This is the HackRF One, a Software Defined Radio (SDR) peripheral capable of transmission or reception of radio signals from 1MHz to 6GHz. Designed to enable test and development of modern and next generation radio technologies, HackRF One is an open source hardware platform that can be used as a USB peripheral or programmed for stand-alone operation. If you are wondering what a SDR actually is, it’s OK we can help. A Software Defined Radio is essentially a radio communication device that implements the use of software instead of the typically implemented hardware (these would include mixers, amps, and modulators for example). SDR is the application of Digital Signal Processing to radio waveforms. It is similar to the software-based digital audio techniques that became popular a couple of decades ago. Just as a sound card in a computer digitizes audio waveforms, a software radio peripheral digitizes radio waveforms. It’s like a very fast sound card with the speaker and microphone replaced by an antenna. The HackRF One acts in just this way, an all-in-one SDR in a small enclosure a little bigger than a cell phone. Every HackRF One is protected by an injection molded plastic enclosure and ships with a micro USB cable. ANT500 Telescopic Antenna included. This ANT500 is a telescopic antenna designed for operation from 75 MHz to 1 GHz with a total length that is configurable from 20 cm to 88 cm long. Each ANT500 is constructed of stainless steel and features an SMA male connector, rotating shaft, and adjustable elbow. The ANT500 is a 50 ohm antenna designed to match HackRF One. It is the perfect first antenna for general purpose use with HackRF One but we won’t stop you from using it with different projects!
J**L
Embrace nerdom
This is my favorite thing. I learned about signal processing and Fourier transforms. Then I learned gnuradio and Python. Then I hooked this up to a Raspberry Pi, and now I can operate every radio-controlled thing in my house. And the neighbors' house. When they get loud, I open their garage doors and turn on their fans full blast. I'm kidding. That's a joke. This is fun.
A**W
Can't beat the official product
The HackRF is a little expensive for what it is, especially given that cheap clones go for half the price. But a static range topping out at 6GHz is invaluable for work as a poor-man's spectrum analyzer, and it's hard to beat the community support that's there behind the HackRF (and sorely lacking for a bunch of other "better spec" SDRs at a similar price). Well worth paying the premium to get the guaranteed quality and support the excellent work GSG does in the community.
J**R
Great learning tool
This is a nice learning device. I decide with retirement it was time to learn about software defined radios and de-modulating the signals. I followed the lessons on Great Scott Gadgets website. I was up and running in no time.
A**T
The most versatile SDR out there for the proce
I haven't had mine for long, so I have not done that much with it. I've captured FM, and done a bit of capturing and replaying simple things like garage door openers and door bells. I've used the hackrf with SDR#, Inspectrum, and rx_tools. I haven't used rtl_tools or gnuradio_companion. I was not able to get the hackrf to work with gqrx, but I am pretty sure that is an issue on my ubuntu VM that I have not yet fixed.
B**N
This SDR is the one to get
I have several SDR's including an amateur radio SDR xcvr. I have been having a blast with this device. I like it well enough that I am considering getting it the optional internal rf shield and an off market metal enclosure which is available for the unit.
K**D
Best purchase ever for SDR
RX & TX and anything in between. I have two of these and love seeing all I can do. Done a few replay attacks and various others things you would expect with a HackRF One.
J**.
I'm very pleased with the hackrf, works very well.
Awesome product, good for all sorts of rf projects.
Y**T
A compact and complete SDR module.
I like this SDR module because it can handle HF until UHF. Furthermore, it also enables to be a transmitter.
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