RTL-SDR
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RTL-SDR is an inexpensive (~ $20 USD) software defined radio that uses a DVB-T TV tuner dongle based on the RTL2832U chipset. See the RTL SDR Blog for more information,
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RTL-SDR Supported Frequency Ranges
Supported frequency ranges depend on the tuner.
| Tuner | Frequency Range | 
|---|---|
| Elonics E4000 | 52 – 1100 MHz / 1250 - 2200 MHz | 
| Rafael Micro R820T(2) | 24 – 1766 MHz | 
| Fitipower FC0013 | 22 – 1100 MHz | 
| Fitipower FC0012 | 22 - 948.6 MHz | 
| FCI FC2580 | 146 – 308 MHz / 438 – 924 MHz | 
The Rafael Micro R820T is by far the most popular and widely available tuner in the RTL-SDR dongles..
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Related Links
- Reviews
 
- Review: 5 RTL Dongles
 - Review of the Soft66rtl3
 - A comparison between the RTL-SDR and SDRPlay
 - SDRPlay vs. Rtl-Sdr comparison
 - RTL-SDR Use and Potential (note: In Italian)