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product_id: 47684029
title: "NESDR Smart HF Bundle: 100kHz-1.7GHz Software Defined Radio Set for HF/UHF/VHF Including RTL-SDR, Assembled Ham It Up Upconverter, Balun, Adapters"
brand: "nooelec"
price: "C$14293"
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Noo Elec"
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# 100kHz-1.7GHz wide RF range Ham It Up v1.3 upconverter for superior HF reception Complete kit with antennas, balun & adapters NESDR Smart HF Bundle: 100kHz-1.7GHz Software Defined Radio Set for HF/UHF/VHF Including RTL-SDR, Assembled Ham It Up Upconverter, Balun, Adapters

**Brand:** nooelec
**Price:** C$14293
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Tune into the future of radio—where every frequency is your playground!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NESDR Smart HF Bundle: 100kHz-1.7GHz Software Defined Radio Set for HF/UHF/VHF Including RTL-SDR, Assembled Ham It Up Upconverter, Balun, Adapters by nooelec
- **How much does it cost?** C$14293 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/47684029-nesdr-smart-hf-bundle-100khz-1-7ghz-software-defined-radio)

## Best For

- nooelec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nooelec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Includes everything from antennas to balun and adapters—ready to deploy out of the box with minimal setup.
- • **Precision HF Reception:** Ham It Up upconverter delivers crystal-clear HF signals with no gain loss—engineered for serious SDR enthusiasts.
- • **Unlock the Full Spectrum:** Experience ultra-wide 100kHz to 1.7GHz coverage for HF, VHF, and UHF bands—never miss a signal.
- • **Exclusive Limited Edition:** Desertcart-exclusive bundle—grab yours now before this rare, fully assembled SDR set disappears.
- • **Built to Last, Backed by Support:** Proudly made in USA/Canada with a 2-year warranty and 24/7 expert technical support—confidence in every connection.

## Overview

The Nooelec NESDR Smart HF Bundle is a premium software defined radio kit covering 100kHz to 1.7GHz, featuring the Ham It Up v1.3 upconverter for enhanced HF band reception. This all-in-one set includes three antennas, a balun for impedance matching, and multiple adapters, housed in a sleek black aluminum enclosure. Designed for both beginners and advanced users, it offers robust performance, a 2-year warranty, and 24/7 technical support. Available exclusively as a limited-time bundle, it’s the ultimate tool for radio hobbyists and professionals seeking versatile, high-quality SDR capabilities.

## Description

For full product details and specifications, please visit the product page at nooelec.comIncluded:Ham It Up v1.3 upconverter, assembled in black aluminum enclosure NESDR SMArt SDR bundle including custom antenna base w/ low-loss RG-58 cable & 3 antenna masts Balun One Nine antenna balun for longwire and dipole HF antennas Male SMA to male SMA pigtail cable, 15cm, w/ RG-316 cable Male SMA to male SMA barrel adapter Male SMA to female F-connector (US TV connector) adapter Male SMA to female Belling-Lee (EU TV connector) "PAL" adapter Ham It Up Operation: Connect your antenna to the RF input Connect your SDR to the IF output Ensure your toggle switch is in the enable position Plug your USB power source into the USB-B USB jack Fire up your favorite SDR software. Tune to 125MHz + (+/- the tuning offset from the tuning procedure) + your desired frequency and enjoy!

Review: You need to be willing to tinker! - This is a great piece of tech and I have barely scratched the surface in its capabilities. It was purchased to be able to listen to FT8 transmissions. In the future it will be used in many ways I can not imagine yet. Please note that a great deal of learning is needed to truly get this thing working how you need it too. Also the infinite levels of tweaking will kill a mere mortal. First off I would like to point out that after I purchased this I received an email from the seller outlining that the drivers are very important. Thank you to the seller! Follow their directions and it is pretty painless, as long as you are familiar with software installation. If not then Youtube is your friend. This is the first time a vender has warned me ahead of getting their product. The CubicSDR software that they ask you to use, I did not like, but it works. May be fine for you. So far I have settled on using AirSpy SDR, it pipes the audio to a Virtual Cable software and it then sends it to WSJT-X. Just search this on Youtube if you are interested. It seams to display everything I am wanting. Waiting on my cables to hook up my radio. Stinking covid... I watched a pile of video's and read what I could find before I got this. If there is a better one for the cost, I did not find it. There are more expensive ones that will transmit as well. Now I want to call out the guy that said you could use 75 ohm TV coax when you are listening only... Well if you tweak it for about 10 hours, sure you can hear something. Maybe even get some FT8 through it. But no you will not like it at all. I'm no rocket surgeon, but I can tell you what I see. The Ham It Up converter that I received requires a -125,000,000 Shift to be put into the SDR software. It is important, at least in AirSpy that the offset has comma's in it. Even though it shows dots in the menu. This was close to an hour of Googling. This guy does run hot! So far it has not given out. But I place it where it can get as much air as possible. Lessons I learned the hard way: Extend your USB cable before you use a length of cable between the SDR and your antenna. I found that if I had a 16 foot of "China Best RG-58u" in the mix, I received no signals that could be processed for FT8 and mostly noise. The cables and adapters just produced to much loss i guess? The connectors that I received are good. Use a meter to test the ones you get, just to be sure. Cables that you buy need tested as well. The antenna's that you get, make sure you know which one to use. Bigger is not always better. Look online for an antenna calculator and plug in the frequency you want to hear and it will give you the 1/4 wave length, then setup your antenna accordingly. Look up this kit on youtube and see how to configure the balun for longwire and dipole antennas. This is the only antenna that has worked for me. The others are for wave lengths I'm not interested in yet. One antenna will not do everything. I did try using this on a Raspberry Pi 3b+ and a Pi 4 2 gig and I found that the cpu was not enough to get rid of clipping in the audio. Pi's are great, but not for this in my mind. The software was running the cpu's at 100%. I now run it on a Windows 10, i7 . Nothing is lost and it runs at 20% cpu.
Review: A well built SDR - Packaged well, a fun and useful radio. Customer support was very good.

## Features

- A full, wide-band RF solution for those interested in getting started with software defined radio and with a keen interest in HF bands
- The NESDR SMArt HF Bundle utilizes a well-designed upconverter--the Ham It Up--to receive HF, NOT direct sampling hacks. This results in a vastly different HF experience--much better performance, and no loss of gain controls
- Included is a Ham It Up v1.3 upconverter, installed in a custom black aluminum enclosure; an NESDR SMArt RTL-SDR, 3 antennas, an impedance matching balun for longwire and dipole antennas, and interconnect adapters
- Proudly manufactured by Nooelec in the USA and Canada, with a full 2 year product warranty on all bundle components and 24/7 technical support availability. Please contact our support team any time if you have questions!
- desertcart-exclusive bundle! Only available for a limited time. NOTE: enclosure colors may vary contingent on availability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0747PX3NZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33 in External TV Tuners #449 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios |
| Brand Name | NooElec |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (944) |
| Date First Available | August 13, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
| Item model number | NooElec NESDR SMArt HF Bundle |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 9.06 x 1.57 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NooElec
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** computers, smartphones, monitors, audio/video equipment
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** USB

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used to recieve weather fax & navtex?...Marine bands?**
A: Navtex and marine bands, yes. You may have some difficulty with weatherfax as this signal is quite close to the lower-end of the frequency range of this bundle. For more information and recommendations, please contact support@nooelec.com. Thank you.

**Q: Will this work good for 27 mhz am for cb radio in my area so i can monitor my own signal ???**
A: Yes, absolutely!  Feel free to reach out to us if you have further questions :)

**Q: what is the use or function of this device "nooelec nesdr smart hf bundle: 100khz-1.7ghz software defined radio set for hf/uhf/vhf including rtl-sdr"**
A: Hi!  It is a software defined radio set, capable of capturing and demodulating nearly any RF signal between 100kHz and 1.7GHz.  That's a lot of stuff!   There are a large number of uses, so if you have any specific questions please contact our support or sales team for assistance with the tools at nooelec.com or through Amazon messaging.  Thanks!

**Q: Will this work with the matlab and simulink as does the rtl-sdr?**
A: Garbage. Do not buy. Nooelec is a scam. Why Amazon continues to market the product is amazing other than Nooelec is laughing all the way to the bank.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You need to be willing to tinker!
*by 3***T on September 27, 2020*

This is a great piece of tech and I have barely scratched the surface in its capabilities. It was purchased to be able to listen to FT8 transmissions. In the future it will be used in many ways I can not imagine yet. Please note that a great deal of learning is needed to truly get this thing working how you need it too. Also the infinite levels of tweaking will kill a mere mortal. First off I would like to point out that after I purchased this I received an email from the seller outlining that the drivers are very important. Thank you to the seller! Follow their directions and it is pretty painless, as long as you are familiar with software installation. If not then Youtube is your friend. This is the first time a vender has warned me ahead of getting their product. The CubicSDR software that they ask you to use, I did not like, but it works. May be fine for you. So far I have settled on using AirSpy SDR, it pipes the audio to a Virtual Cable software and it then sends it to WSJT-X. Just search this on Youtube if you are interested. It seams to display everything I am wanting. Waiting on my cables to hook up my radio. Stinking covid... I watched a pile of video's and read what I could find before I got this. If there is a better one for the cost, I did not find it. There are more expensive ones that will transmit as well. Now I want to call out the guy that said you could use 75 ohm TV coax when you are listening only... Well if you tweak it for about 10 hours, sure you can hear something. Maybe even get some FT8 through it. But no you will not like it at all. I'm no rocket surgeon, but I can tell you what I see. The Ham It Up converter that I received requires a -125,000,000 Shift to be put into the SDR software. It is important, at least in AirSpy that the offset has comma's in it. Even though it shows dots in the menu. This was close to an hour of Googling. This guy does run hot! So far it has not given out. But I place it where it can get as much air as possible. Lessons I learned the hard way: Extend your USB cable before you use a length of cable between the SDR and your antenna. I found that if I had a 16 foot of "China Best RG-58u" in the mix, I received no signals that could be processed for FT8 and mostly noise. The cables and adapters just produced to much loss i guess? The connectors that I received are good. Use a meter to test the ones you get, just to be sure. Cables that you buy need tested as well. The antenna's that you get, make sure you know which one to use. Bigger is not always better. Look online for an antenna calculator and plug in the frequency you want to hear and it will give you the 1/4 wave length, then setup your antenna accordingly. Look up this kit on youtube and see how to configure the balun for longwire and dipole antennas. This is the only antenna that has worked for me. The others are for wave lengths I'm not interested in yet. One antenna will not do everything. I did try using this on a Raspberry Pi 3b+ and a Pi 4 2 gig and I found that the cpu was not enough to get rid of clipping in the audio. Pi's are great, but not for this in my mind. The software was running the cpu's at 100%. I now run it on a Windows 10, i7 . Nothing is lost and it runs at 20% cpu.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well built SDR
*by T***R on November 22, 2025*

Packaged well, a fun and useful radio. Customer support was very good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capabilities and specs only available on conventional receivers with way higher price tags.
*by S***E on March 12, 2019*

The build quality and finish is clean and professional, conveying confidence in the product. Installation and set-up (including software installation on a mac) was straightforward, problem-free and quick. There is a fairly comprehensive set of accessories included in the kit, though the user will need a USB cable to power the 'Ham it Up' module. It is also a good idea to get a short USB patch cable to avoid plugging the 'NESDR Smart' unit directly in to a USB socket (the USB-A to USB-C / thunderbolt 3 converter for a MacBook Pro is just the job). This reduces mechanical loads on the connection - the module is compact but quite heavy. The cubicSDR software is almost intuitive to run and the features that it provides (especially the spectral displays) are powerful assets for short-wave listening. Setting up for short-wave work with the frequency offset is easy, but it might be better clarified that there is an upper limit to the frequency range:To go to the higher VHF/UHF ranges it is necessary not only to select 'passthrough', but also to set the frequency offset to zero. And finally, the provided antennas perform very well, even indoors. I find that the simple telescopic antenna performs just about as well as a 10m long wire hung outdoors.

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