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Documented model specifications
FeatureIcom IC-F4029SDR ↗RemoveSDRplay RSP1B ↗RemoveNooelec NESDR SMArt v5 ↗Remove
Model
PurposeAnalog and digital PMR446 handheld with an alphanumeric display.USB SDR receiver covering 1 kHz to 2 GHz for spectrum viewing and signal processing on a computer.USB SDR covering 100 kHz–1750 MHz: Q-branch direct sampling for HF, a TCXO and an SMA antenna input.
Frequency ranges

Analog frequencies
446.00625–446.09375 MHz

Digital frequencies
446.103125–446.196875 MHz

Frequency range
1 kHz–2 GHz

Receive range
0.1–25 MHz direct (Q branch); 25–1750 MHz through tuner

ModesNot documented — see detail page.Not documented — see detail page.

Modes
Software-dependent demodulation; receive only

Transmit power

RF output
0.5 W ERP

Not documented — see detail page.Not documented — see detail page.
Connections

Microphone connection
2.5 mm, three conductor, 2.2 kΩ

Speaker connection
3.5 mm, two conductor, 8 Ω

Antenna
SMA, 50 Ω

USB / current draw
USB 2.0 Type B; 185 mA excluding bias-T load

Antenna connector
Female SMA, 50 Ω

Computer connection
USB Type A

Power supply

Operating voltage
7.2 V DC nominal

USB / current draw
USB 2.0 Type B; 185 mA excluding bias-T load

Power supply
5 V via USB; typically 300 mA, 270–330 mA per datasheet

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions, W × H × D
53 × 195 × 32.5 mm including fixed antenna

Weight
Approx. 280 g with BP-231

Enclosure
Steel; 98 × 94 × 35 mm; 315 g

Dimensions, W × H × D
16.9 × 14.2 × 59.1 mm

Weight
34 g

Enclosure
Aluminium, internal heatsink

Protection and operating conditions

Temperature
−25 to +55 °C

Not documented — see detail page.Not documented — see detail page.
Highlights
  • 16 digital channels and eight analog PMR446 channels.
  • 32 status codes with programmable texts and six alert sounds.
  • CTCSS/DTCS for analog group operation.
  • Two-stage power saving.
  • Continuous reception from longwave to 2 GHz.
  • Switched low-pass, band-pass and high-pass preselection filters.
  • Separate rejection filters for mediumwave, FM broadcast and DAB.
  • Software-controlled bias-T supply at the antenna input.
  • 100 kHz–25 MHz with Q-branch direct sampling; 25–1750 MHz through the tuner.
  • RTL2832U with R820T2/R860 tuner according to the current product description.
  • TCXO with a maximum frequency deviation of ±0.5 ppm.
  • Narrow aluminium enclosure with an internal heatsink and female SMA connector.
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The owner confirmed the v5 version. According to Nooelec, a v5 marking underneath distinguishes it from older generations.

The datasheet’s electrical table places the direct-sampling/tuner crossover at 25 MHz. Its simplified block diagram uses inconsistent labels; the table values are used here. The specific tuner chip in this individual receiver has not been separately verified.

Maximum bandwidth is a manufacturer specification. The practical sample rate also depends on the computer and USB connection. An antenna bundle or upconverter is not assumed to be owned.

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How to interpret the differences

BandwidthBandwidth is the width of a frequency range. A receiver filter limits the analysed range; the signal’s occupied bandwidth is a separate quantity.Example & full explanation →SDRIn a Software Defined Radio, software performs key signal-processing tasks such as filtering and demodulation. The analogue front end and converter still determine which signals can be processed.Example & full explanation →DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →SimplexIn typical simplex voice operation, stations take turns transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one station can speak intelligibly at a time.Example & full explanation →RepeaterA repeater receives signals and retransmits them. Many voice repeaters use different input and output frequencies; other stations are heard on the repeater output.Example & full explanation →

A wideband receiver and a handheld transceiver serve different purposes. A wider receive range does not automatically mean better sensitivity. Sensitivity depends on mode, measurement bandwidth and criterion, so this comparison does not create an overall ranking.

First check your required mode, then suitable antenna and accessory connections, and finally the power supply. A device’s transmit capability does not establish your personal permission to transmit.

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