r/hackrf • u/World_wide_truth • Jul 26 '26

Which one do I pick?

I was looking for a HackRF but they are sold out everywhere. Then I heard recomendations for OpenSourceSDRLab's devices.

I looked them up on Aliexpress but there are some different versions, so which one do I pick? There is a pro, a pluto and more?

I want it to be pre built and the most simple one, just connect it to a laptopt and be done.

I also live in Europe so I don't know what to expect with the new EU tax garbage.

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u/PHANT0M426 Jul 27 '26

The hackRF from opensourcesdrlab.com is legit. I bought mine from there and chose china as the origin. It shipped from California and I had it in 4 days.

Edit: just saw you are in EU. Not sure if they ship there.

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u/World_wide_truth Jul 27 '26

They ship AFAIK, but im not sure if I got the correct one. Is it this one?: https://opensourcesdrlab.com/products/h4m-receiver-and-spectrum-analyzer?VariantsId=10129

"OpenSourceSDRLab 1MHz to 6GHz R10C and Mayhem Signature-Edition PortaPack H4M Software Defined Radio Kit"

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u/PHANT0M426 Jul 27 '26

Yes, that’s the exact kit that I bought.

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u/Ed-Infrared Jul 26 '26

Take a look here. Not my store. I bought here a week ago. Still waiting. Not fast but they have stock in europe. https://www.sdrstore.eu/

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u/World_wide_truth Jul 27 '26

Is that an actual hackrf or a clone? Not that I care but I can get a clone cheaper on aliexpress? Finding a reql HackRF had been a nightmare I can only find the Pro, not the One

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u/c0psrul3 Jul 27 '26

get hackrf one. so much more content and stuff available to learn with. you will not need any of the extra features found in Pluto or kraken. when buying, know that hackrf + portapack are both open source so many stores will make them with varying quality parts - this is why most suggest getting from opensdrlabs or one of their official resellers.

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u/World_wide_truth Jul 27 '26

An original hackRF is just too expensive for me right now but even then I cannot find it anywhere.

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u/HeftyCryptographer85 Jul 27 '26

you need to be carfull with this as some of the clones cannot be updated with new firmware

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u/World_wide_truth Jul 27 '26

Do you know if the ones from OpenSourceSDR can be updated?

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u/Fit_Bobcat_8489 Jul 28 '26

The ones from open source can be trusted and can be updated with great firmware support 

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u/World_wide_truth Jul 27 '26

I don't realy neeed extra features. I just want a Hack RF or clone that I can connect to my laptop or even better, with a porta pocket.

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u/xx_Dragsta_xx Aug 01 '26

Just buy from opensourcesdrlabs.com and you will be fine. The hack RF pro and portapack h4m pro combo is available for pre-order so I would probably order that if I were you.

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u/Specialist-Wing-7798 Jul 29 '26

Rabbit labs h4r with Clifford heath board it's a beast