal for resilience and longevity. Includes full 1 year warranty direct from Nooelec!.

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Great antenna kit for your RTL-SDR at a great price

Great antenna kit for my RTL-SDR! Much better than the flimsy one that came with the kit I originally bought. This had a soldering issue and while I was able to fix it, it still wasn't great. The base that comes with it is very solid and the telescopic antenna can pick up indoor signals about 80km from my house!

Pros
  • Absolute legend
Cons
  • Some bugs

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Ideal for beginners at least

I am a beginner. For cheap antennas they do a very good job for me. Telescoping does a great job for FM. I haven't tried many other things. The first 800 band (3 blue bars) works MUCH better with Z-Wave than the previous (cheap) band I bought for this band. I haven't found a use for another. The stand is also very convenient. Yes, I'm sure they're not very good for the very experienced, but for beginners they're very good.

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • No form required

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The antennas can only be connected to the base

They are not as useful as I had hoped. I thought the base was an SMA jack, but it's actually just a piece of threaded brass. I was hoping to connect them directly to rtl-sdr or my hackrf, but I can only use them through the base, which is particularly undesirable since there is some sort of malfunction in the base due to which the movement of the cables causes loss of reception . If I just wanted something to drive and the base would work I think it would be a great antenna kit.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Doubt

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works well -- Item exchange took a little longer than expected!

Works well, reception isn't as good as other 'broadband' SDR (dipole) antennas, but easier to hit metal and set up quickly. Probably *one antenna works better above 1GHz and *others below, but I can't say for sure if one is an improvement over the other. (*=Three antennas included, these are the other two fixed length short whip antennas) The first unit shipped had a telescopic antenna with the wrong thread size so it didn't fit. From ordering to having the device working it took too long and…

Pros
  • Done
Cons
  • Operating speed

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Seriously misrepresented; very disappointed

Should have read all reviews before ordering. The cable from the base to the device is NOT RG58, NOT 50 ohm, and the connector at the end of the device is junk. Antennas do NOT use SMA so you must use a base. The antennas and socket have different coarse threads and using force to push the antenna onto the SMA can cause damage. For example, do not confuse a whip antenna with 2-3 others that are probably on your bench! I will most likely return them and follow the advice of others not to buy…

Pros
  • High strength premium broadband antenna kit for RTL-SDR and other SMA radios. Long 2m RG-58 low loss cable
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't let the antenna mythology fool you! This is very much!

Excellent antennas! Definitely superior to the NOOELEC kit included in the NESDR Smart kit, but still far superior to the kit included in the competitor kit. First, this magnetic mount is much heavier and includes an M5 bolt (the M3 bolt is included in the SMART kit) and a telescoping antenna and two tuned whip antennas. The frequency ranges of both "plugs" are clearly documented by NOOOELEC, but I found the one with the blue O-rings worked very well at UHF frequencies as well. This is still…

Pros
  • Redesigned for 50 ohms to maximize compatibility with commonly used radios and reduce SWR inconsistencies. The base has been redesigned to improve communication and ground plane shielding compared to v1.
Cons
  • Something is wrong

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works well -- Item exchange took a little longer than expected!

Works well, reception is not as good as other "broadband" SDR (dipole) antennas, but easier to hit metal and quick to set up. Probably *one antenna works better above 1GHz and *others below, but I can't say for sure if one is an improvement over the other. (*=three antennas included, these are the other two short fixed length antennas) The first unit shipped had a telescopic antenna with the wrong thread size so it didn't fit. From ordering to having the device working it took too long and I'm…

Pros
  • The base of the antenna is made of thick metal for strength and durability. Includes a full 1 year warranty direct from Nooelec!
Cons
  • Negative present