RTL-SDR Blog V4 Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit – 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz

Explore the Radio Spectrum Like Never Before

Discover the power of Software Defined Radio (SDR) with the latest RTL-SDR Blog V4. From monitoring aircraft communications and decoding weather satellites to exploring HF bands and radio experiments, the V4 delivers professional-level performance in a compact USB device.

Designed for beginners and advanced radio enthusiasts alike, this complete dipole antenna kit gives you everything needed to start receiving signals right away.

Why Choose the RTL-SDR Blog V4?

🚀 Superior HF Reception with Built-In Upconverter

The V4 introduces a major hardware upgrade over previous generations by integrating a built-in HF upconverter directly into the dongle. This provides significantly improved reception below 30 MHz without requiring external converters or complicated setups.

Enjoy clearer reception for:

• Shortwave radio
• Amateur HF bands
• Utility stations
• International broadcasts

🔊 Advanced Filtering for Cleaner Signals

The V4 includes an integrated triplexer filtering network designed to reduce unwanted interference from powerful AM and FM broadcast stations.

Benefits include:

• Cleaner spectrum visibility
• Reduced overload and noise
• Improved weak signal performance
• Better overall reception stability

📡 Complete Dipole Antenna Kit Included

The included modular dipole antenna system supports a wide variety of radio applications and frequency ranges.

Included Antenna Components

• Adjustable dipole base
• 2x Large telescopic antennas (23cm – 1m)
• 2x Small telescopic antennas (5cm – 13cm)
• 3m extension cable
• Flexible tripod stand
• Heavy-duty suction cup mount

Optimized For

• ADS-B aircraft tracking (1090 MHz)
• NOAA weather satellites
• Air traffic control
• Amateur radio
• AIS marine tracking
• Public service monitoring
• General VHF/UHF listening

💎 Premium Hardware Design

Built for reliability and long-term performance:

• Rugged aluminum enclosure for passive cooling
• High precision 1ppm TCXO oscillator
• SMA female antenna connector
• Integrated ESD protection against static discharge
• Improved thermal stability for accurate tuning

🔌 Advanced SDR Features

Software-Enabled Bias-Tee

Power external LNAs and active antennas directly through the coax connection.

Broad Platform Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• Raspberry Pi

Works with Popular SDR Software

Supports:

• SDR#
• HDSDR
• SDR-Radio
• GQRX
• SDR Touch
• Dump1090
• CubicSDR
• And many more

Technical Specifications

Ideal Applications

Perfect for:

• ADS-B aircraft tracking
• NOAA APT weather satellite reception
• Air traffic control monitoring
• Amateur radio listening
• Marine AIS decoding
• Radio astronomy experiments
• Trunked radio systems
• General RF exploration

Package Includes

• 1x RTL-SDR Blog V4 SDR Dongle
• 1x Dipole Antenna Base with 60cm RG174 Cable
• 2x Large Telescopic Antennas (23cm – 1m)
• 2x Small Telescopic Antennas (5cm – 13cm)
• 1x 3m Extension Cable
• 1x Flexible Tripod Mount
• 1x Suction Cup Mount