Great Scott Gadgets HackRF One - Software Defined Radio

The HackRF One from Great Scott Gadgets is an amazing software - defined radio peripheral. It can both transmit and receive radio signals ranging from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. This open - source hardware platform is designed to boost the testing and development of modern and future radio technologies. It can work as a USB peripheral or be programmed for independent operation. It's a great tool for listening to RF emitters and transmitting on ISM bands (make sure to check your country's ISM frequencies before transmitting). If you're a HAM - licensed user, its ultra - wide transmitting frequency range will be even more appealing! Key features include: - Operating frequency from 1 MHz to 6 GHz - Half - duplex transceiver - Up to 20 million samples per second - 8 - bit quadrature samples (8 - bit I and 8 - bit Q) - Compatibility with GNU Radio, SDR#, and more - Software - configurable RX and TX gain and baseband filter - Software - controlled antenna port power (50 mA at 3.3 V) - SMA female antenna connector - SMA female clock input and output for synchronization - Convenient programming buttons - Internal pin headers for expansion - Hi - Speed USB 2.0 - USB - powered - Open - source hardware The HackRF One comes in an injection - molded plastic enclosure and includes a micro USB cable. However, an antenna is not included. We recommend the ANT500 as a starter antenna. Please note that the HackRF One is test equipment for RF systems and has not been tested for compliance with radio signal transmission regulations. You must use it legally.

Using the HackRF One is quite straightforward. First, connect it to your computer using the provided micro USB cable. It's USB - powered, so you don't need an extra power source. You can start by using it to listen to RF emitters. If you want to transmit on ISM bands, make sure to check your country's ISM frequencies first. If you're HAM - licensed, you can take full advantage of its wide transmitting frequency range. When programming, use the convenient buttons on the device. For synchronization, you can use the SMA female clock input and output. You can also expand its capabilities using the internal pin headers. Remember, an antenna is not included, so get the recommended ANT500 as a starter. And since it's test equipment and hasn't been tested for regulatory compliance, you're responsible for using it legally. In terms of maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. If you're not using it for a long time, disconnect it from the USB port to save power.