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The ADSBexchange.com Orange R860 RTL2832U SDR dongle features a rugged aluminum case for heat and interference management, a high-precision 0.5 PPM TCXO for stable frequency performance, and an unfiltered design enabling reception of 978 MHz UAT, VHF, and ACARS signals. Plug & play ready with ADSBexchange software for Raspberry Pi, it’s a versatile tool for aviation enthusiasts and SDR pros seeking expanded signal capabilities.
| ASIN | B09NJWMY56 |
| Antenna | Radio |
| AntennaDescription | Radio |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23 in External TV Tuners |
| Brand | ADS-B Exchange |
| Built-In Media | Aluminum SDR case |
| Color | Orange |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Manufacturer | ADSBexchange.com |
| Mfr Part Number | R860 RTL2832U |
| Model Number | R860 RTL2832U |
| Tuner Technology | ADS-B |
| Tuner Type | ADS-B |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
F**R
Better than expected
Works well for ADSB-R or UAT (978mhz US only) I thought it was junk at first. Turns out I had interference of some sort. I bought a filter and that fixed all my issues. I started receiving much farther than I expected with an external Antenna. Setup is easier than expected as well at least with software I am using. As pictured it connects to USB. It does generate heat but nothing that I would think you need to worry about.
D**D
Meets my expectations
Seems very well made. I'm in the process of re-siting my installation and will comment further when I get it installed and see if my range is improved.
M**N
Works as advertised
Works exactly as advertised. I’m able to receive ADSB traffic for my local area using a raspberry pi.
W**?
Wonderful!
Easy to set up, comes pre-configured for 978. Using a raspberry pi image, it gets picked up instantly as a 978UAT sdr, especially important when I have this and a blue 1090 on the same device. Only thing that sucks is that it's difficult to plug into the same pi and have something in the adjacent port.
P**L
Fair reception
It did not do as well as a standard RTL-SDR with the bias set to power an amp because the Orange R860 did not activate the bias when set. It did better than a standard RTL-SDR without an amp but it was disappointing that it could not run an amp.
J**T
Easy way to add 978 MHz to a ADSB feeder.
Working for me as I added 978 MHz to my existing 1080 MHz ADSB feeder. I plugged it in, configured the SDR and then rebooted. After awhile I started to see an airplane or two. I'm in the middle of the Inland Empire, Southern Caliornia, so there's not a lot of traffic around me. I created my own ground plane antenna and trimmed the aerial to about 77cm (just about 3 inches) as I measured the SWR on a VNA. Once I had it down to about 1.6 SWR, I connected to the SDR. The only downside is the plug obscures the neighbor USB port on a typical Raspberry Pi (4 model B). Using an USB extender seems to have degraded my reception by 1/2 (-3 dB). So that's the next thing to sort out. I'm really happy with how easy it was to connect and get going.
H**O
ADSB receiver
I plug this in and it allows me to see the aircraft in the area, specifically handy in areas not covered but ADSB receivers or low flying aircraft.
J**E
Great for 978
This works very well for tracking UAT aircraft. I have it paired to a Sawbird+ and get planes within 100nmi. One has to keep in mind these planes fly at much lower altitudes that broadcast on UAT, so they’re harder to pick up. Runs pretty warm as with most SDR’s.
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
1 month ago