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product_id: 48608049
title: "NESDR Mini 2 USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T2 Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input"
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# Upgraded components for stable, low-noise reception 24MHz-1750MHz full-range tuner R820T2 tuner with improved sensitivity & SNR NESDR Mini 2 USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T2 Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input

**Brand:** nooelec
**Price:** € 91.32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your radio game—hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NESDR Mini 2 USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T2 Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input by nooelec
- **How much does it cost?** € 91.32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nooelec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nooelec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Build Quality:** High-accuracy clock, low-ESR capacitors, and high-Q inductors ensure rock-solid performance.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant setup on Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi—no driver hassle, just tune in.
- • **Pro-Grade R820T2 Tuner:** Experience crystal-clear signals with enhanced sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio.
- • **Bonus Telescopic Antenna:** Includes a robust metal antenna for superior reception right out of the box.
- • **Unrivaled Frequency Range:** Covers 24MHz to 1750MHz with zero gaps—unlock endless radio possibilities.

## Overview

The NESDR Mini 2 is a cutting-edge USB software-defined radio receiver featuring the advanced R820T2 tuner and RTL2832U interface. It delivers a wide frequency range from 24MHz to 1750MHz with no gaps, enhanced sensitivity, and superior signal clarity. Designed for seamless compatibility with popular SDR software and MATLAB, it includes a premium telescopic antenna and upgraded internal components for reliable, low-noise performance. Perfect for professionals and hobbyists alike, it offers plug-and-play ease and a 1-year warranty backed by US and Canada-based support.

## Description

Say hello to the newest member of Nooelec's popular NESDR SDR-range, the NESDR Mini 2. The Mini 2 uses a brand-new tuner IC, the R820T2 made by Rafael Micro, to provide increased sensitivity and improved SNR. A greatly-improved telescopic metal antenna is also included with your SDR set at no extra charge. If you liked the NESDR Mini, you will love the NESDR Mini 2! The perfect device for learning software defined radio, on the cheap. Amateur radio, ADS-B, police & fire scanning, trunking, satellite images--you name it, this little guy can probably do it. Outperforms many devices 10x its cost! This custom Nooelec SDR is a modified DVB-T USB dongle tuned for SDR usage, including upgraded crystal, capacitors and inductors compared to generic devices. Full compatibility with a large array of software packages, such as MATLAB, HDSDR, SDR Touch, SDR#, Planeplotter--too many to list. MathWorks and NooelecTM have coordinated to bring MATLAB support for our SDR receivers. The RTL-SDR radio support package enables you to design wireless receivers using real world signals. Using Communications System ToolboxTM in conjunction with an RTL-SDR USB radio, you can design and prototype systems that process real-time wireless signals in MATLAB and Simulink These units are based on the R820T2 tuner IC made by Rafael Micro. As such, they have a frequency capability of approximately 25MHz-1750MHz. There is also an RTL2832U IC on board of course, which acts as the demodulator and USB interface. Interested in frequencies below 25MHz? We recommend you take a look at our Ham It Up upconverter, which will let you listen all the way down to 100kHz or lower with impeccable sensitivity. The connector type on the SDR in female MCX, and on the antenna, male MCX. There are plenty of adapter and adapter cables available in our store if you want to connect your favorite antenna!

Review: Works! versatile and fun. - In summary, these SDRs are superb device for Radio beginners, discrete projects and for experimentation. They are very easy to set up and get immediate gratification but complex enough to become a life long obsession too. I have been a licensed Radio Ham since I was a kid and also love programming and hacking but have resisted the SDR craze of the last few years mostly due to ongoing projects and a busy life. I bought one of these as an impulse and it sat around for a month before I had a project for it. Having been woken several times by fast jet noise I was curious if this device would let me see who was up there. So I make an ADS-B receiver out of an old Pi Zero and this Newlec dongle. The project took about an hour from the first search on Google for drivers/software to having a working ADS-B receiver. So very easy, it turns out the RAF Typhoons have been active around here (go get 'em boys!). What a great little project for kids - easy and satisfying. I also used the available software from Newlec on my Windows 10 machine. Suffice to say the install was easy and the software gave immediate results - from listening to Radio 4, my local repeater, ATC, Marine and ADS-B. Luckily, I managed to make the Pi ADS-B receiver and stick it in the loft before getting too far into using the dongle as a frequency agile receiver - I would have enjoyed wasting far too much time. I won't try and quantify the sensitivity or selectivity of the radio beyond saying, with the Newlec software, they are adequate for most tasks. Now I know what the fast jet noise is I really don't need an ADS-B rx anymore (not my interest really) so I do plan to write some software so I can "detect" the ISS (via it's APRS beacons) and optimise chances of seeing it wizing overhead. I might also buy another dongle for Meteo reception. While results are immediate and easy you also have quite low level access to the device so there is an almost inexhaustible learning curve available to you. The dongles do require a good power supply - probably not an issue if using a powered hub or modern desktop. I did have grey outs on the Pi which just required a better power supply. I also find the dongle does require a bit more processor power than a pi B / Pi Zero can provide. The load averages of the pi running the ADS-b (Pi Zero) Rx were about 80% when running nothing else and with a chopped down image. While I still prefer 'old style' radio I can not fault these devices and they will open up a lot of fun without spending huge money and traditional radio gear.
Review: The bar has been risen by the quality of this NooElec Mini2 Dongle. - My hobby is aircraft tracking and sharing my data with two well-known sources and for the past couple of years, I have been using a cheap RTL-SDR Dongle from China to receive and decode ADS-B and MLAT data in which they have been very good at doing the job successfully. However, many people I know have upgraded their hardware to this NooElec Mini2 Dongle, due the its performance in cutting out a lot of frequency noise. So, I decided to purchase one of these too. This item was fulfilled by desertcart and received it very quickly and installed it straight away - and for those who have Raspi's, you only need to plug this into a USB port and that's it. No messing about with Linux codes for any drivers or changing the gain in dump1090_muta. The performance of this NooElec Mini2 dongle is amazing. Whilst I didn't gain any further distance, my message rate went up an extra few thousand compared to what it was with my previous dongle - message rate compared to previous dongle on a particular day and time, over a 4hr period. This NooElec dongle is plugged directly into my Raspi and both hardware items are situated in my living room and whilst my living room is currently 20 degrees Celsius, the dongle, which has been running 24hrs per day since receiving it, is at 30 degrees Celsius and operating perfectly. At busy Air Traffic periods, I simultaneously track in the region of 100+ aircraft in excess of 250nm. I'm receiving both ADS-B and MLAT data and using the VRS browser and the dongle doesn't freeze or get any warmer. I would certainly recommend this dongle to those of the same interest as I am. You won't be disappointed. Please feel free to ask a question in relation to the use of this dongle for aircraft tracking. I have not used this dongle for any other purpose than stated above and so, I may not be able to answer any other questions.

## Features

- Contains RTL2832U interface IC and the new, improved R820T2 tuner! This tuner has improved sensitivity and SNR compared to devices using the R820T. Unmatched price-performance.
- Contains all the same improvements on the 'generic' design as were made on the popular and well-tested NESDR Mini, including higher-accuracy clock, low-ESR capacitors, high-Q inductors, and more!
- 1-year warranty direct from Nooelec! With locations in both the US & Canada, and full technical support services, your investment is a safe and wise one.
- Frequency capability is approximately 24MHz-1750MHz, with no gaps within that range. Expansion to HF, all the way down to 100kHz, is available with the Ham It Up upconverter (sold separately).
- Free high-quality telescopic antenna, much improved over the older thin-whip style antenna. Turn on, tune in and...listen!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00P2UOU72 |
| Antenna | Telescopic Antenna |
| AntennaDescription | Telescopic Antenna |
| Best Sellers Rank | 35,844 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 15 in Radio Frequency Transceivers |
| Brand | NooElec |
| Brand Name | NooElec |
| Colour | blue |
| Compatible Devices | MATLAB |
| Compatible devices | MATLAB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Connector type | USB |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 950 Reviews |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Manufacturer | Nooelec Inc. |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Tuner Type | DVB-T |
| UPC | 616469145772 |

## Product Details

- **Compatible devices:** MATLAB
- **Connector type:** USB
- **Brand:** NooElec
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Colour:** blue

## Images

![NESDR Mini 2 USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, RTL2832U & R820T2 Tuner, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T2 Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fXrZUdDcL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What software would i need to listen to atc?**
A: ATC still uses good old fashioned AM transmission so you do not need any special decoding software; whichever of the SDR software products you use to make your NESDR Mini work should be sufficient. I use SDR#. I am not sure if SDR# is still available for download from the Nooelec site, if not try the AirSpy site.In the UK civil ATC frequencies start around 118.025 MHz and go up in 0.025MHz increments to about 136.80MHz. Unless you are close to an airport or ATC center you will probably only hear the aircraft side of the conversation. To find out which ground station an aircraft is talking to, you will need an airband guidebook several of which are available from Amazon. See also my earlier help note for the NESDR Mini concerning antennas; the small telescopic that comes with NESDR Mini is inadequate for anything other than public broadcast reception. Hope this helps.

**Q: Does the antenna attach directly to the usb dongle (i can't see anywhere to connect it in the images) or do i need something else?**
A: Yes, the antenna attaches directly to the USB dongle  The dongle has a female MCX connector on a side that is not shown on the images for this listing, and the antenna has a male MCX connector on the end of the lead.  You don't need anything else.
If you search for Nooelec NESDR on Amazon, you will find a listing for the same dongle that has pictures that show where the antenna connection socket is.
Beware that these dongles get quite hot during operation, which is why they have a relatively short life.  I have had several Nooelec dongles over 15 years, and none of them has lasted more than three years.  One only Nooelec dongle of a different design in a metal case got even hotter and lasted only15 months.  Unfortunately, in the consumer price range, no manufacturer seems to have come up with a solution to the overheating degrading the internal electronics problem!

**Q: does it work with macbook pro?**
A: Yes, OS X is supported.  Thanks!

**Q: Can you use it for Baofeng UV-5R?**
A: Your question makes no sense.........it is a standalone radio reciever used on a PC, and not used with a Baofeng radio, they are seperate devices

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works! versatile and fun.
*by M***E on 10 December 2017*

In summary, these SDRs are superb device for Radio beginners, discrete projects and for experimentation. They are very easy to set up and get immediate gratification but complex enough to become a life long obsession too. I have been a licensed Radio Ham since I was a kid and also love programming and hacking but have resisted the SDR craze of the last few years mostly due to ongoing projects and a busy life. I bought one of these as an impulse and it sat around for a month before I had a project for it. Having been woken several times by fast jet noise I was curious if this device would let me see who was up there. So I make an ADS-B receiver out of an old Pi Zero and this Newlec dongle. The project took about an hour from the first search on Google for drivers/software to having a working ADS-B receiver. So very easy, it turns out the RAF Typhoons have been active around here (go get 'em boys!). What a great little project for kids - easy and satisfying. I also used the available software from Newlec on my Windows 10 machine. Suffice to say the install was easy and the software gave immediate results - from listening to Radio 4, my local repeater, ATC, Marine and ADS-B. Luckily, I managed to make the Pi ADS-B receiver and stick it in the loft before getting too far into using the dongle as a frequency agile receiver - I would have enjoyed wasting far too much time. I won't try and quantify the sensitivity or selectivity of the radio beyond saying, with the Newlec software, they are adequate for most tasks. Now I know what the fast jet noise is I really don't need an ADS-B rx anymore (not my interest really) so I do plan to write some software so I can "detect" the ISS (via it's APRS beacons) and optimise chances of seeing it wizing overhead. I might also buy another dongle for Meteo reception. While results are immediate and easy you also have quite low level access to the device so there is an almost inexhaustible learning curve available to you. The dongles do require a good power supply - probably not an issue if using a powered hub or modern desktop. I did have grey outs on the Pi which just required a better power supply. I also find the dongle does require a bit more processor power than a pi B / Pi Zero can provide. The load averages of the pi running the ADS-b (Pi Zero) Rx were about 80% when running nothing else and with a chopped down image. While I still prefer 'old style' radio I can not fault these devices and they will open up a lot of fun without spending huge money and traditional radio gear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The bar has been risen by the quality of this NooElec Mini2 Dongle.
*by �***� on 6 February 2016*

My hobby is aircraft tracking and sharing my data with two well-known sources and for the past couple of years, I have been using a cheap RTL-SDR Dongle from China to receive and decode ADS-B and MLAT data in which they have been very good at doing the job successfully. However, many people I know have upgraded their hardware to this NooElec Mini2 Dongle, due the its performance in cutting out a lot of frequency noise. So, I decided to purchase one of these too. This item was fulfilled by Amazon and received it very quickly and installed it straight away - and for those who have Raspi's, you only need to plug this into a USB port and that's it. No messing about with Linux codes for any drivers or changing the gain in dump1090_muta. The performance of this NooElec Mini2 dongle is amazing. Whilst I didn't gain any further distance, my message rate went up an extra few thousand compared to what it was with my previous dongle - message rate compared to previous dongle on a particular day and time, over a 4hr period. This NooElec dongle is plugged directly into my Raspi and both hardware items are situated in my living room and whilst my living room is currently 20 degrees Celsius, the dongle, which has been running 24hrs per day since receiving it, is at 30 degrees Celsius and operating perfectly. At busy Air Traffic periods, I simultaneously track in the region of 100+ aircraft in excess of 250nm. I'm receiving both ADS-B and MLAT data and using the VRS browser and the dongle doesn't freeze or get any warmer. I would certainly recommend this dongle to those of the same interest as I am. You won't be disappointed. Please feel free to ask a question in relation to the use of this dongle for aircraft tracking. I have not used this dongle for any other purpose than stated above and so, I may not be able to answer any other questions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for ADS-B Decoding.
*by S***E on 30 December 2015*

I ordered 2 of these for use with a couple of Raspberry PI 2s i am using for feeding data to Flightradar24 (I wanted identical systems so i could compare different home made aerials!). They work well and pick up ADS-B signals without fault. I haven't used them for Software Defined Radio, so i can't comment on what they are like for this! EDIT : Using both dongles on the same aerial using a splitter one consistently receives less messages and gets less range, even after swapping things around to eliminate issues with Pi's and pigtail connectors.maybe they're not as well made as they could be. so i'm knocking a star off.

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