RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4 USB-C Model Released For Sale
We're happy to announce that we have released a new USB-C version of the popular RTL-SDR Blog V3 and V4 dongles on our store at www.rtl-sdr.com/store!
Many members of the RTL-SDR community have been requesting a USB-C version for some time now. The dongle circuitry is identical to your favorite V3 and V4 models, but the USB-A plug has been replaced with a USB-C female plug instead.
Please note that you will need a USB-C cable to use the dongle (not included); however, we always recommend using a USB cable with the dongle anyway to avoid strain on your USB ports and to get the dongle further away from the RF-noisy PC. Also, please note that the dongle is still USB 2.0, as simply changing to a USB-C plug does not change the USB spec.
So far, we have only produced a small batch of these USB-C dongles as a trial to test the market. If they prove popular, we will increase the number of dongles manufactured.
For now, we are only shipping these new units worldwide from our warehouse in China. They can be purchased at www.rtl-sdr.com/store. Amazon USA will be stocked with a few hundred of these dongles within about a month.
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Dangit, I should have waited just a little longer. This is the device I really wanted! Anybody want to buy a used v4 A? I’d pay $5 to upgrade, but I don’t want to buy a whole new SDR just for this.
“however, we always recommend using a USB cable with the dongle anyway”
Why did it ever have a plug, then? It should have always had a receptacle (e.g., B). A male-A to female-A cable is literally the first example of a “prohibited cable assembly” in the USB spec.
I’ve upgraded my V4 to USB-C with one of these.
Regarding your question, I guess its just more flexible this way, and the TV tuner dongles the rtl-sdr originated from also had plugs.
The question is, does it work with usb c to usb c cable ? Many usb 2 spec devices don’t work with usb c to usb c cable.
Yes! As long as the USB-C port on your device is backwards compatible with USB2.0 it should work just fine.