RTL-SDR R820T2 Bare Dongle (No Antenna)
The budget entry into software-defined radio: a bare R820T2/RTL2832U dongle for basic wideband listening, no antenna in the box.
| Price | A$39.00 A$39.00 · US$25.66 · 25.66 USDC |
|---|---|
| Payment | AUD card/bank · USDC (Base) · Monero |
Compliance: shipped as general-purpose electronics; radio/EMC regulatory status documented per SKU (AU/NZ/US/UK/EU).
About this accessory
This is the honest budget tier of our SDR line: a bare R820T2 tuner with RTL2832U demodulator covering roughly 24 MHz to 1.7 GHz (with a direct-sampling mod for shortwave), USB interface and SMA antenna connector — dongle only, no antenna included. It is the right pick if you want to try wideband listening — ADS-B, weather satellites, utility and amateur signals — at the lowest possible price, and you already own or plan to buy your own antenna. If you need HF coverage without mods, a bias-tee for powered antennas, or a ready-to-go dipole set, buy our RTL-SDR V4 kit instead — that is the better radio and this bare R820T2 is its older-spec sibling. Both are receive-only and work with SDR#, GQRX, SDRAngel and the major SDR applications on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Features
- R820T2/RTL2832U tuner covering approx. 24 MHz to 1.7 GHz (direct-sampling mod for shortwave)
- SMA antenna connector, USB interface — works with SDR#, GQRX and more
- Receive-only: no transmission, no licensing complications
- Lowest-cost entry into the SDR hobby — pair with your own antenna
Specs
| Tuner | R820T2 + RTL2832U |
|---|---|
| Frequency | approx. 24 MHz - 1.7 GHz (direct-sampling HF below 24 MHz) |
| Interface | USB, SMA antenna connector (antenna not included) |
| Regulatory | built on pre-certified RF modules (FCC/CE module grants); RCM/EESS compliance folder maintained for AU/NZ sale. |
In the box
- RTL-SDR R820T2 dongle (bare, no antenna)
- USB extension cable
In stock — ships fast