Enhanced RioRand DVB-T USB Receiver & Low-Cost Software Defined Radio (SDR) - Featuring Realtek RTL2832U + Elonics FC0013-Based Technology Review

No need to spend big bucks on an overpriced SDR, just buy this little baby for 20 BUX! HE DOES EXACTLY THE SAME! It takes a little while to understand that it came out, but doing the right search on the web worked better than expected!

This device works great as an SDR. I used this along with the GQRX port for Mac and was able to connect radios. However, the antenna is a bit weak and probably needs to be replaced. It is intended for what this dongle was designed for (television) and not for full spectrum radio reception.

First of all, don't change the included antenna until you've verified the protection diode is on, which will require internet research and a thorough, if simple, partial inspection. -Assembly. The version I bought had an ESD diode, but research shows some don't, and if you unplug your antennas without this protection you will almost certainly damage the chips. Yes, the supplied antenna has very VERY poor reception, but until you are sure your device has a protection diode, do not replace it…