Will this cover ssb on vhf/uhf signals?

Yes. The dongle itself doesn't demodulate anything. The SDR software you run on your PC dictates which modes you can monitor. Most software packages will demodulate/decode all analogue modes such as SSB, FM, CW, and AM. Digittal voice and data modes can be decoded with other software packages.

Will this work with any antenna

Yes, but the wrong antenna won't work well. These are often supplied with a small magnetic base whip antenna. They are very poor. Indoor antennas don't work well, almost not at for shortwave and AM broadcast. Outdoor antennas are the best by far. Since it isn't transmitting, the length of the antenna isn't to critical. I have one that uses a 102" stainless steel CB whip on a steel pole, 25ft up. It picks up everything from the AM broadcast band to UHF. I get good FM reception and ATC from the city 75miles to the north and I can even hear the Portuguese speaking Fleetcom sat pirates around 260MHz. I use another with an old 20 meter ham band dipole about 20 feet above my house. It picks up everything from WWVB on 60KHz to a 915MHz ubiquiti access point, 2000ft away with a sector antenna facing in the other direction.

Is there software in existence that can allow this to auto scan specific signals like fire/ems/police?

If you want to scan a P-25 system used in many areas you need 2 dongles and Unitrunker Voice Trunking software. The reason is one dongle must listen to the control channel and the other to the voice. It works, is a little more complex but P-25 scanners start at about $400.

New Tech here - surely this doesn't have transmit power - does one need a "linear" to TX?

While Ice's answer is pure comedy, it won't transmit. Pick up an Icom IC-7300 when they go on sale at HRO. I have one of those with a home brew 1000 watt linear amp. It will do the job! 73' WG7B.

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RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) (Black)

RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) (Black)

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RTL-SDR Blog
Tuner Technology
ADS-B
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No
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783495030843
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📡500 kHz–1.7 GHz tuning range

🧊Aluminum case with passive cooling

⚙️1 PPM TCXO for ultra-stable frequency

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📡 Unlock the airwaves like a pro—never miss a signal again!

POWER YOUR SETUP - Activatable bias-tee powers LNAs and active antennas directly—no extra gear needed.
PRECISION STABILITY - 1 PPM temperature-compensated oscillator ensures rock-solid frequency accuracy for professional-grade reception.
SLEEK THERMAL DESIGN - Aluminum shielded case with thermal pad keeps your dongle cool during intense signal hunts.
BROAD SPECTRUM MASTERY - Seamlessly tune from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz, capturing signals others miss.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi for ultimate flexibility.

The RTL-SDR Blog V3 is a premium software-defined radio dongle featuring the advanced R860 tuner and a 1 PPM temperature-compensated oscillator for unmatched frequency stability. It covers an extensive frequency range from 500 kHz to 1.7 GHz with up to 3.2 MHz bandwidth, housed in a thermally optimized aluminum case. With an activatable bias-tee and broad OS compatibility, it’s the go-to tool for wireless enthusiasts and professionals seeking reliable, high-performance signal reception.

Specifications

ASIN	B0BMKZCKTF
Analog Video Format	PAL
Best Sellers Rank	#616,055 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #6 in Shortwave Receivers
Brand	RTL-SDR Blog
Brand Name	RTL-SDR Blog
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 539 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00783495030843
Includes Remote	No
Manufacturer	RTL-SDR Blog
Manufacturer Part Number	rtlsdr_only
Remote Control Included?	No
Tuner Technology	ADS-B
Tuner Type	ADS-B
UPC	783495030843

Reviews

D**L

RTL SDR

This one is somewhat expensive but comes with the stabilized clock. Good to carry out many wireless experiments.

9.09.2023

L**S

Good

Everything works as intended. Product arrived on time.

27.11.2025

A**A

RTL SDR

Excelente, entrega rápida e eqpto funcionando

7.08.2025

F**C

Bien reçu

Bien reçu plus tôt que prévu, très satisfait !

18.03.2026

C**N

Super zum Empfangen von Funksignalen

Der RTL-SDR Blog V3 Dongle funktioniert einwandfrei. Ich nutze ihn, um Funksignale wie Funkrolläden zu empfangen, und die Empfangsqualität ist sehr gut dank des R860 Tuner und der 1 PPM TCXO. Die Einrichtung ist unkompliziert, und er lässt sich problemlos mit Software wie SDR# oder anderen SDR-Programmen nutzen. Für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen geeignet. Fazit: ✅ Guter Empfang für diverse Funksignale ✅ Einfach einzurichten ✅ Hochwertiger Tuner für präzise Signale ✅ Ideal für SDR-Projekte ⭐ 5 von 5 Sternen

28.10.2025

A**A

original

producto original, funciona perfecto.

4.12.2025

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