Nooelec NESDR SMArt v5 Bundle
BandSight’s supported starter receive-only kit, based on the RTL2832U and R820T2/R860 tuner.
- Amazon ASIN: B01GDN1T4S
- USB-A receiver connection
- Includes starter antenna elements
Connect the RTL-SDR without stressing the phone port.
The receiver has a USB-A plug. A short USB-C OTG data cable provides a female USB-A socket and keeps the dongle’s weight off the phone. Some phones still need a powered USB-C hub.
Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A female OTG cable
Short USB-C male to USB-A female adapter cable for data connections. The flexible cable is preferable to a rigid plug adapter for this receiver.
- Amazon ASIN: B01GGKYXVE
- USB 3.1 / up to 5 Gbps listing
- Approximately 5.5 inches
Connection order: plug the OTG cable into the phone, connect the RTL-SDR to the female USB-A end, then open BandSight in a current Chromium-based Android browser over HTTPS. Use a powered hub when the phone cannot supply stable power.