--- product_id: 48616489 title: "The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio" price: "€ 53.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/48616489-the-hobbyists-guide-to-the-rtl-sdr-really-cheap-software store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio **Price:** € 53.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio - **How much does it cost?** € 53.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48616489-the-hobbyists-guide-to-the-rtl-sdr-really-cheap-software) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A comprehensive guide to the RTL2832U RTL-SDR software defined radio by the authors of the RTL-SDR Blog. The RTL-SDR is a super cheap software defined radio based on DVB-T TV dongles that can be found for under $20. This book is about tips and tutorials that show you how to get the most out of your RTL-SDR dongle. Most projects described in this book are also compatible with other wideband SDRs such as the HackRF, Airspy and SDRPlay RSP. What's in the book? Learn how to set up your RTL-SDR with various free software defined radio programs such as SDR#, HDSDR, SDR-Radio and more. Learn all the little tricks and oddities that the dongle has. A whole chapter dedicated to improving the RTL-SDR's performance. Dozens of tutorials for fun RTL-SDR based projects such as ADS-B aircraft radar, AIS boat radar, ACARS decoding, receiving NOAA and Meteor-M2 weather satellite images, listening to and following trunked radios, decoding digital voice P25/DMR signals, decoding weather balloon telemetry, receiving DAB radio, analysing GSM and listening to TETRA signals, decoding pagers, receiving various HF signals such as ham radio modes, weatherfax and DRM radio, decoding digital D-STAR voice, an introduction to GNU Radio, decoding RDS, decoding APRS, measuring filters and SWR with low cost equipment, receiving Inmarsat, AERO and Iridium L-Band satellite data, and many many more projects! Guide to antennas, cables and adapters. Fourth Edition 19 February 2018. Review: Informative - I was dubious having bought ham radio books before but this is excellent for both a new user of SDR and beyond but probably of little use to a very experienced user. It covers in simple to understand language the basics but moves on is a steady logical progression to all the other things you can do. It even covers plugins and the antennas. Well worth the money and almost a must on your kindle if you are interested in the subject. Well done to the author. De EA5IZO Review: Quite THE reference manual! - There are so many included links to other sources on the RTL-SDR and SDR in general, that make this title very hard to put down. Although one can start from their website and browse the links from there, I find the book so chock-full of useful info, it's worth considering buying the next edition when it comes out. Clearly SDR radio is a game changer for the industry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,198 Reviews | ## Images ![The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cQicfNCmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative *by H***T on 28 September 2020* I was dubious having bought ham radio books before but this is excellent for both a new user of SDR and beyond but probably of little use to a very experienced user. It covers in simple to understand language the basics but moves on is a steady logical progression to all the other things you can do. It even covers plugins and the antennas. Well worth the money and almost a must on your kindle if you are interested in the subject. Well done to the author. De EA5IZO ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite THE reference manual! *by A***. on 6 February 2020* There are so many included links to other sources on the RTL-SDR and SDR in general, that make this title very hard to put down. Although one can start from their website and browse the links from there, I find the book so chock-full of useful info, it's worth considering buying the next edition when it comes out. Clearly SDR radio is a game changer for the industry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by R***T on 9 March 2024* Very pleased with this book. Very informative and helping me understand RTL-SDR ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio - RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit - RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO HF Bias Tee SMA Software Defined Radio with Dipole Antenna Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/48616489-the-hobbyists-guide-to-the-rtl-sdr-really-cheap-software](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48616489-the-hobbyists-guide-to-the-rtl-sdr-really-cheap-software) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*