NooElec NESDR SMArTee SDR - Premium RTL-SDR w/Integrated Bias Tee, Aluminum Enclosure, 0.5PPM TCXO, SMA Input. RTL2832U & R820T2-Based Software Defined Radio.

This is a FANTASTIC entry point into the world of SDR receivers. This version offers the same functionality as the NESDR v4 but with added BiasT power on the SMA port.NooElec also do the Lana wideband RF amplifier, which to be honest adds a load of gain but offers no benefit if used right before the input of the SDR. I suspect it needs to be used like a masthead preamp next to an antenna to amplify signals down a long coax run.The Flamingo FM+ is excellent however and offers good attenuation of broadcast FM stations.This SDR provides great stability and capability when using SDR#. And yes it can be used to pick up ADS-B if you want to feed flightradar24 etc....2Mhz of bandwidth is very usable, more is great but you have to pay for it.This is the perfect first step into SDR.Highly recommend!

I've bought this initially because I wanted to start picking up ADS-B signals from planes via Flightradar24, but soon realized that I also need an antenna, so I returned it. However, this is the same product as the one sold in the antenna kit from the same vendor, and that one works perfect for what I need.

Got two of these connected to a Raspberry Pi, one for ACARS and the other for ADS-B. Been operating solidly 24/7 since purchase. Really easy to get up and running too.Plugged in directly they operate too hot to touch but on a USB extension or 90 degree adaptor as I’m using, they’re not so bad but still run really hot. To be fair, even a standard USB memory stick runs really hot in a RPi.

Bias tee always on by default, no messing with software switching.Great little radio for experimenting with Satcoms especially when teamed up with a sawbird io and running Jaero decoding program, as mentioned in my blog pages.Thanks John and the team at Nooelec, great product, brilliant value for money.

Useful instructions for setup sent by email after delivery. If you are new to SDR then do purchase the book 'The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR'' 4th Edition by Carl Laufer - so comprehensive in detailing uses and how to set things up via text and pictorial guidance.