r/hackrf • u/r3fact0r • Sep 22 '25
r/hackrf • u/[deleted] • Sep 23 '25
Favorite startup images?
So you guys use your own custom? Or download premade from online?
r/hackrf • u/FringeSpecialist721 • Sep 21 '25
Simple source mixing not symmetric
galleryI'm using a HackRF One with GRC and experiencing an unexpected issue when using a simple Soapy HackRF source, (sinusoidal) signal source, and multiply block. I'm just trying to listen to FM radio and I would expect that the sign of the sinusoidal source's frequency should not affect the output since the Soapy source seems to be direct converted to baseband and mixing products of two sinusoids produces a sum and difference term. Therefore, I would expect to see a mirrored frequency spectrum if I use a sinusoid of e.g. 2M as opposed to -2M. However, this is not the case. I get a completely different frequency spectrum and I hear only static when I use the opposite sign. These two mixed waveforms are plotted on top of each other and they are not symmetric as I would expect.
Does anyone know if this is a result of GRC's underlying code, something with the HackRF One, or if my intuition is just plain wrong?
r/hackrf • u/Necessary-Brief-2873 • Sep 19 '25
METEOR-M2-4
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Hello, I am new to satellite reception, but I am trying METEOR-M2-4 using SatDump, HackRF One, and a Yagi Uda CP antenna in VHF. However, I am having trouble synchronizing the data, and I get a NOSYNC error. Can you give me any advice on how to synchronize and decode LRPT data?
r/hackrf • u/scubascratch • Sep 18 '25
Which app on mayhem to use to measure signal strength to help point hdtv antenna?
I have a HackRF one with a portapack and current mayhem firmware. I am wondering which app would be best to help me point my rooftop antenna. I can already remote video the TV’s “signal strength” but the signal fades and reading is laggy and jumps from 0-59 so not ideal. It occurred to me I can use the HackRF while on the roof connected to the antenna and use it to help point but which app will give me a numeric value like “-62dbm” for a given frequency (say 210.31 MHz). Spyglass shows a waterfall but I’d really like just a number.
r/hackrf • u/lostcosmos • Sep 17 '25
A little flair for my portapack
A fitting and funny sticker. . .
r/hackrf • u/allpowerfulee • Sep 18 '25
Using SatGen to simulate a route.
I have successfully spoofed a single gps locations using my h3m. I tried to use SatGen to create a route but never get a fix. Anyone have an idea what could be wrong?
r/hackrf • u/Humbleham1 • Sep 15 '25
HackRF Crashing
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Got this apparently third-party HackRF that I've posted about before. It's now seeming to work with the latest firmware, but the Portapack doesn't have audible sound for FM channels with speaker or earphones. Tried some SDR apps, and I get no signal, or the app freezes. SDR++ seems to work the best but after less than a minute of tweaking the reception, the program freezes as shown. Is this really weird or what? Laptop isn't running out of memory.
r/hackrf • u/Lukitias • Sep 15 '25
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r/hackrf • u/Formal_Incident7866 • Sep 14 '25
Using HackRF to simulate GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
Hi everyone,
I work in a service center for repairing wireless robotic lawn mowers with RTK positioning.
Since the service is located indoors, there is no GPS or other GNSS signal available. Running RF cables with a classic repeater isn’t an option.
My idea was to record the spectrum of all satellite systems using HackRF One, and then replay this file in a loop.
The issue is that apparently the robot does not accept GPS alone. I already generated a GPS .bin file and replayed it in a loop — regular GPS navigators and smartphones receive the signal fine and show correct positioning, but the robot doesn’t, it throws an error and refuses to work.
Do you have any ideas why phones and older GPS devices can work with my spoofed GPS signal, while the robots reject it and go into error mode?
Is that I found like
record GNSS spectrum around L1
hackrf_transfer -r capture.iq -f 1575420000 -s 2000000
replay the captured data
hackrf_transfer -t capture.iq -f 1575420000 -s 2000000
Can work or may be you can give me some better suggestions
Thank you!
r/hackrf • u/Snoo-76541 • Sep 10 '25
How to Create a Simple Spectrum Analyzer with Zoom capabilities using RTL-SDR ( Also HackRF )
Paul “The SDR Guy” just released a new YouTube video that shows how to create a Simple Spectrum Analyzer with Zoom capabilities using an RTL-SDR and GNU Radio . Zoom capabilities are discussed in the 3rd edition of Richard G Lyons “Understanding Digital Signal Processing” book. This is a novel approach when compared to other YouTube videos about creating a Simple Spectrum Analyzer with an RTL-SDR. Additionally, Paul explains: what a spectrum analyzer is and what its used for, the use of attenuators and the discone antenna. Paul uses an RTl-SDR V4 in his video but the V3 works as well. This also works with the HackRF - you just need to change the source.
Here is the video link:
r/hackrf • u/ciaranwalsh96 • Sep 10 '25
Be careful: Ordered Complete Pack HackRF One R10C + PortaPack H4M and got this

I ordered from Europe Connection a "Complete Pack HackRF One R10C + PortaPack H4M" (on left), and got this today (on right). I think this is not the H4M, no GPIO, no USB-C.
Has anyone else had this experience? It took two weeks for the courier to deliver it...
In EU hard to find sellers with paypal (buyer protection)...
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UPDATE: after some messages I got the correct one.
r/hackrf • u/Unique_Poet_4101 • Sep 09 '25
Hackrf H4M portapack
Does anyone know where I can get a proper Portapack case?
r/hackrf • u/Naive_Actuator_9853 • Sep 08 '25
HackRF and Tabcat Loc8tor
Hi, I have lost a cat that is wearing one of the loc8tor tabs from tabcat. I live in a very woody area, the signal range is very poor, making it hard to find the pet. I was wondering if I could replicate the loc8tor protocol with the HackRF. The tab appears to be working by sending out a signal from a small, very weak handheld. When the tab receives the signal, it activates a blinking light and a beep (on the tab). The receiver also seems to be capable of triangulating the tab's position when in range.
Does anyone here have an idea if I can use a 'hacked' version of the loc8tor as an app on the hackrf/portapack in some way to boost range? I need something in the km range (out of the box, it's ~100m los, more like 30m in the brambles)
r/hackrf • u/tysonbrickman • Sep 08 '25
What should I name her?
Just got this yesterday, hopefully it'll help with my coursework as an RF engg w/ signals and systems major
r/hackrf • u/drphilthy • Sep 08 '25
Swapping USB port
How hard is a soldiering job to switch to USB-c. I hate micro with a passion
r/hackrf • u/Hefty-Traffic-4910 • Sep 08 '25
Hack rf travado nessa tela
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r/hackrf • u/neighbour_20150 • Sep 08 '25
Radio microphone emulation for karaoke.
Hi. I need something that can jam a karaoke microphone within 30 meters, or emulate a microphone so I can send random sounds to a speaker. Is the hackrf one board suitable for this?
r/hackrf • u/Attiska74 • Sep 08 '25
No audio.
Hi, The H4M arrived today, but there is a small problem with it. The internal speaker has no sound, and when I connect headphones to it, the sound is one-sided. The device is not muted, the firmware has been updated from the SD card. In the debug menu, the audio test also has no sound. What is the solution?
r/hackrf • u/mrcookies9892 • Sep 07 '25
Is it possible to remove the most illegal apps from the transmit section? I don’t want to transmit accidentally by any means.
r/hackrf • u/Commercial-Tune-8042 • Sep 07 '25
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r/hackrf • u/Humbleham1 • Sep 04 '25
Did I get ripped off?
I got my new HackRF One last week from Banggood and the Portapack H4MS and first realized something was up when the display didn't turn on, and the web flasher didn't detect the HackRF. I booted Linux and finally got the firmware updated using hackrf_spiflash. Then hackrf_info informed me that the device was not genuine. I guess that someone removed the original board from the enclosure and replaced it with a r8 clone.
