# RTL-SDR BLOG V3 USB Dongle with Dipole Antenna Kit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** WRL-22957 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/rtl-sdr-blog-v3-usb-dongle-with-dipole-antenna-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/rtl-sdr-blog-v3-usb-dongle-with-dipole-antenna-kit.html.md))

The RTL-SDR BLOG V3 is a low-cost software defined radio USB dongle...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $184.95 (inc GST) — $168.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $163.09 (exc GST) · 25+ $159.73 (exc GST) · 100+ $153.00 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns.

## Restrictions

**For use in Australia**

- Operate only in bands and with settings that are permitted for your location and application. Check this product’s supported frequencies in the description/specs.
- If you intend to operate outside shared/licence‑exempt conditions (e.g. in other bands, at higher power, with high‑gain antennas, or extended duty cycles), you must have the appropriate authorisation.
 
**For use in other regions**

- Follow the spectrum rules for your country/region and select frequencies and settings accordingly.

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

## Description

The RTL-SDR BLOG V3 is a low-cost software defined radio USB dongle. Perfect for getting into projects that utilize software defined radios or just learning more about them.

The RTL-SDR Blog V3 is an improved RTL-SDR dongle. RTL-SDR dongles were originally designed for DVB-T HDTV reception, but they were found by hardware hackers to be useful as a general purpose SDR. The standard dongles are okay for DVB-T reception, but are just barely suitable for SDR users/experimenters. The RTL-SDR Blog V3 was redesigned with SDR user needs in mind, instead of DVB-T HDTV users who typically have more relaxed requirements.

RTL-SDR works hard to maintain a higher standard of quality for the BLOG V3 among the other entry level SDR dongles on the market such as upgraded antennas and an Aluminum case for better cooling. With a bandwidth up to 2.4MHz and a frequency range of 500kHz - 1766 MHz it's a capable SDR at a great price.

This kit includes the BLOG V3 USB Dongle and the RTL-SDR VHF/UHF dipole antenna kit. Great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception.

### Includes

- SDR-RTL BLOG V3 USB Dongle
- Multipurpose Dipole Antenna Kit
- 2 sets of telescoping VHF/UHF antennas 
    - 2 x 23cm to 1m telescopic antennas
    - 2 x 5cm to 13cm telescopic antennas
- Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174
- 3 meter RG174 extension cable
- Flexible Tripod Mount
- Suction Cup Mount
 
### Features

- <1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO)
- SMA female antenna port
- 4.5V USB powered bias tee
- HF Direct Sampling Mode
- Aluminium case and passive cooling
- Improved Antennas
- R820T2 tuner
- Bandwidth: Up to 2.4 MHz stable.
- ADC: RTL2832U 8-bit
- Frequency Range: 500 kHz – 1766 MHz (500 kHz – 24 MHz in direct sampling mode)
- Typical Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Typical Current Draw: 270 – 280 mA
- Compatible with Windows XP and above (SDR# requires Win 7or newer), Linux, MacOS and Android. A dual-core machine is recommended.
- Single board PCs like the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, C.H.I.P. are also supported with most command line apps.
 
### Documents

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RTL-SDR-Blog-V3-Datasheet_99664f892a8.pdf)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/W/R/WRL-22957-1.jpg)