What's the best rtl-sdr for the money

[hfflunki]

Hi I currently use a rf connect with a 3.5db gain mcx 1090 antenna. I want a new dongle that won't get so hot .I am a flight aware guy I belong to there site and use all the software but don't like there 3 price dongle system and don't want to spend more than 50 dollar's
73
Dan

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[737mech]

RTL

I think it's hit or miss I own several it depends on what you want to do. Just ads-b any of the t2 sticks work fine. If you are using for other bands you'll want one with TXCO so there is little to no ppm. There is a ton of info on the rtl-sdr website with reviews. rtl-sdr.com - RTL-SDR (RTL2832U) and software defined radio news and projects. Also featuring Airspy, HackRF, FCD, SDRplay and more.

 

[bharvey2]

Although not a big AIR guy, I've used a few programs that track plane locations (I'm just guessing that is what Flight Aware does) In any case, I've used the No Elec dongles and don't recall them getting particularly hot. Wish I could offer more.

 

[hfflunki]

I have only used this rfconnect and a gennereic I cooked in a bag I left in a hot car for 8 hours

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[hfflunki]

I just got an aor mini for my birhday but these dongles seem to receive vhf better with sdr touch I'm planing on getting a sdrblog rtl sdr off Amazon. I looked up the page thanks

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[AggieCon]

The Flight Aware ProStick is a great price and RTL; I've been pleased. Other than that, go with whichever is cheapest on Amazon. Target $10-12. Frequency drift (PPM) isn't really an issue for ADS-B. I generally buy whichever one I can search that is cheapest on that day, and I haven't had any problems with the 8 or so I have.