# RTL-SDR V4L USB Software Defined Radio

## RTL-SDR Blog V4L (Lite) R828S RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio

The **RTL-SDR Blog V4L (Lite)** is a compact and cost-effective USB software defined radio receiver designed for RF monitoring, spectrum analysis, amateur radio, satellite reception, and wireless experimentation. Featuring the **RTL2832U chipset, R828S tuner, 1 PPM TCXO, SMA antenna connector, and an optimized Lite hardware design**, the V4L provides a practical SDR platform for beginners, hobbyists, students, and RF enthusiasts looking for reliable wideband reception at an affordable price.

### Key Features

-   Wideband USB software defined radio receiver
    
-   RTL2832U ADC with R828S tuner architecture
    
-   Frequency coverage suitable for HF, VHF, UHF, and L-band reception
    
-   1 PPM temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) for improved frequency stability
    
-   Stable tuning for digital modes, signal monitoring, and satellite applications
    
-   SMA female antenna connector
    
-   USB-powered operation for convenient PC and portable use
    
-   Compact Lite design for space-constrained and portable SDR setups
    
-   Aluminum enclosure for improved shielding and mechanical protection
    
-   Optimized RF filtering for improved reception performance
    
-   Wide software compatibility across popular SDR platforms
    
-   Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi systems
    
-   Supports SDR#, HDSDR, SDR Console, GQRX, CubicSDR, and other SDR applications
    
-   Suitable for amateur radio monitoring and experimentation
    
-   Suitable for aviation, marine, utility, and public-service signal monitoring
    
-   Supports ADS-B aircraft tracking applications with a suitable antenna
    
-   Suitable for weather satellite and other satellite reception applications
    
-   Compatible with trunked radio and digital signal decoding applications
    
-   Useful for spectrum observation and RF experimentation
    
-   Affordable entry point into software defined radio
    
-   Compact form factor suitable for portable and desktop installations
    
-   Designed for SDR enthusiasts, students, hobbyists, and RF experimenters
    

### Typical Uses

-   Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications
    
-   HF, VHF, UHF, and L-band signal monitoring
    
-   Amateur radio monitoring
    
-   ADS-B aircraft tracking
    
-   Weather and satellite signal reception
    
-   Spectrum analysis and RF experimentation
    
-   Aviation and marine signal monitoring
    
-   Utility and public-service signal reception
    
-   Digital radio and trunked radio monitoring
    
-   Wireless and RF experimentation
    

### In the Box

-   RTL-SDR Blog V4L (Lite) USB SDR Dongle
    
-   Protective aluminum enclosure
    
-   User documentation and software resources

## Details

- **Price:** 5950.0 INR
- **Vendor:** RTL-SDR
- **Type:** Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- **Tags:** rtl-sdr, sdr-dongles, software-defined-radio-sdr

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Dongle only / USB-A | 5950.00 INR | In stock |

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> Source: [RFCharge](https://rfcharge.com/products/rtl-sdr-blog-v4l-lite-r828s-rtl2832u-1ppm-tcxo-sma-software-defined-radio)
> Updated: 2026-09-28