Can also be used as a radio scanner.

The NooElec DVB-T stick is delivered in a small plastic bag. It comes with the USB pc, a remote control, an operating software, as well as a small antenna with antenna cable.
What makes this DVD drive is that you can receive more than just radio with appropriate software and a stronger antenna. The NoElec DAB + USB Stick has a RTL2832U chip from Realtek. With the device, a frequency range 24-1766 MHz can receive. With suitable software (SDR software, available free on the Internet), you can receive a lot. Radio stations, amateur radio, Radio Taxi, McDonalds Drive In radio, to police radio and Bundeswehr. You live near an airport, one welcomes the airport information transmitter which transmits the weather via loop to the pilots. Also can be customized with the appropriate software, which receive around flying aircraft. The aircraft with the relevant flight data (flight number, type, height, etc ..) You can display on his computer, in a radar view. If you want to receive more than just radio, but should be followed by a stronger antenna.

One should, of course, previously informed about the laws of the country and comply with them also.

Meanwhile I use the DVB-T stick for more than 2 years and am very satisfied. At that time the stick was not available in Germany and had to order it directly from the US through Amazon.com. I'm curious what you order so everything gets pure :-)